Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08STATE122071
2008-11-17 22:22:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Secretary of State
Cable title:
BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
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UNCLAS STATE 122071
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
BRIDGETOWN FOR ANTHONY ETERNO
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC BB
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050132335
REF: 07 BRIDGETOWN 785
UNCLAS STATE 122071
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
BRIDGETOWN FOR ANTHONY ETERNO
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC BB
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050132335
REF: 07 BRIDGETOWN 785
1. (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4.
2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls
Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting
a pre-license check on license 050132335 for the export of
pistols and revolvers to Barbados. Post is requested to
complete this Blue Lantern check within 30 days. Lack of
response to a Blue Lantern check will affect pending and
future licenses involving parties to this license.
3. (SBU) Reason for Request: Previous Blue Lantern response
was sufficiently ambiguous (REFTEL) in determining the bona
fides of that transaction. The quantity of rifles ordered by
Sportsimports in the previous case was refuted by the Royal
Barbados Police Force (RBPF) and complete end-user
information was not provided on the license application. It
remains unclear whether a valid import authorization was
obtained from the RBPF in the previous case. The Blue Lantern
was closed 'unfavorable' pending the conclusion of an
investigation by the RBPF. This request is to establish the
bona fides of the current transaction and of the end-user,
Sportsimports.
4. (SBU) Action Request: Post is requested to establish the
bona fides of this transactions by making appropriate
inquires to representatives of end-user, Sportsimports, and
the Royal Barbados Police Force. Post is also requested to
establish Sportsimports as a bona fide recipient of U.S.
Munitions List items by making appropriate inquiries with
RBPF and other government authorities. In its reply, Post may
also comment on any other information pertinent to these
transactions such as security of facilities, end-use, and
concerns about the entities involved.
5. (U) Details of license applications:
DTC Case: 050132335
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
2 S&W .38 Caliber Revolvers, Model 60 Pro SS
2 Taurus .38 Caliber Concealed Hammer Ultralite Revolvers
12 Taurus .38 Caliber Magnesium Revolvers
2 Taurus .38 Caliber Ultralite Revolvers
2 Taurus .38 Caliber Revolvers
10 Taurus .32 Caliber Revolvers
5 Kahr 9 x 19 9mm Caliber Pistols
5 CZ Rami 9 x 19 9mm Pistols
License Value: USD $15,050
SELLER:
Valor Corporation
1001 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway
Sunrise, Florida 33323
FOREIGN END-USER:
Sportsimports
Hopewell Estate
St. Thomas, Barbados
TEL: (246) 425-4388
PURPOSE:
For commercial resale
6. (U) Submitted in support of the license application were
the following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to
Posts upon request):
DSP-83 signed by Spencer Hutchinson dated 09/09/2008 and
Harry Lopez dated 11/12/2008
Import Authorization Ref. No. 47/08/2 3/45 issued by the
Royal Barbados Police Force signed by L. Harewood dated
07/22/2008
Purchase Order from Sportsimports No. 244B signed by Spencer
Hutchinson dated 09/19/2008
7. (U) Please slug reply for PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN
COORDINATOR and include the words "Blue Lantern" and the case
number in the subject line. POC is Kyle M. Ballard, Phone:
202-663-1929; Email: BallardKM@state.gov; SIPRNET:
BallardKM@state.sgov.gov. The Blue Lantern Guidebook (ref) is
available as a PDF file in the Bunche Library's E-Book
Collection on the DOS Intranet:
http://virtuallibrary.state.gov/
BlueLanternGuidebook2006%2520 final .pdf
8. (U) Department is grateful for Post's assistance in this
matter.
RICE
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
BRIDGETOWN FOR ANTHONY ETERNO
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC BB
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050132335
REF: 07 BRIDGETOWN 785
1. (U) This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4.
2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls
Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting
a pre-license check on license 050132335 for the export of
pistols and revolvers to Barbados. Post is requested to
complete this Blue Lantern check within 30 days. Lack of
response to a Blue Lantern check will affect pending and
future licenses involving parties to this license.
3. (SBU) Reason for Request: Previous Blue Lantern response
was sufficiently ambiguous (REFTEL) in determining the bona
fides of that transaction. The quantity of rifles ordered by
Sportsimports in the previous case was refuted by the Royal
Barbados Police Force (RBPF) and complete end-user
information was not provided on the license application. It
remains unclear whether a valid import authorization was
obtained from the RBPF in the previous case. The Blue Lantern
was closed 'unfavorable' pending the conclusion of an
investigation by the RBPF. This request is to establish the
bona fides of the current transaction and of the end-user,
Sportsimports.
4. (SBU) Action Request: Post is requested to establish the
bona fides of this transactions by making appropriate
inquires to representatives of end-user, Sportsimports, and
the Royal Barbados Police Force. Post is also requested to
establish Sportsimports as a bona fide recipient of U.S.
Munitions List items by making appropriate inquiries with
RBPF and other government authorities. In its reply, Post may
also comment on any other information pertinent to these
transactions such as security of facilities, end-use, and
concerns about the entities involved.
5. (U) Details of license applications:
DTC Case: 050132335
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
2 S&W .38 Caliber Revolvers, Model 60 Pro SS
2 Taurus .38 Caliber Concealed Hammer Ultralite Revolvers
12 Taurus .38 Caliber Magnesium Revolvers
2 Taurus .38 Caliber Ultralite Revolvers
2 Taurus .38 Caliber Revolvers
10 Taurus .32 Caliber Revolvers
5 Kahr 9 x 19 9mm Caliber Pistols
5 CZ Rami 9 x 19 9mm Pistols
License Value: USD $15,050
SELLER:
Valor Corporation
1001 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway
Sunrise, Florida 33323
FOREIGN END-USER:
Sportsimports
Hopewell Estate
St. Thomas, Barbados
TEL: (246) 425-4388
PURPOSE:
For commercial resale
6. (U) Submitted in support of the license application were
the following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to
Posts upon request):
DSP-83 signed by Spencer Hutchinson dated 09/09/2008 and
Harry Lopez dated 11/12/2008
Import Authorization Ref. No. 47/08/2 3/45 issued by the
Royal Barbados Police Force signed by L. Harewood dated
07/22/2008
Purchase Order from Sportsimports No. 244B signed by Spencer
Hutchinson dated 09/19/2008
7. (U) Please slug reply for PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN
COORDINATOR and include the words "Blue Lantern" and the case
number in the subject line. POC is Kyle M. Ballard, Phone:
202-663-1929; Email: BallardKM@state.gov; SIPRNET:
BallardKM@state.sgov.gov. The Blue Lantern Guidebook (ref) is
available as a PDF file in the Bunche Library's E-Book
Collection on the DOS Intranet:
http://virtuallibrary.state.gov/
BlueLanternGuidebook2006%2520 final .pdf
8. (U) Department is grateful for Post's assistance in this
matter.
RICE