Can U.S. law enforcement arrest me based solely on an Interpol Red Notice?

No, a Red Notice alone does not provide legal authority for arrest in the United States. U.S. law enforcement requires an independent legal basis—typically a valid foreign arrest warrant combined with a provisional arrest request through diplomatic channels or an existing extradition treaty. However, a Red Notice can trigger immigration holds, border detention, or serve as probable cause for further investigation. Customs and Border Protection routinely screens against Interpol databases, meaning Red Notice subjects face significant risk of detention during international travel even without formal extradition proceedings.