The chief minister says an 11 per cent rise in crime on the Island isn't a cause for concern.
Howard Quayle MHK says cannabis possession in particular needs to be cracked down on.
He was speaking after Chief Constable Gary Roberts released his annual report earlier this week.
Mr Quayle says a revised drug and alcohol strategy would benefit the Island greatly:
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