The Agency or the FOCBS may order covert surveillance measures pursuant to Articles 282 and 283 or 298a –298d CrimPC1.
Where a measure under paragraph 1 lasts for more than 30 days, approval is required from the director of the ordering authority.
At the latest following conclusion of the investigation, the ordering authority shall notify the person concerned of the reason, form and duration of the covert surveillance.
Where covert surveillance measures pursuant to Articles 269–281 or 284–298 CrimPC are considered necessary, the Agency or the FOCBS shall notify the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) immediately.
In cases under paragraph 4, the Agency or the FOCBS with the agreement of the OAG shall apply to the compulsory measures court. If the court approves the measures, the OAG shall take over the proceedings in accordance with the CrimPC.