Crime & safety

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

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.

Other•3 Related•Aug 14, 2026 • 11:45

Drunk Man Caught with Loaded Revolver and Knife in Andorra la Vella

Andorra la Vella police detained a heavily intoxicated man en route to his hotel, discovering prohibited weapons. He was charged, held overnight, then released with an expulsion order amid suspicions of organized crime links.

Business•3 Related•Aug 12, 2026 • 21:00

Andorra Approves Bills to Update Anti-Money Laundering and Market Abuse Laws

Andorra's executive has greenlit legislative updates incorporating EU rules on anti-money laundering, terrorism financing prevention, and market abuse. The bills, soon headed to parliament, target virtual assets and enhance financial transparency amid digital growth.

Other•3 Related•Aug 10, 2026 • 12:00

Spanish Couple Arrested in Andorra for Stealing Laptop Backpack from Restaurant

Andorran police tracked a stolen backpack via GPS from a Pas de la Casa restaurant to Andorra la Vella, arresting a Spanish couple in a car park with the matching laptops and items inside their vehicle.

Other•4 Related•Aug 10, 2026 • 12:00

Andorra Police Arrest Man Over 45 Methadone Tablets, Drunk Driver, and Thief Couple

Authorities in Andorra made three arrests over the weekend: one for illegal methadone possession, a drunk driving incident, and a theft of computer equipment from a restaurant. Investigations continue.

Other•2 Related•Aug 09, 2026 • 11:30

Hooded Burglars Use Key to Steal €300 from Pas de la Casa Restaurant

Police probe a daring early-morning burglary at a Pas de la Casa eatery where intruders used a stolen key to access the till and attempt to crack a €60,000 safe, caught on camera despite hoods.

Other•3 Related•Aug 07, 2026 • 11:30

43-Year-Old Tourist Arrested in La Massana for Assaulting Partner and Minor Daughter

Andorran police detained a drunken 43-year-old tourist at a La Massana hotel after he assaulted his partner by pulling her hair and shoved their minor daughter amid a dispute. He resisted arrest aggressively.

Other•2 Related•Aug 03, 2026 • 16:45

Andorran Police Arrest Tourists at Pas de la Casa with Ecstasy, Ketamine Hidden in Genitals

Authorities at Pas de la Casa border used a sniffer dog to uncover ecstasy, ketamine, and MDMA concealed in a tourist's handbag and intimate areas during routine checks. The pair faces charges for intent to sell.

Andorra Police Arrest Five for Drunk Driving, Licence Breaches and Assault

Over the weekend, Andorra authorities detained individuals for serious driving offences including high BAC drunk driving and driving under suspended licences, alongside a violent domestic incident.

74-Year-Old Woman Dies in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Andorra's CG-2 Amid Drunk Driver

A drunk driver with 1.72 g/l blood alcohol caused a deadly three-car pileup on the rain-slicked CG-2 highway near Encamp, killing a 74-year-old passenger who suffered cardiac arrest.

Other•2 Related•Aug 01, 2026 • 17:15

Man Detained in Andorra for Alleged Assault on Partner

Andorran police arrested a man suspected of assaulting his partner at their home. He remains detained awaiting a judge's ruling on charges, with the investigation ongoing and few details released.

Other•4 Related•Jul 30, 2026 • 10:00

Andorra Police Arrest Five Men in New Year's Eve Assault on Minor Tourist

Authorities in Andorra detained five men linked to the alleged rape of a minor tourist at a private residence, with video evidence reclassified as child pornography amid an ongoing probe.

Other•2 Related•Jul 28, 2026 • 12:30

Malian Man on Trial in Andorra for Cocaine and Cannabis Trafficking

A 48-year-old resident faces charges for smuggling and distributing large quantities of cocaine and cannabis across Andorra's borders. Arrested intoxicated with drugs concealed internally, he denies major role but admits minor local sales.

Other•3 Related•Jul 28, 2026 • 07:30

Drunk Tourist Breaks into Andorra Apartment, Two More Caught Drink-Driving

Andorran police arrested a heavily intoxicated tourist for breaking into an apartment in Escaldes-Engordany, causing over €600 in damage. Two drivers were separately detained for high blood alcohol levels exceeding legal limits.

Other•2 Related•Jul 25, 2026 • 14:00

La Seu d'Urgell man jailed two months in Andorra for breaching expulsion order

A 23-year-old from La Seu d'Urgell faces prison and renewed expulsion from Andorra after re-entering despite a prior order tied to an unrelated offense. Injection allegation from Festa Major lacked proof.

Other•2 Related•Jul 24, 2026 • 15:00

Police Subdue Knife-Wielding Man in Andorra Bar Fight, Arrest 11 Drink-Drivers

Officers in Andorra la Vella overpowered an aggressive suspect during a bar brawl and charged him with multiple serious offenses. Separately, 11 drivers, including one on a scooter, faced DUI arrests with high alcohol levels.

Politics•2 Related•Jul 24, 2026 • 14:30

Andorra Minister Urges Festival Alcohol Limits After Escaldes Disturbances

Andorra's Interior Minister Ester Molné recommends parish councils implement preventive measures like alcohol curbs and entry checks following crowd-related issues at a recent festival. Police managed response effectively with two targeted arrests.

Other•3 Related•Jul 24, 2026 • 14:30

Knife Brawl and Needle Prick Scare End Escaldes-Engordany Festival Early

Two arrests marred the event in Andorra: a knife-wielding fight and unconfirmed needle incident on a young woman, prompting early closure amid safety worries.

Other•2 Related•Jul 24, 2026 • 12:30

Married Couple Arrested in Andorra la Vella After Mutual Domestic Fight

Authorities in Andorra la Vella-Escaldes detained a husband and wife following a violent altercation at their home, classified as mutual combat. They face domestic integrity charges and remain in custody.

Business•2 Related•Jul 22, 2026 • 19:15

Andorra Approves New Associations Register Rules to Fight Money Laundering

Andorra's government has introduced reforms mandating registration of ultimate beneficial owners and institutional emails for associations. Officials say this bolsters control over non-profits to prevent illicit financing, replacing outdated 2001 regulations.

Other•2 Related•Jul 22, 2026 • 13:30

Andorra Court Expands Reckless Driving Case Against Fugitive Ferrariman

The Batllia court in Andorra has expanded its investigation into a reckless driving case against Ferrariman, granting him provisional liberty while publishing a notice due to his unknown location. Details build on a prior order amid his history of driving incidents.

Other•2 Related•Jul 20, 2026 • 22:00

Police De-escalate Arinsal Car Barricade After Partner Shatters Windshield

Officers responded to a domestic dispute in Arinsal's Ribasol complex, where a woman locked herself in her car fearing assault. Her intoxicated partner damaged the windshield. Mediation calmed the situation without arrests.