Interpol Purple Notice

Interpol Purple Notice

Interpol purple notice is an international alert system for law enforcement agencies to share information on crimes and criminals. It is designed to help track down wanted criminals and fugitives, as well as locate missing persons. Interpol issues three types of notices – red, blue, and purple. A purple notice Interpol is issued when Interpol believes that the person in question is involved in criminal activity, but there is not enough evidence to issue a red notice. This type of notice is often used to alert law enforcement agencies of possible threats or dangers posed by the individual. Interpol’s database of Purple Notices includes information on over 10,000 people from more than 180 countries.

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Interpol Purple Notice

Purple Notice from Interpol

A Purple Notice provides information about criminal practices, objects, devices, or hiding places. For instance, it may reveal a criminal’s base or weapons storage. If you have information about individuals on this list, contact your local law enforcement agency. Purple Notices are crucial tools in global crime prevention, enhancing safety for all.

Some of Interpol’s most wanted criminals are:

  • Carlos Enrique Perez-Bravo, wanted for murder in Chile
  • Maria Dolores Gomez Lopez, wanted for drug trafficking in Spain
  • Ahmed Nasir Shirdon, wanted for terrorism in Somalia
  • Nguyen Quoc Thanh, wanted for money laundering in Vietnam
  • Aleksandr Panin, wanted for cybercrime in Russia

For more information on Interpol’s Purple Notice system, please visit their website.

Other types of notices from Interpol

  • Red Notice: Interpol’s highest-level alert, issued when Interpol believes that a person is wanted by a country for prosecution or to serve a sentence, and there is enough evidence to issue an arrest warrant.
  • Blue Notice: Interpol’s second-highest level of alert, issued when Interpol believes that a person is wanted by a country in connection with a crime, but there is not enough evidence to issue an arrest warrant.
  • Green Notice: Interpol’s third-highest level of alert, issued when Interpol believes that a person may be involved in criminal activity, but there is not enough evidence to issue an arrest warrant.

What does it mean to receive a notice from Interpol?

If Interpol issues a notice for you, it means they suspect your involvement in criminal activity and have alerted global law enforcement. Interpol cannot issue arrest warrants, only national agencies can. However, if stopped by police abroad, you may face questioning. Interpol notices can hinder international travel, leading to entry denials or border detentions. If sought by Interpol, surrendering to authorities is advisable to address potential charges.

Conclusions

Interpol’s Purple Notice system aids in combating crime by helping locate wanted individuals and missing persons. If you have information on individuals listed in Interpol’s purple notice, please contact your local law enforcement agency.

Lawyer Kendall Coffey
Kendall Coffey
Senior Partner
Mr. Coffey is a former U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida (1993-1996); and served as Chair of, the Southern District Conference, Florida Federal Judicial Nominating Commission (April 2009 – January 2017).

Interpol Purple Notice FAQ

What is Interpol purple notice ?
It's a type of notice usually issued to provide information about the modus operandi, procedures, facilities, devices, or caches used by criminals.
What is the main function of Interpol purple alert ?
To inform about criminal schemes, weapons, means, and methods of committing a crime ("purple notice"). For example, according to local media reports, South Korean police provided the global police agency Interpol with information about a cryptocurrency-related voice phishing case after receiving a purple notice of two international crimes that affected local residents.
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