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Spanish Authorities Make Historic Cocaine Seizure in the Atlantic Ocean With the Support of MAOC-N
The Spanish National Police, with the support of MAOC-N and international partners, has carried out the largest high-seas cocaine seizure in its history. Last week, the Spanish Navy intercepted a merchant vessel in the Atlantic, en route to Europe, concealing 9994 kg of cocaine in 294 bales among a cargo of salt. Thirteen crew members…
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MAOC (N) Hosts Royal Canadian Mounted Police Liaison Officer at Lisbon Headquarters
MAOC (N) recently hosted Mr Victor de Moura, Liaison Officer for South America from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), at its Headquarters in Lisbon. The visit provided an opportunity to reaffirm the long-standing and valued partnership between MAOC (N) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. This cooperation has, over many years, contributed to international…
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French Authorities Seize Over 4 Tonnes of Cocaine in the Caribbean Through International Cooperation
A significant maritime operation has resulted in the seizure of more than 4.2 tonnes of cocaine by the French authorities in the Atlantic Ocean, in the Caribbean area, demonstrating the effectiveness of close international and interagency cooperation. The operation stemmed from an investigation initiated by Greek authorities, who shared intelligence with the US Drug Enforcement…
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UK Minister of State for Security visits MAOC-N and takes part in operational exercise with the Portuguese Armed Forces
MAOC-N had the honour of hosting a high-level delegation from the United Kingdom (UK), led by the Minister of State for Security, Dan Jarvis, and composed of representatives from the UK’s Home Office and National Crime Agency (NCA). The delegation was received by MAOC-N’s Executive Director, José Ferreira, and Portuguese Executive Board Member, Artur Vaz.…
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Visit of the Belgian Public Prosecutors’ Office to MAOC (N) Headquarters
MAOC (N) recently hosted a delegation from the Belgian Public Prosecutors’ Office at its headquarters in Lisbon. The delegation was led by Mr Lode Vandaele, Prosecutor of the King from the Public Prosecution Service of West Flanders. The visit was hosted by the Executive Director, José Ferreira, and was briefed by an analyst on current…
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MAOC-N hosts a delegation from the Irish Department of Defence
MAOC-N recently hosted a delegation from the Irish Department of Defence, led by Bernie Maguire, Assistant Secretary for Defence & Security Policy. The delegation received an in-depth presentation on the Centre’s work, the ongoing cooperation with Irish authorities, and recent MAOC-N-supported operations, highlighting the latest and most relevant maritime drug-trafficking threats and challenges affecting Europe.…
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- Spanish Authorities Make Historic Cocaine Seizure in the Atlantic Ocean With the Support of MAOC-N
- MAOC (N) Hosts Royal Canadian Mounted Police Liaison Officer at Lisbon Headquarters
- French Authorities Seize Over 4 Tonnes of Cocaine in the Caribbean Through International Cooperation
- UK Minister of State for Security visits MAOC-N and takes part in operational exercise with the Portuguese Armed Forces
- Visit of the Belgian Public Prosecutors’ Office to MAOC (N) Headquarters
- MAOC-N hosts a delegation from the Irish Department of Defence
- French Navy Intercepts Fishing Vessel Carrying Over Two Tonnes of Cocaine
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