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MAOC-N welcomes the National Director of the Portuguese Judicial Police
Last Friday, MAOC-N welcomed Carlos Cabreiro, National Director of the Portuguese Judicial Police (PJ), who visited the Centre’s headquarters in Lisbon. As the host country of MAOC-N, Portugal plays a central role in supporting the Centre’s mission and activities, with the Portuguese PJ serving as a key institutional and operational partner in MAOC-N’s efforts to…
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MAOC-N Participates in Meeting on Tackling Cocaine Trafficking in the Atlantic Front
On 26 and 27 August, Lisbon hosted the latest meeting of a project funded by the Internal Security Fund (ISF), aimed at tackling the introduction of cocaine into Europe via the Atlantic Front. Co-organised by the Portuguese Judicial Police (PJ) and the Spanish National Police, the event was held at the PJ headquarters and brought…
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Five Tonnes of Cocaine Seized by the Portuguese Authorities in MAOC-N Supported Operation
In recent days, the Portuguese Judicial Police, in close cooperation with the Portuguese Navy and the Portuguese Air Force, intercepted a container vessel during a maritime operation that resulted in the seizure of approximately five tonnes of cocaine destined for the European market. The operation led to the arrest of two individuals found clandestinely on…
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French Navy Seizes Over 4.2 Tonnes of Cocaine in the Pacific
The French Navy seized over 4.2 tonnes of cocaine during a counter-narcotics operation off the coast of French Polynesia. A French naval vessel, supported by a maritime patrol aircraft, intercepted a suspect vessel, reported by French customs, on the high seas. A boarding team subsequently discovered 174 bales of cocaine, with a total weight of…
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MAOC-N Hosts Colombian Delegation at Lisbon Headquarters
MAOC-N recently welcomed to its Headquarters in Lisbon a Colombian Delegation composed of the Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Colombia in Portugal, Martha Patrícia Medina Gonzalez, and Colonel Adriana Gisela Paz Fernández, the Colombian National Police Attaché. The delegation was received by MAOC-N’s Executive Director, the Portuguese Executive Board Member, Artur Vaz,…
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French Navy Seizes Over 1.3 Tonnes of Cocaine with the Support of MAOC-N
Earlier this month, the French Navy intercepted a fishing vessel in the Atlantic Ocean, resulting in the seizure of 1375 kg of cocaine and the arrest of the individuals on board, who were subsequently handed over to the Brazilian authorities during a scheduled port call. The vessel was operating on a route from South America…
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Portuguese Authorities Seize 1.3 Tonnes of Cocaine in International Operation Supported by MAOC-N
In recent days, Portuguese authorities, working in close cooperation with the Danish Police and the Spanish National Police, carried out a major operation that led to the interception of a sailing vessel in Portimão (Portugal) and the seizure of approximately 1300 kg of cocaine destined for Denmark. The operation also resulted in the seizure of…
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Spanish Authorities Make Historic Cocaine Seizure in the Atlantic Ocean With the Support of MAOC-N
The Spanish National Police, with the support of MAOC-N and international partners, has carried out the largest high-seas cocaine seizure in its history. Last week, the Spanish Navy intercepted a merchant vessel in the Atlantic, en route to Europe, concealing 9994 kg of cocaine in 294 bales among a cargo of salt. Thirteen crew members…
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UK Minister of State for Security visits MAOC-N and takes part in operational exercise with the Portuguese Armed Forces
MAOC-N had the honour of hosting a high-level delegation from the United Kingdom (UK), led by the Minister of State for Security, Dan Jarvis, and composed of representatives from the UK’s Home Office and National Crime Agency (NCA). The delegation was received by MAOC-N’s Executive Director, José Ferreira, and Portuguese Executive Board Member, Artur Vaz.…
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MAOC-N hosts a delegation from the Irish Department of Defence
MAOC-N recently hosted a delegation from the Irish Department of Defence, led by Bernie Maguire, Assistant Secretary for Defence & Security Policy. The delegation received an in-depth presentation on the Centre’s work, the ongoing cooperation with Irish authorities, and recent MAOC-N-supported operations, highlighting the latest and most relevant maritime drug-trafficking threats and challenges affecting Europe.…
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