Can Interpol Arrest

Yes — and this is highly advisable. A preventive challenge to Interpol’s CCF can be filed at any time. A proactive CCF application allows us to seek suspension or deletion of a Red Notice before any enforcement action occurs, protecting your ability to travel and conduct business internationally. Learn more about our Interpol notice defence […]

No. Interpol has no police powers and cannot directly arrest anyone. Interpol is an intergovernmental organisation that facilitates cooperation between national police forces. Arrests are always made by national law enforcement agencies responding to Interpol notices. Interpol issues the notice; the local police make the arrest. Learn more about our Interpol notice defence services at […]

An Interpol notice is a request to member countries’ police forces — it carries the weight of that country’s own law. In most countries a Red Notice can justify provisional arrest pending extradition proceedings. However, the legal effect varies: some countries require independent judicial authorisation; others act immediately upon identification. Learn more about our Interpol […]