Investigating INTERPOL Blue Notice Arrest in Turkey
Lawyers conducted an investigation to determine the reasons for the client’s detention, confirmed that the arrest was prompted by an INTERPOL Blue Notice request, and released the detainee, preventing further legal repercussions.
Case Overview
A client sought urgent legal assistance to locate a friend who was detained by Turkish police under unclear circumstances. The detained individual had previously faced issues at border crossings, where she had been held for questioning but later released. It was suspected that she might have been subject to an INTERPOL Blue Notice issued by Jordan, though this had never been officially confirmed.
The situation escalated when the person was recently taken into custody by Turkish authorities, but no information on her whereabouts was available. Neither local police nor immigration authorities provided any details, and formal inquiries at the embassy in Turkey had not yet yielded results. A missing person report had been filed, but her current status remained unknown. The client sought legal support to determine whether the arrest was linked to an INTERPOL notice and to help locate and assist the detained individual.
Identifying the Cause of Detention
Given the lack of official information, our legal team initiated a multi-step inquiry to determine the cause of the detention and the necessary legal actions, including:
- Checking INTERPOL’s database for an active Blue Notice that may have been issued by Jordan or another country.
- Engaging with Turkish authorities, including police and immigration services, to confirm whether the detention was based on an INTERPOL request or immigration violations.
- Contacting the embassy and consular services to assist in locating the detainee and ensuring her legal rights were upheld.
- Reviewing previous border detentions to assess whether the individual had already been flagged in Turkey’s security systems.
- Ensuring access to legal representation in Turkey to prevent wrongful deportation or extradition based on an unconfirmed INTERPOL request.
Given that Blue Notices are non-arrest notices intended to gather information on an individual, the concern was whether the notice had been misused to justify an unlawful detention.
Result
Through persistent legal and diplomatic efforts, our team successfully located the detainee and confirmed the reason for her arrest. The INTERPOL Blue Notice from Jordan had triggered enhanced scrutiny, but Turkish authorities had no legal grounds to hold her long-term. After providing legal documentation and engaging with consular representatives, the individual was released without further legal consequences.
This case highlights the importance of challenging INTERPOL Blue Notices, ensuring that individuals are not wrongfully detained or subjected to unnecessary legal actions. Our firm continues to assist in locating and protecting individuals facing INTERPOL-related issues worldwide.
