WALK-IN REPORTS SUSPICIOUS PILOT IN TRAINING

C O N F I D E N T I A L MONTREAL 001212

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E.O. 12958: DECL: 1.6 X 1
TAGS: ASEC PTER
SUBJECT: WALK-IN REPORTS SUSPICIOUS PILOT IN TRAINING


Classified By: RSO MICHAEL H. NELSON FOR REASON 1.5 (D)


1. (C/NF) On September 4, 2003, Canadian Citizen Michel
Boissoneault (Source) approached the United States Consulate
in Montreal and advised that in his employment as a valet and
a night security guard of an upscale condominium complex in
downtown Montreal (million dollar condominiums),that he has
observed a Middle Eastern male whom he identified as Amin
Murji whom he believes is acting suspiciously for reasons
noted in para 4.


2. (C/NF) Boissoneault has requested that his name be
protected because the owner of the condominium that Murji
resides in, is very anti-American and Boissonneault advised
of severe repercussions for him if it is divulged that he
provided the information to the United States Government.


3. (C/NF) Source advised that he has observed on multiple
occasions (while parking Murji's Jeep Grand Cherokee) papers,
various air charts and other material indicating that Murji
is taking flying lessons in Canada. He also observed a
pilot's air permit for Murji numbered 5802 9013 82.
Boissoneault provided the license plate number for the Grand
Cherokee and it is registered to a subject identified as
Maurizio Verrelli.


4. (C/NF) Source advised that Murji, whom he identified as a
Muslim, often returns to the condominium complex at very late
hours (2 to 5 a.m.) and that he pays 5,000 Canadian dollars a
month to reside in the Condominium complex, but he does not
appear to be employed in any job.


5. (C/NF) Source was concerned that the United States
Government be made aware of Murji in the event that he is
planning hostile action against the United States.


6. (C) The POC for this matter is RSO Michael H. Nelson,
AmConGen Montreal, (514) 398-0731.
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