Regulating the use of drugs on the Isle of Man would help 'take the power away from criminals'.

That's according to two groups calling for the introduction of a safer system for those who use illicit substances.

A meeting - Isle of Man: Take Drugs Seriously - organised by Anyone’s Child: Families for Safer Drug Control took place in Douglas on Tuesday (10 October).

The aim? 

To start a conversation about the impact of drug use on the Island and how the Manx community could be better protected.

Chanelle Sukhoo was at the meeting for Manx Radio.