Why is it in News?
- Blue notice role discussed for multi-nation tracing operations.
- Used before extradition and criminal case escalation.
Important Points
- INTERPOL operates in 196 countries.
- Blue notice is one among 8 notice categories.
- Used to collect identity, address, travel, associate details.
- Functions through global database access system.
- Blue notice not an arrest warrant; legal arrest uses Red Notice pathway.
- Enables member nations to share police data securely.
- Assists in tracking cross-border fugitive movement.
- Operational through request-based information exchange.