Australian Requests to Interpol
Dear Australian Federal Police,
I seek, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, the following information:
1) The number of outstanding Interpol Red Notices against Australian Citizens issued by the Australian Authorities through Interpol NCB Canberra;
2) The number of Interpol Blue Notices issued by Interpol NCB Canberra against Australian Citizens since 01/01/2012.
This information is in the public interest as the general public has a right to know how many Australian Citizens are either fugitives from Australian Justice, or are suspected of having committed serious criminal offences in Australia and are located outside of Australia's normal jurisdiction.
The information would not be a breach of individual privacy, nor would it compromise any investigations being undertaken by the AFP as the request does not pertain to specific persons, offences or places. It is simply a request for numbers.
Yours faithfully,
James Smith
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Dear Mr Smith,
Freedom of Information Request
I refer to your application dated 7 April 2016 in which you seek access to
documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the Act) as follows:
“1) The number of outstanding Interpol Red Notices against Australian
Citizens issued by the Australian Authorities through Interpol NCB
Canberra;
2) The number of Interpol Blue Notices issued by Interpol NCB Canberra
against Australian Citizens since 01/01/2012.”
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Yours sincerely
NICOLE (AFP22278)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER
CHIEF COUNSEL PORTFOLIO
Tel +61(0) 2 61316131
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UNCLASSIFIED
Good Afternoon Mr Smith,
Please find attached correspondence in relation to your Freedom of
Information request.
We apologise for the delay in processing your request and thank you for
your patience.
Regards,
NICOLE (AFP22278)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER
CHIEF COUNSEL PORTFOLIO
Tel +61(0) 2 61316131
[1]www.afp.gov.au
UNCLASSIFIED
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