EDWARDSVILLE — A California man was charged after being found with more than 11 pounds of cannabis.
Bijan Gianni Namdar, 39, of Anaheim, California, was charged April 29 with cannabis trafficking and unlawful possession with intent to deliver cannabis, both Class X felonies.
The Metropolitan Enforcement Group of Southwestern Illinois presented the case.
According to court documents, on April 27, Namdar was allegedly found in possession of more than 5,000 grams, or slightly more than 11 pounds, of cannabis that he was transporting into Illinois from California.
The suspect was ordered released from custody.
This individual has only been charged and remains innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. All charges may not be reported.