Eighteen people have been arrested following a recent series of police raids.

Held over the course of last week, the intelligence-led Operation Deflect saw people arrested for money laundering, criminal damage and drugs offences, among other things.

Numerous addresses across the Island were searched during the week-long operation and drugs recovered included heroin, cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis.

Officers say a number of those arrested have been charged and will appear in court.

Sergeant Darren Richards, who's in charge of the Island's Pro-Active Team said, "This type of policing sets out a very clear message, if you are a criminal who is intent on breaking the law then the Isle of Man is not for you."

The operation was supported by several government agencies and local authorities in a concerted effort to disrupt criminality and the supply of drugs within the local community.