Bring drugs to the Isle of Man, and you can expect a stiff jail term.
It’s a message usually promoted by police, but last week a court reaffirmed our tough sentencing policy when it said a cocaine supplier’s sentence wasn’t too harsh simply because he’d have served less time in the UK.
After a lengthy deliberation and review of Isle of Man sentences, the court dismissed Daniel Hamblett’s claim his six-year imprisonment was too long.
Chief Constable Gary Roberts says the message is clear:
Clip 1
Kelman Ltd granted approval for North Quay scheme in Douglas
The development will see eight new apartments and two commercial outlets in the capital
Ramsey Spar shop announces new in-store Subway
Outlet coming 'in the next couple of months'
JustGiving campaign launched to save The Family Library
'Urgent action' needed to rescue charity on brink of closure
Government annual salary bill climbs £124 million in five years
Total bill for 2024/25 just shy of £527 million