Interpol

[ in-ter-pohl ]

noun

1. an official international agency that coordinates the police activities of more than 100 member nations: organized in 1923 with headquarters in Paris.

Interpol

/ ˈɪntəˌpɒl /

acronym for

1. International Criminal Police Organization, an association of over 100 national police forces, devoted chiefly to fighting international crime

Word History and Origins

Origin of Interpol¹

Inter(national Criminal) Pol(ice Organization)

Example Sentences

Based on an arrest warrant tied to that kidnapping, the Mexican government in September 2022 issued an Interpol Red Notice seeking the detention of Gutierrez-Ochoa.

From Los Angeles Times

The Interpol general assembly is being held in the UK for the first time in more than 50 years as Sir Keir seeks to reset the country's approach to border security.

From BBC

Majid fled abroad facing an international arrest warrant, an Interpol red notice and a growing list of enemies.

From BBC

Swansea Crown Court heard "extensive inquiries" were made in the search for Leyson, including involvement from Interpol.

From BBC

“We want to identify the deceased women, bring answers to families, and deliver justice to the victims,” Jürgen Stock, secretary-general of Interpol, which is co-ordinating the effort, said in a statement on Tuesday.

From BBC