November 18th 2024.
After waking up to a fresh blanket of snow in Aberdeen this morning, residents are busy with their usual routines. Some are outside shoveling snow off their driveways, while others are cozy inside their homes, enjoying a hot cup of tea. But despite the picturesque scene, there's something lurking beneath the surface that has some people on edge.
As winter officially arrives, the UK is bracing for freezing temperatures throughout the week. While most people are concerned about slippery roads and icy sidewalks, there are some who have a different worry. Snow has a way of uncovering hidden secrets, especially for those who have been secretly tending to their cannabis factories. The heat lamps required for growing this illegal crop keep the buildings warm, making it difficult for snow to accumulate on their roofs.
In the quiet and law-abiding neighborhood of Cults in Aberdeen, an aerial photo taken this morning shows a street full of snow-covered houses. However, there are no bare roofs in sight, leaving no immediate cause for suspicion. While there's a chance that some of these houses could be involved in selling other drugs, there's no indication of a cannabis den.
But this is not always the case. In the Netherlands, a snowy day can be a dream come true for police. In 2018, officers raided a property in Keighley, Yorkshire, after receiving a tip-off about a house with an unusually clear roof after snowfall. Upon entering, they discovered a whole house filled with cannabis plants, including in the bedrooms and cellar, totaling around 320 plants. In another instance, police in the Netherlands shared a photo of a house with a melted patch on its roof, urging people to report any suspicious activity.
However, before getting too hasty and reporting your neighbors for having a clear roof, it's important to consider other factors. Perhaps they have a sauna inside, poor insulation, or simply like to keep their attic warm. And even if snow isn't present, police can still spot hot homes using thermal imaging from a helicopter.
For those who enjoy playing detective, there's more snow in the forecast this week, along with weather warnings for snow and ice. So keep an eye out for any unusual melted patches on roofs and don't be afraid to report any suspicious activity. But remember, sometimes things are not always as they seem.
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