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TO ~A~RAKAKI, CHAIRMAN, HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL o
FROM ENCE K. MAHUNA, POLICE CHIEF
SUBJECT : MARIJUANA ERADICATION MISSION FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2003
The Hawaii Police Department conducted a marijuana eradication mission on May 5-7,
2003, in East Hawaii.
As required by Resolution No. 46-01, reports indicating the number of plants eradicated
and the number of complaints received from the public, the type of complaint and the
complaint disposition are attached.
Should you have any further questions, please contact Lieutenant Norman Keamo of
our Hilo Vice Section at (808) 961-2253.
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Attachments
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HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT
COUNTER CANNABIS FIELD OPERATION
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED
CCFO No.: 2003-10
Complaint No.: 1
Date/Time Reported: 05-05-03/1330 Date/Time Occurred: OS-05-03!1320
Location: Lehua Road, Fern Acres, Mt. View, HI.
Complaint:
Helicopter flying low across the street from his residence in Fern Acres. Caller said that every
marijuana mission the helicopters return to the same area and pull plants.
Color of Helicopter: Light colored
Tail No.: Unknown Letters "HPD" Visible: Yes Ox No0
Call Received By: A/Lt. Marshall KANEHAILUA #24
Complainant Recontacted By: A/Lt. Ma. ICANEHAILUA #24 DatelTime: 05-05-03/1340
Reason for Being in Area:
Spotter said he could not avoid the marijuana patch because it was too large.
Time in Area: 20 minutes No. of Plants Recovered: 2,253 MJ PLANTS
Immediate Action Taken:
Helicopter left area while I was on the phone with the caller. Caller was satisfied Helicopter left the
area.
Comments:
Aerial spotter said that marijuana patch contained more seedlings that were guarded by dogs that
officers could not get to. A total of 2,253 marijuana plants were removed but another estimated 500
or more seedlings were left behind due to noise complaint. We will try to go back and remove the
remainder. Officers went back on 05-0/6 03, seedling were moved.
Submitted By: A/Lt. M rshall KANEHAILUA #24
Date/Time: 05-06-03/1650
HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT
COUNTER CANNABIS FIELD OPERATION
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED
CCFO No.: 2003-12
Complaint No.: 1
Date/Time Reported: 05-07-03/1000 Date/Time Occurred:
Location: Leilani Estates Subdivision
Complaint:
Wanted to speak to an officer regarding marijuana eradication operations.
Color of Helicopter:
Tail No.: Letters "HPD" Visible: YesO No0
Call Received By: A/Lt. Marshall KANEHAILUA #24
Complainant Recontacted By: A/Lt. Ma. KANEHAILUA #24 Date/Time: 05-07-03/1000
Reason for Being in Area:
Time in Area: No. of Plants Recovered:
Immediate Action Taken:
Comments:
Spoke with Mr. BALDWIN regarding marijuana eradication operations in general. He was satisfied
with the explanation given.
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Submitted By: A/Lt. rshall KANEHAILUA 2# 4
Date/Time: 05-07-03/1150
HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT
COUNTER CANNABIS FIELD OPERATION
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
MARIJUANA PLANTS ERADICATED
Date of Operation: 05-05-03/1500 hours
__Height
Number of Plants Number of Plots From To Location
_ _ __38 14 1 foot 5 feet Kalapana Black Sands (State -open field)
97 5 4 feet 6 feet Kapoho (State -open field)
_ _ 556 _ 25 seedlings 4 feet Eden Roc (private subdivision -open field)
2,253 89 seedlings 4 feet Fern Acres (private subdivision -vacant lot)
NOTE: THERE WERE NO HOMES NEAR
_ THE ABOVE SITES OF MARIJUANA
ERADICATION.
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Submitted By: Lt. N man Keam #1~ _
Date: Junet4, 2003
HAWAII POLICE DEPARTMENT
COUNTER CANNABIS FIELD OPERATION
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
MARIJUANA PLANTS ERADICATED
Date of Operation: 05-06-03/1500 hours
Height
Number of Plants Number of Plots From To Location
33 5 1 foot 3 feet Waawaa (State -open field)
_ 24 _ _1 1 foot 4 feet _ Nanawale (Public -open field)
253 8 seedlings _ Glenwood (State -open field)
_114 9 1 foot 4 feet Kaumana (public -pasture)
414 14 seedlings 5 feet Papaikou (public -ravine)
_ NOTE: THERE WERE NO HOMES NEAR
_ _ _ THE ABOVE SITES OF MARIJUANA_
ERADICATION.
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Submitted By: Lt. bolman K amo #13
Date: Ju 4, 2003