INTERPOL extends full support to UK in car bomb investigations (update)

LYON, France – INTERPOL has offered its full support to investigators in the United Kingdom following the arrests of seven individuals who authorities believe were involved in three attempted car bombings in London and Glasgow.

If requested by UK authorities, INTERPOL can issue one of its colour-coded international notices to alert law enforcement around the world of the devices or components used (Orange Notice), to obtain additional information about individuals in relation to the investigation (Green Notice), or to seek the arrest of individuals wanted in connection with the attempted attacks (Red Notice).  

INTERPOL also stands ready to conduct urgent searches of its police databases, including names of suspects, stolen or lost travel documents, fingerprints, DNA profiles and stolen motor vehicles, or to provide specialised criminal analysis for determining potential links between internationally known criminal suspects or incidents.

Two parked vehicles laden with explosives that had failed to detonate were discovered in separate areas of central London on 29 June. One day later, two men drove a vehicle through the main terminal of Glasgow Airport but failed to cause it to explode.

As during previous terrorist attacks or potential attacks, INTERPOL’s 24-hour Command and Co-ordination Centre has put a priority on messages from the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in London or from any of the organization’s 186 member countries which could assist the investigation.

The organization offered similar assistance after the terrorist attacks on London’s transportation system almost two years ago.