On Monday, February 10, 2025, at about 12:23 p.m., patrol officers responded to the area of Honoapiilani Highway near mile marker 16 in Lahaina regarding a fire-related type case.
Upon arrival, officers observed a metallic object emitting smoke on the shoreline. The object was observed to have markings that indicated “Phosphorus” contents and to “notify Police or Military.”
Upon the arrival of the Hawaii Inter-Island Bomb Squad (HIBS) – Maui unit, faint smoke was observed to be emitting from the object. Further observation revealed additional markings that read “US NAVY MARKER LOCATION MARINE MK 58 MOD 1.” Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) was contacted and informed of the findings. Arrangements were made for safe disposal at a later date. The object was rendered safe for transport and was taken into MPD custody, awaiting Navy EOD arrival.
Due to the isolated area, neither the beach nor Honoapiilani Highway were closed during this investigation. No injuries were reported.
The Maui Police Department asks the public to refrain from handling ordnances directly and to contact the department for assistance upon unexploded ordnance discovery.
