As part of its continuing community outreach about the dangers of fentanyl, the Hawai‘i County Police Department (HPD) provides monthly updates on the number of County fentanyl related arrests (possession/distribution) quantity as well as the amount fentanyl recovered for the preceding month.

During the month of August 2024, there was a total of 5 fentanyl related arrests. Police recovered a total of 1.2 grams of illicit fentanyl last month; 1 fentanyl pill was recovered during that time.

According to the Drug Enforcement Agency, just two milligrams of illicit fentanyl, equal to a couple grains of salt, is a lethal dose. The 1.2 total grams of illicit fentanyl recovered by the Hawai‘i County Police Department in August 2024 was enough to kill 600 Hawai‘i Island residents.

For fentanyl safety tips visit https://www.hawaiipolice.com/services/crime-tips#fentanyl.

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