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Safety and crime
Checks, accidents, investigations and public safety across Ticino and the border provinces.
178 articles on safety and crime, newest first.
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Trial for attempted murder in Chiasso: attack with dumbbell
The trial begins for an Eritrean citizen accused of attacking his partner with a gym dumbbell in Chiasso.
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Serious accident in Valle Verzasca: motorcyclist injured
A 23-year-old Swiss man sustained serious injuries in an accident in Valle Verzasca. The road was temporarily closed.
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Karimova trial in Bellinzona: money laundering and corruption charges
Gulnara Karimova, daughter of the former Uzbek president, is accused of financial crimes. The trial is held in Bellinzona.
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Fedpol officer arrested for corruption and breach of official secrecy
Six people, including a Fedpol employee, arrested in an operation against organized crime in Switzerland, France, and Germany.
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Seized warehouse in Como: investigation into abandoned cars
Como's local police have seized a body shop warehouse for environmental violations, discovering abandoned waste and irregularities in the temporary storage.
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Attack in Washington, Donald Trump unharmed
Donald Trump escaped an attack during a gala dinner in Washington. The attacker arrested.
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Two Romanians arrested for church thefts in Ticino
Two Romanian citizens were arrested for thefts in Ticino churches. Discover the details of the operation.
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Cross-border worker sentenced for online scams
A 33-year-old from Bellinzona, suffering from gambling addiction, was sentenced to 16 months for 82 online scams and 65 attempted ones
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Drug trafficking: six arrests in Switzerland and abroad
Joint operation by the Federal Department of Justice and Police against a criminal organization.
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Karimova case: partial dismissal for Gulnara
The Swiss Federal Criminal Court dismisses the case against Gulnara Karimova, daughter of the former Uzbek president, but proceedings continue against the bank and the asset manager
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Switzerland leads in patents: 5 facts 2026
Roche overtakes Novartis, e-cigarettes and child seats: here are the EPO data on Swiss patents
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Illegal waste management: 3 reported, seizures
Operation by the Forestry Carabinieri between Varese and Arcisate for illegal waste disposal. Three people reported and seizures of warehouse and vehicles.
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Gunshots in Como: Foreign youth injured
A young foreigner was injured by gunshots fired from a car in San Fermo della Battaglia, near Como.
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New Ticino police law: mandatory periodic checks
Padlina and Rigamonti propose an annual report for the cantonal police. Here's what changes for cross-border workers.
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Illegal dumpsites: two seizures near Varese
Three suspects and two sites seized for illegal disposal of special waste in Varese province
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Five North Africans arrested for car thefts
Night of arrests in Aarau: five North African men stopped for suspected car thefts
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Two arrests for bicycle thefts in Mendrisiotto
Two Romanian citizens arrested with three dismantled bicycles and burglary tools. Police remind prevention tips to avoid thefts.
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Dry April: drought alert in Ticino and Switzerland
MeteoSwiss issues a warning: April 2026 is the driest on record, with severe rainfall shortages in Ticino and other regions.
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Bicycle and fuel thefts in Chiasso: culprits arrested
Two individuals were arrested in Chiasso for bicycle and fuel thefts, with a small haul.
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Bicycle Theft in Giubiasco: Arrested for Unpaid Fuel
Three electric bicycles stolen in Giubiasco, two arrested for not paying for fuel. Discover the details of the operation.
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Chiasso: two men arrested for bicycle theft
Two Romanian citizens arrested in Chiasso after fleeing a gas station without paying for fuel. Stolen bicycles and burglary tools found.
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Traffic Police: Over 1,600 Licenses Revoked in a Year
In 2025, the Traffic Police of Varese revoked 1,600 licenses, with a 42% decrease for speeding and a 25% decrease for drunk driving.
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Scammer arrested in Maggia: shock call fraud
A scammer was arrested in Maggia after being caught red-handed during a phone fraud. Discover the details of the operation.
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Stabio Municipal Police: Uncertain Future, Constant Presence
The future of Stabio's municipal police is uncertain, but their presence remains constant. The fate of the Ticino Police Project is awaited.