Swiss authorities have detained several individuals and opened a criminal investigation following the death of a 64-year-old American woman who used the controversial 'Sarco' suicide capsule for assisted suicide. The capsule, designed by Australian Dr. Philip Nitschke, allows users to initiate their own death by inhaling nitrogen gas in a sealed chamber. This incident marks the first documented use of the Sarco device, which has raised ethical concerns and is considered illegal in Switzerland due to safety and chemical compliance issues. The woman reportedly suffered from severe health complications and was declared mentally competent before the procedure. Pro-life advocates have criticized the device, arguing that it glamorizes suicide, while the Swiss government maintains stringent regulations on assisted suicide. Following the woman's death, police recovered the Sarco capsule for investigation and initiated arrests to prevent evidence tampering.