Oakland Market Clerk Charged With Drug, Weapon Crimes

Abdulla Musleh was arrested following a police raid that uncovered illicit goods and multiple firearms at a local market.

Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Drug Crime

Oakland Market Clerk Charged With Drug, Weapon Crimes

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Authorities have charged 20-year-old Abdulla Musleh with the sale of controlled substances and illegal weapons possession following a raid on the Go Go Amigo market in Oakland. Musleh, who claims to be an employee, pleaded not guilty after police discovered illicit inventory and cash on-site.

Why it matters

The raid on the Go Go Amigo market comes as the site faces increased scrutiny following two homicides on the premises in 2024. The case highlights ongoing community concerns regarding criminal activity centered at the intersection of E Street and 105th Avenue.

Abdulla Musleh has pleaded not guilty to charges including assault weapon possession and operating false compartments for drug sales. He is currently released from jail with an order prohibiting him from selling drugs and is next due in court on October 20, 2026.

The players

Abdulla Musleh

The 20-year-old defendant who claims to be an employee of the market where the illicit goods were seized.

Go Go Amigo market

An Oakland business located at E Street and 105th Avenue that has been the site of two homicides in 2024.

The details

Police executed the raid at the Go Go Amigo market after receiving tips regarding illegal activities, discovering 24 pounds of THC products and $15,000 in cash. Officers also recovered an unserialized pistol, a stolen handgun, and an assault rifle from a bedroom adjoining the market, where hidden storage compartments were managed via an electronic beeper.

Timeline

  1. Police raided the Go Go Amigo market in July 2026.

  2. Two homicides occurred at the market throughout 2024.

  3. Devonya Thurston was killed inside the store on July 1, 2024.

  4. Lamar Payne was killed outside the store in September 2024.

  5. Abdulla Musleh is next due in court on October 20, 2026.

Legal Context

This raid follows a pattern set by the 2024 Go Go Amigo market homicides in bringing heightened law enforcement scrutiny to the site. The intervention reflects a broader effort by local authorities to address persistent criminal activity at specific high-incident locations in Oakland.

Residents in the vicinity of E Street and 105th Avenue may see an increased police presence as the investigation continues into the business's operations. The court order prohibiting the sale of drugs from the location is intended to immediately disrupt illegal activity at the site.

The takeaway

The investigation serves as a reminder of the heightened law enforcement activity surrounding properties with significant histories of violence. Neighbors are encouraged to report suspicious activity to help prevent similar reoccurrences at local businesses.

Further reading

For more information on local enforcement, see the Oakland Drug Crime section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by East Bay Times.

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