HONOLULU (KHON2) — Data from the Honolulu Medical Examiner shows fentanyl-related overdose deaths have surged in recent years, even as law enforcement steps up seizures.
Fentanyl seized on Oahu had 250K lethal doses
A meeting is planned on Tuesday, Feb. 23 to raise awareness on the issue.
The Medical Examiner’s annual Statistical Report for Fiscal Year 2025 showed fentanyl-related deaths rose nearly 60% since 2023.
EMS director Dr. Jim Ireland said there have been fewer mass overdose cases, but individual calls still come in…