Police: Man tried selling shredded cardboard as marijuana

A Georgia man is facing charges after police say he tried selling fake drugs.

Investigators say Akheem Sparrow packaged baking soda and dry wall to look like cocaine.

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They also say he tried to pass off shredded cardboard mixed with kitchen herbs as marijuana.

Sparrow, 25, is charged with possession of an imitation controlled substance.

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