Man, 57, Arrested in Andorra for Threatening Roommate With 20cm Knife

Andorran police arrested a 57-year-old man in Escaldes-Engordany over the weekend for allegedly threatening his roommate with a kitchen knife featuring a 20-centimetre blade.

The suspect was detained on suspicion of committing an offence against personal freedom after allegedly intimidating the other man with the weapon.

According to police information, the incident took place on Saturday night, November 7, inside the apartment shared by both men.

The 57-year-old allegedly brandished the knife during the confrontation, prompting police intervention and his subsequent arrest.

Man Arrested for Cocaine Possession in Andorra la Vella

In a separate incident involving suspected drug offences, Andorran police arrested a 53-year-old man in Andorra la Vella during the early hours of Saturday.

Officers reportedly found 0.59 grams of cocaine in his possession, leading to his arrest on suspicion of a public health offence.

The detention was one of several police operations carried out across Andorra during the weekend.

Three Drink-Driving Arrests, Including One After a Car Rollover

Andorran police also arrested three drivers on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol during the early hours of Sunday.

Those detained included a 22-year-old woman, a 22-year-old man and a 58-year-old man.

Their recorded blood alcohol concentrations were 2.13, 1.29 and 1.62 grams per litre of blood, respectively.

The 58-year-old driver was arrested following a road accident on the Carretera de la Comella, where his vehicle overturned.

According to police, the accident caused property damage only, with no injuries reported.

Five People Arrested Across Andorra Over the Weekend

In total, Andorran police reported five arrests over the weekend in connection with suspected threats, drug possession and drink-driving offences.

The incidents occurred in different parts of the Principality, including Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra la Vella and the Carretera de la Comella.

The arrests form part of the police operations carried out during the weekend to address criminal offences and road safety violations across Andorra.