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Border and customs

Crossings, waiting times, customs checks and transit: the border day by day.

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301 articles on border and customs, newest first.

• Dutchman with four kilos of cocaine stopped at the border

  A Dutch citizen was stopped with four kilos of cocaine at the Kreuzlingen border, Switzerland.

• Checks in the Heart of Varese: Complaint and Expulsion

  On the afternoon of March 23, extensive checks in the center of Varese led to a criminal complaint and the expulsion of a man. Details of the operations and the implications for Swiss border crossers.

• Stricter Controls for Cars Registered in Graubünden

  The Ticino intensifies controls on cars with Graubünden license plates but parked in the canton, to counter tax evasion 📊💡⚠️.

• Lavena Ponte Tresa: Child thrown off bicycle seat is in critical condition

  A 2-year-old and 9-month-old child was rescued by an eliambulance in Lavena Ponte Tresa after being thrown off the bicycle seat.

• Transfer of Chiasso Post Office

  The transfer of the Chiasso post office could be an opportunity for the territory.

• The Customs Office of Chiasso Prepares to Become a Modern Technological Hub

  The customs office of Chiasso, a meeting point between goods and people, is evolving with innovative projects and advanced technologies.

• Truck Breakdown at San Gottardo: Traffic Halted in Ticino

  A truck broke down at San Gottardo, causing a complete standstill of traffic in both directions. The situation has affected numerous cross-border workers and travelers passing through.

• With almost 70 kilograms of mozzarella in Ponte Tresa: a new case of smuggling

  An Italian driver was stopped in Ponte Tresa with over 67 kilograms of undeclared mozzarella. Another case of smuggling was recorded in Mendrisio.

• Nighttime Roadwork on Via Lavizzari in Chiasso

  From April 7 to 18, 2026, Via Lavizzari in Chiasso will be affected by nighttime roadwork. The road will be closed to regular traffic from 20:00 to 05:00.

• Switzerland short on eggs: customs quota increased

  The Swiss Federal Council has decided to increase the customs quota for eggs by 71%, bringing it to 36,000 tonnes.

• Tries to pull a fast one at the border between Como and Switzerland: 7 kg of rare pure silver coins found in Mustang

  Italian citizen stopped at the Ponte Chiasso crossing with 7 kg of rare silver coins hidden in the trunk of a Ford Mustang.

• A9: closures between Chiasso and Como, impact on cross-border commuters

  New closures on the A9 highway between Chiasso and Como from March 30 to April 2, 2026. Here are the alternatives for cross-border commuters.

• Brawl in Ponte Tresa

  Two people were hospitalized after a violent brawl in Ponte Tresa overnight.

• Francisca Trail, from Lavena Ponte Tresa

  The walk for the 10th anniversary of the Francisca del Lucomagno trail has started from Lavena Ponte Tresa.

• Switzerland-Italy Congress in Varese: tax updates for Ticino cross-border workers

  On 16 April 2026 at Villa Andrea, experts and institutions will present the latest tax, pension and regulatory developments for those who live and work between Italy and Switzerland.

• Low Mendrisiotto merger at risk: debt stalls Terre di Breggia

  After 2.5 years of talks, the merger plan between Balerna, Breggia, Chiasso, Morbio and Vacallo founders on Chiasso’s 140-million debt. Rizza (Vacallo) demands guarantees, Arrigoni (Chiasso) replies: «We already cut 3 million a year». The Canton weighs suspension.

• Work in Prison: 15 Positions Available

  The Canton of Ticino is looking for prison guards. Deadline for the call: March 31, 2026.

• Aggregation of Basso Mendrisiotto: Rizza Criticizes Chiasso

  Vacallo Mayor Marco Rizza invites Chiasso to be more self-critical on the financial front.

• Chiasso in Emergency Mission: first response entities in contact with the population

  On April 26, 2026, Chiasso will host ten first response entities for the Emergency Mission, bringing agents and operators into direct contact with the population.

• Mission Emergency: Chiasso Becomes 'Capital' of Rescue and Safety

  On April 26, Chiasso will host the extraordinary event of Mission Emergency, where ten first-responder entities will present their daily work with stands in direct contact with citizens.

• Reduction of Radar Controls in Ticino

  Ticino reduces radar controls, reallocates resources to other checks.

• Chiasso joins Earth Hour 2026

  The city of Chiasso is joining the international Earth Hour initiative, turning off public lights on March 28 from 8:30 to 9:30 PM.

• I Controlli Radar in Ticino Diminuiranno: Cosa Cambia?

  The Lugano cantonal police announced that radar checks on Ticino roads will be reduced, but what does this mean for cross-border workers and residents?

• Over Three Tons of Narcotics Seized

  Ecuador has seized over three tons of narcotics at sea, thanks to a joint operation with the United States.