2005 END USE MONITORING - EASTERN CARIBBEAN

UNCLAS BRIDGETOWN 000209

SIPDIS

INFO AMEMBASSY PORT OF SPAIN
AMEMBASSY GRENADA

STATE FOR INL/RM AND WHA/CAR

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958:N/A
TAGS: SNAR AMGT XL
SUBJECT: 2005 END USE MONITORING - EASTERN CARIBBEAN

REF: SECSTATE 222564

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SUMMARY
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1. Embassy Bridgetown is responsible for the NAS-
funded program in seven countries: Antigua and
Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and
Nevis, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
It is also responsible for monitoring equipment
provided to the French department of Martinique. The
Narcotics Affairs Agent personally monitored equipment
and met with police, Coast Guard, Defense Force,
Financial Intelligence Units and other officials to
review the use of equipment and services provided
through NAS funding. Host government officials
cooperated fully with end use inspections. END
SUMMARY.

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Status
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2. Antigua and Barbuda
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Computer Equipment - In 2005, NAS purchased six laptops
for the Financial Services Regulatory Commission. The
International Financial Sector Regulatory Authority
(IFSRA) uses 14 computers, two servers, one network
printer and one scanner. The Office of National Drug &
Money Laundering Control Policy (ONDCP) equipment - 19
computers, three i2 Analyst's Notebooks, two servers, a
plotter, four scanners and four printers are in good
condition. The Defense Force uses one laptop. The
Drug Squad uses one projector, their laptop has been
sent out for repair.

Vehicles - The Drug Squad's Canine Unit uses two 2001
Suzuki Carry vans with dog cages and they are in good
condition. The Drug Squad's 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero
needs an alternator. Their 1996 Jeep Cherokee has
reached the end of its useful life. The 1999 Nissan
Patrol purchased for the DARE Program works well. The
ONDCP's 2003 Toyota Corolla and 2003 Suzuki Vitara
wagon are in good condition.

Vessels - The Coast Guard's H920 RHIB and 733 RHIB are
working well. One Boston Whaler is working well and
the other is undergoing repairs.

Uniforms and Field Gear - In 2005, NAS purchased one
portable scale for the Drug Squad. One pair of night
vision goggles is in use at the Defense Force. The
Drug Squad uses night vision goggles, portable
scanners, cameras, binoculars, micro cassette recorders
and handcuffs. The ONDCP uses body armor, portable
scanners, camera equipment, a camcorder, flashlights,
binoculars, night vision goggles, rechargeable
spotlights, and micro cassette recorders. The Coast
Guard uses a digital camera.

Miscellaneous Equipment - The ONDCP uses four
stationery storage cabinets, two portable scanners,
nineteen desks and chairs, two fireproof filing
cabinets, a fax machine and a typewriter. One 2-drawer
safe is in use at the IFSRA.

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3. Barbados
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Computer Equipment - Thirty laptops purchased for the
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in 2002
are distributed throughout the court system and used
daily. Three laptops, four computers, i2 Analyst's
Notebook, four printers, one digital camera and one
projector are in use at the Financial Crime
Investigations Unit (FCIU). Their plotter has not been
set up because of a lack of office space. Barbados
Community College Court Reporting Program uses 12
computers and three printers. Four computers, two
printers, a server, scanner and a fax machine are in
use at the Barbados Information Centre (JICC Program).
Three monitors have reached the end of their useful
life. The Drug Squad uses one computer and one
printer.

Vehicles - Barbados Airport Security uses one 2001
Mitsubishi L200 double cab purchased in support of the
C-26 Program. The Drug Squad's 1998 Mitsubishi Sedan
has transmission problems and has been taken off the
road. One 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara wagon has
transmission problems and the other has problems with
the brakes. The Nissan X-Trail at the Barbados
Information Centre remains in excellent condition.

Vessels - The Coast Guard has replaced the EMMs on H920
RHIB engines and the engines are working well. The 733
RHIB is in good condition. The Boston Whaler has been
refurbished and fitted with new engines and is working
well.

Uniforms and Field Gear - The Coast Guard's night
vision goggles, body armor and zoom camera have reached
the end of their useful life. One pair of night vision
goggles is in use at Airport Security. The Drug Squad
uses one digital camera and the Barbados Information
Centre uses one portable scanner and one digital
camera.

Miscellaneous Equipment - The BCC uses 22 stenography
machines, which are all desperately in need of
servicing, but there are no qualified technicians on
the island and they have no funding to send the
machines overseas to be serviced. Their television,
chairs, TV cart A/C units, keyboard charts are used
daily. The Barbados Information Centre uses a security
access system, one photocopier and one shredder.

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4. Regional Security System (RSS)
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Computer Equipment - One scanner and one fax machine
located at the Training Unit in Antigua are used daily.
Their laptop and projector are not working. Ten
computers, two laptops and ten printers purchased for
the Administrative Section in 2000 have reached the end
of their useful life. Their two projectors are working
well. The C-26 Project uses two laptops, one computer,
three printers and two fax machines.

Communications Equipment - The pilot headsets are in
good condition. Cellular phones used by the C-26
support staff are no longer operational. Their hand
held radios need new batteries.

Vehicles - One 2002 Isuzu double cabin pickup purchased
for the C-26 project remains in good condition.

Vessels - One Zodiac H920 "Go Fast" RHIB located at the
RSS Training Unit in Antigua, is working well.

Aircraft - The RSS has two C-26 aircraft: one aircraft
has recently received engine repairs and is fully
operational and the other is in need of replacement
engines and propellers. They are in the process of
seeking funding from Barbados for the engines and
propellers.

Uniforms and Field Gear - Sixteen aircrew survival
vests have recently been re-certified but are slightly
worn. Life preservers, flight suits, boots, gloves,
rescue lights, rescue mirrors, a digital camera and
camcorder are used daily in the C-26 Program. Chain
saws, two 20' x 40' tents, night vision goggles, rope,
binoculars, machetes, gloves, jerry cans, MREs, GPS
receivers are used for marijuana eradication
operations. Riot helmets, batons and shin guards are
used for training.

Miscellaneous Equipment - The RSS Training Unit in
Antigua uses lockers, a shredder, ten filing cabinets,
12 utility tables, 32 classroom chairs, one lectern,
one coffee table, one living room suite, mattresses,
folding tables, folding chairs, two washing machines,
two dryers and a 25-ton air conditioner condensing
unit. Two refrigerators, two televisions, two VCRs, a
TV stand, microwave oven, radio cassette, refrigerator,
lawn mower, weed-whacker and 11 air conditioners are
used by the C-26 support staff.

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5. Dominica
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Computer Equipment - The FIU uses four computers, an
all-in-one fax machine, i2 Analyst's Notebook, two
printers one laptop and one server. One computer has
reached the end of its useful life. One computer and
printer in the Commissioner's office are working well.
Three computers, two printers and one projector are in
use at the Financial Services Unit (FSU). One laser
printer at the Drug Squad has reached the end of its
useful life.

Communications Equipment - Two secure Sectel phones
located at the Drug Squad and Marine Unit have reached
the end of their useful life. The Police have one
solar repeater in use. Their hand held radios and
laptop have reached the end of their useful life.

Vehicles - One 2001 Nissan double cab purchased for the
Dominica Customs is working well. The 1999 Mitsubishi
Pajero used in the DARE Program was involved in an
accident and awaiting repairs. One 1996 Jeep Cherokee
is used by the Marine Unit. The Drug Squad uses one
2002 Nissan double cab and one 1998 Nissan Double Cab.
Two Nissan double cabs purchased in 2000, are assigned
to the Grand Bay and Portsmouth police stations. One
2000 Mitsubishi Pajero Wagon at the Special Branch is
in good condition.

Vessels - The 733 RHIB has been fitted with new engines
acquired by TAFT and are working well. The H920 RHIB
has received new engines as well, but the shafts are
the incorrect length. TAFT is working to rectify the
problem. The 22' Nautica RHIB purchased in 2001
continues to experience engine and fuel tank problems.
Two 225 HP engines purchased in 2001 are operational.
The Marine Unit requested permission to dispose of two
Boston Whalers, which are no longer serviceable.

Uniforms and Field Gear - The Customs and Excise
Department uses BDUs, boots, flashlights and handcuffs,
five binoculars, two spotlights, ten body armor and one
digital camera. The Drug Squad uses night vision
goggles, binoculars, a digital camera, traffic vests,
BDU uniforms, holsters, body armor, flashlights, GPS
receivers, rain gear, handcuffs, weapons belts,
ponchos, jungle boots, water bottles, two vehicle
camouflage nets, six dome tents, flashlights,
inspection mirrors and field compasses. The Marine
Unit has 45 life vests, one handheld spotlight, rain
gear, night vision goggles, binoculars, body armor, a
boarding kit, digital camera and fiber optic viewer.

Miscellaneous Equipment - The Director of Public
Prosecutions (D.P.P.) is using the law books and
photocopier. The Drug Squad uses two filing cabinets
and a shredder. Their photocopier is no longer
serviceable. The FIU uses a photocopier, safe,
shredder and five office chairs. One conference table
and 12 chairs remain in storage. One photocopier, fax
machine, shredder, heavy duty stapler, binding machine
and paper cutter are in use at the FSU.

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6. Grenada
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Computer Equipment - The Drug Squad uses one server,
two computers, one palm pilot, two laptops and two
printers. One laptop and one computer are no longer
serviceable and the projector is still in need of a new
bulb. The FIU uses its two laptops, i2 Analyst's
Notebook, fax machine, four computers, two printers and
scanner. The Police Headquarters' four computers and
two printers are in good condition.

Vehicles - The Special Services Unit's (SSU) 2001 3-ton
Toyota truck has received a new camshaft and is working
well. The FIU's 2001 Mitsubishi L300 van works well
but is still in need of body repairs. The Drug Squad's
2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara wagon is in good condition.
Their 2001 Toyota Prado wagon has been repaired and is
working well. The 1998 Mazda 4x4 double cab and 1996
Jeep Cherokee have reached the end of their useful
life. The 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero purchased for the
DARE Program remains with the Governor General's detail
due to a shortage of vehicles as a result of damage
during the hurricane in 2004.

Vessels and Equipment - The Coast Guard's five engines
purchased in 2003 remain in good condition. The H920
RHIB and the 733 RHIB are working well. Both Boston
whalers are being refurbished. The radar and sirens
remain in good condition.

Uniforms and Field Gear - In 2005, NAS purchased 250
police caps and belts to replace stock lost during the
hurricane in 2004. 430 sets of uniforms, 150
reflective vests and 150 flashlights are distributed
throughout the police force. The Drug Squad uses
binoculars, polo shirts, caps, pagers, a rescue phone,
body armor, two digital cameras, a digital camcorder,
batons, windbreakers, micro cassette recorders,
flashlights and night vision goggles. The Coast Guard
uses body armor, night vision goggles and a boarding
kit. The camcorder and zoom camera have reached the
end of their useful life. The Police Special Branch
uses body armor and a GPS.

Miscellaneous Equipment - The Drug Squad uses one
television and VCR, a shredder, photocopier, three
filing cabinets, five office chairs and two fireproof
filing cabinets. Their fax machine is not working.
The FIU uses a photocopier, two fireproof filing
cabinets, one shredder, four desks, six chairs, coffee
table, six waiting room chairs, television, VCR, fax
machine, digital camera, a filing cabinet and a
portable projector screen, all are in good condition.
Four cellular phones have reached the end of their
useful life. Six air conditioning units are in use at
Police Headquarters.

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7. St. Kitts
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Computer Equipment - Four computers, one server and one
laptop are in use at the Financial Services Department
(FSD). The Nevis Regulation and Supervisory Division
(RSD) uses four computers, three printers, and one
laptop. The FIU uses one i2 analyst's notebook, four
computers, a network hub, laptop, projector, scanner
and two printers. One computer and printer are in use
at their Nevis office. Five computers, a projector and
fax machine are in use at the National Council for Drug
Abuse Prevention (NACDAP). One scanner is in use at
the Drug Squad.

Vehicles - The Nevis Task Force uses one 2001 Toyota
double cab. The St. Kitts Drug Squad's 1996 Jeep
Cherokee and 1998 Mitsubishi mini van are operational.
The 1999 Mitsubishi mini bus provided to the DARE
Program remains in good condition.

Vessels - The Coast Guard's Zodiac H920 RHIB
experiences engine problems but is operational. Their
733 RHIB are working well. The 22' RHIB purchased for
the Nevis Customs is operational.

Uniforms and Field Gear - In 2005, NAS purchased one
portable scale for the Drug Squad. A boarding kit,
weapons belts, zoom camera and a camcorder are in use
at the Coast Guard. The Drug Squad uses body armor,
binoculars and BDUs, jungle boots, a camcorder,
handcuffs, night vision goggles, micro cassette
recorder and a digital camera. The Nevis Police use
BDUs, jungle boots, ponchos, handcuffs, fingerprint
cameras, fingerprinting equipment, SLR cameras, film
developing equipment, night vision goggles, handcuffs,
flashlights, binoculars, rain gear, body armor, traffic
vests and a digital camera.

Miscellaneous Equipment - In 2005, NAS purchased one
air conditioning unit for the National Joint
Headquarters (NJHQ). The Nevis Financial Services
Department uses one photocopier. The Drug Squad uses
six air conditioning units, desks, filing cabinets,
stacking chairs and office chairs. The FIU uses one
office desk and chair, one secretarial workstation, one
conference table and twelve chairs, three fireproof
filing cabinets, a binding machine, trimmer,
television, VCR, photocopier, shredder and digital
camera. The NACDAP uses one television, VCR,
photocopier, five desks, five office chairs, ten guest
chairs, a conference table with sixteen chairs, two
stationery cabinets and two filing cabinets.

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8. St. Lucia
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Computer equipment - In 2005, NAS purchased one
projector and one i2 Analyst's Notebook for the
Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA),one computer
and printer for the Police Community Relations Office
(CRO) and two computers, two printers, one laptop and
one fax machine for the Police Special Branch. The FIU
is using six computers, a fax machine, digital camera,
scanner, two printers and two laptops. Two computers,
two printers, one fax machine, printer and scanner are
used daily at the Marine Unit. The Drug Squad is
making use of one computer and printer at their Vieux
Fort location. Two computers and two printers are in
use at the Substance Abuse Advisory Council Secretariat
(SAACS). The Customs Central Intelligence Unit uses
three computers, two scanners, one printer and one
laptop.

Communication Equipment - VHF radios, and a base
station are in use at the Marine Unit.

Vehicles - One 2001 Isuzu double cab at the Marine Unit
is in good condition. The Drug Squad's 2001 Nissan
Patrol wagon has a broken headlamp; and the turbo on
their 1998 Mitsubishi double cab has not been replaced
due to lack of funds. One 2000 Mitsubishi mini bus is
used for the DARE program.

Vessels - The Marine Unit uses one Zodiac H920 "Go
Fast" RHIB. The 733 RHIB works has a problem with one
of the engines but is operational. One Boston Whaler,
which is used mainly for training, is working well.

Uniforms and Field Gear - In 2005, NAS purchased one
camcorder, one digital camera and ten sets of body
armor for the Special Branch, one digital camera for
the Drug Squad and six sets of dive gear and ten sets
of body armor for the Marine Unit. The Criminal
Investigations Department (CID) uses camera equipment,
fingerprinting equipment, intoxilyzers and body bags.
The Customs Department uses two night vision goggles.
The Drug Squad uses twenty-five sets of uniforms and
boots, two night vision goggles and two digital
cameras. The Marine Unit uses a camcorder, inspection
mirror, fiber optic viewer, flashlight, batons,
handcuffs and binoculars. The FIA uses one NVG, one
pair of binoculars, three bulletproof vests and a
digital camera. The Special Branch is using one NVG.

Miscellaneous - In 2005, NAS purchased a photocopier
for the CRO. The FIA uses one conference room table
with chairs, four 2-drawer filing cabinets, one safe,
six office desks, six chairs, four office chairs, one
shredder and two fireproof filing cabinets. Five air
conditioning units, one photocopier, shredder, four
filing cabinets, lockers and folding chairs are used
daily at the Marine Unit's sub-base in Vieux Fort. The
Substance Abuse Advisory Council Secretariat uses
armchairs, side chairs, desks, a credenza and a
conference table. One shredder is in use at the Police
Special Branch. Law books are in use at the Office of
the D.P.P.

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9. St. Vincent and the Grenadines
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Computer Equipment - In 2005, NAS purchased one
computer and a scanner for the CRO, two laptops, one
projector, one scanner, one printer and one USB flash
drive for the FIU. Six computers, one laptop, i2
analyst's notebook, one projector, two printers and one
scanner are in use at the FIU. Their fax machine is
unserviceable. The A/G's Office uses three computers,
one server, two printers, one scanner, one projector,
and one photocopier. The fax machine is unserviceable.
The Police Narcotics Intelligence Unit has two
computers, one fax machine and one printer.

Vehicles - The Drug Squad's 1998 Toyota double cab
continues to work well. Their 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero
wagon recently received a new clutch, but has an oil
leak. The 1996 Jeep Cherokee has reached the end of
its useful life. One 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero for the
Marion House "Right Step Program" remains in good
condition. The 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero purchased for
the DARE Program is in good condition.

Vessels - Both Zodiac H920 RHIBs at the Coast Guard are
in need of new engines and are not operational. The
733 RHIB is operational but receiving repairs to its
collar.

Uniforms and Field Gear - In 2005, NAS purchased three
bullet proof vests, one digital SLR camera, one
camcorder, one pair of binoculars and three micro-
cassette recorders for the FIU. The Coast Guard uses
one NVG, a boarding kit, and flashlights. The body
armor, zoom camera and camcorder have reached the end
of their useful life. Body armor, GPSs, SLR camera,
night vision goggles, binoculars, one digital camcorder
and flashlights are used daily at the Drug Squad. The
FIU uses one digital camera.

Miscellaneous Equipment - In 2005, NAS purchased one
laminator and one binding machine and installed a
digital surveillance system for the FIU. One TV/VCR
and one slide projector are in use at Marion House. A
Security access system, shredder, television, VCR,
digital camera, safe and photocopier are in use at the
FIU. The Drug Squad uses 24 pairs of bunk beds. The
Police Narcotics Intelligence Unit uses one
photocopier.

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10. FRENCH MARTINIQUE
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The Director of the French Coast Guard has reported
that the Lafayette is still in good condition and is
used in operations.

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11. IMPACT
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INL assistance to the Eastern Caribbean ensures that
law enforcement agencies are capable partners in the
fight against narco-trafficking and money laundering in
the region. The equipment provided by NAS has improved
their mobility, communications, record keeping, safety,
intelligence collection and drug detection
capabilities. INL-funded training provides personnel
with the necessary skills to carry out their mission
and demonstrates the USG's counter-narcotics commitment
in the region, the United States' Third Border.

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12. PROBLEMS
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Skill and experience levels among various agencies and
units vary widely, as well as the ability to use
sophisticated equipment. NAS Bridgetown targets
procurements to meet the needs of a unit at a given
time. However, subsequent personnel turnovers
sometimes result in non-use of sophisticated equipment
by new personnel unfamiliar with the equipment. Most
countries lack spare parts and repair facilities for
electronics leading to backlogs of items in need of
repair. Incidents of theft and misuse of equipment are
rare.

KRAMER