On February 10, 2009, Saudi Arabia requested that the International Criminal Police Organization issue what is called an "Orange Notice," a global warning intended to alert authorities of a possible threat. This Orange Notice request from Saudi Arabia was issued in connection with 85 specific terrorist suspects, whom Saudi authorities suspect are planning an attack on the country. This is the largest group of suspects INTERPOL has issued an Orange Notice for.IC Publications: Interpol issues alert over 85... (February 10, 2009)
The 85 suspects have alleged ties to Al Qaeda.ABC News: New Terror Scare in Saudi Arabia (February 10, 2009)
Orange Notice
An Orange Notice is officially defined by INTERPOL as the following: "To warn police, public entities and other international organizations about potential threats from disguised weapons, parcel bombs and other dangerous materials."INTERPOL: INTERPOL Notices
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INTERPOL issued "Orange Notice" on February 10, 2009
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Notice was issued in response to a request from Saudi Arabia
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Request was response to 85 suspected terrorists
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Saudi Arabia believes the 85 individuals are planning to attack the country
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Largest group of individuals named in an Orange Alert
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Alert issued from INTERPOL's headquarters in Lyon, France
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