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  • MAOC-N Welcomes Admiral Soubrier at Lisbon’s HQ, Highlighting Strong Collaboration Between the Centre and French Authorities

    MAOC-N Welcomes Admiral Soubrier at Lisbon’s HQ, Highlighting Strong Collaboration Between the Centre and French Authorities

    Admiral Jean-Baptiste Soubrier, who commands the French Armed Forces in the Antilles, recently paid a visit to MAOC-N. During the meeting, the Admiral had the opportunity to delve into the operations conducted at the Centre and the cooperation efforts among partner countries aimed at combating international organised crime in the maritime domain. The MAOC-N Executive…


  • Portuguese authorities seize another SPSS with the support of MAOC-N

    Portuguese authorities seize another SPSS with the support of MAOC-N

    In recent days, a maritime operation carried out by the Judicial Police and the Portuguese Navy resulted in the interception of a Self-Propelled Semi-Submersible (SPSS) vessel transporting more than 1.7 tonnes of cocaine. Information received through MAOC-N indicated that a criminal organisation was in the process of dispatching a vessel loaded with cocaine destined for…


  • Operation Galgo: Major International Effort Against the Use of Go-Fast Vessels for Drug Trafficking

    Operation Galgo: Major International Effort Against the Use of Go-Fast Vessels for Drug Trafficking

    A major maritime operation was recently supported by MAOC (N) and conducted by several of its member states. This large-scale operation, aimed at countering the threat posed by go-fast vessels used for maritime drug trafficking, followed an operational coordination meeting convened by MAOC (N) in February 2025. The meeting addressed the growing use of these…


  • 𝙄𝙣 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙢

    𝙄𝙣 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙢

    MAOC-N extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the Portuguese GNR – Guarda Nacional Republicana officer who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. His courage and dedication to service will be remembered with the highest respect. The fight against drug trafficking through go-fast vessels is a dangerous and…


  • Spanish authorities seize 3.9 tonnes of cocaine from vessel LITTLE GIRLS in Atlantic operation

    Spanish authorities seize 3.9 tonnes of cocaine from vessel LITTLE GIRLS in Atlantic operation

    Spanish authorities have seized 3.9 tonnes of cocaine from a vessel named LITTLE GIRLS during a high-seas operation coordinated 600 miles southwest of the Canary Islands. The operation was led by the Spanish National Police, with the support of the Navy. It followed intelligence shared through MAOC (N), including information provided by the US Drug…


  • Visit of UNODC Representatives to MAOC-N Headquarters

    Visit of UNODC Representatives to MAOC-N Headquarters

    The Executive Director of MAOC-N recently welcomed Ms Cristina Iampieri, Head of the Passenger and Cargo Control Programme within the Division of Operations at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), to its Headquarters in Lisbon this week. Ms Iampieri was accompanied by Ms Kate Meredith, Global Programme Head at UNODC, who promoted…