Burning boat in Miles Harbour

Burning boat in the port of Meilen causes a column of smoke

A boat apparently caught fire in the port near Meilen on Saturday afternoon (June 11). The resulting column of smoke can be seen from several kilometers away.

It is not yet clear how many boats are affected by the fire. Police have not yet released any information about injuries or the cause of the fire.

78-year-old woman arrested with two kilograms of cocaine

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The Zurich cantonal police arrested a 78-year-old Danish woman at Zurich Airport on Thursday (June 9) who had cocaine in her luggage. The woman traveled from São Paulo to Zurich and was then arrested during a check, the canton police said.

During the check, the officers found cocaine plates hidden under the double bottom of the luggage. The police estimate the total weight of the drugs at around two kilograms. The cocaine was handed over to the Zurich Forensic Institute for more precise determination.

According to the canton police, the 78-year-old was taken to the responsible public prosecutor after questioning.

Zurich city police carry out targeted taxi checks

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On the night of Friday, the Zurich city police in civilian clothes carried out targeted taxi controls in districts 4 and 5. The taxi regulations of the city of Zurich were a prerequisite for the control. According to these, taxi drivers may only transport their spontaneously picked up guests within the city limits if they are in possession of a taxi operating license and a taxi license from Zurich, the city police announced on Friday (10 June).

Of the 33 taxis checked, 14 correctly refused to drive and referred to the use of a Zurich city taxi. According to the city police, 19 taxi drivers took the guests with them anyway and made the illegal trip in the city of Zurich without a city inspection. In addition, 8 of them violated the obligation to write up prices and 4 violated the working and rest time ordinance. You will now be reported to the Zurich City Judge’s Office.

According to media spokesman Pascal Siegenthaler, the control was very successful. Because the foreign taxi drivers dispute the work of the city taxis with such illegal trips, explains Siegenthaler. After all, they could now be punished for their misconduct through the control. “And they didn’t earn any money that night,” says Siegenthaler.

Police ended search operation in Zurich’s Hürstwald

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The canton police completed the search operation in Zurich’s Hürstwald on Wednesday evening (8 June). The corresponding piece of forest is accessible again and the necessary traffic obstructions have been lifted. “The suspected chemicals were not in the forest,” wrote the cantonal police on Twitter.

The police continued the search operation in Zurich’s Hürstwald in district 11 on Wednesday. The operation was looking for chemicals in connection with an ongoing lawsuit. However, there was no danger to the population, according to the police.

The police have received support since 7 a.m. from the “Kamir” army command, which is responsible for NBC and explosive ordnance defense in the Swiss army and, according to the Zurich public prosecutor’s office, also deals with questions relating to chemicals.

The public prosecutor’s office cannot say which chemicals are involved for tactical reasons and because of the ongoing proceedings, as Christian Philipp, head of the legal service at the senior public prosecutor’s office, wrote on request.

In addition to the canton police, the city police and the “Kamir” army command, an ambulance and experts from the Zurich Forensic Institute were also on duty as a precaution, said Marc Besson, spokesman for the canton police.

The Zurich police had already deployed on May 5 with the Diamant special unit, among others. To date, the police have not disclosed the reason for the operation due to tactical reasons.

Trickster arrested in district 7

lips The Zurich city police arrested a suspected con artist in district 7 on Tuesday afternoon (June 7). The 37-year-old Serb had previously posed as a police officer to the victim. The 73-year-old woman recognized the intention but still made an appointment to collect valuables and called the police. Investigators monitored the handover on Tuesday afternoon. The handcuffs clicked moments after the fake officer took the jewelry.

According to a statement, the Zurich city police are currently receiving more and more reports of “fake police officers” claiming alleged accidents involving a family member or burglaries in the area in order to get the victims’ money and valuables.