Crime & safety

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

Other•2 Related•May 17, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra Police Investigate Alleged Sexual Assault Between 12-Year-Old Boy and 11-Year-Old Girl in Ordino School

Authorities launched a discreet probe after the girl's mother reported the assault. Officers are handling the sensitive case involving minors with care to minimize emotional impact on both parties.

Dutch Tourist Detained in Andorra for Reckless U-Turn Crash Injuring Motorcyclist

A Dutch tourist faces charges after an illegal U-turn on CG-1 severely injured a local motorcyclist. Separate alcohol-related crash on CG-2 led to another arrest amid a wave of DUI and reckless driving detentions.

Andorra and Occitanie Leaders Prep Cross-Border Talks on Mobility and Smuggling

Andorra's head of government Xavier Espot and Occitanie prefect Pierre André Durand discussed RN20 road safety after rockfall, railway repairs, and anti-smuggling cooperation in Toulouse preparatory meeting.

Health•4 Related•May 11, 2026 • 23:02

Andorra Sees Rise in Detected Minors' Sexual Assaults Due to Better Awareness

Improved detection and awareness have driven higher reports of suspected sexual assaults and mistreatment against minors in Andorra, enabling earlier interventions to prevent escalation, officials report.

Other•2 Related•May 06, 2026 • 12:46

France Honors Andorra Police and Mayor for Busting €1M Tobacco Smuggling Ring

French authorities commended Andorra's anti-fraud unit and Mayor Azahara Cascales for their role in dismantling a cross-border tobacco smuggling network worth one million euros via the pioneering Operation Aigua.

Business•3 Related•May 05, 2026 • 12:46

French Officials Honor Andorran Police and Mayor for Busting €1M Tobacco Smuggling Ring

A joint probe uncovered a network smuggling tobacco worth one million euros, leading to multiple arrests and seizures across Andorra and France in coordinated raids from 2024 to 2026.

Politics•5 Related•May 05, 2026 • 11:01

French Tourist Detained in Andorra with War-Style Replica Weapons During Macron Visit

Police detained a 48-year-old French tourist in Pas de la Casa for carrying two realistic replica firearms during heightened security for President Macron's visit to Andorra as co-prince. The items were harmless but prompted precautionary arrest near the helicopter site.

Other•4 Related•May 04, 2026 • 12:46

63-Year-Old Man Arrested in Encamp for Hit-and-Run Drunk Driving

Police in Encamp detained the driver minutes after the Saturday incident, confirming extreme intoxication. The case highlights a spate of six DUI arrests plus other border and public order detentions.

Other•4 Related•May 01, 2026 • 07:16

Comella Prison Ends 2025 with 54 Inmates, Down 27% from 2024

The facility saw sharp declines in activity, with 139 admissions versus 252 prior year. Average occupancy split between 34.4 serving sentences and 30.1 in pre-trial detention, explained by brief sentences.

Other•5 Related•Apr 30, 2026 • 07:02

Andorra Police Arrest Several for Family Violence, Drugs, Drunk Driving

Authorities in Andorra conducted multiple arrests over the past week, targeting family violence in homes, property crimes at hotels and workshops, drug possession, and high-rate drunk driving incidents across parishes.

Other•5 Related•Apr 28, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra Police Arrest Multiple Suspects in Weekend Assaults, Drugs, and Drunk Driving Cases

Andorran authorities detained several people over the weekend for violent family assaults, property damage at a hotel, drug possession with resistance, and high-alcohol drink-driving incidents across multiple parishes.

Other•2 Related•Apr 27, 2026 • 18:16

Man Arrested in Andorra Hotel for 2,500 Euros Damage and Breaking into Room

Police arrested a 31-year-old man at a La Cortinada hotel for smashing doors, breaking into an occupied guest room, and causing about 2,500 euros in property damage.

Other•4 Related•Apr 27, 2026 • 12:46

Man Arrested in Sant Julià de Lòria for Assaulting Partner and Daughters

Police responded to a family disturbance Sunday night, arresting a 57-year-old man who violently confronted his daughter and assaulted his partner and another daughter, causing injuries.

Other•2 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 06:32

Spanish Ex-Chef on Trial in Andorra for Threatening Boss and His Mother with Knife

Prosecutors seek 14-month suspended sentence after 2020 incidents involving blade gestures amid workplace tensions, with defendant claiming tools were for gardening.

Politics•4 Related•Apr 22, 2026 • 17:31

Concòrdia Proposes 20 Amendments to Toughen Andorra's Criminal Code on Sex Crimes

Andorra's Concòrdia group submits amendments to reform bill, pushing stricter protections for minors, graduated consent ages, and full abortion decriminalization without specifics.

Other•4 Related•Apr 22, 2026 • 14:46

Andorran Data Protection Agency Proposes Key Amendments to Penal Code for Digital Privacy

The APDA has submitted observations to strengthen privacy and data protections in Andorra's Penal Code draft, focusing on digital identity theft, AI-facilitated crimes, and electronic communications safeguards amid tech advances.

Other•5 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 13:46

Andorra Police Arrest 11 in Weekend Spree of Assaults, Drugs, and Drink-Driving

Authorities in Andorra made 11 arrests over the weekend and early week for sexual assault, mutual violence with drugs, family attacks involving knives, public intoxication resistance, drug possession, and drink-driving crashes injuring six people.

Other•5 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 11:46

Encamp man faces 6.5 years for hammer robbery at hotel

A 24-year-old Encamp resident robbed a central hotel with a hammer last August, stealing €900 after failed break-ins nearby. He faces up to 6.5 years.

Other•2 Related•Apr 20, 2026 • 10:31

22-Year-Old with Prior Convictions Arrested Twice in Andorra la Vella Week

A 22-year-old with prior convictions faces charges after assaulting his father with punches and a knife, then resisting arrest while drunk near a hotel following a partner argument. He was detained overnight pending court.

Drunk Driver Detained After 4-Car Crash Near Prat Salit in Andorra la Vella

A young Andorran resident faces charges after his high-alcohol manoeuvre triggered the collision, injuring four locals with minor injuries. Extensive emergency response cleared the scene by 18:00 amid major central Andorra delays.

Other•5 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:46

Seville Man Extradited from Andorra to Serve 5.5 Years for Child Sex Crimes

Andorran authorities extradited a 44-year-old Seville resident convicted of sexually assaulting and abusing minors. He had fled to Andorra in 2019 and was held in pre-trial custody during proceedings.

Shirtless Tourist Arrested in Andorra la Vella for €15K Car Dealership Vandalism

A 24-year-old tourist faces two months in prison and expulsion after hurling stones at a car dealership's signs and vehicles in Andorra la Vella, causing €15,000 in damage shortly after arriving by bus.

Other•4 Related•Apr 12, 2026 • 21:31

Andorra Police Arrest 29th Drunk Motorbike Driver and Passenger in Easter Campaign

Police detained a motorbike driver for DUI and drug possession plus his aggressive passenger during a 3am check in Andorra la Vella. The driver faces prison; it's the 29th arrest in the holiday campaign.

Other•3 Related•Apr 10, 2026 • 13:16

Andorra Police Arrest Man for Family Abuse, Drug Smuggler, and Multiple Drink-Drivers

Authorities in Andorra made several arrests this week, including for domestic mistreatment, drug trafficking at the border, and drink-driving incidents causing accidents across multiple parishes.

Politics•3 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 19:01

Andorra Approves UN Protocol on Migrant Smuggling

Andorra's government approved accession to the UN Protocol against Migrant Smuggling by Land, Sea and Air, a Palermo Convention supplement, pending parliament.