Home Sealed Off After Discovery of Marijuana Grow Operation

On November 10, 2026, Mayor Van Genugten closed a residence on Europalaan for a period of 3 months. During an inspection, the police discovered a cannabis grow operation in the residence. The municipality closed the property pursuant to Article 13b of the Opium Act and the municipal Damocles policy.

Drug-related crime poses dangers

Drug-related crime has a major impact on the neighborhood, for example due to fire hazards and safety concerns around the property. A safe living environment for residents is important. That is why the mayor is taking strong action against drug-related crime. 

The landlord may terminate the lease agreement

The closure of a drug den does not only affect those directly involved in drug trafficking. Anyone who lives in or operates a business in a property where the police find drugs also runs the risk of having their home or business premises closed down. If the property is rented out by the owner to an individual or a business, the owner may decide to terminate the lease. This is possible even if the tenant is not directly involved with cannabis or drugs. The tenant will then be barred from ever returning to the property.

Report Suspicious Situations

The municipality is urging residents to report anything suspicious they see or any suspected criminal activity in their neighborhood. Reports can be made to the Brabant Zuidoost Police at 0900 - 8844 or to the municipality of Nuenen at040 - 263 16 31.

Would you prefer to report anonymously? You can do so viawww.meldmisdaadanoniem.nl,, or by calling 0800-7000.