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Operation Galgo: Major International Effort Against the Use of Go-Fast Vessels for Drug Trafficking
A major maritime operation was recently supported by MAOC (N) and conducted by several of its member states. This large-scale operation, aimed at countering the threat posed by go-fast vessels used for maritime drug trafficking, followed an operational coordination meeting convened by MAOC (N) in February 2025. The meeting addressed the growing use of these…
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MAOC-N extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the Portuguese GNR – Guarda Nacional Republicana officer who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. His courage and dedication to service will be remembered with the highest respect. The fight against drug trafficking through go-fast vessels is a dangerous and…
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Spanish authorities seize 3.9 tonnes of cocaine from vessel LITTLE GIRLS in Atlantic operation
Spanish authorities have seized 3.9 tonnes of cocaine from a vessel named LITTLE GIRLS during a high-seas operation coordinated 600 miles southwest of the Canary Islands. The operation was led by the Spanish National Police, with the support of the Navy. It followed intelligence shared through MAOC (N), including information provided by the US Drug…
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Visit of UNODC Representatives to MAOC-N Headquarters
The Executive Director of MAOC-N recently welcomed Ms Cristina Iampieri, Head of the Passenger and Cargo Control Programme within the Division of Operations at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), to its Headquarters in Lisbon this week. Ms Iampieri was accompanied by Ms Kate Meredith, Global Programme Head at UNODC, who promoted…
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Delegation from Ecuadorian Fusion Centre Visits MAOC (N) Headquarters
MAOC (N) had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from Ecuadorβs Fusion Centre to its headquarters, as part of ongoing cooperation to strengthen the fight against transnational organised crime. As part of EU-funded project EUFORT-EC, the Ecuadorian Fusion Centre is an initiative aimed at integrating a shared information platform between Ecuadorian institutions to monitor and…
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The French Navy Intercepts a Go-Fast off Madeira Carrying Over 2.3 Tonnes of Cocaine
In recent days, an operation carried out by the French Navy resulted in the interception of a go-fast vessel in international waters off Madeira (Portugal). After being ordered to stop, the go-fast vessel failed to comply with the instructions of the French authorities, making it necessary to employ the use of force to immobilise the…
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Portuguese Navy Chief of Staff Visits MAOC-N
The Chief of Staff of the Portuguese Navy, Admiral Jorge Nobre de Sousa, visited the Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre (Narcotics) (MAOC-N), in a meeting that served to reinforce cooperation and discuss joint efforts to combat maritime drug trafficking. During the visit, Admiral Nobre de Sousa was briefed on MAOC-Nβs recent operations, intelligence-sharing practices, and…
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Over Seven Tonnes of Cocaine Seized by the French Navy in the Atlantic
In recent days, a maritime operation carried out by the French Forces in the Caribbean, has resulted in the interception of a stateless fishing vessel in the Atlantic. Upon boarding the target, French operatives discovered 250 bales containing a total of 7,056 kilograms of cocaine. The six crew members and the illicit cargo were taken…
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Visit of NCA Director General of Operations to MAOC (N)
MAOC (N) had the pleasure of welcoming Rob Jones, Director General of Operations at the United Kingdomβs National Crime Agency (NCA), to its headquarters in Lisbon on 6 October 2025. During the visit, Mr Jones met with MAOC (N)βs Executive Director, Jose Ferreira, and was briefed on the pivotal role of MAOC-N in coordinating efforts…
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French Navy seizes over 9 tonnes of cocaine off West Africa in joint operation supported by MAOC-N
On 22 September 2025, in a significant blow against drug trafficking, two French Navy vessels seized 9.6 tonnes of cocaine concealed onboard an unflagged fishing vessel operating off the coast of West Africa. The operation was launched following a request from the French National Directorate of Intelligence and Customs Investigations (DNRED), acting on intelligence developed…
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