Andorra Police Arrest Five Men in Drink-Driving and Drug Crackdown
Five men detained this week for DUI offences, including a high-speed crash into a restaurant terrace and MDMA smuggling at the border.
Key Points
- 49-year-old crashed into Pas de la Casa restaurant terrace; 2.24g/l alcohol, charged with public safety crime.
- 46-year-old tourist arrested for no lights; 1.39g/l alcohol.
- Two residents (24,47) caught in routine checks; 1.29g/l and 1.45g/l alcohol.
- 24-year-old non-resident had 1.4g MDMA at Runer River border.
Police in Andorra arrested five men this week during an ongoing campaign targeting drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs, with incidents spanning routine traffic stops, a border check, and a crash into a restaurant terrace in Pas de la Casa.
The most serious case occurred on Monday night at 10:05pm, when a 49-year-old non-resident man lost control of his vehicle and collided with the terrace of a local restaurant. Officers administered a breath test that showed 2.24 grams of alcohol per litre of blood—far exceeding the legal limit—leading to his detention on charges of a crime against public safety. Police provided further details on the incident on Friday, December 26, but offered no additional information on the crash circumstances.
A 46-year-old tourist faced arrest after officers stopped him for driving without required lights on a public road. His breath test registered 1.39 grams per litre, prompting charges of a public safety offence.
Routine checks on the road network also led to the detention of two Andorran residents, aged 24 and 47. Their tests returned 1.29 and 1.45 grams per litre, respectively, both above permitted levels.
On Wednesday afternoon, border police along the Runer River intercepted a 24-year-old non-resident entering Andorra in a private vehicle. A search revealed 1.4 grams of MDMA inside the car, resulting in his arrest.
Andorra maintains a blood alcohol limit of 0.5 grams per litre for standard drivers, with zero tolerance for novices and professionals. These cases highlight intensified enforcement efforts across roadways and frontiers.
Original Sources
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