The Narcotics Enforcement agency seized over a ton of marijuana from Peleliu and burnt all of it away near the Marine Law Enforcement office. Search and seize operation were held on Friday last week and marijuana was seized from about 20 houses of Peleliu residents. NEA official said that residents from whom marijuana was seized […]
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Win for NEA: Man sentenced to 25 years
A big win for the Narcotics Enforcement Agency this month as the man who was charged with Methamphetamine trafficking has been sentenced to 25 years prison term this month. Along with 25 years of imprisonment, Karn Mabel has been fined $50,000 and is not allowed work release. In the sentencing order, Associate Justice Kathleen M […]
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NEA director responds to reports about Pacific being a new drug route
A recent article by an established newspaper, The Guardian, titled ‘The new drug highway: Pacific islands at center of cocaine trafficking boom’ suggests that the cocaine and methamphetamine from US and Latin America is being transported to Australia via South Pacific Island nations. Island Times interviewed the Director of Narcotics Enforcement Agency Ismael Aguon to […]
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Preliminary probe reveals woman detainee source of meth found in prison
Narcotics Enforcement Agency (NEA) Director Ismael Aguon said their preliminary investigation revealed that a woman who was incarcerated for alleged possession of illegal drug was the source of meth previously found in prison cell. In an interview, Aguon said that their preliminary report showed that Happy Fritz, who was arrested in April for alleged possession […]
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Aguon reappointed as NEA director
President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. reappointed Ismael Aguon as director of the Narcotics Enforcement Agency (NEA), saying that he is confident the latter will be able to assume the role. In his letter of appointment dated May 10, Remengesau said that Aguon is a perfect candidate for the post especially after having held the position previously. […]
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Officer not fired for testifying that Taman was an informant: NEA Director
The Narcotics Enforcement Agency Director Ismael Aguon clarified that an officer who was fired from the NEA last year was not because of his testimony about Mike Taman being an informant. The fact that Taman was an informant was withheld from the defense prior to the trial and was only revealed mid trial. Aguon said […]