Massive Illegal Weed Bust in San Leandro: Police

Hundreds of pounds of marijuana seized, one person arrested in unlicensed possession for sale

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Police in San Leandro, California seized around 300 pounds of processed and packaged marijuana, along with other cannabis products, during an investigation into illegal cultivation and sales at a home on Vistagrand Drive. The resident of the home, Jiangeng Huang, 43, was taken into custody on suspicion of unlicensed possession of marijuana for sale.

Why it matters

While recreational marijuana is legal in California, large-scale unlicensed cultivation and sales operations remain illegal and can contribute to neighborhood blight and attract other crimes. This bust highlights ongoing enforcement efforts to crack down on the illicit cannabis market.

The details

Acting on a tip from a community member about suspicious activity, San Leandro police detectives executed a search warrant at the home on Vistagrand Drive. In addition to the 300 pounds of packaged marijuana, they also seized around 6 pounds of THCA, over half a pound of concentrated cannabis, scales, packaging materials, money counting machines, and more than $10,000 in cash.

  • On February 12, 2026, police responded to the home on Vistagrand Drive.

The players

San Leandro Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that conducted the investigation and raid, seizing a large quantity of illegal cannabis products.

Jiangeng Huang

A 43-year-old resident of the home on Vistagrand Drive who was taken into custody on suspicion of unlicensed possession of marijuana for sale.

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What they’re saying

“While the use, cultivation, and sale of marijuana have been legalized in California, unlicensed large-scale cultivation and sales operations are still illegal. In addition to being a nuisance and contributing to blight within a neighborhood, these illicit residential cultivation operations are often targeted by burglaries, robberies, or other violent crimes.”

— San Leandro Police Department (Patch.com)

What’s next

Jiangeng Huang will face charges related to the unlicensed possession of marijuana for sale. The San Leandro Police Department encourages community members to report any suspected illegal cannabis activity.

The takeaway

This bust underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to crack down on the illicit cannabis market, even as recreational marijuana is legal in California. It highlights the potential public safety and community impacts of large-scale unlicensed cultivation and sales operations.