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Operation INFRA-SA 2011
(South American Round-up and Arrest)
Operation INFRA-SA 2011 (South American Fugitive Round-up and Arrest) is an Interpol-led international fugitives operation that aims to identify the whereabouts of wanted fugitives who have left their country and are believed to be residing abroad. If you have any information about any of these people, please contact Lake County Crime Stoppers @ 1-847-662-2222.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Hundreds of international fugitives wanted for serious offences including murder, rape, child sexual abuse, kidnapping and drug trafficking who are believed to be hiding in South America are the focus of an INTERPOL operation which is now appealing for the public’s assistance. Involving 34 countries, and targeting 203 fugitives, Operation Infra-SA (International Fugitive Round-Up and Arrest – South America) was launched by INTERPOL from its Regional Bureau in Buenos Aires on March 14th.
Co-coordinated by INTERPOL’s Fugitive Investigative Support (FIS) unit, the initial phase of the operation brought together investigators from the participating countries to directly share information on suspects who are believed to have fled to South America, many of whom have been on the run from justice for years.
Members of the public are now being asked to help provide information which can help police locate and arrest these internationally-wanted fugitives, with 20 Infra-SA targets specifically highlighted as part of the appeal to identify their whereabouts.
Locating and arresting criminals is at the heart of INTERPOL’s work and previous Infra operations has shown the valuable role that the public can play in supporting the police take dangerous criminals off the streets,
Operation Infra-SA builds on the success of INTERPOL’s Operation Infra-Red conducted in May 2010, a global operation targeting 450 fugitives worldwide and which resulted in the arrest and/or location of more than 170 individual wanted for a range of serious crimes.
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