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Commander in Chief of French Forces in the Atlantic visits MAOC-N
Vice-Admiral Jean-François Querat, Maritime Prefect and Commander in Chief of French forces in the Atlantic, recently paid a visit to MAOC-N alongside his staff. During the meeting, the Vice-Admiral had the opportunity to delve into the operations conducted at the Centre and the cooperation efforts among partner countries aimed at combatting international organised crime in…
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MAOC-N awarded the “Nécora de Oro” by the Fundación Gallega Contra El Narcotrafico
On April 5th, 2024, MAOC (N) was awarded the “Nécora de Oro” ⚜️ at the Annual Gala of the Fundación Galega Contra o Narcotrafico in Galicia, Spain. This award is given annually by the Fundación in recognition of the work carried out by different people and entities in the fight against drug trafficking. The Executive…
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MAOC-N Supports French Seizure of 894kg of Cocaine off the Coast of West Africa
The French Navy – working together with the anti-drugs office (OFAST) and DNRED – managed to secure another important cocaine seizure, in an area that has been particularly problematic in recent years. On 04/03/2024, a French amphibious helicopter carrier seized 894kg of cocaine on a sailing vessel in the Gulf of Guinea, after a Falcon…
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MAOC-N Welcomes Germany as its Newest Partner Country
As of March 31st, 2024, MAOC-N proudly welcomes Germany into its fold of partner countries. With this accession, Germany joins France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom in a united front against drug trafficking in the Atlantic and Mediterranean maritime and aerial domains. Germany’s accession to MAOC-N reflects the strategy of the…
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French Authorities, Supported by MAOC-N, Seize more than 10 Tonnes of Cocaine in the Gulf of Guinea, an All-Time Record for the Centre
In a significant blow against drug trafficking, the French Navy, with support from the MAOC-N, intercepted a vessel carrying over 10 tonnes of cocaine in the Gulf of Guinea. This seizure, amounting to 10693kg, marks a record-breaking achievement for MAOC-N, surpassing the previous record of 9.5 tonnes seized in the vessel ESER, a general cargo,…
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Spanish Authorities Seize 157kg of Cocaine near Cape Verde, with Support from MAOC-N
In the early morning of February 3rd, 2024, the Spanish Navy, in a joint operation by the Civil Guard, National Police and the Customs Surveillance Service, intercepted a sailing vessel carrying 157kg of cocaine in the waters near Cape Verde. The 19-meter, Polish-flagged sloop had departed South America and was apparently en route to the…
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