Arnhem mayor shuts down cannabis farm in Geitenkamp warehouse after major drug bust
Residents of Arnhem's Geitenkamp district can breathe easier after a large-scale cannabis cultivation operation was dismantled. The mayor closed the building for six months due to safety risks, including electricity theft, and ongoing criminal activity threatening neighborhood safety.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Willem Beijerstraat, Geitenkamp district, Arnhem |
| Cannabis Plants Found | 380 cannabis plants, 8 mother plants, 320 cuttings, 83 dried plants |
| Duration of Closure | 6 months |
| Safety Risks | Electricity theft, fire hazards, criminal presence |
| Reporting Hotlines | Police: 0900-8844, Crime Stoppers Anonymous: 0800-7000 |
| Government Action | Building closure under Opium Act, part of National Program Arnhem East |
The mayor of Arnhem holds executive authority to enforce public order and safety under Dutch law, including the power to close buildings involved in criminal activities. This action is part of broader efforts to combat drug-related crime and improve living conditions in neighborhoods like Geitenkamp.
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Mayor Marcouch closes building in Geitenkamp due to cannabis cultivation
On the orders of Mayor Ahmed Marcouch, a building was closed this morning due to a serious violation of the Opium Act. The building is located at Willem Beijerstraat in the Geitenkamp district. The building will remain closed for a period of six months.
During a police search, a professional cannabis cultivation operation was discovered in the basement of a warehouse, covering the entire production process of cannabis cultivation. In total, 380 cannabis plants, 8 mother plants, 320 cannabis cuttings, and 83 dried plants were found in various rooms. Traces of previous harvests were also visible, indicating that the operation had been active for some time. There was also evidence of electricity theft, posing a safety risk to local residents.
By temporarily closing the building, the mayor aims to remove its notoriety within the drug circuit and prevent recurrence.
Arnhem East
Through the National Program Arnhem East approach, extra efforts are being made in the Geitenkamp district to enhance neighborhood safety.
Mayor Marcouch stated: “To restore public order and safety, we have closed this warehouse. In our neighborhoods, people should be able to live and grow up safely. Undermining drug-related crime has no place here. We will continue to combat these sources of danger. Because our children deserve to grow up in a safe Arnhem, in a safe neighborhood, and in a safe home—far away from drug dens and their dangerous consequences, such as the presence of criminal figures and fire hazards.”
Reporting
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Mayor Marcouch added: “By reporting suspicious situations, Arnhem residents help us keep (drug-related) crime out of their neighborhoods. So, do you recognize signs like strange odors, suspicious individuals coming and going at odd hours? Report it! Because the vigilance of attentive Arnhem residents is indispensable in the fight against drug-related crime.”
Reports will be investigated, buildings visited, observations collected, and cease-and-desist letters from the mayor will be delivered to homes. If buildings are closed, residents will receive information and guidance.
Reports can be made to the police at 0900-8844 or via Crime Stoppers Anonymous: 0800-7000.