The police tracked down the cannabis grow operation after a long-running investigation. On Tuesday afternoon, July 8, the house on Larenseweg was searched. During the search, a cannabis grow operation with approximately 300 plants was found. Furthermore, firearms were discovered in the house and were seized. Additionally, a 42-year-old man was arrested. The grow operation has been dismantled and evidence has been secured. 

How to Recognize a Cannabis Grow Operation in Your Neighborhood?

Help us tackle undermining in your neighborhood. Be alert to signs of undermining and report anything suspicious you see! A grow operation is characterized by:

• A strong smell of cannabis;
• Extensive carpentry activities for the establishment of the plantation, without a clear renovation;
• The house appears uninhabited, occasionally someone comes by for an hour (to water the plants);
• Constant buzzing or rumbling sound from ventilation;
• Unknown vehicles loading and unloading 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 and responding to suspicious signals. Call us immediately at 112 in suspicious situations or afterward at 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 through the National Intelligence Team (088-6617734), a department trained to protect tipsters and informants.