Introduction
First Purple Notice Issued Through Interpol: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued its inaugural Purple Notice through Interpol. This marks a significant milestone in international law enforcement collaboration. The Alert is part of a broader Interpol system designed for swift intelligence sharing.
Static GK Tip: Interpol, also known as the International Criminal Police Organization, was founded in 1923 and provides cooperative policing through a network of 195 member countries.
About the Purple Notice
A Purple Notice is one of eight distinct alert types deployed by Interpol. Its primary objective is to share information on the modus operandi, tools, tactics, and concealment methods utilized by criminals. This helps member nations identify and counter emerging threat patterns promptly.
Other Interpol Alerts
- Red Notice: Seeks individuals wanted for serious crimes.
- Yellow Notice: Aims to trace missing persons, particularly children.
- Blue Notice: Gathers additional data about suspects’ identity, location, or activities.
- Black Notice: Concerns unidentified bodies.
- Green Notice: Shares information on criminal entities and their modus.
- Orange Notice: Alerts about imminent threats or dangers.
- Silver Notice: Currently in pilot phase to locate missing seniors, especially with health concerns.
Special Notice by INTERPOL and UN Security Council
There is a specialized category called the INTERPOL–UN Security Council Special Notice. This is issued for individuals or organizations targeted by sanctions from UN Security Council Sanctions Committees.
Static GK fact: The United Nations Security Council consists of 15 members, including 5 permanent members—China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US—each holding veto power.
Significance of ED’s Purple Notice
The ED’s first-ever Purple Notice is a landmark in leveraging Interpol’s framework. It underscores India’s proactive approach in combating crime through international partnerships. Timely sharing of method-based intelligence strengthens preventive policing.
The move reflects India’s alignment with Interpol’s 8 notice categories, emphasizing cross-border synergy and swift response mechanisms.
Static Usthadian Current Affairs Table
First Purple Notice Issued Through Interpol:
| Topic | Detail |
| Purple Notice | Issued by ED via Interpol to share criminal modus operandi information |
| Interpol Notice System | Comprises eight primary notice types including Red, Yellow, Blue, etc. |
| Special UN-Interpol Notice | Targets entities under UN Security Council sanctions |
| Enforcement Directorate | India’s central agency that issued the Purple Notice for the first time |
