# Drug trafficking investigation in Hawaii

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/drug-trafficking-investigation-in-hawaii
> Updated: 2026-10-07T02:00:56.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Isaiah Okudara, a 39-year-old resident of Maui, has pleaded guilty to one count of possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine. The plea stems from an investigation into three parcels mailed from San Diego, California, to Kahului, Hawaii, in February 2025.

The intercepted packages contained approximately 8.5 kilograms of methamphetamine and 6 kilograms of cocaine. Following his guilty plea, Okudara, who has 14 prior state convictions, faces a federal sentence of at least 10 years and up to life in prison, plus a potential fine of up to $10 million. Sentencing is scheduled for February 10, 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Isaiah Okudara pleads guilty to mailing drugs from California to Maui

Maui man Isaiah Okudara pleaded guilty to mailing 14.5 kilograms of methamphetamine and cocaine from San Diego to Hawaii. He faces a minimum of 10 years in federal prison.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/isaiah-okudara-pleads-guilty-to-mailing-drugs-from-california-to-maui

### 2026-09-17: California man faces prison for smuggling methamphetamine into Tahiti

A 21-year-old Californian man faces seven years in prison after being caught at Tahiti Faa’a Airport with over 4 kg of methamphetamine.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/california-man-faces-prison-for-smuggling-methamphetamine-into-tahiti

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