Posted at 12:31 p.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Big Island police encouraging ICE hotline use
Advertiser Staff
Big Island police are encouraging the public to continue helping to battle the crystal methamphetamine problem on the Big Island by providing tips to the Police Department's ICE Hotlines.The West Hawaii hotline number for the districts of North Kohala, South Kohala, Kona and Ka'u is 329-0-ICE (329-0423). The East Hawaii hotline number for Hamakua, North Hilo, South Hilo and Puna is 934-VICE (934-8423).
Police Maj. John Dawrs from the West Hawaii Operations Bureau said the Hawaii County Police Department is committed to working in partnership with the community to make the island a better place to live. He asked that citizens call the hotlines when they observe anything they suspect might be related to the manufacture or distribution of ice.
"This information is valuable," Dawrs said. "We follow up on every tip."
