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A SEVENTY-FOUR-YEAR old granny has been charged after 25 cannabis plants were allegedly found in her back garden.

After receiving a tip-off about the “marijuana granny”, police visited her house in Hotham Street, Bayswater and allegedly spotted several large cannabis plants in her vegie plot.

“Police seized 25 mature cannabis plants along with approximately 1.8kg of cannabis leaf material that appear to have been prepared for distribution,” says copper Dave Whitnell.

“Estimates associated with current street level drug pricing would place the value of the seized drugs at around $25,000.

“A smoking implement was also located inside the home”

The woman was charged with cultivating cannabis and possessing cannabis with intent to sell or supply. If convicted she may be declared a drug trafficker and subjected to proceeds of crime legislation.
The woman’s 45-year-old son was charged with possessing cannabis and possessing a smoking implement.

Meanwhile, seven people were arrested in late night raids on two houses in Maylands. Drugs, property and weapons were seized.

The raid will feature on Channel 7’s ‘The Force’.

by STEPHEN POLLOCK