During heavy snowfall, neighbors noticed that one house had a conspicuously clear roof where snow wouldn’t settle. This anomaly raised suspicions among locals, prompting them to report it to the police.
Upon investigation, officers confirmed their suspicions—a sophisticated cannabis cultivation operation was thriving inside. The unusual warmth generated by the operation prevented snow from accumulating on the roof, revealing the illegal activity.
In the Netherlands, while personal marijuana use is tolerated, growing more than five plants at home is illegal. Consequently, the homeowner now faces potential imprisonment for exceeding this limit.
This incident underscores ongoing challenges for drug traffickers in the region, where clever tactics to conceal illegal activities can still be exposed by natural phenomena like melting snow.
