Boston man's package allegedly contained 10 pounds of marijuana

December 10, 2008 07:16 PM Email| Comments (17)| Text size – +

By Caitlin Castello, Globe Correspondent

A Boston man is facing several drug charges after Boston and State Police allegedly intercepted 10 pounds of marijuana meant for him and a search of his home turned up a large amount of marijuana, cocaine, and other drugs, Suffolk County prosecutors said.

Law enforcement officials identified the package of marijuana that was en route to Taghi Tajgardoun, 28, a resident of the Back Bay. When Tajgardoun arrived at a UPS store in downtown Boston yesterday to pick up the package, officers posed as postal workers and he was he was arrested, the Suffolk district attorney's office said in a statement.

Police searching Tajgardoun’s Boylston Street home recovered 800 grams (or about 1.8 pounds) of cocaine; another 15 pounds of marijuana; more than 200 prescription pills; $25,235 in cash; and various drug paraphernalia, including scales, cutting agents, and bags, prosecutors said.

Tajgardoun was arraigned today on a charges that included cocaine trafficking and drug possession. He is expected to appear in court again on Jan. 7.

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17 comments so far...

he probably should have known something was up when there were postal workers at ups.

Posted by nasoccermom December 10, 08 08:12 PM

oops!

Posted by dogg December 10, 08 08:29 PM

Now the cops have enough weed for their holiday party

Posted by paul December 10, 08 09:59 PM

good work officers hes goning get what they get good work.....

Posted by robert December 10, 08 11:33 PM

So, what would Postal employees be doing at a UPS store?

Posted by Stephen Paul December 10, 08 11:44 PM

again, someone that doesnt belong in this country and is probably here illegally. The name says it all......

Posted by amy December 11, 08 05:31 AM

Coincidence that Cheech & Chong are playing at the Orpheum tonight ??? .....hmmmmmm

Posted by ddanger December 11, 08 09:58 AM

Amy, I don't think *you* belong in Massachusetts

Posted by Democracy December 11, 08 10:39 AM

IF They reported finding 15lbs at his apt i wonder how much there really was...

Posted by Avalon December 11, 08 10:54 AM

He was not doing any harm to anybody. Liquor is a lethal drug, and there would have been no arrests if he had received 10 pounds of whisky.

Posted by Andy Gaus December 11, 08 11:06 AM

Hey, amy.... You are an ignorant moron. This state would be better without people like you. Actually, the planet would be better without racists like you.

Posted by RosieLuv December 11, 08 12:00 PM

Everyone has to make a living one way or another

Posted by Thestza December 11, 08 06:21 PM

dummy deserves what he gets!

Posted by tman December 11, 08 09:46 PM

This man was brazen. He had a property gained by obtaining a fannie mae mortgage for personal residence and rented it . Fannie Mae was notified but who knows what action was taken. The police were called repeatedly to his alleged personal residence for disturbing the peace and suspicious activity.
He claimed he had all kinds of property and had rights . Trustees took measures to stop his violation of condo rules. He sold his property. Thank God!

Posted by Mary Riggs December 12, 08 08:40 AM

he provided jobs/place to work for people. smarter than most with a four+ year degree. truly an inspiring entrepreneur who sparked desire in the hearts of others. He is a stand up part of the business community in beantown. hope he gets off on the illegal search/seizure.

Posted by nameless December 14, 08 06:50 PM

I guess I don't owe him that 2 grand anymore! Its only taken 7 years for the Cops to track him down.

Posted by Lando December 28, 08 06:37 PM

Amy your not right with that comment you made. If you trace your ancestors back. I am positive they were Immigrants too. Maybe you shouldn't be in this country either. we woudl be better without...

Posted by VIVA Boston February 15, 09 12:40 PM