Andorra Police Arrest Two at Border for Drug Possession
Routine checks at Riu Runer crossing uncovered speed pills in a woman's car and ecstasy plus hashish in a man's vehicle, leading to charges of crimes against public health.
Key Points
- Andorra police arrested 34-year-old woman at Riu Runer border with 16 speed pills.
- 29-year-old man arrested with 0.7g ecstasy powder, 1 ecstasy pill, and 2.37g hashish.
- Both non-residents charged with crimes against public health during routine checks.
- Incidents on April 4 as part of standard border controls to prevent narcotics entry.
Police in Andorra arrested two non-residents at the Riu Runer border crossing on Saturday, 4 April, after discovering drugs in their vehicles during routine checks.
A 34-year-old woman was stopped while entering the Principat in a private car. Officers searched the vehicle and found 16 speed pills, leading to her detention on suspicion of a crime against public health.
In the same operation, authorities intercepted a 29-year-old man in another private vehicle. He was carrying 0.7 grams of ecstasy in powder form, one ecstasy pill, and 2.37 grams of hashish, resulting in his arrest for a similar offence.
The incidents occurred as part of standard border controls aimed at preventing the entry of narcotic substances into Andorra. Both individuals have been placed at the disposal of the courts.
Original Sources
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