MAOC-N recently took part in two separate high-level events in Brussels focused on maritime security and the fight against illicit drug trafficking.
The first, hosted by the Permanent Representation of Portugal to the European Union, brought together representatives from Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean to discuss cooperation against drug trafficking at sea and support for the EU–CELAC Mechanism on Drugs. MAOC-N contributed operational perspectives to the exchange, and Portugal’s Judicial Police (UNCTE) was also present at the meeting to discuss future avenues to strengthen coordination.
MAOC-N’s Head Analyst also attended the EPP Group High-Level European Ports Summit, organised by the European People’s Party Group, which gathered policymakers, law enforcement and port stakeholders to exchange views on security challenges affecting European ports.
Both meetings reinforced the importance of coordinated approaches to maritime security and the disruption of illicit trafficking routes.
