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Safety and crime

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

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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.

• Former army chief joins Kaiser Partner Privatbank board

  Thomas Süssli, former Swiss army chief, joins the board of Vaduz-based bank.

• 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

• 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.

• Gunshots in Como: Foreign youth injured

  A young foreigner was injured by gunshots fired from a car in San Fermo della Battaglia, near Como.

• Malpensa, Paris and two chickens: the complexity of simple living

  A journey through cross-border work and Swiss regulations on pets

• 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.

• Illegal dumpsites: two seizures near Varese

  Three suspects and two sites seized for illegal disposal of special waste in Varese province

• Five North Africans arrested for car thefts

  Night of arrests in Aarau: five North African men stopped for suspected car thefts

• New echocardiography clinic opens in Busto Arsizio on May 7

  From May 7, a new echocardiography service will be available at the Casa di Comunità in Busto Arsizio, by appointment with a medical prescription.

• 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.

• USI: limited spots and rising tuition fees

  From 2026, Università della Svizzera italiana introduces limited spots and tuition fees increase, especially for foreign students

• Berna approves burial with pets: new rules for 2026

  From 2026, in Berna it will be possible to be buried with your pet in dedicated areas. Here's what changes and how it works

• 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.

• Free consultation and meetings in Cunardo and Marchirolo with the ME-TE project

  Starting in May, a cycle of three free meetings for parents on how to deal with the various stages of their children's development, promoted by the ME-TE project in collaboration with the Family Consulting Center of the Valleys of Cadegliano Viconago.

• Bicycle and fuel thefts in Chiasso: culprits arrested

  Two individuals were arrested in Chiasso for bicycle and fuel thefts, with a small haul.

• Traffic monitors active on Saturdays too on the Statale Regina

  From 2 May 2026, traffic monitors will also be operational on Saturdays to reduce queues on the Statale Regina between Colonno and Ossuccio.

• 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.

• 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.

• Do you like helping others? Free social courses in Varese

  Your Self Company offers free courses for ASA, OSS, and ASACOM, funded by Regione Lombardia. Limited spots, registrations open.

• 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.

• 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.

• Food sovereignty and Ticino milk: the risk of dismantling the supply chain

  The Communist Party highlights the risk of dismantling the milk supply chain in Ticino, with historic low prices and imports from other cantons. Parliamentary question to the Council of State.

• Ticino milk, the situation is urgent and politics is already behind

  The Communist Party questions the government about the price of milk in Ticino, at historic lows. A political response to the dairy crisis is urgently needed.