Crime & safety

Theft, assaults, drugs, DUI, scams, neighborhood safety, and resident-facing warnings.

Andorran Virtus Party Proposes More Police and Expanded Traffic Agent Powers for Public Safety

The Andorran party emphasizes preventive measures through better coordination among police, schools, and services. Proposals include technology like surveillance with privacy safeguards and enhanced transnational security cooperation.

Other•3 Related•Sept 11, 2026 • 15:00

Runaway Joe Investigators Search Andorra for US Fugitive Traces, Find None

A team probing the 1967 poisoning case of US fugitive Joseph Maloney spent days in Andorra interviewing locals and checking records but found no recognition of him or his short wife Maria, who cared for him amid dementia.

Other•3 Related•Sept 07, 2026 • 12:30

Man Arrested in Andorra la Vella for Assaulting 12-Year-Old Boy After Park Dispute

Authorities in Andorra la Vella charged a 40-year-old man with assaulting a 12-year-old boy following a dispute involving the suspect's stepson in a local park. This marks one of eight recent police arrests for violence and safety offenses.

Other•3 Related•Sept 05, 2026 • 11:45

Irish journalists probe FBI fugitive Mick O'Shea's death in Andorra care home

Investigators tied to a popular Irish podcast are traveling to Andorra to chase a lead on whether longtime FBI fugitive Joseph Maloney died there around 2005 under an alias. They plan to scour old care homes and interview witnesses.

Andorra Launches Campaign Against Rising Digital Gender Violence

Andorran authorities report a sharp increase in digital gender-based violence cases, particularly among youth, prompting a new prevention campaign with Andorra Telecom. It educates on recognizing and responding to online control and harassment.

Andorran Driver Faces Charges for 173 km/h Speeding in 70 km/h Zone

Mossos d’Esquadra launched criminal proceedings against the driver after detecting extreme speeding on the L-313. A similar violation by another Andorran vehicle occurred days earlier during a safety crackdown.

Luxury Goods Overtake Tobacco in Andorra-Spain Smuggling Value at Farga de Moles

Smuggling at Farga de Moles border has shifted as luxury watches, perfumes, and electronics now exceed tobacco in seizure value, driven by compact high-profit items. Cases doubled while tobacco remains stable.

Business•3 Related•Aug 31, 2026 • 12:30

Thieves Steal €600,000 in Luxury Cars from Andorra Warehouse

Andorran authorities are fast-tracking a judicial probe into the Sunday warehouse burglary in La Comella, collaborating with Catalonia's Mossos d'Esquadra and Interpol to recover the stolen vehicles and apprehend suspects.

Other•3 Related•Aug 31, 2026 • 12:00

French Customs Arrest Three Men in Andorra Border Perfume Theft Bust

Officers discovered unreceipted goods with security tags during a vehicle inspection, leading to arrests after confirming matches to daily shop theft reports. Collaboration prevented escape.

Other•4 Related•Aug 31, 2026 • 12:00

Andorran Police Detain Two Men for Drug Trafficking at Runer River Border

Police at Andorra's Runer river border seized cocaine and cannabis from two suspects intending to distribute, amid stricter checks. One released provisionally, the other detained with evidence of networks.

Other•3 Related•Aug 30, 2026 • 16:00

Thieves Steal 4 Luxury SUVs from Andorra Garage, Ram Police Cars in Chase

Suspects forced entry into a garage early Friday, fled toward Spain, and clashed with Catalan police at a border checkpoint set up for a festival. Officers pursued on foot, recovering most vehicles and making arrests with no injuries reported.

Other•2 Related•Aug 28, 2026 • 13:15

Woman Arrested in Sant Julià de Lòria for Assaulting Ex-Partner with Head Wound

Andorran police arrested a 37-year-old woman in Sant Julià de Lòria after she allegedly assaulted her ex-partner, causing a head injury. A similar knife attack arrest occurred earlier in Andorra la Vella.

Business•2 Related•Aug 26, 2026 • 20:00

Andorra Approves Foundation Registry Reforms to Boost Transparency and Fight Money Laundering

The reforms mandate registration of ultimate beneficial owners, official emails, notarised patron deeds, and stricter timelines to modernise operations and combat financial crimes effectively.

Business•2 Related•Aug 25, 2026 • 16:15

Andorra FIU Logs 46 Suspicious Transactions in 2025, Matching Prior Year

Andorra's Financial Intelligence Unit maintained steady suspicious activity reporting at 46 cases, with improved response times and shifting investigation focus toward more individuals amid stable overall volumes.

Other•2 Related•Aug 24, 2026 • 12:15

Andorra Police Arrest Seven for Assault, Border Evasion, Trespass and Drink-Driving

Authorities detained individuals over the weekend in locations including Arinsal, Sant Julià de Lòria, Andorra la Vella and Pas de la Casa for violent altercations, unauthorized entries and high alcohol levels behind the wheel.

Other•2 Related•Aug 23, 2026 • 10:45

Crepe Vendor Stitched After Punch in Festival Power Dispute

A French street vendor punched Argentine crepe seller Ernesto Ledesma in the face at Arinsal's festa major, splitting his lip after a clash over an unauthorized electrical connection. Police arrested the assailant.

Business•2 Related•Aug 23, 2026 • 10:30

Andorra's Uifand Promotes Simplified Due Diligence for Low-Risk Transactions

Andorra's Financial Intelligence Unit issues guidance allowing obligated entities to streamline controls for low-risk clients after thorough assessments. This frees resources for high-threat areas while upholding anti-money laundering vigilance.

Other•3 Related•Aug 22, 2026 • 11:45

Man Arrested for DUI in Andorra la Vella After Hitting Bollard, Sign, and Car

Police responded to a vehicle losing control early Saturday, striking multiple objects. Firefighters contained fluids, and a breath test confirmed illegal alcohol levels, leading to the driver's arrest with no injuries.

Other•3 Related•Aug 20, 2026 • 10:45

Andorra Police Arrest Two Men for La Massana Burglary and Drug Possession

Authorities identified the suspects using internal police images and linked them to forced entry thefts. Investigators suspect ties to itinerant European gangs, while separate crimes hit other Andorran sites.

Other•4 Related•Aug 18, 2026 • 18:30

Two Apartments Burglarized in Escaldes-Engordany Building Near Caldea

Authorities responded to forced entries in two vacant apartments, finding them ransacked. The initial probe focuses on evidence collection amid unclear losses.

Politics•4 Related•Aug 18, 2026 • 13:00

Portugal's consul general in Andorra states the new internal security agreement broadens collaboration

into civil protection, emergency management, and forest fire response, with technical working groups planned next.

Business•4 Related•Aug 18, 2026 • 12:45

Spanish Civil Guard Seizes 39 Counterfeit Handbags in La Seu d'Urgell Raid

Officers raided a shop in La Seu d'Urgell, spotting import irregularities and seizing replicas infringing trademarks. Proceedings launched against one suspect as origin probe continues.

Other•3 Related•Aug 17, 2026 • 15:15

Andorra Police Arrest Driver in Fatal Encamp Crash with 1.72 Alcohol Level

A 36-year-old suspect faces charges after a high-speed, drunken crash killed a woman and injured four others. He was detained midday Sunday by judicial order following his medical release.

Other•4 Related•Aug 17, 2026 • 11:15

Andorran Police Arrest Six at Runer River for Drugs, Including Cocaine

Authorities detained four individuals over the past week at the southern Runer River crossing for possessing cocaine, MDMA, and LSD, plus two more cocaine cases over the weekend amid border checks.

Other•2 Related•Aug 14, 2026 • 11:45

Drink-driver and partner arrested in Pas de la Casa after assaulting police

A routine breathalyser check before 3am escalated when a driver tested over double the limit and both he and his partner resisted, insulted, and damaged a patrol vehicle in Andorra.