That's according to former Chief Constable Gary Roberts, in his last annual report.
The total street value of drugs recovered came to just under £2m, including over 88kg of cannabis.
Over the course of the year there were also 100 drug-driving arrests.
Each drug wipe kit costs around £16, and the cost of testing blood samples comes to around £600 - the report says officers arrested so many people, the forensic science budget was spent within the first half of the year.
Government wants your say on organ donations
The government is to bring in new laws about organ donations, and it wants your say.
Controlled burn leads to Fire Service callout
Firefighters are reminding people to prepare properly when carrying out controlled burns, after a blaze spread in the west of the Island.
Lord Street development 'still progressing'
The owner of the former Lord Street bus station says it's still hoping to press ahead with redevelopment plans.
More Braddan roadworks announced this month
The Department of Infrastructure says Braddan Bridge will be one-way as it carries out work later this month.
Poled pussy tale gets a happy ending!
Manx Utilities says it's given the saga of a cat trapped on a pole a happy ending!
Don't lose your shirt on the Grand National, says charity
If you're tempted by the possibility of a big win on this week's Grand National, a charity has a message for you.
Good weather could bring aurora sightings
The Isle of Man could be in for a spectacular treats in its skies tomorrow.
Team on the way to help Top Cat!
Manx Utilities says it’s sending a rescue team to help a northern pole cat.
