Move comes following growing evidence of criminal networks exploiting border controls
Security at the Island's ports is to be tightened following growing evidence of criminal networks seeking to exploit the Island's limited border controls.
Government says measures are being developed to combat the importation of drugs, criminal property and weapons.
The passport, immigration and nationality function will be transferred from Cabinet Office to Treasury, while ports policing is to be reviewed, and options to develop improved active controls at sea ports are being considered.
Changes to private aircraft information logging and wider monitoring of parcel and courier services are also being investigated.
A review is also underway into the immigration worker migrant route and government is working to extend the UK's Modern Slavery Act to the Isle of Man following recent investigations into organised immigration crime.
Officers from the different law enforcement agencies across government are making practical changes to improve security at the Island's points of entry.
Home Affairs Minister Jane Poole-Wilson says the Island can't afford to be complacent and must accept there are individuals who come to the Island to do harm.
She adds that the controls being considered aim to secure the borders from criminal exploitation while still protecting residents' right to free movement within the Common Travel Area.
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