The staircase, which was built during World War II by the US Navy, has remained a tourist site despite being officially closed to visitors since 1987.
On April 23, five people were arrested and charged with first-degree trespassing, according to CNN affiliate Hawaii News Now.
“On top of (access) being illegal, it’s an active worksite,” Honolulu PD District Maj. Randall Platt told Hawaii News Now.
It has not yet been decided where the stairs will go after being removed.
One local tourist attraction, Kualoa Ranch, has expressed interest in buying and housing them.
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