The police tracked down the hemp farms through criminal investigation. Based on this, it was decided to arrest the suspect who had come into view on May 6. Subsequently, investigations were carried out in various buildings. In a building on Nijverheidstraat in Nieuw-Beijerland, a large hemp farm under construction was discovered. This has been dismantled. In two barns on Stougjesdijk in Westmaas, a fully equipped hemp farm and a dismantled hemp farm were found. Officers also discovered a so-called dryer in the barn with several kilos of hemp buds. In buildings on Dorsvlegel and Havenkade in Goudswaard, tens of thousands of euros in cash and illegal cigarettes were found. The 41-year-old man from Hoeksche Waard has been released pending trial.
Keep crime out of your neighborhood
Help us tackle undermining in your neighborhood. If you see suspicious situations, report it! A house with taped windows and condensation and a strange smell may indicate a hemp farm or drug lab. A house where many people go in and out late at night, possibly with large shopping bags, could be a drug lab or dealing house. A store that never has customers, but whose owner drives an expensive car. Children who have no job but suddenly have very expensive clothes or shoes. Be alert to signs of undermining and report! Together we can keep crime out of your neighborhood.
You can report to the police at 0900-8844. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can contact Meld Misdaad Anoniem at 0800-7000.
What are the dangers of a hemp farm?
- Fire and explosion hazards due to short circuits, overheating, and leaks;
- Significant damage to the property, such as leaks and fire damage;
- Criminals involved in illegal hemp cultivation regularly use violence against each other;
- Housing corporations and energy companies bear the costs of illegally siphoned energy.
What to do if you suspect there is a hemp farm somewhere?
Do you think there is a hemp farm in your neighborhood? Report suspicious situations, call the police at 0900 - 8844 or report it to Meld Misdaad Anoniem.