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MAOC-N supports French seizure of over 5 tonnes off the coast of West Africa
On December 6th, 2023, a French Patrouilleur de Haute Mer, aided by a maritime surveillance drone, successfully intercepted and seized a substantial 5132kg of cocaine from a Go-Fast-type vessel off the West African coast. This operation was carried out in response to a collaborative effort initiated by the French OFAST and DNRED, who sought the…
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MAOC-N Hosts Delegation from Swedish Law Enforcement Authorities
On 04/12/2023, the Executive Director of MAOC-N hosted a delegation from several Swedish Law Enforcement authorities at the Centre’s Headquarters in Lisbon. Representatives from the Swedish Police Authority (National Border Policing Section, National Operations Department, National Coordination Center – NCC) were briefed by a Senior Analyst on some of the Centre’s past and current operations,…
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MAOC-N supports Irish operation at Weston Airport resulting in the seizure of 60kg of heroin
A multi-agency operation named THRUDR, conducted by the Irish authorities (An Gardaí Síochána and Revenue Customs), has resulted in the seizure of 60kg of heroin on board a Hungarian-flagged Cessna. The light aircraft was intercepted and seized at Weston Airport on December 1st by the Irish authorities, who found 60kg of vacuum-packed heroin inside it.…
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MAOC-N Executive Director attends Interpol’s 91st General Assembly in Vienna, Austria
Last week, the Executive Director of the Centre attended the annual Interpol General Assembly, the largest gathering of senior law enforcement officials in the world, which provides a unique opportunity for law enforcement agencies worldwide to strengthen their cooperation, share intelligence, and develop strategies to address the evolution of transnational crime. During the event, the…
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Senegalese Navy seizes nearly 3 tonnes of cocaine aboard a tug vessel, reaffirming its excellent cooperation with the Centre
On the night of November 27th, the Patrol vessel FOULADOU of the Senegalese Navy seized nearly 3 tonnes of cocaine aboard a tug vessel named VILLE D’ABIDJAN, which was flying a flag from São Tomé and Príncipe. The interception, which took place approximately 80nm off the coast of Dakar (Senegal) around 2 a.m., led to…
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High-level delegation from Belgium visits the Centre in light of the country’s future cooperation with MAOC-N
On 23/11/2023, the Executive Director of MAOC-N hosted Mme Ine Van Wymersch, Belgian Drug Commissioner, and the Ambassador of Belgium to Portugal, Serge Wauthier, at the Centre’s Headquarters in Lisbon. Commissioner Van Wymersch and Ambassador Wauthier were briefed by a Senior Analyst on some of the Centre’s past and current operations, with a particular focus…
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