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MAOC (N) Supports French Seizure of 2430kg of cocaine in the Atlantic Ocean
On May 15th, 2024, the French Navy intercepted a Venezuelan-flagged fishing vessel named ALEPPO in the Atlantic Ocean, 820 nautical miles northeast of Martinique. The operation was carried out by the crew of the French Navy’s surveillance frigate VENTOSE, with the support of DNRED and OFAST. Utilizing the frigate’s on-board helicopter for relocation, they boarded…
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French Navy Seizes 1460kg of Cocaine in Joint Operation in the Atlantic
On May 22nd, 2024, the Surveillance Frigate VENTÔSE of the French Navy intercepted a flagless fishing vessel on the Atlantic high seas. The vessel, found out to be named TY COZ, had 5 crew members and was carrying 63 bales and 4 bricks of cocaine onboard. The VENTÔSE proceeded to interdict the TY COZ after…
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French Authorities Seize 406kg of Cocaine in the Bay of Biscay
A significant narcotics operation conducted on the night of May 23-24 led to the seizure of 406 kg of cocaine in the Bay of Biscay. The operation, led by the French authorities, saw the French Customs Patrol Vessel KERMORVAN, based in Brest, intercept a sailing vessel named LE DAHU, flying the Polish flag. The French…
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British Ambassador to Portugal Lisa Bandari Visits MAOC (N)
British Ambassador to Portugal, Lisa Bandari, and Deputy Head of Mission, Nigel Boud, recently visited the Centre’s Headquarters in Lisbon. This visit reinforced MAOC-N and the UK’s shared and unwavering commitment to enhancing maritime security and combating drug trafficking through international cooperation. During her visit, Ambassador Bandari met with the Centre’s Director Sjoerd Top and…
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MAOC-N Supports Two French Operations in the Atlantic – 2.4 Tonnes of Cocaine Seized
In the past week, the French Navy conducted 2 maritime operations off the Caribbean, resulting in the seizure of over 2400 Kg of cocaine destined for Europe. The first target was a polish-flagged sailing vessel, which was intercepted and boarded by the French Navy asset Ventôse, 500 nautical miles off Martinique in an area widely…
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MAOC-N Spotlighted in TF1 Documentary on Atlantic Cocaine Routes
TF1, a widely known French news and TV channel, has featured MAOC-N in their latest documentary shedding light on the cocaine routes within the Atlantic. This documentary highlights the Centre’s collaborative efforts and expertise in combating drug trafficking in the region, underscoring the importance of MAOC-N’s role in addressing such challenges. TF1’s full video and…
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