Swiss Authorities Arrest Four After ‘Suicide Pod’ Used for First Time in Assisted Suicide
Swiss police have arrested four individuals following the first use of a controversial “suicide pod,” known as the Sarco capsule, in the country. The capsule was deployed in the northern canton of Schaffhausen on Monday, in a wooded area near the German border, authorities confirmed.
Schaffhausen, Switzerland – Swiss police have arrested four individuals following the first use of a controversial “suicide pod,” known as the Sarco capsule, in the country. The capsule was deployed in the northern canton of Schaffhausen on Monday, in a wooded area near the German border, authorities confirmed.
The Sarco, a high-tech capsule designed to allow its occupant to commit suicide, was used by a 64-year-old American woman reportedly suffering from a severely compromised immune system. The capsule, created by Australian physician and euthanasia advocate Philip Nitschke, causes death by releasing nitrogen gas, lowering the oxygen levels in the pod to lethal levels.
Swiss prosecutors in Schaffhausen have initiated criminal proceedings against several people for “inducing and aiding and abetting suicide.” Among those detained were Florian Willet, co-president of the organization behind the capsule, The Last Resort, a Dutch journalist, and two Swiss nationals. Authorities have not disclosed specific details about the detainees or the victim.
According to a spokesperson for The Last Resort, Willet was present during the woman’s death, which he described as “peaceful, fast, and dignified.” The woman had reportedly passed all psychiatric evaluations before choosing to end her life, in line with Swiss laws surrounding assisted suicide.
Assisted suicide is legal in Switzerland, making the country a hub for euthanasia advocates. However, the Sarco capsule has drawn significant media attention and legal scrutiny. Swiss Health Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider commented on the device, stating that the Sarco does not meet Swiss product safety regulations and that its use of nitrogen gas is not legally compliant.
Despite legal concerns, The Last Resort maintains that it received legal advice affirming the capsule’s deployment was lawful. Authorities continue to investigate the case, and no further details regarding the arrests or legal proceedings have been disclosed.
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