December 13, 2024|
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|12 months agoParcel Theft Surge Hits French-Speaking Switzerland
French-speaking regions of Switzerland report alarming increase in parcel theft, with some cantons seeing up to 50% rise in incidents during holiday season.
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- French-speaking regions of Switzerland are experiencing a significant increase in parcel theft
- Swiss Post handles up to 1 million parcels daily during December
- Over 20,000 parcels go missing annually before delivery in Switzerland
- Canton of Vaud saw parcel thefts double compared to 2022
- Thefts increased by 30-50% in Geneva, Fribourg, Neuchâtel and Bern
By The Numbers
2,500
parcel thefts recorded in French-speaking Switzerland in 2023
200 million
parcels transported annually by Swiss Post and competitors
CHF200
value of stolen contact lenses in reported case
They Said
"Who's stealing these? Maybe there's a black market for contact lenses, but I doubt it. It's especially frustrating when it's something essential"
"The buyer is responsible once the parcel has been delivered"