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Safety and crime
Checks, accidents, investigations and public safety across Ticino and the border provinces.
234 articles on safety and crime, newest first.
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The Cost of Discrimination in the Ticino Labour Market
Discrimination in the workplace costs Switzerland up to CHF 35 billion, with foreigners earning on average 24% less than Swiss nationals. Discover how integration can be a strategic choice for businesses and how to tackle this issue.
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A8 Milan-Varese: Night Closures at Castellanza Junction in March 2026
Three nights of night closures at the Castellanza junction for noise barrier renovation works, impacting traffic towards Milan and cross-border commuters.
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A Ticino native to head two important military services
Colonel SMG Stefano Trojani will take over as head of the Military Intelligence Service and the Preventive Protection Service of the army as of June 1, 2026.
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Shocking Calls: Phone Scams Targeting Seniors in Ticino, Risks and Prevention
Two seniors in Ticino fall victim to phone scams in the Mesolcina region. Here's what happened, how to protect yourself, and the preventive measures taken by local authorities.
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Long queues on the lake road between Schiranna and Calcinate del Pesce for a collision between a car and a motorcycle
A road accident occurred on the lake road between Schiranna and Calcinate del Pesce, in Varese, involving a car and a motorcycle.
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More Drugs and Cigarettes at the Border in 2025: The Federal Customs Administration and Border Security Office's Balance Sheet
Increase in seizures of contraband drugs and cigarettes, although the amounts are slightly lower than those of the previous year
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Ticino visit to Chur: organised crime on the agenda
The Ticino and Grisons governments met in Chur to discuss cooperation and the fight against organised crime.
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Shock call scams in Chiasso and Biasca, two arrests
Two Polish citizens have been arrested for scams targeting elderly people in Ticino. The police have recovered the stolen goods and confirmed the restrictive measure of liberty.
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Sargans: Serbian Teenagers Detained After Attempted Theft
Two young individuals, aged 18 and 16, attempted to break into two car garages in Sargans but were arrested following a chase. Here’s what happened.
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Stopped at Brogeda border with over 15 kilos of cocaine in the car
A Dominican citizen residing in Spain was arrested on charges of international drug trafficking.
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Snowfalls in Ticino: Disruptions and Economic Impacts
Recent snowfalls in Ticino have caused significant disruptions with blocked roads and transport delays.
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Winter returns to Ticino: heavy snow risk
MeteoSwiss has issued an alert for heavy mountain snowfall in western Ticino. The danger level has been raised to 4.
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In Ticino, the limit of snowfall is lowered
The alert for heavy snowfall has been raised to level 4 in several alpine regions of Ticino.
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Serious Road Accident on Regina Road: Two Injured
Urgent technical rescue intervention at Domaso along the Regina Road.
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Frontal Collision in Trin Tunnel: 30-Year-Old Woman Seriously Injured
A 30-year-old woman was seriously injured in a car accident in the Trin Tunnel, which connects Switzerland to the Canton of Ticino. The police have closed the road for investigations and data collection, causing significant traffic congestion in the area.
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Youth Violence in Ticino: A Growing Alarm
A man assaulted by teenagers in Frauenfeld. Safety and implications for cross-border workers in light of recent incidents.
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Cocaine Trafficking: Raids in Ticino
International operation against cocaine trafficking with raids also conducted in Ticino. Seven suspects arrested in Italy and France.
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Ticino Police: Data shared with Zurich? Easier with Italy
Bern has launched a consultation to unify cantonal police systems. Today, it's faster for the Cantonal Police to access Schengen data than data from other cantons.