Andorra ramps up Pas de la Casa policing to curb cross‑border smuggling

The Interior Ministry and Andorra’s police posted a video on social media (X) outlining an intensified operation against smuggling at Pas de la Casa. Authorities say additional officers were deployed months ago to respond to recurrent illicit activity concentrated at this border point, particularly during certain hours and seasons.

In the clip an officer urges members of the public to call the police immediately if they witness suspicious incidents, saying that a direct call enables a faster response than sharing footage on social networks. The force emphasizes it maintains a presence at Pas de la Casa 24 hours a day, either patrolling the streets or stationed at the local police post.

The officer in the video reiterated that police can intervene directly when illegal activity occurs on Andorran territory, and that they will remain alert when incidents take place on the French side of the border. Authorities framed the stepped-up deployment as part of a broader effort to combat organised cross-border smuggling.

Separately, the police have opened a recruitment process for 15 new officer positions. The stated aim is to form a permanent unit based at Pas de la Casa dedicated to tackling contraband and to consolidate a stable, specialised response in the area.