ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: BLUE LANTERN ON

UNCLAS BRIDGETOWN 001715

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

PM/DDTC FOR REBECCA VALERIN

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC VC XL
SUBJECT: ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: BLUE LANTERN ON
LICENSE 05-1004270 FOR COREAS HAZELLS, INC.

REF: STATE 116656


1. (U) Post was unable to conduct a site visit to St.
Vincent and the Grenadines but gathered information on the
end user via telephone and email. Post did not uncover any
derogatory information on Coreas Hazells, Inc. Coreas
Hazells appears to be a legitimate firearm retailer.


2. (U) Coreas Hazells, Inc. became a subsidiary company of
Goddard Enterprises in St. Vincent and the Grenadines in

2002. Goddard Enterprises was established on October 13,
1921, and their St. Vincent operations established in 1963.


3. (U) Coreas Hazells' customers are mainly builders,
contractors, buyers of hardware, and food businesses. These
customers are mostly native Vincentians living in St. Vincent
and the Grenadines. All customers who buy firearms are
screened and approved by the Commissioner of Police of the
Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force. Customers
also need to be approved for a license to purchase a
particular caliber weapon and a limited amount of ammunition.
Coreas Hazells, Inc. records the sale of all firearms and
ammunition. In addition, Coreas Hazells has a secure
fire-proof vault and only a few selected persons have the
access codes. Regular customers are generally not allowed to
visit this area unless they possess a firearms license.


4. (U) Coreas Hazells understands the restrictions on the
United States Munitions List (USML) articles. Finally,
Coreas Hazells, Inc. is in possession of the proper firearms
license and import permit for the items listed on their
application.
KRAMER