When she finally settled into the new sofa, she instantly felt something strange. The unusual online purchase, made by her 82-year-old grandmother, was about to reveal a shocking secret far greater than a bad bargain.

Online shopping offers comfort but often comes with risks. Shirley McNally, an 82-year-old English grandmother, learned this firsthand when she ordered a sofa. She paid £180 for the furniture she found on Facebook, finding the price “attractive,” and quickly arranged delivery.

Though the two delivery men seemed suspicious, Shirley thought little of it until her grandson, Keenan, criticized the sofa’s “awful” appearance.

Determined to clean the criticized furniture before getting rid of it, Shirley felt something hard beneath the upholstery.

Expecting to find misplaced jewelry or a wallet, she instead pulled out a massive machete, “reminiscent of the one used by Rambo.” Terrified by the unexpected weapon, Shirley immediately rushed to the police station to hand it over.

What started as a simple online transaction ended in a shocking and unforeseen brush with the law.