A California man faces federal drug charges for an incident that occurred last month in Ellis County.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, Ignacio Vazquez, 25, Pomona, Calif., has been charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and one count of interstate travel in furtherance of drug trafficking. The crimes are alleged to have occurred April 30 in Ellis County.

If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 20 years and a fine up to $1 million on the possession charge, and a maximum penalty of five years and a fine up to $250,000 on the other count.

The Kansas Highway Patrol investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney David Lind is prosecuting.