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08STATE129448
2008-12-09 21:31:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
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UNCLAS STATE 129448
SIPDIS
KINGSTON FOR JOHN MORGAN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC JM
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050134831
REF: 2006 BLUE LANTERN GUIDEBOOK
UNCLAS STATE 129448
SIPDIS
KINGSTON FOR JOHN MORGAN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC JM
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050134831
REF: 2006 BLUE LANTERN GUIDEBOOK
1. This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4.
2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls
Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting
a post-license/pre-shipment check on license 050134831 for
the export of pistols to Jamaica. Post is requested to
complete this Blue Lantern check within 45 days. Lack of
response to a Blue Lantern check will affect pending and
future licenses involving parties to this license.
3. Reason for Request: To establish the bona fides of
end-user, A & A Dealers. The company has a limited license
history and no Blue Lantern history with PM/DDTC.
4. Action Request: Post is requested to establish the bona
fides of end-user A & A Dealers as a legitimate recipient
of the United States Munitions List (USML) items listed
below. Post should also question end-user on their
familiarity with the International Traffic in Arms Regulation
(ITAR),particularly regarding re-export or re-transfer. The
following points are included for guidance:
(To A & A Dealers) -- How long has your company been in the
business of importing and selling defense articles in
Jamaica? What services and products are sold by your company?
Who are your regular customers and where do they reside? Are
you familiar with the regulations governing the import of
U.S.-origin defense articles, including restrictions on
re-transfer or re-export?
In its reply, Post may also comment on any other information
pertinent to these transactions such as security of
facilities and concerns about the entities involved.
5. Details of license application:
DTC Case: 050134831
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
2 Springfield XDM 9mm Pistols
5 Taurus PT92 9mm Pistols
8 Beretta PX4 Storm 9mm Pistols
5 Taurus 24/7 Pro 9mm Pitsols
2 STI .40 caliber Pistols
10 Springfield XD9 9mm Pistols
License Value: USD $15,182
SELLER:
Lou's Police Distributors
7815 West 4 Avenue
Hialeah, FL 33014
FOREIGN END-USER:
A & A Dealers Jamaica Limited
Lot #9, Twickenham Park Industrial Estate
PO Box 657
Spanish Town, Jamaica
Tel: 876-984-2588
PURPOSE:
For commercial resale in Bolivia
6. Submitted in support of the license application were the
following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to
Posts upon request):
DSP-83 signed by Ernest Hoo dated 11/06/2008 and Linda
Riccobono dated 11/25/2008
Import Permit No IP2008/118 dated 10/24/2008 signed by Donna
Graham-Gayle
Purchase Order from A & A Dealers dated 10/30/2008 signed by
Ernest Hoo
7. 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. Department is grateful for Post's assistance in this
matter.
RICE
SIPDIS
KINGSTON FOR JOHN MORGAN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC JM
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050134831
REF: 2006 BLUE LANTERN GUIDEBOOK
1. This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4.
2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls
Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting
a post-license/pre-shipment check on license 050134831 for
the export of pistols to Jamaica. Post is requested to
complete this Blue Lantern check within 45 days. Lack of
response to a Blue Lantern check will affect pending and
future licenses involving parties to this license.
3. Reason for Request: To establish the bona fides of
end-user, A & A Dealers. The company has a limited license
history and no Blue Lantern history with PM/DDTC.
4. Action Request: Post is requested to establish the bona
fides of end-user A & A Dealers as a legitimate recipient
of the United States Munitions List (USML) items listed
below. Post should also question end-user on their
familiarity with the International Traffic in Arms Regulation
(ITAR),particularly regarding re-export or re-transfer. The
following points are included for guidance:
(To A & A Dealers) -- How long has your company been in the
business of importing and selling defense articles in
Jamaica? What services and products are sold by your company?
Who are your regular customers and where do they reside? Are
you familiar with the regulations governing the import of
U.S.-origin defense articles, including restrictions on
re-transfer or re-export?
In its reply, Post may also comment on any other information
pertinent to these transactions such as security of
facilities and concerns about the entities involved.
5. Details of license application:
DTC Case: 050134831
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
2 Springfield XDM 9mm Pistols
5 Taurus PT92 9mm Pistols
8 Beretta PX4 Storm 9mm Pistols
5 Taurus 24/7 Pro 9mm Pitsols
2 STI .40 caliber Pistols
10 Springfield XD9 9mm Pistols
License Value: USD $15,182
SELLER:
Lou's Police Distributors
7815 West 4 Avenue
Hialeah, FL 33014
FOREIGN END-USER:
A & A Dealers Jamaica Limited
Lot #9, Twickenham Park Industrial Estate
PO Box 657
Spanish Town, Jamaica
Tel: 876-984-2588
PURPOSE:
For commercial resale in Bolivia
6. Submitted in support of the license application were the
following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to
Posts upon request):
DSP-83 signed by Ernest Hoo dated 11/06/2008 and Linda
Riccobono dated 11/25/2008
Import Permit No IP2008/118 dated 10/24/2008 signed by Donna
Graham-Gayle
Purchase Order from A & A Dealers dated 10/30/2008 signed by
Ernest Hoo
7. 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. Department is grateful for Post's assistance in this
matter.
RICE