CNN International are broadcasting this week a special series of programmes going behind the scenes at INTERPOL, looking at our work in tracking internationally-wanted fugitives, rescuing children from slave labour, targeting criminal organizations behind potentially life-threatening fake medicines and connecting police across the world.
A four-part special hosted by anchor Richard Quest features interviews with INTERPOL Secretary General Ronald K. Noble and specialist officers at the General Secretariat headquarters in Lyon, France, giving a glimpse into the day-to-day workings of the world's largest police organization. The specials are broadcast as part of the programme Quest Means Business.
Pan-African INTERPOL meeting sets course for united action against transnational crime
18 February 2011
GABORONE, Botswana – Top law enforcement officials from across Africa have closed INTERPOL’s 21st African Regional Conference by backing a series of measures to boost security across the region and beyond through enhanced co-operation and capacity building.
The international law enforcement gathering endorsed greater concerted regional actions via INTERPOL against cross-border crimes such as drugs and human trafficking, maritime piracy, terrorism, and pharmaceutical counterfeiting. It underlined the role played by INTERPOL African member countries in enhancing the use and updating of INTERPOL's databases such as Stolen and Lost Travel Documents, DNA, fingerprints, firearms, works of art and child abuse images.
INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 188 member countries. It exists to help create a safer world by supporting law enforcement agencies worldwide to combat crime.
INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with