Springdale police finds 8-pounds of marijuana during traffic stop

Springdale, SC - Monday afternoon, officers with the Springdale Police Department arrested a 23 year old man for possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on the 100 block of Old Barnwell Rd in Springdale. During the stop the officer could smell a strong odor of marijuana coming from the inside of the vehicle.

A search of the vehicle yielded just under 8 pounds of marijuana in bags in the vehicle. Officers also discovered numerous items associated with the distribution of illegal narcotics inside the car.

The man was arrested and transported to Lexington County Detention Center. He is charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana.