By: L.N. Reklai Koror, Palau (Dec. 15, 2025) — Police seized more than 113 grams of methamphetamine, a handgun and ammunition after executing a search warrant at a residence in Ulimang, Ngaraard, early Thursday morning, authorities said. Officers raided the home of Burton Wenty at about 5:45 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. Wenty was […]
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Samoa Customs seize $6.3M worth of Meth from American Samoa
APIA, 15 DECEMBER 2025 (TALAMUA ONLINE0—The Samoa Customs Office has intercepted and seized $6.3 million(US$2.28 million) worth of the illegal drug, methamphetamine brought in by two separate travelers from American Samoa. The latest drug bust was confirmed by the Chief Executive Officer of Customs, Fonoti Tala’itupu Taefu and the Acting Police Commissioner, Leiataua Samuelu Afamasaga […]
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Man charged with possession of controlled substance, court rejects guilty plea
Late last month, the court rejected the guilty plea of a man appearing pro se charged with possession of controlled substance, theft and asked him to consult an attorney before proceeding any further. The court also released him on his own recognizance with status conference set for September 18. Morgan Salvador who worked at Belau […]
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Man in a meth case posted $2,500 bail, pleads not guilty
On September 5 a man charged for methamphetamine-related crimes entered a plea of not guilty and posted a bail of $2,500. The case against Burton Wenty was filed on August 7 but Narcotics Enforcement Agency conducted their search last year in the month of April. As per statements by NEA Special Agent Marlon Bechab on or […]
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Taman scheduled for arraignment
Mike Taman who allegedly attempted to bring methamphetamine in Palau is scheduled for arraignment and pre-trial conference for June 28 in Philippines, according to his lawyer. Palauan Defense Attorney Joshnson Toribiong visited Philippines to check on the wellbeing of Taman and help provide a Filipino attorney for Taman. Toribiong said that most attroney’s he approached […]
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Former Pres and Palauan journalist to check on Mike Taman in Philippines
The defense attorney and former President of Palau Johnson Toribiong is set to fly to Philippines along with a Palauan journalist to try and extradite Mike Taman who was arrested at Manila airport and detained at custodial facility in Quezon City for alleged possession of methamphetamine. Toribiong said, “I am volunteering to go. I am […]