An off-duty policeman spotted an escaped prisoner watching the Lucerne marathon over the weekend.
The man was also part of the spectators.
The Schwyz cantonal office realised the man had absconded from a prison in Zug.
As he was off duty and out of his jurisdiction – he called the Lucerne police.
The man was arrested at the Transport Museum bus stop. He’s been returned to jail where he will serve the remainder of his sentence of 91 days.
French/Swiss crime network smashed
A major cross-border criminal network targeting Switzerland has been dismantled following a joint investigation by French and Swiss authorities.
Zurich commuters face transport upheaval
More than 800,000 people rely on Zurich’s public transport every day, and from today, many of them will be navigating unfamiliar routes.
Small relaxation for cross-border school students
The debate over cross-border students in Geneva schools took another turn in the Grand Council.
SSR SRG may return to FM
Switzerland’s transition to DAB radio is hitting some significant hurdles.
Geneva law on right-to-buy faces vote
In Geneva, a long-standing restriction on tenants buying the apartments they live in has been significantly loosened.
Geneva SPA under investigation
Geneva’s Cantonal Service for Consumer and Veterinary Affairs has opened an investigation into the Geneva Society for the Protection of Animals following complaints from former employees.
