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MAOC-N Participates in Meeting on Tackling Cocaine Trafficking in the Atlantic Front
On 26 and 27 August, Lisbon hosted the latest meeting of a project funded by the Internal Security Fund (ISF), aimed at tackling the introduction of cocaine into Europe via the Atlantic Front. Co-organised by the Portuguese Judicial Police (PJ) and the Spanish National Police, the event was held at the PJ headquarters and brought…
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MAOC-N Participates in 40th International Drug Enforcement Conference (IDEC) in Buenos Aires
The Executive Director of MAOC-N recently attended the 40th International Drug Enforcement Conference (IDEC), held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Co-hosted by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Argentina’s National Ministry of Security, the conference brought together senior law enforcement officials and delegates from a wide array of countries, alongside representatives from international law enforcement…
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Five Tonnes of Cocaine Seized by the Portuguese Authorities in MAOC-N Supported Operation
In recent days, the Portuguese Judicial Police, in close cooperation with the Portuguese Navy and the Portuguese Air Force, intercepted a container vessel during a maritime operation that resulted in the seizure of approximately five tonnes of cocaine destined for the European market. The operation led to the arrest of two individuals found clandestinely on…
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Minister of Justice of Cabo Verde Visits MAOC-N Headquarters
MAOC-N had the pleasure of welcoming Clóvis Isildo Silva, Minister of Justice of The Republic of Cabo Verde, to its headquarters in Lisbon, where discussions focused on reinforcing the longstanding cooperation between Cabo Verde and the Centre. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on the current maritime drug trafficking landscape in the Atlantic…
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Portuguese Authorities Seize Over 2.6 Tonnes of Cocaine from Go-Fast Vessel in MAOC-N Supported Operation
A MAOC-N supported operation has resulted in the seizure of approximately 2627kg of cocaine and the arrest of four suspected drug traffickers off the Portuguese coast. The operation, named BUONGIORNO, was conducted by the Portuguese Judicial Police, in close cooperation with the Portuguese Navy, the Maritime Police and the Portuguese Air Force. The investigation was…
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Operation White Sea VI Successfully Concluded
From 8 June to 5 July 2026, MAOC-N participated in Operation White Sea VI, an international initiative targeting maritime drug trafficking along the European Atlantic coast, the English Channel, the North Sea and major seaports. Coordinated by Belgian Customs under the Europol-led EMPACT framework, the operation brought together customs and law enforcement authorities from 14…
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- MAOC-N Participates in Meeting on Tackling Cocaine Trafficking in the Atlantic Front
- MAOC-N Participates in 40th International Drug Enforcement Conference (IDEC) in Buenos Aires
- Five Tonnes of Cocaine Seized by the Portuguese Authorities in MAOC-N Supported Operation
- Minister of Justice of Cabo Verde Visits MAOC-N Headquarters
- Portuguese Authorities Seize Over 2.6 Tonnes of Cocaine from Go-Fast Vessel in MAOC-N Supported Operation
- Operation White Sea VI Successfully Concluded
- MAOC-N and FRONTEX Discuss Practical Steps to Strengthen Maritime Cooperation
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