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Five Tonnes of Cocaine Seized by the Portuguese Authorities in MAOC-N Supported Operation
In recent days, the Portuguese Judicial Police, in close cooperation with the Portuguese Navy and the Portuguese Air Force, intercepted a container vessel during a maritime operation that resulted in the seizure of approximately five tonnes of cocaine destined for the European market. The operation led to the arrest of two individuals found clandestinely on…
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Minister of Justice of Cabo Verde Visits MAOC-N Headquarters
MAOC-N had the pleasure of welcoming Clóvis Isildo Silva, Minister of Justice of The Republic of Cabo Verde, to its headquarters in Lisbon, where discussions focused on reinforcing the longstanding cooperation between Cabo Verde and the Centre. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on the current maritime drug trafficking landscape in the Atlantic…
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Portuguese Authorities Seize Over 2.6 Tonnes of Cocaine from Go-Fast Vessel in MAOC-N Supported Operation
A MAOC-N supported operation has resulted in the seizure of approximately 2627kg of cocaine and the arrest of four suspected drug traffickers off the Portuguese coast. The operation, named BUONGIORNO, was conducted by the Portuguese Judicial Police, in close cooperation with the Portuguese Navy, the Maritime Police and the Portuguese Air Force. The investigation was…
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Operation White Sea VI Successfully Concluded
From 8 June to 5 July 2026, MAOC-N participated in Operation White Sea VI, an international initiative targeting maritime drug trafficking along the European Atlantic coast, the English Channel, the North Sea and major seaports. Coordinated by Belgian Customs under the Europol-led EMPACT framework, the operation brought together customs and law enforcement authorities from 14…
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MAOC-N and FRONTEX Discuss Practical Steps to Strengthen Maritime Cooperation
MAOC-N welcomed a FRONTEX delegation to its headquarters in Lisbon to discuss practical ways of strengthening operational cooperation in the maritime domain. The delegation included FRONTEX’s Director of the Operations Management Division, the Head of the Contingent Management Unit, and the Contingent Commander C5. The meeting focused on identifying concrete areas for closer collaboration, particularly…
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French Authorities Seize More Than One Tonne of Cocaine in the Indian Ocean
The French authorities have seized 1075 kg of cocaine following the interception of a sailing vessel approximately 500 nautical miles east of La Réunion on 25 June. The operation resulted in the arrest of three suspects, one Brazilian national and two Bolivian nationals, who were transferred to France. According to the investigation, the vessel had…
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- Five Tonnes of Cocaine Seized by the Portuguese Authorities in MAOC-N Supported Operation
- Minister of Justice of Cabo Verde Visits MAOC-N Headquarters
- Portuguese Authorities Seize Over 2.6 Tonnes of Cocaine from Go-Fast Vessel in MAOC-N Supported Operation
- Operation White Sea VI Successfully Concluded
- MAOC-N and FRONTEX Discuss Practical Steps to Strengthen Maritime Cooperation
- French Authorities Seize More Than One Tonne of Cocaine in the Indian Ocean
- MAOC-N Co-Organises Maritime Illicit Trafficking Meeting in Lisbon
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