India, Jan. 5 -- An international fugitive hunt operation coordinated by Interpol across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe has resulted in the arrest of 85 persons wanted under Red Notices issued by it.

Eighteen others have been located, and additional arrests are expected as investigations continue, Interpol said in a press release.

The six-month campaign, running from June to November, brought together investigators from 17 countries to share real-time intelligence and target 184 high-priority cases.

The operation was conducted under Interpol's support to EL PACCTO 2.0, an initiative seeking to establish a permanent international network of fugitive investigators. It is funded by the European Union's Directorate-General for In...