Illegal cannabis plantation discovered in forest-police asks for clues!

Illegal cannabis plantation discovered in forest-police asks for clues!

In the idyllic forest between Bönningstedt and Hasloh, a walker made a remarkable discovery on Monday evening, July 14, 2025: 65 cannabis plants in full growth, hidden under a temporary greenhouse. This illegality takes place in a publicly accessible forest near Bundesstraße 4, such as Stadtmagazin-sh.de. The plants that were planted in tubs and plastic bags were immediately confiscated by the criminal police and brought to Pinneberg to the office.

The unknown identity of the manufacturer raises questions. Who could be behind this cannabis plantation? The police are currently at the bottom of the matter and has initiated a procedure under the Consumer Cannabis Act. The Investigation Group of the Rausch poison of the Pinneberg criminal police takes information from the population and asks to report relevant information on 04101-202-0, as well as t-online.de informed.

The legal framework for cannabis

cannabis has had a long way in Germany since doctors have been allowed to prescribe the herb as part of their freedom of therapy from 2017. The treatable diseases include chronic pain as well as fear and sleep disorders. But the legal framework continues to change: From April 2024, the possession of small quantities and the consumption of cannabis for adults should be decriminalized, which was decided by the traffic light coalition. This could also change the market situation for cannabis in Germany, as described Statista.com.

The market for medical cannabis has increased more slowly than expected since its legalization in 2017. Nevertheless, cannabis remains the most consumed drug worldwide, and in Germany a study shows that almost every third adult has already consumed cannabis. It is even over 40%among young adults. The question arises as to how consumption will change, cannabis should be legalized for leisure use. The debate about legalization raises many questions, and developments in the region around Bönningstedt and Hasloh could further raise awareness of the topic.

The discovery of the illegal plantation is not only a local incident, but also fits into the ongoing discussions about dealing with cannabis in Germany. The interest in cannabis, both for medical purposes and in the leisure area, is unbroken. It remains to be seen how the legal framework is developing and whether the whereabouts of such cultivation can cause a future change in public.

In the meantime, it remains exciting to see how the police investigation progresses and whether the person responsible is on the trail of the person responsible.