A million francs worth of cocaine stopped at Geneva border

Pixabay

A man is in custody in Geneva after being caught with cocaine worth around a million francs at the border in Veyrier.

The arrest was in July, but details have jus been released as police were trying to track down other members of the smuggling ring. 

Police say the man is refusing to give details about anyone else involved as he says he fears for the safety of his family.

The man had travelled from Madrid with 6 and half kilos of the drug and says his final destination was Zurich. But an address in Plainpalais in Geneva was also found in his car. 

He remains in prison while investigations are carried out. He faces several years behind bars. 
 

More from Bitesize News

  • Economic outlook uncertain for this year

    Switzerland’s economic outlook remains cautious, with the KOF Swiss Economic Institute forecasting growth of around one percent in 2026,although that depends on falling oil prices.

  • Geneva bans the burkini

    Geneva’s parliament has voted to ban the burkini in public swimming pools, ending months of heated debate.

  • Birthday candles banned in Geneva schools

    In response to the fire in Crans Montana, birthday candles have been banned in Geneva’s primary schools.

  • Transit tax moves closer

    Switzerland is moving closer to introducing a transit tax for foreign vehicles crossing the country.

  • Fake Nyon officer fined

    A man in his fifties has been convicted in Vaud after impersonating a police officer in several towns, including Rolle and Nyon.

  • Heavy traffic this Easter

    Heavy traffic is expected across Switzerland over the Easter holiday period, particularly on the A2 Gotthard autoroute and the A13 San Bernardino route from March 27.

Download our app

  • Available on the App Store
  • Available on Google Play