Several Residents Of A Dutch Village

The Roof Without Snow

In a snowy Dutch village, neighbors noticed one strange detail: every house had snow on its roof—except one.

As the snowstorms continued, the roof stayed bare, raising suspicion.

Police Knew What It Meant

In the Netherlands, a snow-free roof in winter can be a red flag for indoor cannabis farming.

“Sometimes, the snow tells you more than the people living next door.”

Powerful grow lights and heaters generate enough heat to melt snow from the inside out, making the house stand out.

A Hidden Farm Revealed

Police raided the house and found a full-scale cannabis grow operation.

It wasn’t an isolated case—similar busts followed in Haarlem, Zutphen, and Arnhem, where one house had nearly 500 plants worth €50,000.

Snow as a Clue

Though cannabis use is tolerated in small amounts, large-scale growing is illegal. This case showed how nature itself—melting snow—can uncover crimes hidden behind closed doors.