The Police have said they are satisfied that the incident in Port Erin was an isolated one and that they not seeking any further suspects at this time.
Detective Superintendent Rotchell who has been co-ordinating the response to the incident, said, “The primary focus throughout has been to ensure the safety of the public along with all individuals involved in the searches that have been undertaken.
“This has necessitated a full multiagency response and specialist advice to be sought, and I am grateful for all the support given.
“To do this safely and correctly does take time, and I would like to thank the public for their patience whilst unavoidable disruption has taken place. This stage of the operation is now complete and the scene has been made safe and released.
The two suspects who had been arrested and held in police custody have been released on bail. This is to allow for a number of ongoing enquiries as well as assessment of recovered items to be undertaken prior to a final decision being made in conjunction with the Attorney Generals Chambers.
“I appreciate people may have questions in relation to this, but given it is an ongoing complex investigation, no further comment will be made and, as the scene is now safe, no further public update will be provided.”
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