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Woman arrested after drugs find

A woman has been charged with drugs offences after she was stopped by police outside the Isle of Man prison.

The Isle of Man Constabulary said the 20-year-old was searched outside Jurby Prison on Tuesday.

An amount of drugs were found and the woman was charged with possession with intent to supply class A drugs.

Acting Sergeant Darren Hughes said: "We are committed and continue to be proactive in reducing the supply and use of controlled drugs."

The operation was carried out with support from prison staff.

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