Police in Winterthur carried out a multi-hour check of passenger cars and vans, inspecting 130 people and resulting in one arrest. The cantonal police, with the Office for Economic Affairs, stopped vehicles including four passenger buses and 15 delivery vans on Friday. The focus was vehicle roadworthiness and compliance with immigration and labour rules. According to Polizei.news, the operation took place on 13 November 2026 and involved checks on four passenger cars and 15 delivery vans, for a total of 19 commercial vehicles. A 55-year-old man was arrested for unlawful entry and unlawful stay. Police also issued reports for several other violations. Two people were reported for breaches of the Foreigners and Integration Act, and four people were reported for offences under the Road Traffic Act, including breaches of working and rest time rules and issues related to vehicle operational safety. Polizei.news said three additional people were reported to the Office for Economic Affairs. The source also said officers found most of the checked vehicles to be in good technical condition. According to the police, the overall balance of the operation was positive, with most of the checked vehicles in good technical condition. Police in Winterthur said the findings remain under follow-up by the relevant authorities, including the Office for Economic Affairs, based on the reports prepared after the checks. Updated 14 November 2026: Added the exact vehicle breakdown, the date of the operation and the follow-up note from Polizei.news.