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Portuguese Authorities Seize Over 3.4 Tonnes of Hashish in Coordinated Maritime Operation
The Portuguese Polícia Judiciária (PJ) recently carried out a major law enforcement operation, resulting in the seizure of 86 bales of hashish, with a total weight of approximately 3440kg. The action was conducted in close cooperation with the PJ’s National Unit for Combating Drug Trafficking (UNCTE), with the operational support of the National Republican Guard…
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VACANCY NOTICE – Administrative & Operational Assistant
VACANCY NOTICE Administrative & Operational Assistant (PDF) The Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre (Narcotics) – MAOC (N) is recruiting for the post of Administrative & Operational Assistant for the Centre’s Headquarters in Lisbon, Portugal. The Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre – Narcotics: MAOC (N) is an initiative by eight EU Member States (Belgium, France, Germany,…
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French Minister of Justice Gérald Darmanin Visits MAOC‑N Headquarters in Lisbon
MAOC-N had the honour of welcoming France’s Minister of Justice (Garde des Sceaux), Gérald Darmanin, to its headquarters in Lisbon. The visit was hosted by the Centre’s Executive Director and Head of Operations, who presented MAOC‑N’s ongoing work and operational priorities in the fight against maritime drug trafficking. Minister Darmanin was accompanied by Laureline Peyrefitte,…
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Spanish Guardia Civil Visits MAOC-N to Strengthen Cooperation
The Executive Director of MAOC-N was pleased to welcome a delegation from the Spanish Guardia Civil to the Centre’s headquarters, reinforcing the strong collaborative relationship between both organisations in the fight against maritime drug trafficking. The delegation included a Lieutenant Colonel, Head of the Counter-Narcotics Department, and a Lieutenant Colonel, Head of the Regional Centre…
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MAOC-N Executive Director Visits EUROPOL to Strengthen Cooperation Against Maritime Drug Trafficking
The Executive Director of MAOC-N, José Ferreira, visited the headquarters of EUROPOL in The Hague for high-level discussions on strengthening operational coordination in the fight against maritime drug trafficking. During the visit, Mr Ferreira met with Europol’s Executive Director, Catherine De Bolle. The meeting provided an opportunity to reaffirm the strong partnership between MAOC-N and…
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MAOC-N Receives EU CRIMARIO Project Director
MAOC-N hosted Martin Cauchi-Inglott, Project Director of the EU CRIMARIO project, for a working visit focused on cooperation in maritime security and counter-narcotics. CRIMARIO is a EU-funded project that supports maritime authorities, particularly in the Indo-Pacific, by improving information sharing, coordination, and situational awareness, including through tools such as the IORIS platform. Discussions covered operational…
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MAOC-N Hosts Visit of EFCA Executive Director Dr. Susan Steele
MAOC-N was pleased to welcome the Executive Director of the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA), Dr Susan Steele, on an official visit to its headquarters this week. The visit provided an opportunity to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise between the two organisations, both of which play a key role in enhancing maritime security and across…
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Attorney General of the Republic of Cabo Verde Visits MAOC-N
MAOC-N welcomed the Attorney General of Cabo Verde (Procurador-Geral da República), Dr. Luís José Tavares Landim, during a visit to the Centre hosted by the Executive Director. The meeting provided an opportunity to reinforce the longstanding cooperation between Cabo Verde and MAOC-N. Discussions focused on the archipelago’s strategic role in addressing maritime drug trafficking, particularly…
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Portuguese Authorities Seize 1.8 Tonnes of Cocaine in Atlantic Operation Supported by MAOC-N
The Portuguese authorities have seized approximately 1.8 tonnes of cocaine following a maritime interception operation targeting an organised criminal group involved in cross Atlantic drug trafficking into Europe. The operation was carried out in recent days by the Polícia Judiciária (through its National Unit for Combating Drug Trafficking) in close coordination with the Portuguese Navy…
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