French police discovered a massive haul of cannabis resin in a van on the A40 autoroute, close to the Geneva border.
Police had targeted the van earlier as they felt the driver was acting suspiciously.
When it had stopped in a rest area police arrested the driver and searched the van. They found half a tonne of cannabis resin packed into 15 suitcases.
The 30-year-old man is now in pre-trial custody. He told police he had been told to drop off the drugs in Annemasse.
Vandalism causes fire at Lausanne train station
Rail traffic between Geneva and Lausanne is disrupted after football fans caused a fire at Lausanne station late last night.
Confetti cannon injuries 11
Eleven people were injured, one seriously, when a confetti cannon exploded during the Bagnes carnival in Le Châble, Valais, on Saturday afternoon.
Work another year to pay for the army
After a survey last week that shows people are strongly against raising VAT to pay for the army - other options are now appearing - including working for another year.
Geneva move to ban burkini quashed
The Geneva Grand Council was ready to pass a motion that would have made wearing the burkini illegal in the canton’s swimming pool.
Geneva pension fund should sell Israeli stakes
The City of Geneva is being urged to review the investments of its staff pension fund.
Parmelin to sign new EU deal
The president, Guy Parmelin, is heading back to Brussels next month to finalise a new package of agreements with the European Union.
