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A 73-year-old gun-toting grandmother was arrested after cops seized nearly $300,000 in cash and four pounds of marijuana from her home.

Oklahoma police raided the home of Darlene Mayes in rural Craig County. The small town borders Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas.

In addition to the pot and cash, they recovered a semiautomatic pistol and revolver.

 

Authorities said they were shocked to find the elderly woman was the kingpin of the lucrative drug trade.

Vinita Police had been investigating the drug ring for about five months, but only learned of the dealer’s identity earlier in the week.

 

Cops also found cash hidden throughout her ranch home. Her son Jerry Dorsey was arrested on Monday after he was found carrying almost a pound of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and $2,100 in cash.

Granny told cops the money was part of her retirement fund. She faces five criminal charges, including possession of marijuana, maintaining a dwelling where drugs are kept or sold, as well as possession of a firearm.

She once worked at the Department of Human Services, and had no criminal history prior to her arrest.

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