The head of international police organization Interpol on Monday said the killing of terrorist mastermind Osama bin Laden increased the threat of attacks by al-Qaeda network or other groups inspired by the network, DPA reported.
While the development dealt "a crippling blow to an organization that requires members to swear personal allegiance to Osama bin Laden," Interpol secretary general Ronald Noble warned of a "heightened terror risk" as a result.
"The world's most wanted international terrorist is no more, but the death of bin Laden does not represent the demise of al-Qaeda affiliates and those inspired by al-Qaeda, who have and will continue to engage in terrorist attacks around the world," he said.
Noble called on authorities in Interpol's 188 member countries to show "extra vigilance."
Interpol, which coordinates international police operations, is based in Lyon, France.
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