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Drug seizures at Zurich Airport

Overview

During the third quarter of 2026, Zurich Cantonal Police and the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG) seized over 1,300 kilograms of narcotics at Zurich Airport. The haul included approximately 963 kilograms of marijuana, 319 kilograms of khat, 14 kilograms of hashish, 11 kilograms of cocaine, and smaller quantities of methamphetamine and mushrooms.

Authorities arrested 27 couriers of 15 different nationalities. Investigations revealed smuggling methods such as hiding cocaine inside lollipops and food items. Common departure points for the shipments included Bangkok, Tel Aviv, and São Paulo.

Entities

Zurich Cantonal Police · Kuching District Police Headquarters · Federal Office for Customs and Border Security · Kuching District Police · Narcotics Crimes Investigation Division

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Kuching police arrest two after seizing drugs worth RM30,000

    Two individuals were arrested at Kuching International Airport in Malaysia after police seized ketamine and over 30,000 psychotropic pills valued at approximately RM30,595.

  2. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Zurich Airport drug seizure: 27 couriers arrested

    Zurich authorities seized over 1,300 kg of drugs at Zurich Airport in Q3, arresting 27 couriers. Seizures included marijuana, khat, and cocaine hidden in food items like lollipops.

Sources

allgaeuer-anzeigeblatt.de · dayakdaily.com · kantonspolizei.ch · polizei.news · reddot.my · sarawakdaily.com · suedkurier.de