Residents of a small town in the Netherlands were baffled by a peculiar sight – a snow-covered neighborhood with one notable exception. A nearby house stood out, not because of its festive decorations or brightly lit windows, but because of its bare roof, completely devoid of snow.
The unusual sight sparked curiosity among the neighbors, who couldn’t help but wonder why the snow seemed to be avoiding this particular roof. Their curiosity eventually turned into suspicion, prompting several calls to the local police department.
The authorities arrived at the scene, and their investigation revealed a surprising discovery. Inside the house, they found a thriving cannabis cultivation operation. The heat generated by the grow lights and equipment had melted the snow, leaving the roof bare and exposing the secret operation.
The discovery led to the arrest of the homeowner, who now faces years in prison for violating the Netherlands’ cannabis laws. While the country has a relatively tolerant attitude towards personal marijuana use, cultivating more than five plants is strictly prohibited.
The incident highlights the creative ways in which law enforcement agencies are using unusual clues to crack down on illicit activities. In this case, the snowless roof proved to be a dead giveaway, exposing a secret operation that may have otherwise gone undetected.
