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Role of Interpol When Dealing with International Criminal Acts (From Transnational Crime: Investigative Responses, P 33-35, 1989, Harold E Smith, ed. -- See NCJ-120383)

NCJ Number
120388
Author(s)
D Lavey
Date Published
1989
Length
3 pages
Annotation
Interpol has a membership of 146 countries and three police section subdivisions that focus on drug trafficking, offenses against persons and property, and economic and financial crime.
Abstract
In the area of drugs, Interpol has recently initiated a pilot program in Europe in which each country has been requested to submit a list of their 10 leading drug traffickers. Information requested includes photos, operational activities, and countries involved. Another area receiving considerable attention at Interpol is organized crime. A resolution presented to Interpol's General Assembly in November 1988 recommends the creation of a special group to formulate parameters for investigating organized crime. Additionally, a data bank is being developed in which all member countries will be contacted to obtain information about weapons and explosives. The same Interpol group handling weapons and explosives matters also deals with stolen art. Overall, the central ingredient to Interpol's success is the effective voluntary input from member States.