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.
Key Points
- 36-year-old tourist arrested in Escaldes-Engordany after forcing open apartment door while intoxicated.
- Door damage exceeded €600; charged with crimes against property and home privacy.
- 33-year-old in Encamp had 1.72g/L blood alcohol; 31-year-old in Escaldes-Engordany had 1.24g/L.
- All incidents occurred over the same weekend period.
Police in Escaldes-Engordany arrested a 36-year-old tourist on Sunday afternoon after he forced open an apartment door while heavily intoxicated.
The man struck the residence door repeatedly until it broke, prompting the tenant to call security forces. Officers arrived quickly at the scene and took him into custody as he attempted to gain entry. Damage to the door frame, lock, and overall structure exceeded €600, according to police reports.
In separate drunk driving cases over the same period, authorities stopped a 33-year-old man in Encamp, where tests showed a blood alcohol level of 1.72 grams per litre. They also detained a 31-year-old driver in Escaldes-Engordany with a reading of 1.24 grams per litre.
The incident led to charges related to crimes against property and the privacy of a home.
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