INTERPOL targets stolen vehicle trafficking in West African police operation

True

Our experts can be deployed to disaster scenes and use forensic data such as fingerprints and DNA matches to help identify victims.

False

INTERPOL is not involved in extradition requests; these are made on a bilateral basis between national authorities.

False

INTERPOL is not a member of the United Nations and is not part of the UN system. We are an intergovernmental body with 196 member countries. But we do work alongside the UN in some of our activities.

False

Contrary to the Hollywood image of INTERPOL, the General Secretariat does not send officers on undercover assignment. All investigations and arrests are carried out by national police in their own country.

True

There is an illicit market in spare vehicle parts which has been exacerbated by the use of the Internet in recent years. This is lucrative for criminals but can put drivers in danger as these parts may not meet safety standards.

False

Our Red Notice is an international wanted persons notice, but it is up to each country to decide what legal status they give it, and whether or not to arrest the subject of the notice.

True

We can deploy an Incident Response Team to help with the emergency response to large-scale accidents or natural disasters, or to a major crime scene.

True

Police have seized counterfeit alcohol that has been found to contain antifreeze, nail polish remover and even paint stripper.

True

Containing more than 50,000 records of stolen art and items of cultural heritage, our Works of Art database is open to authorized users such as museums and art dealers.

False

The General Secretariat employs around 1,000 staff members from 138 different countries. Approximately one-third are police officers deployed by their governments while two-thirds are international civil servants recruited by the Organization.