# Ariège: over 600 liters of smuggled alcohol seized after chase with customs

> Sunday, November 1, 2026, a motorist returning from Andorra refused a customs check and fled before abandoning his crashed van in Ariège. Over 600 liters of alcohol were seized.

**In brief**: Security event (severity: low) in Ariège, first detected on 4 November 2026 at 10:28. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 4 November 2026 at 10:28.

- Category: Security
- Severity: Low
- Place: Ariège
- First detected: 4 November 2026 at 10:28
- Updated: 4 November 2026 at 10:28
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/9082-ariege-over-600-liters-of-smuggled-alcohol-seized-after-chase-with-customs

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Il fait le plein d'alcool en Andorre et tente de fuir les douaniers avant d'abandonner son fourgon accidenté sur un parking en Ariège... plus de 600 litres saisis](https://www.ladepeche.fr/2026/11/04/il-fait-le-plein-dalcool-en-andorre-et-tente-de-fuir-les-douaniers-avant-dabandonner-son-fourgon-dans-un-parking-en-ariege-plus-de-600-litres-saisis-13635335.php) — La Dépêche du Midi, 4 November 2026 at 10:28

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