During the extinguishing of the house fire, the fire brigade discovered the cannabis plantation in the attic. In total, over 190 cannabis plants were found. Besides the plants, the police also found equipment in the house. Both the plants and the equipment have been seized and will be destroyed.
Risks
It is suspected that the fire in the house was caused by a short circuit of the present equipment. The fire shows that having a cannabis plantation, besides being illegal, carries many risks. Therefore, it is important to report suspicions of a cannabis plantation. Do you smell a strong cannabis odor nearby? Do you hear a constant buzzing or humming sound from ventilation? Then you might be dealing with a cannabis plantation.
How to recognize a cannabis plantation in your neighborhood?
Help us tackle undermining crime in your neighborhood. Be alert to signs of undermining and report if you see something suspicious! A plantation is characterized by:
- A strong cannabis odor;
- Extensive carpentry work for the plantation setup, without clear renovation;
- The house appears uninhabited, occasionally someone comes by for an hour (to water the plants);
- Constant buzzing or humming sound from ventilation;
- Unknown vehicles unloading or loading large boxes or garbage bags every few weeks.
Keep crime out of your neighborhood
Everyone can help combat undermining crime and make our neighborhoods safer by recognizing suspicious signals and reacting to them. Call us immediately at 112 for suspicious situations or afterwards via 0900-8844. Your online report can be made at www.politie.nl. If you hesitate to provide information, you can always do so anonymously via Meld Misdaad Anoniem (0800-7000) or via the National Intelligence Team (088-6617734), a department trained to protect tipsters and informants.