Man arrested in downtown Hilo on drug charges

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Police arrested a man Monday morning in Wailoa State Park after “numerous complaints of drug activity,” police said.

Police arrested a man Monday morning in Wailoa State Park after “numerous complaints of drug activity,” police said.

Edward John “Boyo” Salas, 37, of Hilo, was arrested at 8:50 a.m.

Police reported they arranged a purchase from Salas. He was then arrested and was found to have 0.4 grams of meth and 9 grams of marijuana.

Salas was charged with meth trafficking 2, promoting a detrimental drug 3, promoting a dangerous drug 3 and possession of drug paraphernalia.