The Federal Authorities
of the Swiss Confederation

Book Two: Specific Provisions
Title Thirteen: Felonies and Misdemeanours against the State and National Security
< Art. 268 1. Felonies and misdemeanours against the state. / Moving of national boundary markers
> Art. 270 1. Felonies and misdemeanours against the state. / Attacks on Swiss national emblems

Art. 269

Violation of Swiss territorial sovereignty

Any person forcibly enters Swiss territory in violation of international law is liable to a custodial sentence or to a monetary penalty.

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