Police allege suspect admitted pipe and methamphetamine were his after officers discovered drug residue during arrest in Meyuns. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Attorney General has charged Wiseman Kumaichi with possession of a controlled substance after police allegedly discovered methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside a government-issued vehicle during an incident in Meyuns, Koror. Attorney […]
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Parent Accuse Palau Police Officer of Excessive Force During Traffic Stop
Investigation underway after allegations an 18-year-old was slapped and aggressively detained at Meyuns Causeway By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 28, 2026)— A parent has accused a police officer of abuse of authority and excessive force following a traffic stop involving three teenagers at Meyuns Causeway, prompting an active criminal investigation by authorities. The allegations […]
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Police, Canine Units Stop Meth Shipment Entering Palau
National Police Week proclamation shines spotlight on law enforcement efforts and recent drug convictions. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 13, 2026) — Law enforcement authorities seized 333.33 grams of methamphetamine in two separate incidents involving packages sent through the post office and DHL, Minister of Justice Jennifer Olegeriil confirmed Wednesday during a press conference […]
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Worker pinned by boom truck dies
A 38-year old Bangladeshi male, Amir Hussain, a worker at Belau Ship Yard, died from internal injuries caused when a boom truck malfunctioned and pinned him to a metal post during a scrap metal collection operation. On December 27, an ambulance was requested at the Belau Ship Yard in Malakal for an injured person. Police […]
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No progress on search for missing Palauans in Yap
The two top Palau police officers,Public Safety Director Aloysius Alonz and Fire and Rescue Chief Godwin Philip,that went to provide assistance to Yap State police in the search for the missing Palauan woman and her grandchild, returned to Palau last week. According to information from the Office of the Vice President, search to date have […]