Organized crime in Switzerland

1based here
31foreign footprints

Based in Switzerland 1

Foreign groups with a footprint in Switzerland 31

1
'NdranghetaPresence
based in Italy
The 'Ndrangheta has a significant presence in Switzerland since the early 1970s, with multiple cells.
Sources: 'Ndrangheta, 'Ndrangheta
2
Los ZetasPresence
based in Mexico
Los Zetas have territory in Switzerland.
Sources: Los Zetas, Los Zetas
3
based in United States
Bandidos members clashed with Hells Angels in Belp, resulting in injuries and arrests.
4
CamorraPresence
based in Italy
The Camorra has a presence in Switzerland for money laundering, arms and drug trafficking; the Casalesi clan is present throughout the country.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
5
based in Italy
Arrests related to the Mancuso clan occurred in Switzerland, indicating presence.
6
based in Italy
The Casalesi clan has a presence in Switzerland.
7
Albanian mafiaOperations
based in Albania
The Albanian mafia launders a part of its income in Geneva's economy, restaurants, bars, real estate and cabarets.
Sources: Albanian mafia, Mafia albanesa
8
based in Egypt
The Muslim Brotherhood held meetings in Lugano, Switzerland in 1977 and 1982.
Sources: Muslim Brotherhood
9
based in United States
A cell was uncovered in Switzerland, serving as a linchpin for Atomwaffen's German operation.
Sources: Atomwaffen Division
10
based in Syria
The PFLP attacked El Al Flight 432 passengers at Zürich airport.
11
based in Italy
The 'ndrina is present in Switzerland.
12
based in Turkey
The Turkish mafia has territory in Switzerland.
Sources: Turkish mafia
13
based in Italy
Drugs were trafficked through Switzerland as part of a route from Morocco to Italy.
14
based in Italy
The Molè clan had contacts with Switzerland as part of their drug trafficking network.
Sources: 'Ndrina Molè
15
based in Italy
The Serraino are present in Switzerland.
Sources: 'Ndrina Serraino
16
based in Russia
The organization's leader purchased a villa in Switzerland and obtained immigration papers, establishing a base there.
17
based in Italy
The Gallace clan has a member in Switzerland who oversaw hemp cultivation and was involved in arms trafficking.
Sources: 'Ndrina Gallace
18
based in Italy
The organization has a representative in Switzerland.
Sources: 'Ndrina Anello
19
based in Italy
The Bonavota 'ndrina is present in Geneva, Switzerland.
20
based in France
The gang robbed a UBS bank in Geneva.
Sources: Gang de la Brise de Mer
21
HammerskinsPresence
based in United States
The first international chapters of the Hammerskins were formed in Switzerland in 1990.
Sources: Hammerskins
22
based in Italy
Leaders of Cosa Nostra met in Zürich to decide to eliminate Cavataio.
Sources: Galatolo Mafia clan
23
Bulgarian mafiaOperations
based in Bulgaria
A Bulgarian cocaine trafficking group laundered money through Credit Suisse in Switzerland.
Sources: Bulgarian mafia
24
based in Italy
The 'Ndrina Ferrazzo is active in Switzerland, with money laundering operations there.
Sources: 'Ndrina Ferrazzo
25
based in Italy
The 'ndrina extends its influence to Switzerland.
Sources: 'Ndrina Maesano
26
based in Denmark
The gang buried stolen weapons near Zürich for later pickup by PFLP.
Sources: Blekingegade Gang
27
based in Italy
Member Bellicini carried out a series of million-dollar heists in Switzerland.
Sources: Clan dei marsigliesi
28
based in Mexico
The Colima Cartel established amphetamine contacts in Switzerland.
Sources: Colima Cartel
29
based in Italy
The drug trafficking route included Switzerland.
Sources: 'Ndrina Cua
30
based in Italy
Investigators found traces of billions of lire belonging to the clans in banks in Zurich, used for money laundering.
Sources: 'Ndrina Di Giovine
31
based in France
The Petit Bar Gang has territory in Switzerland.
Sources: Petit Bar Gang