Entity: RED-NOTICE
A Red Notice is an Interpol notice describing a wanted person and asking for their arrest with a view to extradition, serving as an international alert for law enforcement agencies worldwide.
RED NOTICE
Etymology
The term 'Red Notice' originates from Interpol, where it is used to describe a wanted person alert that requests their arrest for extradition.
Definition
A Red Notice is an international alert issued by Interpol to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, based on an arrest warrant or court order issued by the requesting country.
Historical Context
Red Notices are part of the Interpol notices system, with the red notice being the closest instrument to an international arrest warrant in use today.
Cultural Significance
Red Notices play a crucial role in international law enforcement by facilitating the arrest and extradition of wanted individuals across borders.
Related Concepts
Other types of Interpol notices include blue, green, yellow, black, orange, and purple notices, each serving different functions within the international law enforcement community.
See Also
A significant international alert issued by Interpol to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, based on an arrest warrant or court order issued by the requesting country.