Ghana police and INTERPOL arrests relating to child exploitation offences
Giovanna Reynolds
May 18, 2026
On 13 May 2026, authorities in Ghana announced the arrest of three individuals in connection with alleged offences involving the production and distribution of exploitative imagery involving children. The arrests were carried out by the Ghana Police Service in cooperation with INTERPOL and the Australian Federal Police. According to the statement, the case originated from […]
INTERPOL‑coordinated operation targeting illicit pharmaceuticals (Operation Pangea XVIII)
Giovanna Reynolds
May 7, 2026
An INTERPOL‑coordinated international operation, known as Operation Pangea XVIII, was conducted between 10 and 23 March 2026 across 90 countries and territories. Law enforcement agencies involved in the operation reported the seizure of approximately 6.42 million doses of unapproved or counterfeit medicines, with an estimated value of USD 15.5 million. Authorities reported that 269 individuals […]
CCF launches new online portal
Giovanna Reynolds
March 23, 2026
As of 9:00 GMT on 26 March 2026, all requests to INTERPOL’s Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF) must be submitted exclusively through a new secure online portal. The portal allows applicants or their authorised representatives to: submit requests for access, correction, or deletion of personal data; submit applications for revision of a […]