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Drone reveals secret: hundreds of cannabis plants in the corn field!
In September 2025, a farmer in Schleswig-Holstein discovered illegal cannabis plantations using drone footage.
Drone reveals secret: hundreds of cannabis plants in the corn field!
There are currently several exciting topics in Schleswig-Holstein - and this culminates in a special incident in Padenstedt. The local farmer discovered an illegal cannabis plantation of around 200 to 300 plants in his field while taking drone footage of the upcoming corn harvest. This reports stern.de.
The harvest of the plants has now been confiscated by the police in Neumünster. The incident that occurred on Saturday evening is not an isolated incident. The police were informed of this discovery on September 13th. The officers from the Nortorf police station and the criminal investigation service from Kiel were quickly on site to harvest and secure the plants. Investigations to clarify the background were started by the criminal police in Neumünster and the civilian population was asked for information.
Drones as new shadow hunters
A look beyond the region shows that the use of drones is not just an issue in Schleswig-Holstein. Loud royalqueenseeds.de Air surveillance is increasingly ensuring that illegal cannabis plantations are uncovered. Advances in technology are making it easier for law enforcement to identify plants from the air. While indoor growers have to warn about the characteristic heat emissions from their lighting systems, outdoor growers have to contend with new air monitoring techniques.
Police and other authorities are increasingly using drones and specialized imaging systems to discover cannabis fields, which poses a significant disadvantage for many growers. Even when outdoor growers use stealth techniques, the risk of detection remains high. Strategies such as growing in mixed cultures or choosing suitable plant species should help to minimize detectability.
A call for help
The situation in Padenstedt is not just a local issue, but also raises fundamental questions: How will the increase in illegal plantations be dealt with, and what role does technology play in this? The case remains exciting for the farmer and the authorities. Witnesses who can provide information about the illegal cannabis plantation are asked to contact the criminal police in Neumünster on 04321-9450 bild.de reported. The community faces the challenge of curbing illegal activities and raising public awareness of such issues.