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Executive Director Attends Frontex Contingent 5 Launch in Lisbon
The Executive Director of MAOC-N attended the official launch of Frontex Contingent 5 in Lisbon, Portugal. The opening ceremony was attended by the Portuguese Minister for Home Affairs and the Spanish Minister of the Interior, underlining the importance of European cooperation in strengthening border management and security. MAOC-N’s participation reflects its continued commitment to working…
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MAOC-N Supports Major International Operation AZUL 2.0 Against Atlantic Cocaine Trafficking
MAOC-N recently supported Operation AZUL 2.0, a multinational law enforcement operation led by the Portuguese Judicial Police (Polícia Judiciária), with the participation of FRONTEX and EUROPOL, which resulted in the dismantling of a significant cocaine trafficking route operating across the Atlantic Ocean. Conducted between 27 May and 15 June 2026, Operation AZUL 2.0 was launched…
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New Zealand Customs Chief Executive Visits MAOC-N Headquarters
MAOC-N was pleased to welcome Christine Stevenson, Chief Executive of New Zealand Customs, to its Headquarters for discussions on strengthening cooperation in the maritime enforcement domain. The visit reflects the growing relationship between New Zealand Customs and MAOC-N, building on recent operational cooperation and a shared commitment to tackling transnational organised crime. During her visit,…
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CARICOM IMPACS Delegation Visits MAOC-N to Strengthen Maritime Cooperation
MAOC-N recently welcomed a delegation from the Caribbean Community Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (CARICOM IMPACS), led by Executive Director Colonel Michael Jones, who was accompanied by the team’s maritime lead and two analysts. The visit provided an opportunity to further strengthen cooperation between MAOC-N and CARICOM IMPACS in addressing transnational organised crime and…
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MAOC-N Participates in Brazil’s National Forum on Integrated Border Protection
MAOC-N recently participated in the III National Forum on Integrated Border Protection: Brazil’s Maritime Border, held on 26–27 May in Rio de Janeiro. The event, organised by Brazil’s Institutional Security Office (Gabinete de Segurança Institucional – GSI), brought together representatives from national and international authorities involved in maritime security, border protection and the fight against…
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MAOC-N participates in MED-9 Conference in Croatia
MAOC-N recently participated in the MED-9 Conference in Croatia, which brought together senior representatives from nine Mediterranean and Southern European Union Member States to strengthen coordination on shared regional security challenges. Represented by a Senior Analyst, MAOC-N contributed to two high-level working sessions focusing on combating irregular migration and enhancing the protection of the EU’s…
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Guardia di Finanza Delegation Visits Lisbon for Institutional Exchange with PJ and MAOC-N
The Portuguese Judicial Police (PJ), in coordination and with the support of MAOC-N, welcomed a delegation from the Guardia di Finanza of Bergamo during a series of institutional visits taking place in Lisbon. The Guardia di Finanza, a military-structured law enforcement body responsible for safeguarding Italy’s economic and financial security, was represented by two generals…
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MAOC-N Participates in Diamond Network General Assembly under EL PACCTO
MAOC-N participated in the first General Assembly of the Diamond Network, organised within the framework of EL PACCTO, held in Quito from 20 to 24 April 2026. The Diamond Network brings together specialised law enforcement agencies from Latin America and Europe working to combat international drug trafficking and strengthen operational cooperation between partner countries. As…
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French Navy Seizes Over 3 Tonnes of Cocaine in Operation Supported by MAOC-N
Earlier this month, the French Navy intercepted a fishing vessel navigating without a flag in the Atlantic Ocean, resulting in the seizure of 3.366 kg of cocaine and the arrest of seven individuals on board. The vessel was sailing in the Atlantic Ocean when it was interdicted by the French authorities, who discovered 104 bales…
maritime analysis and operations centre
(Narcotics)
maritime analysis and operations centre
(Narcotics)
maritime analysis and operations centre
(Narcotics)