SFPD Seizes of over 4.5 Pounds of Narcotics in Oakland Drug House 26-003
Four suspects with outstanding warrants arrested on drug and weapons charges
San Francisco police officers and partner law enforcement agencies seized over 4.5 pounds of narcotics along with narcotics packaging equipment, packaging supplies, ammunition, and over $6,700 in cash after executing a search warrant at a home in Oakland on Tuesday.
Officers arrested four suspects with outstanding state and federal warrants on narcotics-related and weapons charges in the operation. The arrests and drug seizures followed an ongoing investigation by the SFPD’s Narcotics Unit and the Drug Market Agency Coordination Center (DMACC), along with the SF Sheriff’s Office, and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration and National Guard.
“The SFPD will continue to be relentless in combating the drug markets and stopping the flow of deadly narcotics onto our streets,” SFPD Chief Derrick Lew said. “I want to thank our officers and partner agencies for their exceptional work on this case.”
During the operation, officers seized over 1,800 grams of methamphetamine, 195.7 grams of fentanyl, 38.4 grams of cocaine base, narcotics press molds, scales, packaging supplies, as well as $6,730.06 in cash.
The suspects arrested for outstanding warrants and multiple narcotics and weapons charges are:
- Delmer Coello, 29 years old of Oakland, CA
- Wilmer Cerrato Barahona, 52 years old of Oakland, CA
- Jose Roberto Espinoza Martinez, 26 years old of Oakland, CA
- Jose Castro Cruz Araias, 63 years old of Oakland, CA
Since launching DMACC in May 2023, SFPD officers have seized over 1,000 lbs. of narcotics, including 346 lbs. of fentanyl. Additionally, officers have made over 12,300 arrests, including 2,345 arrests of drug dealers.
In October 2025, SFPD and partner agencies began ramping up enforcement operations like buy busts and fugitive enforcement efforts in San Francisco neighborhoods most impacted by drug-related activity, like the Tenderloin, South of Market, and Mission neighborhoods.
Although arrests have been made, this investigation remains open and active. Anyone with information is asked to contact the SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or Text-A-Tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD.
The SFPD is committed to continuing these efforts and working closely with Mayor Daniel Lurie, along with our city, state, and federal partners, to ensure streets are clean and safe as conditions in San Francisco improve every day.