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

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259 articles on safety and crime, newest first.

• Josef Mengele in Switzerland in 1961: the secret file

  The Nazi criminal might have stayed in Kloten in 1961. The file, classified until 2071, could solve the mystery.

• Drug arrest in Capolago: 54 grams of cocaine seized

  The Cantonal Police arrested an Albanian citizen with 54 grams of cocaine on the A2 highway. Here's what happened.

• Cassis and Cornado: tension over Crans-Montana hospital bills

  Italian ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado replies to Cassis: 'I speak without mincing words'. The issue concerns hospital bills for Crans-Montana's injured.

• Fedpol mole had access to investigation files

  New details on the official arrested for selling information to a criminal organization. Access to international files and immediate measures taken by Fedpol.

• Elon Musk Swiss founder on trial for fraud and financial crimes

  Pascal Jaussi, founder of Swiss Space Systems, on trial in Fribourg for a 30 million francs hole.

• Uboldo: bad weather damages roof, no injuries

  The bad weather on May 6, 2026, caused severe damage to a residential building in Uboldo, Varese, but no one was injured. Here's what happened and what to do in case of emergency.

• Varese: drug dealer arrested, drugs hidden in woods

  A 20-year-old Italian was arrested in Varese with 40 blocks of hashish. The drugs were found in a bag thrown into the woods.

• New Lukmanier tunnel for better road safety

  A new tunnel will be built at Lukmanier to improve road safety.

• Thieves recruited to steal luxury cars in Switzerland

  Cantons create a task force to combat luxury car thefts. Discover the details and implications for cross-border workers.

• Serial thief from Lugano to all Ticino: caught by credit cards

  A serial thief active between Lugano and Bellinzona was arrested thanks to stolen credit cards. Here are the details of the operation.

• Como: shoplifting turns into armed robbery, two arrests

  Two individuals were arrested in Como after a shoplifting attempt turned into a robbery with a weapon threat.

• Series of car thefts: 40-year-old from Lugano area arrested

  A 40-year-old from the Lugano area has been arrested for car thefts. Suspicious items and thousands of francs in cash were found.

• 33-year-old from Bellinzona struck by lightning

  A 33-year-old Swiss man from the Bellinzona area is the victim of the fatal accident at Bellinzona station. The investigation is still ongoing.

• Afghan man assaults woman on train in Chiasso: arrested

  An Afghan man assaulted a woman on a train in Chiasso, pushing her against a hedge. The man was arrested.

• Tunisians and Algerians arrested for car thefts in Würenlos

  Two individuals were arrested for car thefts in Würenlos. Discover the details of the operation.

• Hendschiken: 19-year-old Frenchman arrested for car theft and escape

  A 19-year-old Frenchman was arrested in Hendschiken after a car theft and escape. Here are the details of the incident.

• Driver mows down crowd in Leipzig, sent to psychiatric ward

  The 33-year-old man, already hospitalized in April, was arrested after hitting two people in Leipzig. Authorities rule out political motives.

• Tragedy at Bellinzona station: victim identified

  The victim of the tragedy at Bellinzona station has been identified: she was 33 years old.

• Car thefts rise in Ticino: AXA reports an increase

  AXA reports a rise in car thefts in Switzerland, particularly in border cantons like Ticino. Here's what you need to know and how to protect yourself.

• Varese: arrested dealer loses serious job

  A young Albanian was arrested in Mendrisio with cocaine in his car. A case involving cross-border workers and transnational work dynamics.

• Aarau: 23-year-old Somali arrested with stolen car and loot

  Aarau police arrested a 23-year-old Somali found driving a stolen car with alleged loot inside.

• Two Moroccans arrested for Carrefour theft in Como

  Two homeless Moroccan citizens were arrested for attempted robbery and aggravated theft after an incident at the Carrefour on via Recchi.

• Car thefts in Ticino: AXA data shows surge

  Car thefts in Ticino are on the rise, with the canton above the Swiss average. AXA reports cases nearly doubled compared to pre-pandemic.

• Car thefts in Ticino: Land Rover, Alfa Romeo, and Porsche most targeted

  Car thefts are increasing in Switzerland, with Ticino above the national average. Here's what you need to know and how to protect yourself.