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The Ambassador of the United States of America to Portugal, John Joseph Arrigo, was recently received by the Executive Director of MAOC-N at the Centre’s headquarters in Lisbon. During the visit, Ambassador Arrigo was briefed on past and ongoing operations targeting the emergence of new maritime drug-trafficking routes and took part in a discussion focused…

The Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre (Narcotics) — MAOC-N — welcomed the Irish Minister of State, Thomas Byrne, who was accompanied by the Irish Ambassador to Portugal, Alma Ní Choigligh, and several members of his team. During the visit, Minister Byrne received an in-depth presentation on the Centre’s operational framework, including its role in intelligence…

MAOC (N) recently welcomed a high-level delegation from Ireland, including Revenue Commissioners Ruth Kennedy and Maura Kiely, Assistant Garda Commissioner Angela Willis, Assistant Secretary Tom Talbot, and Principal Officer Sean Murtagh. The delegation received a briefing and presentation by a MAOC (N) analyst on the Centre’s work, with particular emphasis on Irish-linked operations. The visit…

MAOC-N recently welcomed a delegation from the Danish National Special Crime Unit to its Lisbon Headquarters, hosted by the Executive Director. The delegation was led by Mr Torben Granat Svarrer, Deputy Commander for Investigation, Intelligence and Analysis. The meeting allowed both sides to exchange views on ongoing cooperation, intelligence sharing and joint efforts to counter…

MAOC-N was pleased to welcome Hans Leijtens, Executive Director of FRONTEX, for a visit to the Centre’s headquarters in Lisbon. The visit formed part of the ongoing dialogue between the MAOC-N and FRONTEX, offering an opportunity to exchange perspectives on international drug trafficking and the operational challenges emerging across the maritime domain. Mr Leijtens was…