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 July 2025, there was one fentanyl related arrests. Last month, police recovered a total of .41 gram of illicit fentanyl. Two 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 August 2025 was enough to kill 205 people.
For fentanyl safety tips visit https://www.hawaiipolice.com/services/crime-tips#fentanyl.
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