Andorran Police Arrest Seven for Drink-Driving
Police in Andorra arrested seven people, including a scooter rider with extreme alcohol levels, amid heightened road checks for safety.
Key Points
- 29-year-old crashed electric scooter in Encamp with 2.89g/L alcohol—far over limit.
- Six drivers aged 23-47 arrested with 0.92-1.79g/L alcohol levels.
- No injuries reported; authorities increasing checks due to rising offences.
- Investigations ongoing across Andorra's road network.
Andorran police have arrested seven people in recent days for driving under the influence of alcohol across the country's road network.
One incident involved a 29-year-old man who crashed while riding an electric scooter on the Carretera dels Cortals in Encamp. Officers tested him for alcohol and found a blood level of 2.89 grams per litre—well above the legal limit. He was taken into custody.
The other six arrests involved drivers aged 23 to 47, with alcohol levels ranging from 0.92 to 1.79 grams per litre. Police did not provide further details on the locations or vehicles in those cases.
Authorities have stepped up checks amid a spate of such offences, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns in the principality. No injuries were reported in the Encamp crash, and investigations continue.
Original Sources
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