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  • Spanish authorities seized 1000 kg of cocaine in the Atlantic, supported by MAOC-N

    Spanish authorities seized 1000 kg of cocaine in the Atlantic, supported by MAOC-N

    In the last days, a joint Spanish operation conducted by the National Police, Customs (DAVA), supported by the Spanish Navy, has resulted in the seizure of 1 tonne of cocaine on board a fishing vessel originating from South America. After information was gathered that the fishing vessel was loaded with a significant amount of cocaine,…


  • MAOC-N supports Irish operation off the Cork coast – 2253 kg of cocaine seized

    MAOC-N supports Irish operation off the Cork coast – 2253 kg of cocaine seized

    A major multi-agency operation conducted by the Irish authorities (Gardaí, Customs, Navy and Air Corps) has resulted in the seizure of over 2 tonnes of cocaine on board a Panamanian-flagged merchant vessel, originating in the northern coast of South America. The operation was triggered after information was shared within the scope of MAOC-N, indicating that…


  • MAOC-N supports French seizure of 2.4 tonnes off the coast of West Africa

    MAOC-N supports French seizure of 2.4 tonnes off the coast of West Africa

    On 21/09/2023, the French surveillance frigate Ventôse seized 2.4 tonnes of cocaine on a fishing vessel off the coast of West Africa. This large-scale operation was carried out on the basis of an investigation by the Brazilian Federal Police in cooperation with the British National Crime Agency (NCA) and the US authorities, in coordination with…


  • EU-WCO Colibri Project visits MAOC-N

    EU-WCO Colibri Project visits MAOC-N

    A delegation from the EU-WCO Colibri Project recently visited the Centre’s Headquarters. The main topic on the agenda was to boost discussions surrounding the potential establishment of a Cooperation Agreement between the two entities, while also delving into best practices pertaining to general aviation. This meeting marks a significant step in enhancing international collaboration to…


  • Joint operation between the Brazilian Federal Police and the Brazilian Navy seizes 3.6 tonnes of cocaine in the Atlantic

    Joint operation between the Brazilian Federal Police and the Brazilian Navy seizes 3.6 tonnes of cocaine in the Atlantic

    On 19/09/2023, joint operation “Ágata Nordeste” – carried out by the Brazilian Federal Police and the Brazilian Navy – resulted in the maritime interdiction of a fishing vessel transporting 3.6 tonnes of cocaine on board. The Brazilian flagged vessel, named PALMARES 1, was interdicted off the coast of Recife (Brazil) with 5 crew members on…


  • Vice-Admiral Juan Ricardo Rozo Obregón of the Colombian Navy visits MAOC-N

    Vice-Admiral Juan Ricardo Rozo Obregón of the Colombian Navy visits MAOC-N

    Vice-Admiral Juan Ricardo Rozo Obregón, Second Commander in Chief of the Estado Mayor of the Colombian Navy, was recently received by the Executive Director of MAOC-N at the Centre’s Headquarters in Lisbon. The Colombian delegation was briefed by one of MAOC-N’s intelligence analysts on its recent activities and operations, with a view to strengthening and…