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As part of its continuing community outreach about the dangers of fentanyl, the Hawaii Police Department provides monthly updates about the number of fentanyl-related arrests, whether possession or distribution, in Hawaii County and the quantity of fentanyl recovered for the preceding month.
In December 2023, there were nine fentanyl-related arrests, six in East Hawaii and three in West Hawaii.
Police recovered a total of 91.33 grams (about 3.22 ounces) of illicit fentanyl last month, including 18.23 grams (0.64 ounces) in East Hawaii and 73.1 grams (2.6 ounces) in West Hawaii. HPD also seized a total of 54 fentanyl pills, all in East Hawaii.