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MAOC-N Supports French Seizure of 894kg of Cocaine off the Coast of West Africa
The French Navy – working together with the anti-drugs office (OFAST) and DNRED – managed to secure another important cocaine seizure, in an area that has been particularly problematic in recent years. On 04/03/2024, a French amphibious helicopter carrier seized 894kg of cocaine on a sailing vessel in the Gulf of Guinea, after a Falcon…
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MAOC-N Welcomes Germany as its Newest Partner Country
As of March 31st, 2024, MAOC-N proudly welcomes Germany into its fold of partner countries. With this accession, Germany joins France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom in a united front against drug trafficking in the Atlantic and Mediterranean maritime and aerial domains. Germany’s accession to MAOC-N reflects the strategy of the…
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French Authorities, Supported by MAOC-N, Seize more than 10 Tonnes of Cocaine in the Gulf of Guinea, an All-Time Record for the Centre
In a significant blow against drug trafficking, the French Navy, with support from the MAOC-N, intercepted a vessel carrying over 10 tonnes of cocaine in the Gulf of Guinea. This seizure, amounting to 10693kg, marks a record-breaking achievement for MAOC-N, surpassing the previous record of 9.5 tonnes seized in the vessel ESER, a general cargo,…
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Spanish Authorities Seize 157kg of Cocaine near Cape Verde, with Support from MAOC-N
In the early morning of February 3rd, 2024, the Spanish Navy, in a joint operation by the Civil Guard, National Police and the Customs Surveillance Service, intercepted a sailing vessel carrying 157kg of cocaine in the waters near Cape Verde. The 19-meter, Polish-flagged sloop had departed South America and was apparently en route to the…
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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…
maritime analysis and operations centre
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maritime analysis and operations centre
(Narcotics)
maritime analysis and operations centre
(Narcotics)