Like other international agencies, INTERPOL, the International Criminal Police Organization, is surrounded by more mystery and romance than it probably deserves. INTERPOL is not a police agency, has no arrest powers, and does not hunt down international fugitives. INTERPOL functions as an international law enforcement coordination organization. It serves as a central database for 195 member nations to share information, receive assistance in tracking down criminals, and help interdict trafficking in narcotics and humans, among other issues.