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Part of situation: Olma 2026 agricultural fair in St. Gallen (2 clusters)

St. Gallen police report security balance for OLMA and Herbstjahrmarkt

St. Gallen OLMA Herbstjahrmarkt police report Switzerland

The St. Gallen City Police have released a security report following the OLMA and Herbstjahrmarkt events held from October 8 to 18, 2026. Despite an increase in police interventions, authorities described the overall security situation as positive.

One serious incident resulted in a man suffering a skull fracture during an altercation. The police also recorded 21 interventions involving aggressive behavior and 14 instances of physical violence. Six people were taken to the police station, with one individual placed in custody.

In addition to personal confrontations, the events saw significant property damage, with four separate cases resulting in losses totaling tens of thousands of Swiss francs. Law enforcement also issued 11 fines for public urination and 295 parking tickets.

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OLMA · St. Gallen · St. Gallen City Police

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  • [● 3 SOURCES] Six individuals were taken to the police station, with one person placed in custody.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] One man suffered a skull fracture during an altercation.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Police issued 295 parking fines during the event period.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The St. Gallen City Police reported a positive security balance for the 2026 OLMA and Autumn Fair despite an increase in interventions.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Four incidents of property damage resulted in losses totaling tens of thousands of francs.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Police intervened in 21 cases of aggressive behavior and 14 cases of physical violence.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Six individuals were taken to the police station due to their behavior.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Authorities issued 295 parking fines during the event period.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Property damage from four cases totaled tens of thousands of Swiss francs.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The St. Gallen City Police reported a positive overall security balance for the events.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Police responded to 14 incidents of physical violence.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Police intervened in 21 cases involving aggressive behavior.

Sources

Telefonbetrug: Falsche Polizisten erbeuten Millionen [www.blick.ch]
Zimmer in Vollbrand: Feuerwehr verhindert Ausbreitung auf weitere Räume und Stockwerke [www.polizeinews.ch]
Zehn Einbrüche innert drei Tagen: Täter stehlen Schmuck, Uhren, Bargeld und ein E-Bike [polizei.news]
Zimmer in Vollbrand: Feuerwehr verhindert Ausbreitung auf weitere Räume und Stockwerke - kantonspolizei.ch - Aktuelle Meldungen der Schweizer Kantonspolizeien [kantonspolizei.ch]
Zimmer in Vollbrand: Feuerwehr verhindert Ausbreitung auf weitere Räume und Stockwerke – schweiznews.ch – Interessante News und Wissenswertes aus der Schweiz [schweiznews.ch]