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The Minister of State at the Irish Department of Justice visits MAOC-N
On 13/02/2023, the MAOC-N Executive Director hosted a visit for the Minister of State at the Department of Justice of Ireland, Mr. James Brown, at the Centre’s headquarters in Lisbon. Minister James Brown, who was accompanied by the Ambassador of Ireland to Portugal Mr. Ralph Victory, visited the Centre following the country’s strong ties with…
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MAOC-N Executive Director meets with the Minister of Justice of Cape Verde
On 31/01/2023, the MAOC (N) Executive Director, has met with the Her Excellency the Minister of Justice of Cape Verde Mrs. Joana Gomes Rosa Amado, during an official visit to Cabo Verde, aiming to strengthen existing cooperation. This meeting aimed at strengthening the existing ties between Cape Verde and MAOC (N), discussing the archipelago’s strategic…
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4.5 tonnes of cocaine seized in the Canary Islands
A Spanish joint operation undertaken by the National Police and Customs (DAVA), in close cooperation with the US DEA and the Togolese authorities, and with coordinated support from MAOC-N, led to the seizure of 4500 kg of cocaine on board a livestock carrier vessel off the Canary Islands, heading from Colombia to Lebanon. The Spanish…
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MAOC-N supports the Spanish seizure of 4500Kg of cocaine
A Spanish joint operation undertaken by the National Police, The Guardia Civil and Customs (DAVA), with coordinated support from MAOC-N, led to the seizure of 4500kg of cocaine on board a general cargo off the Canary Islands. Despite the adverse sea condition, the Spanish boarding team managed to gain control of the Togolese-flagged vessel and,…
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The Deputy Director of the Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-S) visits MAOC-N
Rear Admiral Lawrence F. LeGree, the Deputy Director of the Joint Interagency Task Force – South (JIATF-S), visited MAOC-N headquarters in Lisbon, where he and his delegation had the opportunity to meet the MAOC-N Executive Director and the Head of Operations. This meeting served to reinforce the institutional cooperation between these two bodies, in order…
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4.4 tonnes of hashish seized in the Gulf of Cádiz
In a joint operation between the Spanish National Police and Spanish Customs (DAVA), and with the support of the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency, over four tonnes of hashish were seized onboard a sailing vessel in the Gulf of Cádiz. This operation was carried out within the framework of international cooperation against drug trafficking through…
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