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In response to a noticeable increase in public drug use and dealing in central Zurich parks and other areas, city police have designated 'hotspots' and are increasing patrols and social work interventions.
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National Security
A police investigation is underway in canton Solothurn after at least seven drones were spotted flying over the Gösgen nuclear power plant, prompting a security operation and raising questions about aerial threats to critical infrastructure.
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Crime
Switzerland has seen a sharp rise in burglaries at gun shops this year, with the Federal Office of Police (Fedpol) attributing the crimes primarily to international gangs. The phenomenon is described as part of a broader 'crime-as-a-service' trend affecting the country.
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Crime
In a major operation coordinated by Europol, Swiss federal and cantonal police helped dismantle a child sexual exploitation ring, leading to 28 arrests across seven countries and the rescue of three children. The suspects allegedly used cryptocurrency and the dark web.
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Crime
In response to over 5,000 reported cases and CHF 18 million stolen since 2022, police forces in French-speaking Switzerland and fedpol have united to dismantle organized criminal groups, operating mainly from France, that are targeting Swiss residents with sophisticated fake police officer scams.
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LGBTQ+
The police detention of a trans woman in the women's section of Bern's Marzilibad public pool has ignited controversy, with supporters alleging disproportionate use of force and critics raising questions about access to single-gender spaces, prompting a wider debate on transgender rights.
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Crime
A man has been arrested after attacking and injuring three people with a knife at the train station in Winterthur. The motive for the Thursday morning attack is under investigation, with one victim suffering serious injuries.
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Geneva
The municipal police force in Geneva is now offering a real-time sign language interpretation system for the deaf and hard of hearing, a pioneering move in Switzerland aimed at guaranteeing equitable access to public services.
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Crime
A sophisticated theft operation targeting luxury cars and license plates in cantons St Gallen and Thurgau resulted in losses over CHF 1.7 million. Police have arrested three French nationals in connection with the thefts.
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Police
To better combat organized crime, Swiss federal authorities are advancing a plan to create a national platform for data exchange between cantonal police forces, addressing the challenges posed by Switzerland's federalist system.
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Police
A new criminological analysis suggests Switzerland's traditional system of independent cantonal police is struggling to tackle modern issues such as police misconduct, racism scandals, and international crime, sparking debate on the need for reform and better coordination.
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Lausanne
An investigation into the Lausanne police force has uncovered 'discriminatory messages and sexist situations', leading to urgent calls for reform. A report by a former police commander highlights the need to strengthen the force's managerial, social, and ethical standards to address systemic issues.
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Crime
After a four-year manhunt, a suspected member of the 'Ndrangheta mafia organization has been apprehended in Wetzikon, canton Zurich, following a cross-border surveillance operation. The individual is now awaiting extradition to Italy.
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Crime
Swiss residents are being warned about a nationwide surge in sophisticated scams involving criminals impersonating police officers to defraud victims. Authorities are urging the public to be vigilant as the fraudulent schemes become more widespread in many regions.
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Justice
The Zurich Administrative Court has ruled that the detention of a Jordanian-American pro-Palestine activist by cantonal police in January 2025 was illegal. The court found the activist was inadequately informed of the reasons for his detention, which followed a hastily issued and then retracted federal entry ban.
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