Went to Switzerland as a tourist, 23-year-old Albanian caught selling cocaine

A 23-year-old Albanian had gone to Switzerland as a tourist, but was caught selling cocaine.

The young man had become part of a network of drug dealers, and during a search of his apartment, quantities of cocaine, thousands of francs and euros in cash, proceeds from criminal activity, were discovered.

Swiss police intervened immediately after receiving information in Bellinzona, seizing dozens of doses of narcotics, 1,000 francs and hundreds of euros in the room as material evidence. He was arrested on Monday in Bellinzona on charges of violating federal narcotics law.

According to the police and the public prosecutor's office, the young man is suspected of being involved in drug trafficking to local clients, media reports.

He is also charged with money laundering and violating federal aliens law. His arrest has now been confirmed by the judge in charge of the enforcement measures.

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