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MAOC-N Hosts Australian Border Force Commander at the Centre’s Headquarters
The Executive Director of MAOC-N recently welcomed Commander Claire Rees of the Australian Border Force at the Centre’s Headquarters in Lisbon. Commander Rees, who was accompanied by Australian Border Force Counsellor Matt Rower, engaged in a comprehensive briefing by the team leader analyst on the Centre’s activities and operations. The visit aimed to foster closer…
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MAOC-N Supports French Navy’s High Seas Operations, Leading to Seizure of 7 Tonnes of Cocaine in the Atlantic
In a series of bold interventions, two ships of the French Navy recently conducted three maritime operations on the Atlantic waters, resulting in the seizure of 7 tonnes of cocaine. On February 20th, 2024, the surveillance frigate GERMINAL intercepted a fishing vessel flying the Panama flag approximately 1100 nautical miles Southeast of Martinique. The seizure…
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MAOC-N hosts Atlantic Centre Coordinator, forging alliance on transatlantic security
This week, the Executive Director of MAOC-N hosted the Coordinator for the Atlantic Centre – Rear Admiral Nuno Noronha Bragança – at the Centre’s headquarters in Lisbon to discuss shared challenges and goals regarding maritime security in the Atlantic. The Executive Director of MAOC-N and the Coordinator for the Atlantic Centre expressed mutual enthusiasm for their shared…
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MAOC-N Executive Director Enhances Collaboration with Portuguese Aerial Command
On 22/02/2024, in a significant stride towards bolstering collaborative efforts in maritime security, the Executive Director of MAOC-N engaged in a pivotal visit to the Portuguese Aerial Command headquarters in Lisbon. Joined by its 2nd Commander, General Teodorico Lopes, and its Director for Air Operations, General João Vicente, the meeting underscored a shared commitment to…
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MAOC-N supports Spanish operation in the Atlantic
In the last days, a joint operation conducted by the Spanish authorities has resulted in the seizure of 200 Kg of cocaine on board a Venezuelan vessel. The interdiction took place in international waters off the Canary Islands, and was made possible through joint efforts by the Spanish National Police, Guardia Civil and the Customs…
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MAOC-N and the Portuguese Ministry of Justice reaffirm their excellent cooperation following Minister Catarina Sarmento e Castro’s visit to the Centre
On 15/02/2023, the Executive Director of MAOC-N received the Minister of Justice of Portugal, Catarina Sarmento e Castro, at the Centre’s headquarters in Lisbon. Minister Castro was briefed on some of the Centre’s operations with a particular focus on the vulnerabilities of the Gulf of Guinea and the emergence of new maritime drug trafficking routes…
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- MAOC-N Supports Two French Operations in the Atlantic – 2.4 Tonnes of Cocaine Seized
- MAOC-N Spotlighted in TF1 Documentary on Atlantic Cocaine Routes
- Spanish authorities arrest several members of an organisation dedicated to maritime drug trafficking
- Italian Authorities Seize 150kg of Cocaine Near Ravenna, with Support from MAOC-N
- The Swedish Ambassador to Portugal, Elisabeth Eklund, visits the Centre’s Headquarters in Lisbon
- Spanish and Portuguese Authorities Dismantle Important Criminal Group Dedicated to International Drug Trafficking
- Commander in Chief of French Forces in the Atlantic visits MAOC-N
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