Question 1

True or false: Interpol’s headquarters is located in Lyon, France.

Accepted Answer

True. Since 1989, Interpol’s General Secretariat has been based in Lyon, with a global complex for 24/7 operations.

Question 2

True or false: Interpol’s most wanted list includes fugitives wanted for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.

Accepted Answer

True. Interpol’s Red Notices target serious crimes, and genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity are top priorities.

Question 3

True or false: Interpol can send agents to arrest criminals in any country without permission.

Accepted Answer

False. Interpol doesn’t have its own agents or arrest powers; it only coordinates between national police forces who must act on their own laws.

Question 4

True or false: Interpol was founded in 1923 as the International Criminal Police Commission.

Accepted Answer

True. Originally called the ICPC, it was created in Vienna in 1923 and later renamed Interpol in 1956.

Question 5

True or false: Interpol has the power to override national laws to pursue terrorists.

Accepted Answer

False. Interpol operates under strict neutrality and cannot override any country’s sovereignty or local laws.

Question 6

True or false: Interpol’s official languages are English, French, Spanish, and Arabic.

Accepted Answer

False. Interpol’s four official languages are English, French, Spanish, and Arabic—not Arabic but actually Russian is fourth.

Question 7

True or false: Interpol can issue a Blue Notice to arrest a suspect immediately.

Accepted Answer

False. A Blue Notice gathers information or locates a person, not arrest. Red Notices are for wanted fugitives.

Question 8

True or false: Interpol’s database contains over 100 million records on criminals and stolen property.

Accepted Answer

True. Interpol’s global databases hold massive data, including fingerprints, DNA, and stolen documents, accessible to member countries.

Interpol Trivia Questions