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  • Guardia di Finanza Delegation Visits MAOC-N to Strengthen Mediterranean Cooperation

    Guardia di Finanza Delegation Visits MAOC-N to Strengthen Mediterranean Cooperation

    MAOC-N recently hosted a delegation from the Italian Guardia di Finanza at its headquarters, in a visit led by the Executive Director of MAOC-N. The meeting provided an opportunity to reinforce longstanding partnerships and to discuss ongoing cooperation efforts in the Mediterranean region, in coordination with Frontex and its representative. The delegation was composed of…

  • MAOC-N Executive Director Attends G7 FOGG Plenary in Paris

    MAOC-N Executive Director Attends G7 FOGG Plenary in Paris

    The Executive Director of MAOC-N participated in the G7 Friends of the Gulf of Guinea (FOGG) plenary session held in Paris on 15 and 16 April, where discussions addressed a range of issues impacting maritime safety and security in the region. During the session, the Director presented the growing threats linked to drug trafficking routes…

  • Minister of the Interior of Spain visits MAOC-N Headquarters in Lisbon

    Minister of the Interior of Spain visits MAOC-N Headquarters in Lisbon

    H.E the Minister of the Interior of Spain, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, recently visited the headquarters of MAOC-N in Lisbon, reaffirming Spain’s commitment to strengthening international cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking across the Atlantic. Also in attendance were the Spanish Ambassador to Portugal, Juan Fernández Trigo, and the Director of the Centro de Inteligencia Contra…

  • Portuguese Authorities Seize Over 3.4 Tonnes of Hashish in Coordinated Maritime Operation

    Portuguese Authorities Seize Over 3.4 Tonnes of Hashish in Coordinated Maritime Operation

    The Portuguese Polícia Judiciária (PJ) recently carried out a major law enforcement operation, resulting in the seizure of 86 bales of hashish, with a total weight of approximately 3440kg. The action was conducted in close cooperation with the PJ’s National Unit for Combating Drug Trafficking (UNCTE), with the operational support of the National Republican Guard…

  • APPLICATION CLOSED – Administrative & Operational Assistant

    APPLICATION CLOSED – Administrative & Operational Assistant

    VACANCY NOTICE Administrative & Operational Assistant (PDF) The Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre (Narcotics) – MAOC (N) is recruiting for the post of Administrative & Operational Assistant for the Centre’s Headquarters in Lisbon, Portugal. The Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre – Narcotics: MAOC (N) is an initiative by eight EU Member States (Belgium, France, Germany,…

  • French Minister of Justice Gérald Darmanin Visits MAOC‑N Headquarters in Lisbon

    French Minister of Justice Gérald Darmanin Visits MAOC‑N Headquarters in Lisbon

    MAOC-N had the honour of welcoming France’s Minister of Justice (Garde des Sceaux), Gérald Darmanin, to its headquarters in Lisbon. The visit was hosted by the Centre’s Executive Director and Head of Operations, who presented MAOC‑N’s ongoing work and operational priorities in the fight against maritime drug trafficking. Minister Darmanin was accompanied by Laureline Peyrefitte,…

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