The reports about two women being detained at the airport turned out to be faulty as the Narcotics Enforcement Agency has now cleared the air and revealed that there was only one woman who was detained. Ismael Aguon said, “We have ongoing investigation right now involving the seizure of about 18 grams [meth].” However, Aguon […]
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NEA on tight watch in high peak seasons
Narcotics Enforcement Agency (NEA) Director Ismael Aguon said in an interview that they are anticipating that there will be more attempts from people trying to sneak in illegal drugs during summer when it is high peak season. Aguon revealed that there are more trends of people trying to smuggle drugs to the country during summer […]
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Inside the mind of a former self-confessed drug addict: A story of reform
“I knew I’m going to have to share my story. Even if one person is saved by my story or if they’re going to change or reform back, that’s what I am meant to do.”– Jacob Yangilmau, self-confessed former drug addict The first high had brought a former self-confessed drug addict to the many lows […]
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Palauan nabbed in Manila on NEA watch list
The Palauan national who was recently arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) 3 in Manila had long been on the watch list of the Narcotics Enforcement Agency (NEA), according to NEA Director Ismael Aguon. Aguon confirmed to the media in an interview on Wednesday, April 17, that the suspect identified as Mike Taman, […]
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Gates acquitted, jury overturned
Judge in a rare instance, overturned a jury’s guilty verdict and cleared defendant Nicanor Gates of the Crime of Conspiracy to Trafficked Controlled Substance in a Judgment of Acquittal issued on November 11, 2018. Defendant Nicanor Gates, a Palauan living in California, was criminally charged in August after a package he sent from California to […]
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‘Zero tolerance’ does not mean zero compassion, Remengesau says
President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. said during a press conference on Wednesday, November 21, that the government’s zero tolerance policy against illegal drugs does not mean that one could no longer be compassionate and be able to give someone a second chance in life. Remengesau, who recently received backlash for granting pardon to drug convict Kalingo […]