The Chief Minister, Alfred Cannan has issued a statement following a number of “ill-founded speculative stories” that he had been driving after drinking.
He said: “I can confirm that on Friday evening an allegation was made that I had driven whilst over the legal limit.
“I cooperated fully with the police and was breathalysed at my home. I passed the breathalyser test and the police confirmed that no offence had been committed.”
Chief Minister, Alfred Cannan MHK
The Isle of Man Constabulary have said that on Friday (December 8) evening an allegation was made of a person in the North of the Island driving a vehicle whilst under the influence of alcohol.
It said: “Immediate enquiries were carried out and the person was located. They co-operated fully with the Police and were breathalysed.
“The person passed the breath test and the matter was concluded as no offences had been committed.”
Drink driving campaign
Police officers have been around the Island targeting those who get behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs over the festive period.
The 2023 campaign carries the tagline “Drinking? Who’s driving?” and urges people to nominate a designated driver.
Inspector Michael Taylor of the Roads Policing Unit says drink-driving can end up with relationship breakdowns and people losing their jobs.
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