Zwijndrecht mayor shuts down cannabis grow house to curb drug trade
Residents of Zwijndrecht can breathe easier as Mayor Leon Anink has closed a house on Mimosastraat used for large-scale cannabis cultivation. The three-month closure aims to disrupt drug trade and reinforce local safety, urging citizens to report suspicious activity.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Mimosastraat, Zwijndrecht, Zuid-Holland |
| Date of Closure | March 20, 2026 |
| Duration of Closure | 3 months |
| Number of Cannabis Plants | 168 |
| Legal Basis | Opium Act |
| Reporting Hotline | 0900 – 8844 (Police) or 0800 – 7000 (Meld Misdaad Anoniem) |
| Signs of Suspicious Activity | Strong odors, blacked-out windows, unusual nighttime activity, snow-free roofs |
The mayor of Zwijndrecht holds authority under the Opium Act to temporarily close properties involved in drug-related crimes to restore public order. This action is part of a broader municipal effort, in collaboration with the police and Public Prosecution Service, to combat undermining crime and protect the community.
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Mayor closes drug den on Mimosastraat
Mayor Leon Anink closed a house in Zwijndrecht on March 20, 2026 for a period of three months. The property is located on Mimosastraat.
An active cannabis cultivation operation was discovered in the house, containing a total of 168 cannabis plants. This constitutes a substantial quantity for trade.
Restoring public order
The closure is based on the Opium Act, which grants the mayor the authority to temporarily close a property. The purpose of such closures is twofold. First, closing a property prevents further drug trade and eliminates foot traffic to the location. Second, the closure sends a clear message that the trade and possession of such quantities of narcotics will not be tolerated in the municipality of Zwijndrecht.
Unified government response to undermining crime
Drug-related crime is a form of undermining crime. This term refers to criminals using legitimate facilities in the upper world to facilitate illegal activities in the underworld. This interconnectedness weakens our rule of law. Municipalities, the Public Prosecution Service, and the police work together to combat undermining crime. One of the methods employed is conducting comprehensive inspections. Businesses, storage units, and garage boxes are checked at random. Everyone is subject to these checks. In the municipality of Zwijndrecht, such inspections are carried out across various sectors. While minor or major irregularities are sometimes found, many of the inspected parties have their affairs in order.
Be alert to the signs
The police urge residents to be alert to signs such as strong odors, excessive noise, blacked-out windows, a house that appears uninhabited but shows signs of activity (especially at night), or snow-free roofs during winter despite recent snowfall. Residents who observe suspicious or unusual activity are encouraged to contact the police. This can be done by calling 0900 – 8844 or anonymously via Meld Misdaad Anoniem at 0800 – 7000 or through www.meldmisdaadanoniem.nl.
Be alert to the signs
- strong odors and excessive noise
- blacked-out windows
- a house that appears uninhabited but shows signs of activity, especially at night
- snow-free roofs during winter despite recent snowfall
Are you concerned or do you notice unusual activity around a house? Contact the police. This can be done by calling 0900 – 8844 or anonymously via Meld Misdaad Anoniem at 0800 – 7000 or through www.meldmisdaadanoniem.nl.