Police can cope under strain of crime wave says detective

Tuesday, 20 January 2015 00:00

Police are working at full strength - regardless of cuts to the force.

That's the message following recent events that continue to test the Isle of Man Constabulary's limits.

So far this month there have been 27 burglaries, and attempted burglaries, across the Island and an armed stand off in Douglas.

The Chief Minister has claimed that the recent upsurge in crime isn't as a result of the changes.

Detective inspector Derek Flint says the service isn't at a disadvantage:

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