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  • MAOC-N signs a memorandum of understanding with the Colombian Air Force

    MAOC-N signs a memorandum of understanding with the Colombian Air Force

    MAOC (N) and the Colombian Air Force have signed a significant memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration in the fight against international drug trafficking. The agreement aims to enhance intelligence sharing, joint operations, and coordinated efforts to intercept and dismantle drug trafficking networks operating across maritime and aerial domains. The MoU outlines a…

  • MAOC (N) Hosts Operational Workshop on the Growing Threat of Go-Fast Vessels

    MAOC (N) Hosts Operational Workshop on the Growing Threat of Go-Fast Vessels

    On 20th February 2025, MAOC (N) convened an operational workshop in Lisbon at the premises of the Polícia Judiciária to address the rapidly evolving threat posed by go-fast vessels (GFs) in maritime drug trafficking to Europe. The event brought together representatives from all MAOC-N partner countries, with the exception of Belgium, to discuss the growing…

  • Spanish Authorities Seize Over Half a Tonne of Cocaine in the Atlantic

    Spanish Authorities Seize Over Half a Tonne of Cocaine in the Atlantic

    On 06/02/2025 the Spanish Navy, in coordination with the Spanish National Police, has successfully intercepted a sailing vessel carrying over 600 kilograms of cocaine. The operation, a collaboration between the French (DNRED), UK (NCA), and US (DEA) authorities, targeted maritime drug trafficking. The vessel, flying a Polish flag, was en route to the Canary Islands…

  • The Minister of Justice of the Netherlands visits MAOC-N

    The Minister of Justice of the Netherlands visits MAOC-N

    On 13/02/2025, MAOC-N hosted a visit by a Dutch delegation headed by the Minister of Justice Mr. David Van Weel, also including the Ambassador to Portugal Mrs. Margriet Leemhuis. During the visit, the Minister and the Delegation were briefed about the current situation regarding maritime drug trafficking, with a special focus on the threat related…

  • German authorities seize 153kg of cocaine in cargo vessel at Wilhelmshaven

    German authorities seize 153kg of cocaine in cargo vessel at Wilhelmshaven

    On December 27th, 2024, a joint operation by German authorities resulted in the seizure of approximately 153kg of cocaine on a cargo vessel in Wilhelmshaven. The operation, supported by MAOC-N, involved the cooperation of several German agencies, including customs, border control, and police forces. The 300-metre-long cargo vessel was thoroughly inspected, including the use of…

  • General Pierangelo Iannotti, Central Director for Italy’s DCSA, visits MAOC-N

    General Pierangelo Iannotti, Central Director for Italy’s DCSA, visits MAOC-N

    On January 17th, 2025, General Pierangelo Iannotti, the Central Director for Italy’s Anti-Drug Services DCSA (Direzione Centrale per i Servizi Antidroga), visited the Headquarters of MAOC-N in Lisbon. General Ianotti was hosted by the Executive Director of MAOC-N, Sjoerd Top, and briefed by an analyst on the Centre’s current operations and drug trafficking trends via…

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