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Police storm building in Santa Ana to bust suspected drug operation
By Darsha Philips at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 23, 2026
· 2 min read
Detectives served a search warrant at a building in Santa Ana for an illegal pot distribution on Tuesday, police said.
Santa Ana police and California state police stormed the building on the 3600 block of West Pendleton Avenue at around noon.
“They ended up busting out the doors here, and ...
Key takeaway Santa Ana police and California state police stormed the building on the 3600 block of West Pendleton Avenue at around noon.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The bust of the suspected drug operation in Santa Ana raises questions about the challenges of regulating commercial properties in the city. As the building's owner and son were unaware of the tenants' activities, it highlights the difficulties in monitoring what goes on behind closed doors. The fact that the tenants claimed to be using the building for storage, but were actually involved in an illegal pot distribution, suggests that property owners may need to be more vigilant in screening their tenants. This incident may prompt the city to re-examine its policies and procedures for overseeing commercial rentals, particularly in areas where illegal activities have been known to occur. The impact of this operation on the surrounding community is also a concern, as the presence of such activities can affect public safety and quality of life for nearby residents and businesses.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Detectives served a search warrant at a building in Santa Ana for an illegal pot distribution on Tuesday, police said.
Santa Ana police and California state police stormed the building on the 3600 block of West Pendleton Avenue at around noon.
“They ended up busting out the doors here, and ...
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