Crime & safety

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

Politics•2 Related•Oct 30, 2026 • 13:15

Andorra court upholds sentence for Basque businessman over board meeting death threats

The Superior Court dismissed the appeal of a 76-year-old businessman convicted of threatening to kill his former partner during a 2021 board meeting, upholding three months of conditional prison.

Politics•2 Related•Oct 29, 2026 • 14:15

Andorra stabbing suspect admits killing partner and will face Batllia within 48 hours

The man turned himself in after the attack on the Carretera de la Comella, as officials confirm he was attending a voluntary non-violence programme.

Politics•2 Related•Oct 28, 2026 • 18:00

Andorra Police Find Toyota RAV4 in Fatal Stabbing of 51-Year-Old Woman

The detained 34-year-old suspect allegedly stabbed his partner before driving to La Seu d'Urgell; the vehicle has been taken for analysis.

Other•2 Related•Oct 26, 2026 • 11:30

Two Non-Resident Men Arrested in Pas de la Casa Over Alleged Shop Theft

Police said the men, aged 38 and 52, were stopped after staff reported the theft of two screwdrivers and a laser measuring device worth around 80 euros.

Other•2 Related•Oct 22, 2026 • 20:15

Escaldes driver at 1.97 g/l charged after crash injures trapped passenger

A 25-year-old man was arrested after crashing a Peugeot 407 in Escaldes-Engordany on Sunday night; police say he tested 1.97 g/l and faces charges over his passenger's injuries.

Other•2 Related•Oct 22, 2026 • 00:10

Georgian woman admits April 2024 assault at Andorra trial but denies death threats

A 48-year-old Georgian resident admitted assaulting her ex-husband's partner in Canillo in April 2024, but denied death threats; reports differ on the prosecution's sentence request.

Politics•2 Related•Oct 21, 2026 • 11:57

Non-resident man arrested in Andorra la Vella after brandishing knives at two locations

Police said the man threatened passers-by at a nightspot on Carrer Bonaventura Riberaygua and a service station on Prat de la Creu before being taken into custody.

Politics•2 Related•Oct 12, 2026 • 17:45

Andorra Launches UV Torch Exhibition to Combat Hidden Human Trafficking

Andorra la Vella's Department of Equality Policies opened a week-long participatory exhibit in a shopping centre lobby. Visitors use UV lights to uncover facts on trafficking, including digital recruitment risks, and learn prevention tools amid rising online threats.

Other•4 Related•Oct 12, 2026 • 11:30

Man Arrested in Andorra Nightclub Brawl After Bottle Hits Bystander

Police arrested a 23-year-old man after he threw a bottle during a brawl outside a capital nightclub, injuring an uninvolved bystander. Separate detentions involved cocaine possession and high BAC levels in drivers.

Politics•2 Related•Oct 10, 2026 • 07:46

Andorra and France Boost Border Staffing to Curb Tobacco Smuggling

Authorities report declining tobacco seizures due to added personnel and stricter rules. Espot emphasizes reducing supply to curb demand, while France pushes joint patrols and intelligence sharing amid cross-border talks on health and transport.

Andorra Police Launch Week-Long Alcohol and Drug Roadside Checks

Authorities aim to deter impaired driving through intensified inspections, with strict limits and penalties varying by driver type and test results. This marks the third campaign this year.

Other•4 Related•Oct 08, 2026 • 16:30

Andorra Police Bust Drug Den in Apartment, Arrest Dealer and Buyer

Authorities in Andorra la Vella dismantled a drug distribution operation in a residential apartment on Wednesday evening, seizing cocaine and marijuana during the raid.

Business•4 Related•Oct 08, 2026 • 11:00

Hooded Gang Steals €10,000 Tobacco in Andorra Night Break-

Andorran police probe an early-morning robbery at a Canillo business where thieves took over €10,000 in tobacco plus caused damage. Officers analyze footage suspecting organized foreign group with local ties.

Other•4 Related•Oct 05, 2026 • 12:30

Andorran Police Arrest Multiple for Drugs, Drunk Driving, and Vandalism

Andorran authorities conducted several arrests over the weekend for offences including drug possession, property damage exceeding €800 at a nightclub, six cases of drunk driving with high alcohol levels, and violations of public order and expulsion orders. Incidents spanned multiple locations like Canillo and La Massana.

Andorra Police Arrest Six Drink-Drivers, Including Two in Crashes

Authorities detained individuals following alcohol-related incidents on key roads like CG1 and CG2, with breathalyser readings up to 2.27. No serious injuries occurred in the weekend crashes.

Other•3 Related•Oct 04, 2026 • 20:45

Portuguese Man Sought in Catalonia Knife Assault Flees Toward Andorra

Catalonia police hunt a Portuguese suspect after a Saturday morning misogynistic attack in La Seu d'Urgell. He escaped capture and is believed to have fled toward nearby Andorra, triggering cross-border alerts.

Sports•2 Related•Oct 04, 2026 • 13:30

Andorran Futsal Star Adrià Blat Recovers Stolen Car in Spain

The Andorran international futsal player with Reyco Burela FS got his vehicle back undamaged at a Ferrol impound lot just one day after the theft outside his team's lodging.

Business•2 Related•Oct 02, 2026 • 18:00

Andorran Police Seize €14,700 Contraband Tobacco Hidden in Pas de la Casa Sewer

Authorities uncovered the stash in a sewer during a surveillance operation, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat smuggling in the border resort fueled by high taxes.

Andorran Driver Charged for 190 km/h Speeding in 90 km/h Zone on Spain's C-14

Catalan police stopped an Andorran-plated car exceeding the limit by 100 km/h during a routine check. The driver faces court proceedings, highlighting risks on this key route.

Other•4 Related•Sept 28, 2026 • 11:30

Andorran Police Arrest Georgian Thief for €850 Tobacco Heist in Pas de la Casa

Police detained the man despite an existing arrest warrant and linked him to a persistent Georgian theft ring hitting Andorran border shops. A judge issued a prison term later swapped for deportation.

Other•3 Related•Sept 25, 2026 • 13:00

Ex-Andorran Goalkeeper Held for Drug Trafficking with 200g Hashish

Police intercepted the retired footballer upon his return to Andorra, uncovering vacuum-sealed drugs in his vehicle. Authorities believe he supplied local markets regularly before the robust probe led to his detention.

Andorra Police Union Slams Conviction of Officers for Illegal Detention

Andorra's police union criticizes a court ruling convicting two officers of illegal detention in 2020, urging reforms for clearer protocols and institutional coordination to prevent future ambiguities and ensure legal certainty.

Other•2 Related•Sept 24, 2026 • 15:45

Andorra Court Reviews DUI Appeal of Drug Trafficker Facing 18-Month Sentence

Andorra's Superior Court heard arguments from a convict appealing a 12-month extension to his prison term after a DUI violation while on conditional release for drug trafficking. Prosecutors defend the full penalty amid his rehabilitation efforts.

Other•2 Related•Sept 24, 2026 • 13:15

Andorra Prosecutors Appeal Light Sentence in Encamp Hotel Armed Robbery

Public prosecutors in Andorra have appealed a two-year prison sentence for an armed robbery at an Encamp hotel, claiming the court ignored prior attempted thefts and the man's premeditated intent during a dawn crime spree involving a hammer.

Andorra court convicts police of unlawful detention over pyjama arrest

Two police officers received suspended sentences for detaining a woman in her pyjamas without allowing her to change during a 2020 vehicle impoundment, with the court awarding her €1,500 for emotional harm.