A police patrol in neighbouring France didn’t need sniffer dogs to find a secret cannabis fiel. It was so strong, they could smell it from their car.
The officers were on a street near Thonon-les-Bains.
They found a clearing in a nearby field which was being used to grow the drug. The police say it was ready for harvesting.
They cleared 5 kilos of plants. It’s estimated the value was over EUR 50,000.
Bacteria warning in lakes
Sunny skies and temperatures approaching 30 degrees are expected this weekend, making lakes and rivers popular destinations across. But authorities canton Vaud are warning swimmers about a very real risk: cyanobacteria, which can spread rapidly in warm, still water.
Vengeron beach opens
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Nyon family suffers frightening attack
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Lausanne at forefront on antibiotic resistance research
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Luxury shoemaker ends Swiss production
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Speed camera vandal spared prison
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