On Thursday evening, a raid took place at a property on Raalterweg in Schalkhaar. A large quantity of hemp cuttings and many goods for hemp cultivation were found at the location. The electricity needed for this was illegally tapped. The hemp cuttings and items have been seized and will be destroyed. Three persons working in the shed were arrested as suspects. They are suspected of acting as suppliers of hemp cuttings for other hemp cultivations. The suspects are a 60-year-old man from Schalkhaar and two men aged 31 and 57 from Deventer.
Follow-up investigation
The raid at this location is part of an ongoing investigation. The investigation will continue beyond today. This means further research into the involvement of the suspects.
Approach to drug crime
The production and trade of drugs have major consequences for society. There is a risk of fire or explosion due to short circuits, overheating, and leakage in a hemp cultivation. Additionally, this form of crime is often associated with extortion, oppression, and violence. In tackling this crime, the police focus on key links in the criminal world, such as suppliers or other indispensable intermediaries.
Keep crime out of your neighborhood
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