Honolulu overdoses prompt state warning over fentanyl-laced cocaine

Aug 23, 2026

Hawaii health officials say cocaine mixed with fentanyl is circulating in Honolulu, a danger to anyone using street drugs.

  • The state Health Department issued a public warning after overdoses tied to tainted cocaine.
  • Officials say to assume any street drug now contains fentanyl, even drugs people think are not opioids.
  • The advice is to carry naloxone, sold as Narcan, which can reverse an opioid overdose.
  • Anyone who sees an overdose should call 911 right away.

Outlook: More overdose cases are likely while the tainted supply is still on the street.

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