Large Criminal Activity
Cameroon arrests Interpol wanted terrorism suspect in Douala
Cameroonian police have arrested an Interpol‑wanted terrorism suspect in Douala, Cameroon, reportedly linked to an alleged terrorist group designated by the US State Department.
Cameroonian law‑enforcement authorities have arrested an Interpol‑wanted terrorism suspect in Douala, the country’s chief commercial city. The suspect, identified as a 28‑year‑old man, was reportedly linked to an alleged terrorist group designated by the US State Department. The arrest was carried out through coordinated action by Cameroon’s police and intelligence agencies, which intercepted the suspect at a port location in Douala. Officials stated that the individual was wanted under an Interpol red notice and had been under investigation for suspected involvement in international terrorism‑related activities. The arrest underscores both Cameroon’s ongoing counter‑terrorism cooperation with international partners and the broader security‑threat environment in the region.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Douala, Cameroon
- Date added
- 2026-03-25 09:46 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-25 09:46 UTC
- Connected threats
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