Repeat offender could face decades in prison under Palau’s tougher drug laws By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — A female inmate serving time at the Koror Jail for possession of methamphetamine, commonly known as “ice,” has been charged again after authorities allegedly found methamphetamine in her possession while incarcerated. According to court documents filed by […]
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Jury Convicts Wenty on Meth Charges, Acquits Him on Firearm Counts
Verdict comes days after Palau enacted tougher anti-meth penalties that could dramatically affect sentencing. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 11, 2026) — A jury has convicted Burton Wenty on two felony methamphetamine possession charges while acquitting him on multiple firearm and ammunition counts in a closely watched criminal case that could test the reach […]