Andorra Cleans Vandalized Elevator, Eyes Internal Cameras
Authorities in Andorra la Vella removed graffiti from the Quirola elevator and are evaluating internal security cameras to prevent future vandalism.
Key Points
- Graffiti on Quirola elevator cleaned Tuesday, linking Prat de la Creu and Príncep Benlloch.
- No criminal complaint due to poor external camera footage and unidentified perpetrators.
- Internal cameras under feasibility review for vandalism prevention.
- Decision on installation expected soon, balancing tech and costs.
Andorra la Vella authorities have cleaned graffiti from the Quirola elevator and are now assessing the feasibility of installing internal security cameras to prevent future vandalism.
Workers from the capital's hygiene service removed the spray-paint markings this Tuesday morning, restoring the facility to normal operation. The graffiti appeared last week, just before public holidays, causing significant frustration among users of the elevator, which links Prat de la Creu and Príncep Benlloch neighbourhoods.
No criminal complaint will be filed, communal sources confirmed, due to challenges in identifying the perpetrators. Existing external cameras do not provide clear enough footage for definitive proof, and there are no devices inside the elevator itself.
In response, officials are exploring preventive measures, with internal video surveillance under active consideration. A final decision on installation—factoring in technical viability and costs—is expected in the coming days. Proponents view it as the most effective way to deter repeat incidents and enhance overall security in the public space.
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