Cranendonck mayor shuts down part of Budel-Schoot business over drug findings
Residents of Budel-Schoot may notice increased security after part of a business premises on Parallelweg was closed for a year due to the discovery of hard drugs and drug-production materials. The closure aims to curb illegal activities and reduce local nuisance.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Parallelweg, Budel-Schoot |
| Closure Start Date | March 19, 2026 |
| Closure Duration | 12 months (until March 19, 2027) |
| Reason for Closure | Discovery of hard drugs and chemicals |
| Legal Basis | Article 13b of the Opium Act (Damocles Act) |
| Reporting Drug Nuisance | Police: 0900-8844, Anonymous: 0800-7000 |
| Municipality | Cranendonck |
| Province | Noord-Brabant |
The mayor of Cranendonck holds authority under the Damocles Act to close premises linked to drug-related activities, aiming to protect public safety and reduce crime. The municipality collaborates with police to enforce these measures and relies on resident reports to tackle drug nuisance effectively.
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Mayor of Cranendonck Municipality Closes Part of Business Premises After Discovery of Hard Drugs
Mayor Van Kessel of the Cranendonck municipality has decided to temporarily close part of the business premises located on Parallelweg in Budel-Schoot. The police discovered hard drugs there on February 3, 2026. Additionally, goods and chemicals were found that could be used for the production of both hard and soft drugs.
Temporary Closure
The business premises on Parallelweg was partially closed on March 19, 2026, for a period of twelve months. Entry to the premises is prohibited until March 19, 2027. With this closure, the Cranendonck municipality aims to put an end to drug-related activities at this location.
Damocles Act
The closure is based on Article 13b of the Opium Act and established municipal policy. Article 13b of the Opium Act, also known as the Damocles Act, provides the mayor with the authority to close drug premises.
Report Drug Nuisance
Drugs are associated with nuisance and crime. The Cranendonck municipality and the police are working to combat this as much as possible. Residents' assistance is essential in this effort. Do you experience drug-related nuisance or suspect drug-related crime? Then contact the police by calling 0900 - 8844. Prefer to remain anonymous? Contact Crime Stoppers via 0800-7000. This independent reporting line forwards reports anonymously to the police.