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MAOC-N supports another successful Senegalese operation in the Atlantic – 690 kg of cocaine seized
According to information gathered by various partners and shared through MAOC-N, a go-fast vessel was located off the coast of Senegal, after having loaded a significant quantity of cocaine from another vessel coming from South America. With the valuable support of the French Navy aircraft F50M stationed in Dakar, the Senegalese Navy quickly made itself…
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The German Ambassador to Portugal visits MAOC-N
On 11/12/2023, the Executive Director of MAOC-N hosted the Ambassador of Germany to Portugal at the Centre’s headquarters in Lisbon. Ambassador Julia Molnar visited the Centre following Germany’s recent accession to MAOC (N), which is expected to take place formally in the course of next year. The ambassador was briefed on the Centre’s activities and…
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Spanish authorities seize 2500kg of cocaine in the Atlantic, supported by MAOC-N
On December 6th, 2023, the Spanish authorities, in a joint operation by the National Police, the Civil Guard, and the Spanish Customs (DAVA), successfully intercepted and seized 2500kg of cocaine on board a Polish-flagged vessel in the Atlantic Ocean. After information was gathered that the 12.5-meter-long cabin cruiser was loaded with a significant amount of…
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MAOC-N supports Senegalese seizure of 3000 Kg of cocaine
An international operation carried out in the last days in international waters by the Senegalese Navy, has resulted in the seizure of 3 tonnes of cocaine on board a fishing vessel. Information had been gathered by several international partners indicating that a transhipment between two vessels was about to take place on the high seas,…
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The Ambassador of Ireland to Portugal visits MAOC-N
The Ambassador of Ireland to Portugal Alma NíChoigligh, who is also the Permanent Representative of Ireland to the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), was recently received by the Executive Director of MAOC-N at the Centre’s headquarters in Lisbon. During her visit to MAOC-N, the Ambassador was briefed on some of the Centre’s current operations…
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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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- UK Minister of State for Security visits MAOC-N and takes part in operational exercise with the Portuguese Armed Forces
- Visit of the Belgian Public Prosecutors’ Office to MAOC (N) Headquarters
- MAOC-N hosts a delegation from the Irish Department of Defence
- French Navy Intercepts Fishing Vessel Carrying Over Two Tonnes of Cocaine
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