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MAOC-N recently welcomed Ms Floriana Sipala, Director for Internal Security and European Commission Counter Terrorism Coordinator, for an official visit to the Centre’s headquarters. During the visit, Ms Sipala was briefed on recent MAOC-N supported operations and on the latest maritime drug-trafficking trends that continue to threaten European borders and internal security. The meeting was…

The Ambassador of the United States of America to Portugal, John Joseph Arrigo, was recently received by the Executive Director of MAOC-N at the Centre’s headquarters in Lisbon. During the visit, Ambassador Arrigo was briefed on past and ongoing operations targeting the emergence of new maritime drug-trafficking routes and took part in a discussion focused…

The Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre (Narcotics) — MAOC-N — welcomed the Irish Minister of State, Thomas Byrne, who was accompanied by the Irish Ambassador to Portugal, Alma Ní Choigligh, and several members of his team. During the visit, Minister Byrne received an in-depth presentation on the Centre’s operational framework, including its role in intelligence…

MAOC (N) recently welcomed a high-level delegation from Ireland, including Revenue Commissioners Ruth Kennedy and Maura Kiely, Assistant Garda Commissioner Angela Willis, Assistant Secretary Tom Talbot, and Principal Officer Sean Murtagh. The delegation received a briefing and presentation by a MAOC (N) analyst on the Centre’s work, with particular emphasis on Irish-linked operations. The visit…