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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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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.