A man from Uliga, Majuro, was charged after a police sting and a search of his home, according to The Marshall Islands Journal. The report names him as Elai Aiseia. A driver arrested for DUI in May 2024 told detectives he had bought crack from the man several times.
A search found marijuana (a bowl and several bags), methamphetamine, crack pieces and $1,109 in cash. Four counts were filed: possessing, using and selling prohibited drugs, and possessing marijuana. The article calls it the first drug prosecution in over 18 months. No plea or verdict is reported.
Why it matters: The case is mostly about harder drugs. The marijuana charge is one of four, so this is only a partial fit for a cannabis page.
Source: The Marshall Islands Journal, 2024-08-29 (translated from en). Forgotten Prisoner's account is based on this reporting. An arrest or charge is not proof of guilt.