By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct. 31, 2026) – A Filipina woman arriving in Palau on a United Airlines flight on October 31, 2026, was arrested after authorities allegedly discovered 145.15 grams of methamphetamine concealed inside her body, in another case involving the use of a person as a drug courier. Palau police K9 used […]
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Man charged after suspected methamphetamine shipment allegedly hidden in books
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (August 20, 2026) – A man has been charged with attempted importation, trafficking and possession of methamphetamine after authorities intercepted a DHL shipment containing 18 packets of a crystalline substance allegedly concealed inside three hollowed-out books. Roldan Ellabed Renguul is charged in Criminal Case No. 26-056. The case stems […]
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Palau NSCO Cracks Down on Online Crime, Deports Dozens in 2025 Security Sweep
Intelligence-sharing with INTERPOL, Fiji, Macau and Hong Kong leads to arrests, deportations and disruption of drug and gambling syndicates. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 21, 2026) — Palau’s National Security Coordination Office reported major gains in combating transnational crime in 2025, including the deportation of more than 70 foreign nationals, the disruption of online […]
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“We Are Coming After You”: Palau Steps Up Fight Against Meth
Justice minister warns drug traffickers as government launches coordinated national response By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — “My special message to those in our community who like to be involved with drugs — we are coming after you.” That was the warning from Justice Minister Olegeriil on Wednesday as Palau intensified efforts to confront […]