Swiss Storm

This happened? In Switzerland!?

BERN, Switzerland — Three unidentified assailants seized the Spanish consulate in the Switzerland on Monday, taking three hostages who were later freed, authorities said.

The assailants wounded a security guard, who was then able to escape, said Juerg Mosimann, spokesman for Bern cantonal police. The other two hostages were later freed by police. The three assailants were still in the building but held no more hostages, he said.

"According to our latest information, the hostage situation still isn't over," said Mosimann. "The police are trying to make contact with them."

Strange. Does anyone know whether Swiss cops carry guns? I know British and French cops don't, and I'm guessing the Swiss police don't either. Maybe that could have averted this?

UPDATE: The Swiss police have just stormed the building. Fox News is reporting several injuries (possibly the criminals?). The BBC has an article here.