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• Armed robbers storm jewelry store in Tavernola: the assault and the search

  Armed robbery in Tavernola: three criminals caused panic and stole jewelry from the Lario shopping center.

• Construction sites in Ticino: the situation in the Sottoceneri for summer 2024

  11 active construction sites in the Sottoceneri, including the Genzana Tunnel in Lugano. Night works and modified traffic until 2027

• Scams targeting the elderly: two arrests in the Locarno area

  Two Czech citizens arrested for telephone scams targeting the elderly in Gordola. Stolen goods recovered.

• Robbery in Milan: Ticino cross-border worker robbed of a 35,000 CHF watch

  Three arrests for the robbery of a Swiss citizen residing in the Canton of Lucerne, who was followed and robbed in Milan after a train journey from Lugano.

• Three Colombians arrested for theft on Lake Maggiore: one detained in Ticino

  Three members of a Colombian gang stole jewellery worth 50,000 francs from a goldsmith on Lake Maggiore. One of the thieves was arrested in Ticino after a 10-month investigation.

• AI cuts price determination time by 75% at Swiss Re

  Swiss Re’s artificial intelligence accelerates insurance processes by up to 80%, freeing up time for employees. CEO Andreas Berger outlines the concrete impact.

• Ticino restaurateur catches thief by surprise: 35-year-old man arrested

  A restaurateur in Mendrisio caught a 35-year-old man red-handed while he was stealing in the kitchen. The intruder, of Moroccan nationality, was detained and handed over to the cantonal police.

• Accident in Cassano Magnago: two Ticino cross-border workers injured

  Two Ticino cross-border workers were hospitalized following a violent car collision in Cassano Magnago (Varese). No diverted traffic on A26 or A8.

• Switzerland joins European ports alliance against drug trafficking

  The Federal Council is evaluating participation to enhance data sharing and common standards against drug cartels. Ports in Ticino are involved through the cantons of Basel.

• A9 ramp accident near Chiasso: queues and minor injuries

  Three cars involved on the Brogeda viaduct. Road closed for two hours. Three people slightly injured.

• Blazes in the Luganese: Italian pyromaniac arrested

  Bellinzona, 7 April 2026 - An Italian arrested for blazes in the Luganese region

• Car overturns on SP1 between Varese and Gavirate: two 20-year-olds injured, one in critical condition

  Two young people were injured in the late evening of Saturday, April 4, when a car overturned on the SP1 between Varese and Gavirate. One of the two girls was airlifted to the San Gerardo hospital in Monza in red code.

• High Risk of Forest Fires in Ticino

  The Canton of Ticino is on high alert due to the high risk of forest fires. The situation is critical due to the lack of precipitation and strong winds.

• Seventy kilograms of mozzarella in the SUV's trunk. Double customs seizure in Ticino

  Two distinct cases of food contraband were intercepted on the same day by UDSC collaborators between Sottoceneri and Sopraceneri.

• ICT Workforce in Ticino: ATED Calls for Representation in the Tripartite Commission

  The Ticino ICT sector, with over 14,000 professionals and an economic impact of approximately 1.4 billion Swiss francs, is demanding a direct role in the decision-making process of the cantonal labor market.

• Gallarate: commuter on e-bike arrested for drug dealing

  A 47-year-old man has been arrested in Gallarate for drug dealing. He used an electric bicycle to get around.

• Lake dwellers: Ticinese and frontier buyers snap up homes on Verbano and Ceresio lakes

  According to a recent survey, buyers from Italy and neighboring countries are increasing in number on the real estate market of the two lakes.

• Permanent Summer Time in Ticino: What Changes

  In Italy, an investigation is underway to keep daylight saving time all year round, but in Ticino, different solutions are being considered. Analysis and regional impacts.

• Cannabis Seizure in Spreitenbach: Zurich Cantonal Police Operation

  The Zurich Cantonal Police dismantled a hemp plantation in Spreitenbach, seizing one ton of cannabis.

• Record cannabis seizure in Aargau: risks for cross-border commuters

  A ton of marijuana and 24,000 plants seized in Spreitenbach: three arrests and weapons found. What changes for those working across the border

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• Cable Car Falls in Engelberg: At Least One Injured Due to Wind

  A cable car near Engelberg, in the Canton of Obwalden, has fallen due to strong gusts of wind, with at least one seriously injured person rescued on site.