HOW TO LIFT AN INTERPOL WARRANT?SEARCH WITH RED BULLETIN
What is Interpol?
Interpol, officially the International Police Organisation, is an international organisation established to fight crime worldwide. Founded in 1923, Interpol is an independent international organisation headquartered in Lyon, France. Interpol helps in the fight against crime by providing information sharing, coordination and co-operation between member countries.
What is an Interpol Search?
Interpol, known as the International Police or simply Interpol, is an organisation created to assist in the international apprehension of persons wanted in a country’s domestic legal system.
The main purpose of this organisation is not to impose a crime or to impose punishment, but to help catch a person abroad who is wanted by a country for a specific crime. If a person is abroad and Interpol is asked for assistance, Interpol acts as an intermediary in the international search and apprehension of the person through the local law enforcement agencies of the country concerned.
Interpol essentially acts as a liaison. Interpol does not search for the wanted person directly with its own police forces. It locates the person through international co-operation or, if the whereabouts of the person are already known, it leaves the apprehension of the person to the police organisation of the country concerned. Interpol works through offices in the member states to achieve this goal. The headquarters of Interpol is located in France.
It therefore provides a link between the wanted person and the country where the person is located. However, this is only valid between countries that require Interpol membership. Otherwise, Interpol searches are not valid for those countries.
Of course, not all searches are justified. If some fundamental rights of the person are violated, it may be possible to cancel this search with a legal application to Interpol.
Why is an Interpol Search Issued?
An Interpol search is a mechanism that allows people who have committed or are suspected of committing crimes at the international level or fugitives to be searched worldwide for the purpose of arrest and extradition. Interpol searches can be issued for various reasons:
1. Suspicion of a criminal offence: An Interpol search may be issued if a person or group is accused of committing an international crime. These offences include terrorism, drug trafficking, human trafficking, murder, robbery and many others.
2. Fugitives: If a person has fled one country and is seeking asylum in another country and extradition is requested, Interpol can assist in the international search for that person.
3. Missing Persons: In some cases, Interpol searches may be conducted to locate missing persons. In particular, such searches may be issued for missing children or adults.
Interpol searches are intended to assist the police and security forces of member states in searching for and apprehending such persons. In this way, the fight against international crimes can be carried out more effectively.
What is a Search with Red Notice?
The red bulletin is actually only one of the Interpol searches. There are basically 7 Interpol searches. These searches are as follows:
1. Red Bulletin: It is the most basic type of bulletin issued in line with the requests of Interpol member countries and aims to search, capture and extradition of a criminal or a person under suspicion of a crime at the international level. These bulletins contain basic identity information, photograph, fingerprints and other important information about the offence.
2. Blue Bulletin: It is a type of bulletin used to help identify persons and to collect information about criminal activities.
3. Green Bulletin: This bulletin serves as a warning by providing information about people who have committed offences in the past or who are likely to commit offences.
4. Yellow Bulletin: This is a type of bulletin used to find and identify missing persons, especially missing children.
5. Orange Bulletin: A type of bulletin used to alert countries to serious security threats related to weapons, bomb packages and other dangerous substances.
6. Black Bulletin: Used to assist in the identification of persons found dead.
7. Purple Bulletin: It is a type of bulletin that helps to take measures against such crimes by informing countries about the functioning of certain crimes, organisation methods and similar special information.
In which countries are Interpol searches valid?
Interpol searches are valid in all Interpol member countries. Interpol is an international organisation with 195 countries as members and cooperates with these countries to fight crime. Therefore, Interpol searches are legally valid in all member countries and these countries assist in such searches. Interpol searches are used to facilitate the tracking and apprehension of criminals between member countries.
What Happens When Caught as a Result of an Interpol Search?
A person who is caught as a result of an Interpol search is subjected to various procedures according to the laws of the country and international agreements. This process may vary according to the laws of the country, the demands of Interpol and the situation of the person in question. Here are some possible consequences for a person arrested as a result of an Interpol search:
– Extradition Request: The purpose of an Interpol search is usually to extradite the person from the country where he or she is found to the country where the request is made. If the extradition request is honoured, the person may be prosecuted by the judicial system of the extradition country.
– Procedures for Harmonisation: The apprehended person is subjected to legal procedures in the country where he or she is found. This may include verification of the person’s identity, notification of their legal rights and the right to seek legal representation.
– Arrest Warrant: A person arrested as a result of an Interpol search may be subject to an arrest warrant. This allows the person to be brought before a court and the extradition process to be initiated.
– Making a Statement: The person arrested may have to give a statement about the charges.
– Extradition Decision: The arrested person has the right to challenge the extradition request. The extradition request is examined by the court and if it is found appropriate, the extradition process can take place.
The status of the person arrested as a result of an Interpol search may differ depending on international agreements, the laws of the country and the nature of the search request. Each case depends on its own circumstances and the functioning of the country’s judicial system.
Interpol Search Removal Application
In order to terminate an Interpol search, an Interpol application must first be made. This application can be made directly by the person concerned or through a lawyer.
After the Interpol application is submitted, the documents that form the basis for the search are collected and subjected to a detailed review process. Following the review of the documents, an initial fundamental rights and freedoms assessment is carried out on the legal basis for the person’s inclusion in the Red Notice and the Interpol search. The application to lift the search can be submitted in four different languages (English, French, Arabic and Spanish).
The charges against the person concerned and the supporting documents are attached to the application. Finally, defences are presented, such as that the alleged offence did not occur or that, even if it did, extradition to the country in question would pose serious risks to fundamental rights and freedoms.
If the Interpol search is lifted, the person is not acquitted of the alleged offence; the search is only stopped in the international arena.
Who Reviews the Application for Lifting the Interpol Search?
The application is examined by the Interpol General Secretariat. Therefore, sending the application documents by mail to “INTERPOL General Secretariat 200, quai Charles de Gaulle 69006 Lyon France” along with the e-mail and mail to be sent to the EGM Interpol Department will also speed up the process.
How to Apply for Removal of Interpol Search?
An application petition should be prepared in line with the grounds and necessary explanations for the application for the lifting of the search warrant, and the evidence, power of attorney and documents constituting the basis for the search of the person should be submitted in the application.
The petition should be sent by e-mail to [email protected] with a brief explanation. Documents should be prepared in English and their Turkish versions should be attached to the application.
Documents Required for Interpol Search Removal Application
– Reasoned and comprehensive petition for the search lifting request
– Power of Attorney
– Documents relating to the offences charged against the person concerned and evidence to the contrary
– Documents on the grounds that the person concerned is in serious danger in terms of fundamental rights and freedoms in the event of extradition, even in the event that he/she has committed the offence in question
All these documents will be sent to the mail and postal address of the Interpol Department in Turkish and English and will be mailed to the Interpol General Secretariat in English.
You can contact us via our Whatsapp contact line to get legal support from our experienced criminal lawyer staff while applying for the lifting of the Interpol search warrant.
How long does it take to lift an Interpol warrant?
Interpol search removal process takes a maximum of 6 months. This process varies between 6-18 months.
What Happens If the Interpol Search is Removed?
When the Interpol search and the search for a person for whom a Red Notice has been issued are terminated, the person’s status as a “wanted person” under domestic law continues. It should be emphasised that the termination of an Interpol search does not mean that the person concerned is innocent and will therefore be acquitted; it only means that the international search for the person concerned is terminated. This means that the person concerned can travel without being searched by the police if he or she meets the basic conditions for travelling.
Can a lawsuit be filed against an Interpol search?
An Interpol search or red notice is an international search issued to request the arrest or extradition of a person, and in most countries there is a right of action against such a search. If a person believes that an Interpol search is unfair or unlawful, he or she can challenge the decision through legal means, usually within the judicial system of the country in which he or she is located.
The challenge can be lodged with the relevant judicial authority or brought before a court. The person may argue that the Interpol search is unjustified or unlawful and initiate the relevant legal proceedings. Therefore, filing a lawsuit and challenging an Interpol search can be an important way of defending one’s legal rights and exercising the right to be protected from an unjustified search.
However, the legal systems of each country are different and the process of appeal or litigation may vary depending on the country. It is therefore important to consult a local lawyer and to act in accordance with the laws of the country in which one is located.
It is very important to work with an experienced criminal lawyer to make the necessary applications for the removal of the Interpol search decision and to initiate the judicial process.
You can contact us to get legal support from our Antalya experienced criminal lawyer staff in the process of filing a lawsuit against the Interpol search warrant.
What Happens If the Removal of the Interpol Search Warrant is Refused?
If the request to lift the Interpol search is rejected, there may be situations where the person or persons may resort to some legal options to handle this process. Here are some steps to take in such a situation:
– Appeal: If a request to lift an Interpol warrant is refused, the person or persons may lodge an appeal before international courts or national judicial systems. This is done in the interests of justice.
– Diplomatic Channels: If the appeal is rejected, the person’s country may contact Interpol through diplomatic channels and attempt to clarify the situation.
The removal of an Interpol search is subject to the laws of the country, international treaties and Interpol’s policies. Therefore, it is important for the person to seek legal representation to seek his/her legal right in this process and to apply for the necessary legal procedures.
As Güneş & Güneş Law Office, with our 25 years of experience, we work with our experienced team of lawyers to provide the best legal service for our clients’ Interpol warrant removal and criminal cases, to defend your rights in the best way and to achieve successful results.
If a client is wanted by Interpol, we offer the following legal services to our client:
We can file the necessary applications to lift the Interpol warrant and defend our client.
We can effectively manage criminal proceedings to prevent our client’s arrest or secure his/her release in the unlikely event of arrest.
We can guide interrogation processes and prepare our client’s defence.
We can strengthen the evidence in our client’s favour through evidence gathering and legal research.
We can take the necessary diplomatic steps to lift Interpol warrants by co-operating with foreign countries.
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