Illegal Marijuana Cultivation Houses Discovered 
Sandra Spagnoli Chief of Police
901 East 14th Street, San Leandro CA 94577
PRESS RELEASE
DATE / TIME OF RELEASE: 07-25-12, 2 PM CRIME: Illegal Marijuana Cultivation
PRESS RELEASE OFFICER: Lt. Randall Brandt TELEPHONE: (510) 577-3232
DATE / TIME OCCURRED: 08-20-12, 8 PM
LOCATION: 1975 Benedict Drive, San Leandro
15510 Lark Street, San Leandro
INVESTIGATING DETECTIVE(S): Detective Sergeant Anthony
SUSPECT(S):
Hsiang Kuo, female, date of birth 10-14-1977
Yi Li Kuo, female, date of birth 03-03-1979
DETAILS:
On 08/20/2012, San Leandro Police Detectives conducted two search warrants at the listed locations. These locations were both in residential neighborhoods. Both residences were suspected of cultivating marijuana illegally.
The two listed suspects were arrested during this investigation. Detectives recovered 462 marijuana plants with an estimated street value of 100k and over $180,000 cash.
Lt. Randall Brandt said, “These houses continue to get discovered in residential areas where residents are trying to raise their families. One of these houses illegally tapped into PG&E wires which created an extreme fire danger to the area. Residents should not tolerate these houses within their communities.”
This is an ongoing investigation and there are Detectives assigned to the case.
Witnesses should contact the San Leandro Police Department’s Investigations Division at (510) 577-3233 to report suspicious activity. Information can also be texted anonymously to 847411.
Address/Location
San Leandro Police Department
901 E 14th St
San Leandro, CA 94577
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 510-577-2740