Codenamed OPSON X, the operation mobilized police, customs, national food regulatory authorities and private sector partners to undertake coordinated enforcement actions between December 2020 and June 2021 against illicit food and drink posing serious health risks to consumers. Keep Reading
The project observed a significant disparity between the anti-cybercrime initiatives, laws and processes in force in INTERPOL member countries and underlined the importance of more closely aligning them with international good practices. Keep Reading
With criminal groups producing, distributing and selling fake vaccines, the risks to the public are clear: these can include buying a product which not only does not protect against COVID-19, but poses a serious health hazard if ingested or injected. Keep Reading
Attorney General William P. Barr announced today Uttam Dhillon will become INTERPOL Washington Director after Wayne Salzgaber returns to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Keep Reading
An INTERPOL-led operation to strengthen counterterrorism action in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda has triggered investigations in several countries. Keep Reading
The Korean National Police Agency will provide EUR 2.1 million for a three-year initiative as part of INTERPOL’s project to fight child exploitation. An additional EUR 1.3 million will support a three-year project targeting cyber-enabled financial crimes. Keep Reading
This practical exercise was the culmination of a series of training courses for first responders and investigators responsible for preventing and combating various forms of maritime crime. Keep Reading
Multiple hits were generated against the databases, leading to 24 arrests, including 11 individuals wanted internationally via INTERPOL Red Notices. Keep Reading
INTERPOL nations elected by 101-61 votes Kim Jong Yang, who had been acting as INTERPOL's interim president since the September disappearance of Meng Hongwei. Keep Reading
The four-day General Assembly meeting brought forth nearly 1,000 representatives from 173 nations to discuss technology innovations and law enforcement. Keep Reading
Currently, the Inter-American Development Bank estimates the cost of cybercrime in Latin America at $90 billion per year. Keep Reading
INTERPOL Executive Director of Police Services Tim Morris stressed the importance of collective action and said only a concerted global effort that maximizes expertise and minimizes gaps will tackle emerging cyber threats. Keep Reading
The Council also called on all Member States to use “all existing tools,” and the resources of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the International Civil Aviation Organization, INTERPOL and the World Customs Organization, to strengthen international cooperation. Keep Reading
INTERPOL chief pointed to increasing ties between human trafficking and other various forms of organized crime including arms and drug trafficking. Keep Reading
With criminal groups looking to capitalize on increased border traffic and large crowds, violence and terrorism are just some of the risks associated with hosting such events. Keep Reading
U.S., INTERPOL discuss how to get all nations on same page with Customs, boarding protocols. Keep Reading
Global partners to discuss "civilian tools to counter ISIS, including watchlists, information sharing, biometrics, criminal laws, and the tracking of terrorist finances." Keep Reading