Airport Arrest
Can you get arrested at the airport for an Interpol Red Notice?
Yes. When you pass through passport control at an international airport, border authorities check your details against national and international databases including Interpol’s I-24/7 system. If a Red Notice is active, this check will flag your details and you may be detained. Arrest at the airport is one of the most common ways Red Notices […]
What happens if I am detained at an airport on a Red Notice?
You will be taken to a holding area, questioned, and your travel documents may be temporarily seized. A decision will be made on provisional detention pending extradition proceedings. You are entitled to legal representation from the moment of detention. Contact a specialist lawyer immediately — do not make any statements without legal advice. Learn more […]
Can I fly internationally if I have an Interpol Red Notice against me?
It is extremely risky. Even domestic flights that transit internationally can expose you to risk. The safest course is to avoid international travel until the Red Notice has been challenged and either suspended or deleted. We can provide country-specific travel risk assessments, but no destination is completely safe while a Red Notice remains active. Learn […]