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# interpol - Last month October 2022

Irish woman arrested in South Africa in connection with murders of two men in 2014

# Bloemfontein

Irish woman arrested in South Africa in connection with murders of two men in 2014

Oct 5th 2022, 11:09 PM 42,123 Views 1 Comment

The bodies of Eoin O’Connor and Anthony Keegan were found in May 2014.

# interpol - This year 2022

Gardaí warn of increase in 'romance fraud' scams

# Online Dating

Gardaí warn of increase in 'romance fraud' scams

Jun 29th 2022, 10:35 AM 15,341 Views 17 Comments

From January to May of this year, 31 people reported the loss of a total €812,715.

# interpol - All time

# Interpol

Harry Dunn suspect ‘wanted internationally’ after Interpol Red Notice issued

May 11th 2020, 10:55 PM 42,622 Views 0 Comments

The teenager was killed when his motorbike crashed into a car outside RAF Croughton in August last year.

Interpol warns that Irish food delivery services are being used to transport drugs during Covid-19 crisis

# Drug Deliveries

Interpol warns that Irish food delivery services are being used to transport drugs during Covid-19 crisis

Apr 30th 2020, 12:58 PM 43,924 Views 40 Comments

Earlier this month, gardaí recovered eight kilos of cocaine as well as two handguns hidden in pizza boxes.

# Interpol

China's former Interpol chief Meng Hongwei sentenced to 13 years in prison

Jan 21st 2020, 8:38 AM 14,704 Views 10 Comments

At his trial last June, Meng pleaded guilty to accepting $2.1 million in bribes.

Man (20s) appears before court in relation to EU-wide cyber fraud investigation

# Interpol

Man (20s) appears before court in relation to EU-wide cyber fraud investigation

Jul 6th 2019, 1:22 PM 19,690 Views 0 Comments

He appeared before the Criminal Courts of Justice, Dublin yesterday and will remain in custody until 12 July.

Russia doesn't get its man as Interpol goes for South Korean as new president

# World Police

Russia doesn't get its man as Interpol goes for South Korean as new president

Nov 21st 2018, 7:47 AM 11,240 Views 27 Comments

Kim Jong-yang defeated Alexander Prokopchuk in Interpol’s election.

# Interpol

Wife of Interpol ex-chief fears for his life - and her own safety

Oct 19th 2018, 8:22 AM 9,057 Views 4 Comments

Meng Hongwei, also a Chinese vice public security minister, went missing on a trip to China last month.

# Bribery

China says former Interpol chief who went missing last month is under investigation for bribery

Oct 8th 2018, 8:16 AM 8,756 Views 7 Comments

Meng Hongwei was reported missing after leaving France for China last month.

Interpol chief hasn't been seen since September - China won't say where he is

# Meng Hongwei

Interpol chief hasn't been seen since September - China won't say where he is

Oct 6th 2018, 12:26 PM 15,691 Views 22 Comments

It is the latest high-profile disappearance in China.

The Chinese head of Interpol has gone missing

# Probe

The Chinese head of Interpol has gone missing

Oct 5th 2018, 7:49 PM 21,356 Views 37 Comments

Meng Hongwei is reportedly being detained for questioning in his home country.

Gardaí believe most extremists who left Ireland to fight with Isis are either dead or missing

# Terrorism

Gardaí believe most extremists who left Ireland to fight with Isis are either dead or missing

May 16th 2018, 1:06 PM 21,962 Views 73 Comments

There is also concern about the reintegration of families of deceased fighters if they return to Ireland.

Charlie Flanagan says data from airlines will be 'invaluable' in combating terrorism

# Info

Charlie Flanagan says data from airlines will be 'invaluable' in combating terrorism

May 16th 2018, 7:10 AM 10,647 Views 35 Comments

Air carriers are now obliged to provide EU member states with passenger information.

Former juvenile home worker (51) gets suspended sentence for possession of child pornography

# Courts

Former juvenile home worker (51) gets suspended sentence for possession of child pornography

May 10th 2018, 10:26 PM 22,498 Views 36 Comments

Gardaí recovered a laptop containing 24 images and 13 DVDs from the home of Philip Devereux.

# Interpol

Diplomatic immunity to be extended to foreign attendees of Dublin Interpol conference

May 6th 2018, 7:00 AM 15,992 Views 16 Comments

Attendees from 50 different countries will be attending the conference in May.

Poll: Are you comfortable with your flight details being shared with other countries?

# Passenger Name Directive

Poll: Are you comfortable with your flight details being shared with other countries?

Feb 3rd 2018, 10:21 AM 21,771 Views 56 Comments

Ireland must shortly pass a new law in order to be compliant with EU security standards regarding flight passenger information.

Kinahan cartel under surveillance in Dubai after senior member met Italian mafia boss there

# Crime

Kinahan cartel under surveillance in Dubai after senior member met Italian mafia boss there

Dec 1st 2017, 12:05 AM 86,553 Views 23 Comments

A main cocaine supplier to the gang was arrested last month, curtailing access to the drug.

'It's getting more complex': Interpol chief warns World Cup and Olympics face 'spectrum of threats'

# Security

From The42

# Security

'It's getting more complex': Interpol chief warns World Cup and Olympics face 'spectrum of threats'

Nov 8th 2017, 7:15 AM 3,630 Views 2 Comments

Jurgen Stock was speaking at a security conference in Doha.

# Christy Kinahan Snr

Christy Kinahan Snr tracked to Switzerland as gardaí, CAB and Interpol work to tackle drug cartel

Apr 8th 2017, 12:05 AM 72,314 Views 28 Comments

A number of investigations has the head of the crime syndicate scrambling to hide his assets.

Over 60,000 units of illegal prescription drugs seized in online crackdown

# Operation Pangea Ix

Over 60,000 units of illegal prescription drugs seized in online crackdown

Jun 9th 2016, 4:34 PM 13,918 Views 40 Comments

Body-building steroids accounted for more than half of drugs illegally bought online.

Happy story - the amnesiac woman in California has been identified

# You Know My Name

Happy story - the amnesiac woman in California has been identified

Jul 2nd 2015, 4:30 PM 33,794 Views 7 Comments

Social media has its uses.

Woman seeks the public's help to solve the mystery of who she is...

# Who Am I

Woman seeks the public's help to solve the mystery of who she is...

Jun 30th 2015, 10:53 PM 36,855 Views 21 Comments

In that she literally has no idea. The woman, known only as ‘Sam’, was found in South California with amnesia and no clue as to her identity.

Blur and 19 other acts have been added to the Electric Picnic lineup

# Together In Electric Dreams

From The Daily Edge

# Together In Electric Dreams

Blur and 19 other acts have been added to the Electric Picnic lineup

May 5th 2015, 12:10 PM 3,828 Views 1 Comment

Tender is the night….

World alert issued over diet pills that kill

# Interpol

World alert issued over diet pills that kill

May 5th 2015, 8:28 AM 16,781 Views 18 Comments

The world police agency has raised the alarm in 190 countries.

Families say gardaí didn't investigate violent deaths properly

# Brussels

Families say gardaí didn't investigate violent deaths properly

May 1st 2015, 4:23 PM 9,943 Views 21 Comments

The ‘Families for Justice’ group will be accompanied by journalist Gemma O’Doherty and Garda whistleblower John Wilson.

Ukraine's former president is now on Interpol's most wanted list

# Red Alert

Ukraine's former president is now on Interpol's most wanted list

Jan 12th 2015, 4:03 PM 9,574 Views 29 Comments

The former president is believed to be living in Russia.

Interpol trapped on their tour bus in New York snow for 50 hours

# Winterpol

From The Daily Edge

# Winterpol

Interpol trapped on their tour bus in New York snow for 50 hours

Nov 20th 2014, 9:13 AM 3,318 Views 1 Comment

The band were on their way to Canada.

Missing boy latest: Police issue European arrest warrant for parents

# Ashya King

Missing boy latest: Police issue European arrest warrant for parents

Aug 30th 2014, 4:56 PM 19,993 Views 66 Comments

Ashya King, who has a brain tumour, was taken from hospital by his father, Brett King. He is now believed to be with his family in Spain.

'If the price is too low, don't buy it' - Gardaí warning over counterfeit goods

# Turn Back Crime

'If the price is too low, don't buy it' - Gardaí warning over counterfeit goods

Jun 6th 2014, 6:30 AM 11,659 Views 30 Comments

Medicines, alcohol, tobacco and even natural gas are being counterfeited.

Over 100,000 prescription drugs seized in Interpol's largest ever operation

# Shutdown

Over 100,000 prescription drugs seized in Interpol's largest ever operation

May 22nd 2014, 4:47 PM 9,588 Views 22 Comments

The medicines detained included prescription drugs for erectile dysfunction, steroids and slimming tablets.

Million euro paintings stolen in London in the 1970s have been recovered in Italy

# Art Robbery

Million euro paintings stolen in London in the 1970s have been recovered in Italy

Apr 2nd 2014, 11:08 AM 8,894 Views 8 Comments

The works are by French artists Paul Gauguin and Pierre Bonnard.

Police appealing for help in finding man missing from Fermanagh

# Enniskillen

Police appealing for help in finding man missing from Fermanagh

Mar 19th 2014, 12:18 PM 9,636 Views 0 Comments

Jonathan Cole was reportedly spotted in Amsterdam last week.

# Hope Fading

Oil slick not from missing Malaysia jet

Mar 10th 2014, 11:22 AM 29,273 Views 50 Comments

Investigators say they are chasing ‘every angle’ on the jet that went missing two days ago.

Over 340 arrested in global child pornography investigation

# Project Spade

Over 340 arrested in global child pornography investigation

Nov 14th 2013, 4:05 PM 7,886 Views 25 Comments

The gardaí were among police forces from 10 countries who took part in the inquiry. However a spokesperson for the force said there was no information on any Irish arrests.

# Mystery

PHOTO: Gardaí release image of mystery GPO girl

Nov 5th 2013, 11:21 AM 58,732 Views 109 Comments

Gardaí have released an image of the teenager in the hopes of gathering more information about her.

Court appearance for couple as authorities search for Maria's true identity

# Blonde Angel

Court appearance for couple as authorities search for Maria's true identity

Oct 21st 2013, 12:42 PM 15,270 Views 53 Comments

The couple suspected of abducting the child are due to appear in court today.

New research centre to focus on trafficking, child safety and cyberbullying

# CyberPsychology

New research centre to focus on trafficking, child safety and cyberbullying

Oct 4th 2013, 10:00 PM 5,002 Views 7 Comments

The RCSI launched its CyberPsychology Research Centre this week.

Interpol issues arrest notice for 'White Widow'

# Samantha Lewthwaite

Interpol issues arrest notice for 'White Widow'

Sep 26th 2013, 3:58 PM 18,807 Views 67 Comments

The Red Notice comes following a request from Kenya.

French police arrest member of infamous 'Pink Panther' jewel-theft gang

# France

French police arrest member of infamous 'Pink Panther' jewel-theft gang

Aug 21st 2013, 6:54 PM 5,878 Views 5 Comments

The suspect had been on the run since breaking out of jail in Switzerland in May.

Interpol seize fake goods worth more than €100 million

# Fakes

Interpol seize fake goods worth more than €100 million

Jul 18th 2013, 4:43 PM 6,125 Views 16 Comments

Fake shampoo, cigarettes, beer and counterfeit clothing and DVDs were just a few items discovered in one of the agency’s largest operations ever conducted.