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French Navy Seizes Over 1.3 Tonnes of Cocaine with the Support of MAOC-N
Earlier this month, the French Navy intercepted a fishing vessel in the Atlantic Ocean, resulting in the seizure of 1375 kg of cocaine and the arrest of the individuals on board, who were subsequently handed over to the Brazilian authorities during a scheduled port call. The vessel was operating on a route from South America…
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Portuguese Authorities Seize 1.3 Tonnes of Cocaine in International Operation Supported by MAOC-N
In recent days, Portuguese authorities, working in close cooperation with the Danish Police and the Spanish National Police, carried out a major operation that led to the interception of a sailing vessel in Portimão (Portugal) and the seizure of approximately 1300 kg of cocaine destined for Denmark. The operation also resulted in the seizure of…
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Portuguese Authorities Carry Out Major SPSS Interception in the Atlantic
The Portuguese Judicial Police, through its National Unit for the Fight against Drug Trafficking, has carried out a major operation targeting transcontinental maritime drug trafficking, in close cooperation with the Portuguese Navy and the Portuguese Air Force. Over recent days, authorities successfully located and intercepted a semi-submersible vessel (SPSS) on the high seas, which was…
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MAOC (N) Signs Two Memoranda of Understanding with Ecuadorian Police and Navy
The Executive Director of MAOC (N) travelled to Ecuador to sign two Memoranda of Understanding (one with Ecuador’s National Police, and another one with Ecuador’s Navy) and to attend the official launch of the Fusion Centre, which was established under the EU-funded EUFORT-EC project and brings together key national authorities to monitor and assess maritime…
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MAOC-N Hosts Portuguese SSI Delegation
MAOC-N recently hosted a high-level delegation from the Portuguese Sistema de Segurança Interna (SSI), led by its Secretary-General, Patrícia Barão. Artur Vaz, Director of the National Unit for Combating Drug Trafficking (UNCTE) of the Portuguese Judicial Police, was also present. During the visit, Ms Pereira and her delegation were briefed on current maritime drug trafficking…
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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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