Palau officials join Pacific ministers, police chiefs in push for stronger regional response to drug trafficking and organized crime ahead of Pacific Islands Forum in Palau By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 21, 2026) — Pacific leaders, police commissioners and justice officials gathered this week in Fiji for the region’s first ministerial-level Transnational Crime Summit, […]
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Meth Convictions Triple in Palau as Courts Impose Record Drug Fines
More than 1 kilogram of meth seized in FY2025 amid expanding crackdown on illegal drugs By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 11, 2026) The Ministry of Justice in Palau says convictions, seizures and court-imposed fines tied to methamphetamine cases have risen sharply in recent years, highlighting the growing scale of the country’s illegal drug crisis […]
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UBEDEI ACCEPTED TO JICA KCCP TRAINING
Police Sergeant, Ayla Ubedei, of the Division of Juvenile Justice at the Ministry of Justice has been selected to attend JICA’s Knowledge Co-Creation Program (KCCP). Ubedei will be participating Community Policing course. Participants will be introduced to community policing by way “KOBAN”. In Japan, it is an effective way to prevent crime and build good […]
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Palau Drug Task Force Holds First Meeting Under Executive Order 498
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Palau’s National Working Group on the Fight Against Illegal Drugs held its first meeting March 30, launching a coordinated national response under Executive Order 498. The group, chaired by Justice Minister Jennifer S. Olegeriil, outlined its structure and priorities, focusing on a unified strategy that combines stronger laws, public […]
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Search and Rescue Effort Ends in Tragedy for Missing Peleliu Man
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (Feb 16, 2026)— A 64-year-old Peleliu man who was reported missing last week was found dead Saturday following a multi-agency search effort, the Palau Ministry of Justice said. The man was identified as Hence Ilab, according to Bureau of Public Safety Director Elobt. Peleliu Police began search efforts at about […]
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Japan donates motorcycles, equipment to strengthen Palau emergency response
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — The Government of Japan on Tuesday donated six motorcycles, 30 tactical flashlights and five professional-grade binoculars to Palau’s Ministry of Justice to support emergency and public safety operations. Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. (left) and Japan Ambassador Kasahara sitting on police motorcycles donated to Palau by Japan Government in […]