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The Conversation

The Conversation: Focus on Fentanyl

By Russell Subiono,
Catherine Cruz
Published December 2, 2022 at 2:38 PM HST
In August 2022, the Drug Enforcement Administration and law enforcement partners seized brightly colored rainbow fentanyl pills in 18 states.
Drug Enforcement Administration
In August 2022, the Drug Enforcement Administration and law enforcement partners seized brightly colored rainbow fentanyl pills in 18 states.
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  • Gary Yabuta, executive director of High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area reveals threat of fentanyl | Full Story
  • Victor Vasquez of Drug Enforcement Agency emphasizes public education on fentanyl | Full Story
  • Aaron Hoff, Kauai foundation director talks about proliferation of substance abuse| Full Story
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Russell Subiono
Born in Honolulu and raised on Hawaiʻi Island, Russell Subiono has spent the last decade working in local film, television and radio. He was previously the executive producer of <i>The Conversation</i> and host of HPR's <i>This Is Our Hawaiʻi</i> podcast. Contact him at rsubiono@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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Catherine Cruz
Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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