Crime & safety

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

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.

Politics•5 Related•May 22, 2026 • 06:32

Portugal's PM Urges Andorra to Seal EU Deal Before Brussels Priority Shift

Portugal's Prime Minister Luís Montenegro pressed Andorra to conclude its EU association agreement swiftly during a visit, citing EU investment and risks from delays. Andorra's leader pledged a post-EU approval referendum amid opposition calls for an earlier vote.

Other•3 Related•May 21, 2026 • 21:31

Andorran Court Sentences Four Peruvians to Six Years Each for Cocaine Network

Andorra's Tribunal de Corts convicted four Peruvian residents in a cocaine distribution ring busted in Operation Llops. The network involved sustained sales from a central flat, with over 240 grams linked overall. Appeals are expected from both sides.

Other•4 Related•May 21, 2026 • 19:46

Man gets 12-month suspended sentence for street assault on ex-partner's partner in Andorra

A court in Andorra handed down a one-year suspended prison term with a four-year probation period. The assailant must pay over €3,000 in compensation for injuries inflicted by punches, plus medical costs, or face jail time.

Other•4 Related•May 21, 2026 • 17:32

Andorran Police Arrest Woman for €900 Theft, Drunk Driver, and Drug Smuggler

Authorities in Andorra made three arrests: a woman suspected of embezzling over €900 at work, a man for a high-alcohol crash causing damage, and another for cocaine possession at the border.

Politics•4 Related•May 21, 2026 • 05:34

Portugal's PM Montenegro Opens Consulate in Andorra, Signs Security Pact

Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's visit marked the opening of a new consulate and a security cooperation deal with Andorran leader Xavier Espot. He rallied the local Portuguese diaspora and backed Andorra's EU association amid strong bilateral ties.

Other•3 Related•May 20, 2026 • 07:31

Andorra's €193 Daily Inmate Cost Tops European Average at La Comella Prison

The Centre Penitenciari de la Comella exceeds the European per-inmate spending average, with low occupancy and high preventive detention rates. Drug offences lead convictions amid 70% foreign inmates.

Politics•4 Related•May 20, 2026 • 07:31

Concòrdia submits amendments to Andorra child rights law to tackle digital risks

Andorra's Concòrdia group proposes 19-20 amendments emphasizing parental responsibility for minors' online images, defining new threats like grooming and deepfakes, and clarifying institutional roles without new penalties.

Other•4 Related•May 19, 2026 • 23:16

Two Georgian Men Arrested in Andorra Chalet Break-In, Probed for Other Thefts

Police in Andorra investigate if two Georgian construction workers arrested for a chalet burglary committed any of five prior break-ins since May 1. A judge placed them in pre-trial detention on forcible theft charges.

Other•2 Related•May 18, 2026 • 13:01

Encamp Police Arrest 52-Year-Old Man for Knife Threat Against Mother

Hospital's purple code for suspected gender-based violence prompted the alert, leading to charges of offenses against physical integrity, moral integrity, and honor.

Other•4 Related•May 18, 2026 • 13:01

Andorra Police Arrest Man for Knife Threat to Mother, Two for Drugs, Five for DUI

Authorities in Andorra made multiple arrests over the weekend and past week, including a violent family assault, drug possession at hospital and border, plus drunk driving cases with high alcohol levels.

Politics•3 Related•May 17, 2026 • 21:16

Andorra LGTBIQA+ Law Stalls as Term Ends, Diversand Cites Indifference

Diversand reports officials dismissed their LGTBIQA+ law proposal citing time constraints before the mandate ends. The group urges action on discrimination protocols and education, inspired by Spain's model, amid Andorra's middling European rights ranking.