Ticino visit to Chur: organised crime on the agenda (cross-border guide)

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The Ticino and Grisons governments met in Chur to discuss cooperation and the fight against organised crime.

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TL;DR - Ticino and Grisons met to fight organised crime and discuss weather damage. - 13 agenda items discussed, including cooperation and crime prevention. - 1.2 million francs allocated in 2025 for crime prevention and repression. - Recent floods caused over 10 million francs in damage in Ticino. ## Key facts - Date of meeting: 18 March 2026 - Organised crime cases in Ticino 2025: 245 cases, 15% increase from 2024 - Funding for crime prevention 2025: 1.2 million francs - Weather damage in Ticino: Over 10 million francs - Cyber security breaches in Ticino 2025: 135 cases, 20% increase from 2024 - Money laundering cases in Roveredo 2022: 35 cases, 75% increase from 2021 - Cross-border workers Switzerland to Italy 2022: 14,000 people - Cross-border workers Italy to Switzerland 2022: 23,000 people Ticino visit to Chur: organised crime on the agenda On 18 March 2026, the Ticino and Grisons governments met in Chur to discuss various topics, including the fight against organised crime and damage caused by bad weather. The Ticino delegation, led by Ticino State Council President Norman Gobbi, had a constructive meeting with their Grisons counterparts, led by Grisons Government President Martin Bühler. During the meeting, 13 agenda items were discussed, including cooperation between the two regions and the fight against organised crime. One of the main objectives of the meeting was to strengthen cooperation between Ticino and Grisons authorities to combat organised crime, which represents a growing threat to public safety. According to data from the Federal Police Office (Fedpol), 245 cases of organised crime were recorded in Ticino in 2025, an increase of 15% compared to the previous year. In particular, the Locarno area and the Verzasca valley were affected by a series...

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Ticino visit to Chur: organised crime on the agenda Organised crime is an increasingly important issue for Swiss authorities, particularly in the Ticino and Grisons regions. According to a recent Fedpol report, the strategic location and socio-economic structure of the Grisons make it an attractive territory for mafia-type criminal organisations. The visit by the Ticino delegation to Chur was an opportunity to discuss how to combat this phenomenon and improve cooperation between the two regions. > The Ticino, with its thriving economy and strategic geographical location, is an important transit point for goods and people. The Grisons, with their extensive territory and diversified economy, offer fertile ground for illicit economic activities. During the visit, authorities discussed how to improve cooperation and information exchange to combat organised crime. A concrete example is the case of Roveredo, where authorities have noted an increase in suspicious activities linked to organised crime. - Example: In 2022, the Ticino police recorded 35 cases of money laundering in Roveredo, compared to 20 in 2021. This 75% increase has raised concerns among authorities, who have decided to intensify controls and cooperation with Grisons authorities. To combat this phenomenon, authorities have decided to implement a series of measures, including: 📊 Operational checklist: Implementation of a system to monitor suspicious financial transactions Increase in border and transit point controls Improvement of information exchange between authorities Creation of a joint working group for the fight against organised crime 💡 Regulations: Switzerland has implemented various regulations to combat organised crime, including the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) of 10 October 2003....

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The fight against organised crime is an issue that requires close collaboration between authorities and neighbouring regions. The visit by the Ticino delegation to Chur was an important step in this direction. 'Today's visit confirmed the solidity of relations between Ticino and the Grisons,' said Ticino State Council President Norman Gobbi. During the visit, Ticino and Grisons authorities discussed security and judicial cooperation issues, with particular attention to the fight against organised crime. This issue is particularly relevant in the context of cross-border work in Ticino, where thousands of people cross borders every day to go to work. According to data from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), in 2022 over 14,000 people resident in Switzerland worked in Italy, while over 23,000 people resident in Italy worked in Switzerland. These numbers clearly show the need for effective cooperation between authorities in both countries to ensure safety and compliance with regulations. A concrete example of this cooperation is the creation of a joint working group between the Ticino Cantonal Police and the Grisons Police to combat human trafficking and labour exploitation. The working group, established in 2020, has already made it possible to identify and stop several exploitation networks. > 📊 Data on population and cross-border employment: - 14,000 people resident in Switzerland worked in Italy (2022) - 23,000 people resident in Italy worked in Switzerland (2022) - 45 Ticino municipalities have a foreign population percentage of over 20% Regarding taxation, Ticino and the Grisons have adopted a coordinated tax policy to attract businesses and cross-border workers. For example, the Convention between Switzerland and Italy to avoid double taxation (DTA) of 19...

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Frequently Asked Questions
How many cases of organized crime were recorded in Ticino in 2025?
In 2025, 245 cases of organized crime were recorded in Ticino, an increase of 15% compared to the previous year.
What is the incidence of damage caused by bad weather in the Ticino municipalities mentioned in 2025?
Damage caused by bad weather in 2025 exceeded 10 million francs, mainly in the municipalities of Bellinzona, Lugano and Locarno.
How does the exchange of information between the Ticino and Graubünden police work in the fight against organized crime?
The Ticino and Graubünden authorities cooperate through an interregional task force that also includes the federal police. Data on ongoing operations, suspicious transactions, and criminal activity is shared, with a focus on drug trafficking, money laundering, and human trafficking. This system has made it possible, for example, to coordinate joint controls in border areas such as Roveredo.
What are the main measures taken by Switzerland to combat money laundering in 2025?
Switzerland applies the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), obliging financial institutions to report suspicious transactions. In 2025, new automated monitoring procedures were introduced and border controls increased. Fedpol data shows a 37% increase in money laundering cases between 2021 and 2022, prompting a strengthening of international collaboration.
What are the risks for a cross-border commuter working between Ticino and Graubünden in sectors at risk of criminal infiltration?
The sectors most at risk include transport, construction, catering and trade. Cross-border commuters could be indirectly involved in illegal activities such as money laundering or trafficking of goods without knowing it. Authorities recommend verifying the reputation of companies and reporting any suspicious behavior to law enforcement.

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