Category: Operational

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…

A significant maritime operation has resulted in the seizure of more than 4.2 tonnes of cocaine by the French authorities in the Atlantic Ocean, in the Caribbean area, demonstrating the effectiveness of close international and interagency cooperation. The operation stemmed from an investigation initiated by Greek authorities, who shared intelligence with the US Drug Enforcement…

The French Navy has seized more than two tonnes of cocaine during a counter-narcotics operation in the Caribbean. An intervention unit uncovered 67 bales of cocaine, weighing approximately 2360 kilograms, concealed in the hold of a fishing vessel intercepted off the coast of the French Antilles. French authorities report that more than 31 tonnes of…

In recent days, an operation carried out by the Portuguese Judicial Police (PJ), supported by the Navy, the National Maritime Authority and the Air Force, resulted in the interception of two fishing vessels transporting more than seven tonnes of cocaine. The vessels were intercepted on the high seas, approximately 1,000 nautical miles from Lisbon, with…

In recent days, a maritime operation carried out by the Judicial Police and the Portuguese Navy resulted in the interception of a Self-Propelled Semi-Submersible (SPSS) vessel transporting more than 1.7 tonnes of cocaine. Information received through MAOC-N indicated that a criminal organisation was in the process of dispatching a vessel loaded with cocaine destined for…

A major maritime operation was recently supported by MAOC (N) and conducted by several of its member states. This large-scale operation, aimed at countering the threat posed by go-fast vessels used for maritime drug trafficking, followed an operational coordination meeting convened by MAOC (N) in February 2025. The meeting addressed the growing use of these…

MAOC-N extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the Portuguese GNR – Guarda Nacional Republicana officer who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. His courage and dedication to service will be remembered with the highest respect. The fight against drug trafficking through go-fast vessels is a dangerous and…

Spanish authorities have seized 3.9 tonnes of cocaine from a vessel named LITTLE GIRLS during a high-seas operation coordinated 600 miles southwest of the Canary Islands. The operation was led by the Spanish National Police, with the support of the Navy. It followed intelligence shared through MAOC (N), including information provided by the US Drug…

In recent days, an operation carried out by the French Navy resulted in the interception of a go-fast vessel in international waters off Madeira (Portugal). After being ordered to stop, the go-fast vessel failed to comply with the instructions of the French authorities, making it necessary to employ the use of force to immobilise the…

In recent days, a maritime operation carried out by the French Forces in the Caribbean, has resulted in the interception of a stateless fishing vessel in the Atlantic. Upon boarding the target, French operatives discovered 250 bales containing a total of 7,056 kilograms of cocaine. The six crew members and the illicit cargo were taken…