April 21, 2025|
AI
|8 months agoSwiss police chief warns of imminent drug violence escalation
Federal Criminal Police head predicts Switzerland will face increased drug-related violence similar to other European countries, citing international criminal organization activities.
AI
Generated IllustrationKey Takeaways
AI
- Swiss Federal Criminal Police head warns of inevitable drug violence escalation in Switzerland
- Cocaine consumption in Switzerland has doubled in ten years
- Criminal groups from Italian, Serbian and Albanian mafias work together in Switzerland
By The Numbers
30
Current price of cocaine per gram in France (CHF)
1000
Price of cocaine per gram 20 years ago (CHF)
20-40
Times more potent fentanyl is compared to heroin
They Said
"There is no reason to think that Switzerland will be spared. It will happen sooner or later"
"The criminal groups are organised on an international scale. Their aim is to make money, to establish themselves in the marketplace."