Swiss authorities have made several arrests in connection with a suspected death involving a controversial "suicide capsule" known as Sarco. This incident has prompted the opening of a criminal investigation.
The Sarco capsule, which has not been previously utilized, is designed to allow an individual inside to activate a mechanism that releases nitrogen gas into the sealed chamber. The intention is for the person to fall asleep and ultimately die from suffocation within a few minutes.
In light of this event, police in northern Switzerland are looking into the circumstances surrounding the case.
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