Hawaii Man Sentenced to 121 Months for Trying to Smuggle Methamphetamine, Fentanyl and Heroin From Hawaii to Alaska
HONOLULU, Hawaii — The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Hawaii announced that Kevin James Hallum, 52, of Captain Cook, Hawaii, was sentenced on November 6, 2026, by U.S. District Judge Micah W. J. Smith to 121 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin, and possession with intent to distribute those controlled substances. U.S. Attorney Ken Sorenson announced the sentence.
According to evidence presented at trial, on July 25, 2025, Hallum attempted to pass through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening at Kona International Airport while carrying a substantial quantity of methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin, and other controlled substances concealed inside work boots packed in his carry-on luggage, hidden inside socks placed within the boots. When TSA officers identified anomalies in his bag and discovered the drugs, Hallum identified the boots as his, attempted to retrieve the drugs that had been discovered, and then fled from the security checkpoint. He was later apprehended.
Hallum was convicted on July 2, 2026, following a four-day jury trial. At sentencing, the Court found that Hallum obstructed justice through false testimony during both his trial and sentencing proceedings.
U.S. Attorney Ken Sorenson said methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl continue to devastate local families and communities across Hawaii, and pledged to continue aggressively pursuing those who transport and distribute dangerous narcotics in Hawaii, whether through airports or any other means. Homeland Security Investigations Honolulu Acting Special Agent in Charge CJ Ammons said drug traffickers who use airports to transport narcotics will be identified and held accountable.
The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Mohammad Khatib and Jonathan D. Slack prosecuted the case.
(Source: U.S. Department of Justice)
Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Photo: 图：美国国土安全部总部大楼（美国国土安全部官方图）。本案由国土安全部下属国土安全调查局（HSI）调查。 / Image: U.S. Department of Homeland Security headquarters (official DHS photo). The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
