Crime & safety

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

Other•4 Related•Jun 15, 2026 • 12:00

Andorran Police Arrest Five Drink-Drivers, One Over Five Times Legal Limit

Authorities detained five motorists over the weekend for alcohol levels up to 3.18 g/L. Additional charges involved drugs, false identity, expulsion violations, and a hit-and-run crash causing damage.

Business•4 Related•Jun 13, 2026 • 13:30

Andorra Detains Spanish Resident for Coordinating International Drug Trafficking Logistics

Andorran police arrested a 37-year-old Spanish resident accused of organizing drug distribution routes for a network shipping cocaine from Spain to Europe. He faces extradition and potential local money laundering charges after raids revealed cash and luxury assets.

Other•3 Related•Jun 13, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra Police Arrest Two Men for Stealing 250kg of Copper Cables from Construction Sites

Officers caught the suspects loading cables into a vehicle after a guard's alert. The haul from various sites across the Principality faces ongoing investigation for origins and connections to other crimes.

Other•4 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 14:30

14-Year-Old Andorran Girl Hospitalized After LSD Paper at School

A secondary student in Encamp required emergency care after ingesting hallucinogenic paper during class, sparking complaints and a Batllia investigation into the supplier and school response.

Other•2 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 13:15

Spanish Police Search Andorra Penthouse of Lawyer Accused of Money Laundering

Authorities executed a multi-hour search at the Sispony residence, acting on a Spanish rogatory commission. The lawyer faces no local charges but scrutiny over her advisory services and luxury assets like a suspicious BMW.

Andorra Police Arrest Multiple Drink-Drivers and Licence Violators

Police detained several motorists last week for high alcohol levels up to 1.99g/L, suspended licences, drug possession, and border violations including cocaine at Riu Runer.

Other•2 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 10:30

Fork Thrown by Student Hits Boy in Head at Encamp Secondary School Canteen

Emergency services responded to a school canteen brawl in Encamp where a thrown fork injured a young pupil's head, prompting police involvement and family notifications amid potential legal action.

Other•4 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 07:45

Andorra Police Seize 4,248g of Drugs in 2025, Down 30.7% from Prior Year

Andorra's narcotics seizures totaled 4,248 grams in 2025, below the 2016-2025 average of 11,589 grams. Arrests for drugs declined sharply to 189, while overall crime dipped slightly amid fewer total detentions.

Other•2 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 07:15

Young Resident Damages Windows at Andorra Care Centre in Cigarette Escape Bid

Police de-escalated an incident at an Andorran care centre where a young resident broke anti-escape window fittings to sneak out for a smoke, issuing a summons despite his apology and offer to pay.

Other•3 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 06:46

Man Arrested in Sant Julià de Lòria for Carrying Prohibited 27.5cm Hunting Knife

Authorities seized the weapon after a search and detained the resident on public safety charges. He faced a judge Sunday afternoon, receiving a curfew without fine. No alcohol involvement or threats reported.

Other•4 Related•Jun 08, 2026 • 17:15

Andorra Drug Case: 228g Caffeine Not Cocaine, Gold Scams Probed, Multiple Weekend Arrests

Major relief in Andorra drug case as powder tests caffeine; meanwhile gold fraud ring exposed and weekend sees assaults, weapons, minor drugs busts.

Other•2 Related•Jun 07, 2026 • 06:34

Civil Guard Dismantles Barcelona Drug Ring, Arrests Andorrans at Farga de Moles Border

Spanish Civil Guard busted a drug network in Barcelona province, seizing over 9kg of drugs and arresting eight, including two Andorran residents stopped at Farga de Moles border with hashish.

Other•3 Related•Jun 06, 2026 • 06:19

Andorra Police Warns of 90 Officer Retirements Amid Cybercrime Rise

Andorra's police director flags mass retirements threatening nearly a third of the force, while stressing needs for modernization against sophisticated cyber threats and trafficking.

Other•4 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 07:46

Andorra Police Probe 7 Burglaries and Attempt Across Parishes

Authorities prioritize identifying suspects amid cyclic crime waves, urging residents to use double locks, alarms, and report suspicious activity immediately.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 07:46

Andorra Approves Accession to Warsaw Convention on Crime Proceeds and Terrorism Financing

The move updates Andorra's tools against emerging threats from organised crime and terrorism. It mandates stronger detection, seizure of illicit funds, and judicial cooperation, building on existing criminal laws.

Other•4 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 07:45

Andorra Police Arrest 19-Year-Old for Assault, Six for Drugs, Five for DUI

Police in Andorra made multiple arrests over the weekend and last week, including one for a nightclub assault, six for possessing narcotics like cocaine and ecstasy, and five for driving under the influence with high alcohol levels.

Other•3 Related•May 29, 2026 • 07:31

Police Probe Apartment Break-In Near Avinguda Doctor Mitjavila in Andorra la Vella

No forced entry found in ransacked flat discovered by relative; seventh furt this May amid rising thefts in changing neighborhood.

Business•5 Related•May 29, 2026 • 06:31

Italy Seizes €200M Mafia Assets Linked to Messina Denaro, from Andorra to Panama

Palermo's anti-mafia unit, with international partners, targeted laundered drug money across Gibraltar, Cayman Islands, Luxembourg and more. Authorities arrested key suspects including Bruno, who held millions in unexplained funds.

Other•5 Related•May 28, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra Sees 34% Rise in Domestic Violence Cases to 189 in 2025

Domestic and gender-based violence offences in Andorra jumped 34% to 189 in 2025 from 141 prior year, driven by more physical assaults and rising awareness, per police data. No homicides occurred.

Culture•3 Related•May 27, 2026 • 07:02

Miguel Bosé Chooses Discreet Chalet in Andorra for Family Move

The singer reserves a private rental property shielded by greenery, prioritizing security after a Mexico break-in. Sons will attend school nearby as he relocates from Mexico City amid family tensions.

Other•3 Related•May 26, 2026 • 14:31

Andorra la Vella Council to Report Driver for Ramming Parking Barrier

Andorra la Vella council plans to file a police report after a Spanish-registered car forced open a barrier at Parc Central car park to evade payment. Damage was minor and quickly fixed.

Nearly 100 Cocaine Clients Face Andorra Court After Dealer Phone Data Seizure

Police breathalyser stop led to major drug bust, seizing over 230g cocaine from a suspect's home. Phone data now summons nearly 100 buyers to court with fines and suspended sentences in streamlined proceedings.

Other•3 Related•May 25, 2026 • 13:46

Nearly 100 Cocaine Users Summoned to Andorra Court After Shared Supplier Arrest

Police breathalyser check uncovered a major cocaine supplier, prompting summons of nearly 100 users to Andorra's Batllia court over several days for personal use charges and fines.

Politics•4 Related•May 22, 2026 • 23:46

Nearly 100 Cocaine Users Summoned to Court in Andorra After Dealer Phone Data

Police summoned around 100 people for fines after analyzing a drug dealer's phone seized in a routine October breathalyzer check in Escaldes-Engordany. The 26-year-old dealer remains in custody.

Politics•4 Related•May 22, 2026 • 11:31

Andorra Joins Interpol Agreement Granting Legal Protections and Independence

Andorra has formally adhered to a multilateral pact enhancing Interpol's operational independence through privileges and immunities for its staff and databases. The move safeguards police data confidentiality amid rising transnational threats.