Police actions

Arrests, investigations, seizures, and other law-enforcement activity.

Police Deploy Major Operation to Stop Speeding Porsche on Andorra CG-1 Road

Andorra la Vella authorities launched a large-scale traffic stop on the CG-1 near the bus station, targeting a black Porsche suspected of speeding amid heavy morning traffic.

Dutch Tourist Detained in Andorra for Reckless U-Turn Crash Injuring Motorcyclist

A Dutch tourist faces charges after an illegal U-turn on CG-1 severely injured a local motorcyclist. Separate alcohol-related crash on CG-2 led to another arrest amid a wave of DUI and reckless driving detentions.

Other•2 Related•May 08, 2026 • 20:31

Police Fine Man for Slapping Acquaintance in Andorra la Vella Square

The minor altercation in Plaça Guillemó involved a slap and smashed glasses, quickly resolved by officers with no injuries reported.

Politics•5 Related•May 05, 2026 • 11:01

French Tourist Detained in Andorra with War-Style Replica Weapons During Macron Visit

Police detained a 48-year-old French tourist in Pas de la Casa for carrying two realistic replica firearms during heightened security for President Macron's visit to Andorra as co-prince. The items were harmless but prompted precautionary arrest near the helicopter site.

Other•4 Related•May 04, 2026 • 12:46

63-Year-Old Man Arrested in Encamp for Hit-and-Run Drunk Driving

Police in Encamp detained the driver minutes after the Saturday incident, confirming extreme intoxication. The case highlights a spate of six DUI arrests plus other border and public order detentions.

Other•5 Related•Apr 30, 2026 • 07:02

Andorra Police Arrest Several for Family Violence, Drugs, Drunk Driving

Authorities in Andorra conducted multiple arrests over the past week, targeting family violence in homes, property crimes at hotels and workshops, drug possession, and high-rate drunk driving incidents across parishes.

Other•2 Related•Apr 27, 2026 • 18:16

Man Arrested in Andorra Hotel for 2,500 Euros Damage and Breaking into Room

Police arrested a 31-year-old man at a La Cortinada hotel for smashing doors, breaking into an occupied guest room, and causing about 2,500 euros in property damage.

Other•4 Related•Apr 27, 2026 • 12:46

Man Arrested in Sant Julià de Lòria for Assaulting Partner and Daughters

Police responded to a family disturbance Sunday night, arresting a 57-year-old man who violently confronted his daughter and assaulted his partner and another daughter, causing injuries.

Other•5 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 13:46

Andorra Police Arrest 11 in Weekend Spree of Assaults, Drugs, and Drink-Driving

Authorities in Andorra made 11 arrests over the weekend and early week for sexual assault, mutual violence with drugs, family attacks involving knives, public intoxication resistance, drug possession, and drink-driving crashes injuring six people.

Drunk Driver Detained After 4-Car Crash Near Prat Salit in Andorra la Vella

A young Andorran resident faces charges after his high-alcohol manoeuvre triggered the collision, injuring four locals with minor injuries. Extensive emergency response cleared the scene by 18:00 amid major central Andorra delays.

Shirtless Tourist Arrested in Andorra la Vella for €15K Car Dealership Vandalism

A 24-year-old tourist faces two months in prison and expulsion after hurling stones at a car dealership's signs and vehicles in Andorra la Vella, causing €15,000 in damage shortly after arriving by bus.

Other•4 Related•Apr 12, 2026 • 21:31

Andorra Police Arrest 29th Drunk Motorbike Driver and Passenger in Easter Campaign

Police detained a motorbike driver for DUI and drug possession plus his aggressive passenger during a 3am check in Andorra la Vella. The driver faces prison; it's the 29th arrest in the holiday campaign.

Other•3 Related•Apr 10, 2026 • 13:16

Andorra Police Arrest Man for Family Abuse, Drug Smuggler, and Multiple Drink-Drivers

Authorities in Andorra made several arrests this week, including for domestic mistreatment, drug trafficking at the border, and drink-driving incidents causing accidents across multiple parishes.

Environment•4 Related•Feb 28, 2026 • 06:16

Andorra Hunters Discipline Poacher for Illegal Chamois Kill

Andorra's Banders d’Andorra opened disciplinary proceedings against a hunter for illegal chamois kill outside authorised periods, seizing head, rifle, and device; penalties up to €4,000 fine and 4-yr.

Other•2 Related•Feb 16, 2026 • 11:15

Andorra Police Arrest Four for Minor Drug Smuggling at Border

Cases involved 0.35g and 0.2g cocaine plus two ecstasy pills, all deemed for personal use. Separately, a drunk driver with 1.9 blood alcohol level was detained in Canillo.

Health•2 Related•Feb 05, 2026 • 17:31

Andorra Police Probe Girl's Death After Hospital Missed Pneumonia 4 Times

The 15-month-old girl's parents allege negligence after repeated emergency visits misdiagnosed her condition as a cold, prompting witness interviews and an internal health service review.

Andorra police detain eight drink‑drivers and make nine drug arrests during holiday campaign

Andorra police detained eight drink-drivers (BAC up to 1.51 g/L), made nine drug arrests with cocaine/ecstasy seizures, plus cases of suspended licence and expulsion violation.

Other•3 Related•Nov 29, 2025 • 06:35

Customs and police seize 5,130 tobacco packs and 8.5 kg shredded tobacco in Pas de la Casa

Authorities confiscated tobacco worth over €20,570 and impounded two French-registered vehicles after spotting loaded cars during a surveillance.

Politics•2 Related•Nov 28, 2025 • 22:32

Guardia Civil commanders train Andorran police in mountain search procedures

About 40 officers from multiple units learned updated procedures and tools for searching missing persons in challenging high-mountain and rural terrain to boost operational readiness.