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 September 2025, there were 8 fentanyl related arrests. Last month, police recovered a total of 92.45 gram of illicit fentanyl.  No fentanyl pills were also 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 .41 total gram of illicit fentanyl recovered by the Hawai‘i County Police Department in September 2025 was enough to kill 46,805 people.

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

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