Albanian Suspected of Drug Trafficking Jumps from Window During Police Raid in Switzerland, Arrested After Escape

 PFEFFIKON, Switzerland — A 35-year-old Albanian man suspected of drug trafficking was arrested in Pfeffikon after jumping from a window while attempting to escape police officers. He suffered injuries after falling approximately 3.5 metres but continued fleeing before being apprehended shortly afterward.

 

According to Lucerne police, officers were monitoring a property on Wednesday, October 21, following a tip-off. When they attempted to check the man's room, he jumped from the window and tried to escape.

After receiving treatment from paramedics, the suspect was transported by helicopter to a hospital, local police reports.

Heroin, cocaine and a firearm seized

During a subsequent search of the property, police discovered several hundred grams of heroin and cocaine, several thousand Swiss francs in cash, a forged identity card and a pistol.

The suspect is a 35-year-old Albanian citizen. The investigation is being conducted by the Lucerne Public Prosecutor's Office, Department 4, Special Crimes Division.