The Department of Infrastructure has applied for planning permission to build a customs search area outside the Sea Terminal.
In a planning application, it says it wants to build a tent, access lanes and signs for the purpose-built area with search bays on Circus Beach.
The search facility would take up to three vehicles at a time, with bays to park another two outside.
Plans show vehicles would have to pull in if they had goods to declare as they approach the tent.
Gas company claims Manx field worth £2.8 billion to taxpayer
A company which plans to drill for gas off the Island's coast says it could make £2.8 billion for the government and £2.5 billion for its shareholders.
New home for Silly Moos campsite?
Silly Moos campsite has revealed the potential new home it's moving to.
Men in court over drugs and weapons charges
A man from the UK and one from Ramsey have appeared in court accused of importing cannabis.
Civic site asks north and south residents to mind manners
A waste site in the west of the island is asking people from outside its area to remain civil with its staff.
Man admits failing to give b-test
A chef who'd denied failing to do a breath test has changed his plea.
'No risk to public' after armed police response in Ramsey
Police say an armed police deployment in Ramsey was an isolated incident.
West sees TT course closure for equipment removal
A section of the TT course is due to close today.
Appeal after chemist window smashed
Police are appealing for witnesses after vandals smashed a shop window in Laxey.
