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MAOC-N hosts a visit from the EU Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs (DG HOME)
MAOC-N recently welcomed Ms Floriana Sipala, Director for Internal Security and European Comission Counter Terrorism Coordinator, for an official visit to the Centre’s headquarters. During the visit, Ms Sipala was briefed on recent MAOC-N supported operations and on the latest maritime drug-trafficking trends that continue to threaten European borders and internal security. The meeting was…
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US Ambassador to Portugal Visits MAOC-N Headquarters
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…
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Irish Minister of State Thomas Byrne Visits MAOC-N Headquarters in Lisbon
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…
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Visit of Irish Commissioners to MAOC (N) Headquarters
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…
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MAOC-N Supports Portuguese Maritime Operation – 7 Tonnes of Cocaine Seized
In recent days, an operation carried out by the Portuguese Judicial Police (PJ), supported by the Navy, the National Maritime Authority and the Air Force, resulted in the interception of two fishing vessels transporting more than seven tonnes of cocaine. The vessels were intercepted on the high seas, approximately 1,000 nautical miles from Lisbon, with…
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Visit of Danish Delegation to MAOC (N) Headquarters
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…
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Executive Director of FRONTEX visits MAOC-N Headquarters
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…
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Belgian Minister of Security and Interior Visits MAOC-N to Strengthen Cooperation Against Transatlantic Drug Trafficking
MAOC-N had the honour of hosting the Belgian Minister of Security and the Interior, Mr Bernard Quintin, for a high-level visit to the Centre this week. The Minister was accompanied by the Belgian Ambassador to Portugal, Mr Bart Lammens, and the Consul-General, Ms Nadia Benini, marking a significant moment in the growing cooperation between Belgium…
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MAOC-N Executive Board Meeting and Medal of Excellence Ceremony in Lisbon
Last week, MAOC-N held its Executive Board Meeting in Lisbon. The event brought together senior representatives from the member countries to discuss ongoing operations, strategic developments, and future initiatives in the fight against maritime drug trafficking. On the second evening of the meeting, MAOC-N hosted the Medal of Excellence Ceremony, an occasion dedicated to recognising…
maritime analysis and operations centre
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