There are 190 countries in Interpol. They are:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla (UK), Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan
Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda (UK), Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands (UK), Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina-Faso, Burundi
Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands (UK), Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Democratic Rep.), Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Côte d'Ivoire
Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic
Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia
Fiji, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France
Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar (UK), Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana
Haiti, Honduras, Hungary
Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy
Jamaica, Japan, Jordan
Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea (Rep. of), Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan
Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg
Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat (UK), Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar
Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway
Oman
Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal
Qatar
Romania, Russia, Rwanda
Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome & Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan (Rep. of), Spain, Sri Lanka, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & Grenadines, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria
Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks & Caicos (UK)
Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan
Vatican City State, Venezuela, Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia, Zimbabwe
Most of Interpol's funding comes from the member countries themselves, with each nation contributing a portion. When possible, Interpol shares funds seized from illegal operations.
Interpol operates as an international organization and does not have branches of government like a traditional state. Its mission is supported by law enforcement agencies from member countries, which collaborate to combat transnational crime. The primary branches that facilitate Interpol's mission are the police forces and judicial authorities of these member states, alongside Interpol's General Secretariat and regional offices that coordinate activities and provide resources.
Contrary to the way Interpol is depicted on TV and in the movies, it is not a police agency in itself. Interpol is an a network of member police agencies around the world that can assist one another in criminal investigations. For instance, a police department in the United States might want the French Gendarme to check an address to see if a witness was living there. They would make this request through the U.S. Interpol liaison (an office of the FBI), which would then forward it to the equivalent French liaison. The French liaison would then pass the request to the appropriate police station in France, and the resulting information would come back the same way. There are no Interpol agents or officers, and no Interpol arrest warrants.
Interpol can assist in fighting terrorism by facilitating international police cooperation, sharing intelligence, and coordinating joint operations among its member countries. It provides platforms for the exchange of information on terrorist threats while adhering to its apolitical mandate, ensuring neutrality by not intervening in political, military, or religious issues. By focusing on operational support and capacity building, Interpol helps member states strengthen their law enforcement capabilities without taking sides in conflicts. This approach allows for effective counter-terrorism efforts while respecting the sovereignty and varied political contexts of its member nations.
A non-extraditable warrant may appear on Interpol's systems to alert member countries about an individual's legal status, such as pending charges or other criminal activities. While the warrant does not obligate member states to arrest or extradite the individual, it serves as a notice for law enforcement agencies to be aware of the person's situation. This information can be useful for monitoring movements and ensuring that the individual is not a flight risk or a danger to the public.
To contact Interpol in the United States, you can reach out to the U.S. National Central Bureau (USNCB), which is part of the FBI. You can visit their official website for contact information or call the FBI's main line. Additionally, local law enforcement agencies can also assist in facilitating contact with Interpol if needed.
Matters concerning Interpol in Texas, must go through the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas (link below), or you can contact the office in Washington DC (link below): U.S. Department of Justice INTERPOL United States National Central Bureau Washington, DC 20530
The Commonwealth of Nations has 53 member states. The Commonwealth of Independent States has 9 full member states.
The UN has 192 member states, The United States was a founding member and joined in 1945.
D.E.A. the drug enforcement agency it operates out of the united states of america yet in other countrys they would have do get interpol involved
U.S. Department of Justice INTERPOL United States National Central Bureau Washington, DC 20530 The NCB website states: "The USNCB provides investigative assistance to law enforcement officials and agencies only. Therefore, private citizens and non-law enforcement entities seeking assistance from the USNCB must first contact their local law enforcement agency and request their assistance."
European Member States.