The police discovered the drug lab through a confidential report (TCI-tip). Based on the information that had been gathered, it was decided that heavily armed officers from the Special Intervention Service (DSI) would enter the premises. When drug labs are found, a building or house is often first entered by the DSI because they are specially trained and equipped to protect themselves against dangerous substances.

During this ‘entry’ by the DSI, a drug lab in preparation was found. This lab was not yet operational at the time of discovery but was nearly ready. No people were found in the building. The suspects in this case, a 38-year-old man from Papendrecht and a 50-year-old man from Dordrecht, were arrested in early March on suspicion of preparing to produce hard drugs. They have been sent home pending the investigation but are still suspects in the case.

Keep crime out of your neighborhood
Help us tackle undermining in your area. If you see suspicious situations, report it! A house with taped-up windows and condensation and a strange smell may indicate a cannabis cultivation or drug lab. A house where many people come and go late at night, possibly with large shopping bags, could be a drug lab or dealing site. A shop that never has customers but whose owner drives an expensive car. Children who don’t have a job but suddenly wear very expensive clothes or shoes. Be alert to signs of undermining and report! Together we can keep crime out of your neighborhood. Reports can be made to the police at 0900-8844. Prefer to stay anonymous? You can contact Meld Misdaad Anoniem at 0800-7000.

How does TCI work?
The Criminal Intelligence Team (TCI) is a special department of the police where you can report confidentially. As the only department in the police, TCI is allowed to shield its sources. The TCI is trained in shielding their sources, making contact secretly, and gathering information. If you report to TCI, your identity remains secret. TCI can also pay tip rewards for information. TCI: 06-47956232.