In the last week, the French forces stationed in the Caribbean conducted a maritime operation resulting in the interception of a sailing vessel located approximately 600nm NE of Martinique.
Upon boarding the target, the French authorities were able to find several bales scattered inside the vessel, totalling 1255 Kg of cocaine. The prompt intervention of the French navy made it possible to seize this significant quantity of cocaine, which otherwise would have been transferred to another vessel before reaching its final destination in Europe.
Besides the intervention of the French forces in the Caribbean, this international operation was made possible through extensive exchange of information carried out within the scope of MAOC-N, involving the French Customs (DNRED), the French anti-drugs office (OFAST), the UK National Crime Agency (NCA) and the US Drugs Enforcement Administration (DEA).
So far this year, the MAOC-N partner countries were able to seize over 40 tonnes of cocaine in operations supported by the Centre.
Press Release: https://www.defense.gouv.fr/operations/actualites/faa-plus-dune-tonne-cocaine-saisie-germinal
