Andorra Police Arrest 32-Year-Old Colombian in Drug Trafficking Probe

Police in Andorra detained a 32-year-old Colombian resident in Escaldes-Engordany yesterday morning on a judicial warrant, linking him to an ongoing drug trafficking investigation launched last October.

The arrest stems from the October 2024 detention of a 26-year-old man, who remains in custody on narcotics charges. Officers stopped him during a routine roadside breathalyser check, where he tested positive for drugs. A search uncovered five cocaine packets in his vehicle, along with over €500 in cash bundled in €60 stacks. Further examination of his home revealed 228 grams of a substance that initially tested positive for cocaine—later confirmed as caffeine used to cut the drug—plus a precision scale, other trafficking paraphernalia, 21.7 grams of marijuana, and 10.4 grams of hashish.

Under judicial oversight, the probe identified the 32-year-old as an alleged distributor who supplied cocaine to consumers tied to the case. Weeks ago, nearly 100 suspected buyers faced fast-track proceedings, most accepting proposed penal orders after evidence emerged. No drugs were found during the latest suspect's home search, but investigators cite clear links to the imprisoned trafficker.

The 32-year-old appeared before a judge this morning, charged with a crime against public health. Authorities suggest he is unlikely to face prison time, with deportation a more probable outcome given his status. The investigation remains open, and his statements could bolster the case against the original suspect.