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Island's crime rate rises by 18%

Crime on Island has risen 18 per cent in the last year.

That's according to figures revealed in the Chief Constable's annual report - which will go before Tynwald next month. 

Assaults on police officers have also increased, alongside the number of people caught carrying weapons.

Gary Roberts has described 2020-2021 as a year 'like no other'.

The increase in crime has been largely attributed to a spike in drug seizures whilst the Island's borders were closed due to Covid-19.

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