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MAOC-N Welcomes EEAS Security & Peace Advisor on Africa to Headquarters
MAOC-N recently welcomed Charlie Stuart, Chief Peace & Security Advisor on Africa at the European Union External Action Service (EEAS), to its headquarters in Lisbon. During the visit, Mr. Stuart met with MAOC-N’s Executive Director and Head Analyst for discussions on the evolving security situation in West Africa, with particular emphasis on the challenges posed…
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More Than 3 Tonnes of Cocaine Seized from Go-Fast Vessel off Southern Portugal
A joint international operation supported by MAOC-N has led to the seizure of approximately three tonnes of cocaine and the dismantling of a criminal group suspected of trafficking large quantities of drugs into Europe using go-fast vessels. Named MARE NOSTRUM, the operation was carried out by the Portuguese Judicial Police (PJ), in close cooperation with…
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MAOC-N takes part in European Police Chiefs Convention 2026
MAOC-N recently took part in the European Police Chiefs Convention at Europol’s Headquarters in The Hague, bringing together more than 500 police chiefs and law enforcement delegates from 59 countries and 15 international organisations. Following a proposal from the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, MAOC-N was invited to contribute to a…
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Australian Ambassador to Portugal visits MAOC-N Headquarters
Ambassador Helen Cheney, Australian Ambassador to Portugal, also accredited to Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau and São Tomé and Príncipe, recently visited the MAOC-N headquarters in Lisbon, where she was welcomed by the Centre’s Executive Director. She was accompanied by the Australian Defence Attaché to Portugal, Captain Matt Richardson. During the visit, Ambassador Cheney and Captain Richardson…
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MAOC-N Participates in 40th International Drug Enforcement Conference (IDEC) in Buenos Aires
The Executive Director of MAOC-N recently attended the 40th International Drug Enforcement Conference (IDEC), held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Co-hosted by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Argentina’s National Ministry of Security, the conference brought together senior law enforcement officials and delegates from a wide array of countries, alongside representatives from international law enforcement…
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Minister of Justice of Cabo Verde Visits MAOC-N Headquarters
MAOC-N had the pleasure of welcoming Clóvis Isildo Silva, Minister of Justice of The Republic of Cabo Verde, to its headquarters in Lisbon, where discussions focused on reinforcing the longstanding cooperation between Cabo Verde and the Centre. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on the current maritime drug trafficking landscape in the Atlantic…
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Portuguese Authorities Seize Over 2.6 Tonnes of Cocaine from Go-Fast Vessel in MAOC-N Supported Operation
A MAOC-N supported operation has resulted in the seizure of approximately 2627kg of cocaine and the arrest of four suspected drug traffickers off the Portuguese coast. The operation, named BUONGIORNO, was conducted by the Portuguese Judicial Police, in close cooperation with the Portuguese Navy, the Maritime Police and the Portuguese Air Force. The investigation was…
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Operation White Sea VI Successfully Concluded
From 8 June to 5 July 2026, MAOC-N participated in Operation White Sea VI, an international initiative targeting maritime drug trafficking along the European Atlantic coast, the English Channel, the North Sea and major seaports. Coordinated by Belgian Customs under the Europol-led EMPACT framework, the operation brought together customs and law enforcement authorities from 14…
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MAOC-N and FRONTEX Discuss Practical Steps to Strengthen Maritime Cooperation
MAOC-N welcomed a FRONTEX delegation to its headquarters in Lisbon to discuss practical ways of strengthening operational cooperation in the maritime domain. The delegation included FRONTEX’s Director of the Operations Management Division, the Head of the Contingent Management Unit, and the Contingent Commander C5. The meeting focused on identifying concrete areas for closer collaboration, particularly…
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French Authorities Seize More Than One Tonne of Cocaine in the Indian Ocean
The French authorities have seized 1075 kg of cocaine following the interception of a sailing vessel approximately 500 nautical miles east of La Réunion on 25 June. The operation resulted in the arrest of three suspects, one Brazilian national and two Bolivian nationals, who were transferred to France. According to the investigation, the vessel had…
Author: Inês Melo
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- MAOC-N takes part in European Police Chiefs Convention 2026
- Australian Ambassador to Portugal visits MAOC-N Headquarters
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