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Checks, accidents, investigations and public safety across Ticino and the border provinces.

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178 articles on safety and crime, newest first.

• Ticino: central RITOM explosion, Saint Gotthard line damage

  Wednesday morning, 9 September 2026: explosion and partial collapse in the historic Ritom hydroelectric plant (1917). Two workers seriously injured, ongoing investigation.

• Works at Gallarate station: changes to the S5 line and replacement buses

  From 14 September to 5 October 2026, maintenance work at Gallarate station. Changes to the S5 Treviglio-Gallarate-Varese line and replacement buses.

• Trenord: cable theft, suspended Como-Milano

  The theft of copper cables on the Como-Milan route has suspended traffic between Fino Mornasco and Milan Cadorna. Impact on commuters and alternative active services.

• Clash between Varese and Cantello: two injured

  Clash between two cars on the SP3 between Cantello and Varese: three people involved, two injured in hospital and heavy delays for border workers.

• Clashes at the Turkish Festival: 11 Kurds sentenced in Basel

  The court in Basel handed down 11 sentences ranging from 9 to 36 months for the violent clashes that broke out during the Turkish Children's Day in May 2022.

• Litigation in front of Tradate station: 30-year-old injured

  An argument between non-EU citizens degenerated into a fight and a 30-year-old man was injured.

• Lombard Odier sentenced to CHF 3 million

  The Federal Criminal Court has sentenced the Geneva-based private bank Lombard Odier to a fine of 3 million francs in the Karimova case.

• Constellation Inquiry: Missing Official Documents

  The 2015 folders on the works at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana are gone. The point about the investigation and the documentary implications.

• Border crossers in Ticino: flows, mobility and areas of origin

  One out of two border crossers arrives from Como. Analysis of the flows, destinations and use of the car based on the survey of the Department of the territory.

• Illicit use of ATMs: trial in Varese and implications

  A woman accused of improper use of a neighbor's ATM: trial started on June 29 with purchases of less than 300 euros.

• Hoval: Job Opportunities in Ticino for Cross-Border Workers

  Hoval is seeking personnel in Ticino. Opportunities for Italian cross-border workers. Details on the application process and practical implications.

• Luido Bernasconi trial begins

  The trial of Luido Bernasconi, former director of RSI Radiotelevisione svizzera, has started.

• Migrant Trafficking Between Varese and Ticino

  Joint operation between Italy and Switzerland leads to the arrest of eight people accused of running a criminal organization that facilitated the illegal immigration of Turkish citizens into Europe.

• Three more arrests in Enzo Ambrosino's murder case

  New developments in the investigation into Enzo Ambrosino's murder in Induno Olona. Three people arrested and a horse put down in Castelveccana.

• Drug raid in the woods: three arrested in Turate

  Como police arrested three irregular Moroccans for drug dealing in the territory of Turate. Drugs and a machete were seized.

• Road accident between Cittiglio and Laveno: car and motorcycle involved

  Two people injured in an accident between a car and a motorcycle on the provincial road between Cittiglio and Laveno Mombello on the evening of May 8, 2026

• 32-year-old Swiss woman seriously injured in wingsuit accident in Austria

  A 32-year-old Swiss citizen was seriously injured in a wingsuit accident in Hohenems, Austria, during a flight with 15 jumpers.

• VIP broker trial: clash over kickbacks and conflict of interest

  Second day of hearings for a 53-year-old accused of million-dollar damages. Over 5 years of investigation

• Fedpol officer arrested for leaking info to mafia for 100k CHF

  A Swiss Federal Security Service commissioner was arrested for passing confidential information to a mafia organization.

• Massive Atlantic raid: 30 tons of cocaine seized

  The Spanish Guardia Civil intercepted 30.2 tons of cocaine aboard the Arconian merchant ship, the largest seizure in Spain in a single operation.

• Discontent in Cantonal Police: Independent Audit Begins

  72% of officers considered leaving the Cantonal Police. Independent audit underway.

• Seizing mafia assets in Switzerland: radical proposal

  Proposal for preventive seizure of mafia assets in Switzerland, as in Italy. Arrest of a Federal Police officer.

• Drug dealing in Busto: 18,617.60 euros seized in cash

  The State Police of Busto Arsizio arrested two foreign citizens with 18,617.60 euros in cash and drugs hidden in their home.

• ECHR condemns Switzerland over protest rights

  The European Court of Human Rights has condemned Switzerland for violating the freedom of assembly and association of a protest organiser.