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MAOC-N supports another successful Senegalese operation in the Atlantic – 690 kg of cocaine seized
According to information gathered by various partners and shared through MAOC-N, a go-fast vessel was located off the coast of Senegal, after having loaded a significant quantity of cocaine from another vessel coming from South America. With the valuable support of the French Navy aircraft F50M stationed in Dakar, the Senegalese Navy quickly made itself…
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Spanish authorities seize 2500kg of cocaine in the Atlantic, supported by MAOC-N
On December 6th, 2023, the Spanish authorities, in a joint operation by the National Police, the Civil Guard, and the Spanish Customs (DAVA), successfully intercepted and seized 2500kg of cocaine on board a Polish-flagged vessel in the Atlantic Ocean. After information was gathered that the 12.5-meter-long cabin cruiser was loaded with a significant amount of…
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MAOC-N supports Senegalese seizure of 3000 Kg of cocaine
An international operation carried out in the last days in international waters by the Senegalese Navy, has resulted in the seizure of 3 tonnes of cocaine on board a fishing vessel. Information had been gathered by several international partners indicating that a transhipment between two vessels was about to take place on the high seas,…
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MAOC-N supports French seizure of over 5 tonnes off the coast of West Africa
On December 6th, 2023, a French Patrouilleur de Haute Mer, aided by a maritime surveillance drone, successfully intercepted and seized a substantial 5132kg of cocaine from a Go-Fast-type vessel off the West African coast. This operation was carried out in response to a collaborative effort initiated by the French OFAST and DNRED, who sought the…
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MAOC-N supports Irish operation at Weston Airport resulting in the seizure of 60kg of heroin
A multi-agency operation named THRUDR, conducted by the Irish authorities (An Gardaí Síochána and Revenue Customs), has resulted in the seizure of 60kg of heroin on board a Hungarian-flagged Cessna. The light aircraft was intercepted and seized at Weston Airport on December 1st by the Irish authorities, who found 60kg of vacuum-packed heroin inside it.…
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Senegalese Navy seizes nearly 3 tonnes of cocaine aboard a tug vessel, reaffirming its excellent cooperation with the Centre
On the night of November 27th, the Patrol vessel FOULADOU of the Senegalese Navy seized nearly 3 tonnes of cocaine aboard a tug vessel named VILLE D’ABIDJAN, which was flying a flag from São Tomé and Príncipe. The interception, which took place approximately 80nm off the coast of Dakar (Senegal) around 2 a.m., led to…
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The Brazilian authorities seize 3 tonnes of hashish off the coast of Salvador
On 10/11/2023, a sailing vessel named THIASSI was interdicted approximately 196nm off the coast of Salvador (Brazil) by the Brazilian authorities, which had been monitoring it for a while on suspicions of drug trafficking. The German-flagged vessel, which had four crew members on board – all Brazilian nationals – was seized by the Brazilian Federal…
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MAOC (N) supports French seizure of 885kg of cocaine off the coast of West Africa
On 04/11/2023, the French amphibious helicopter carrier MISTRAL seized 885kg of cocaine on a fishing vessel off the coast of Liberia. The French Navy – working together with the anti-drugs office (OFAST) – managed to secure another important cocaine seizure, in an area that has been particularly problematic in recent years. This large-scale operation was…
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Spanish authorities seized 1000 kg of cocaine in the Atlantic, supported by MAOC-N
In the last days, a joint Spanish operation conducted by the National Police, Customs (DAVA), supported by the Spanish Navy, has resulted in the seizure of 1 tonne of cocaine on board a fishing vessel originating from South America. After information was gathered that the fishing vessel was loaded with a significant amount of cocaine,…
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MAOC-N supports Irish operation off the Cork coast – 2253 kg of cocaine seized
A major multi-agency operation conducted by the Irish authorities (Gardaí, Customs, Navy and Air Corps) has resulted in the seizure of over 2 tonnes of cocaine on board a Panamanian-flagged merchant vessel, originating in the northern coast of South America. The operation was triggered after information was shared within the scope of MAOC-N, indicating that…