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MAOC-N supports international Operation White Sea
Operation WHITE SEA was coordinated by Belgian Customs and took place over the last month, with the operational activities situated along the Western European coast, in the seaports, on the Channel and the North Sea. This operational activity is included in one of the action plans of the European Union’s European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal…
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MAOC-N supports French Seizure of 317kg of cocaine near Martinique
On the evening of 05/07/2023, the French surveillance frigate Ventôse intercepted a sailing vessel off Martinique that was carrying 317 kg of cocaine. The inspection team, along with the specialized maritime intervention team, noted the presence of suspicious bundles on board the vessel, which ultimately tested positive for cocaine. The two crew members, the cargo…
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An Garda Síochána Assistant Commissioner Justin Kelly visits MAOC-N
On July 7th, Assistant Commissioner Justin Kelly from the Irish Organised & Serious Crime (OSC) An Garda Sìochàna, visited the Centre’s Headquarters accompanied by Detective Superintendent Sé McCormack and Detective Superintendent Steven Meighan, from the Garda National Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau [GNDOCB]. During his visit to MAOC-N, the Assistant Commissioner was briefed on some…
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High-level Ecuadorian delegation visits MAOC-N
Last week, a high-level Ecuadorian delegation visited MAOC-N to discuss and explore the possibility of establishing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the near future. Representatives from various Ecuadorian ministries – including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Defense, the National Police, the Ecuadorian Prosecutors Office, and EUDEL Ecuador…
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The EU General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union visits MAOC-N
MAOC-N recently welcomed a visit from the EU General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union. During the visit, the EU General Secretariat delegation gained insights into MAOC-N’s operational actions – including recent operations and information sharing to combat drug trafficking and organized crime at sea – and received updates on the latest developments,…
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U.S Senator Kyrsten Sinema visits MAOC-N
Kyrsten Lea Sinema, a senior United States senator from Arizona, was recently welcomed by the Executive Director of MAOC-N at its Headquarters in Lisbon, to discuss issues related to border security and international counterdrug efforts. During her visit to MAOC-N, the Senator was briefed on some of the Centre’s current operations – with a particular…
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Executive Director of MAOC-N visits FRONTEX HQ
The Executive Director of MAOC-N, Sjoerd Top, recently visited the headquarters of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX) in Warsaw, Poland. The visit aimed at enhancing collaboration in maritime security and combating international organized crime. Discussions focused on sharing insights and intelligence and on strengthening joint operations against transnational criminal networks. The visit…
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Ms. Floriana Sipala, Head of the Organised Crime and Drugs Policy Unit at The European Commission DG Home and Migration Office, visits MAOC-N
Last week, the Executive Director, the Head of Operations and the Analyst Team Leader of MAOC-N hosted the European Commission Head of the Organised Crime and Drugs Policy Unit, Ms. Floriana Sipala, at the Centre’s headquarters in Lisbon. The visit of Ms. Sipala marks a pivotal step towards strengthening the cooperation between MAOC-N and the…
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Vice-Admiral João Dores Aresta, Director of the Portuguese Maritime Authority and Commander of the Portuguese Maritime Police, visits MAOC-N
Last week, the Executive Director and the Head of Operations of MAOC-N received the Commander of the Portuguese Maritime Police, Vice-Admiral João Aresta, at the Centre’s headquarters in Lisbon. The meeting reaffirmed the excellent cooperation between the Portuguese authorities and MAOC-N, as well as the country’s strategic importance in fighting maritime drug trafficking in the…
maritime analysis and operations centre
(Narcotics)
maritime analysis and operations centre
(Narcotics)
maritime analysis and operations centre
(Narcotics)