Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08STATE133173
2008-12-19 22:49:00
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 133173
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
GUATEMALA FOR LANCE HEGERLE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC GT
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050137099
REF: A. 03 GUATEMALA 67
B. 08 GUATEMALA 1148
UNCLAS STATE 133173
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
GUATEMALA FOR LANCE HEGERLE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC GT
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050137099
REF: A. 03 GUATEMALA 67
B. 08 GUATEMALA 1148
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 050137099 for the export of
revolvers to Guatemala. 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: End-user Munar S.A./Mundos de
las Armas has been the subject of unfavorable end-use
monitoring checks in the past (REFTEL A and B). Concerns have
revolved around the involvement in the business of Tito
Antonio Bassi Leoni. This check is to establish the bona
fides of Munar S.A./Mundos de las Armas.
4. (SBU) Action Request: Post is requested to establish the
bona fides of end-user Munar S.A./Mundos de las Armas by
making appropriate inquires to company representatives and
authorities of the Government of Guatemala. Post should
establish the current role of Tito Antonio Bassi Leoni and
determine if the company is a reliable recipient of U.S.
Munitions List items. 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: 050137099
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
60 North American Arms Revolvers, .22 Caliber
10 North American Arms Repair and Maintenance Kits for
Revolvers
License Value: USD $9,090
SELLER:
Caliber Inc
89 Broad Street
Middletown, CT 06457
FOREIGN END-USER:
Munar S.A./Mundos de las Armas
10a Calle 0-68 Zona 10
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Tel: (502) 3612657, 3310579, 3605528, 3600392
PURPOSE:
For commercial resale in Guatemala
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 Oscar Grazioso and Phyllis Sheridan dated
12/13/2008
Import Authorization No. 210/ARM-2008 signed by David
Napoleon Barrientos Giron
Purchase Order No. 001-2008 from Munar S.A. signed by Oscar
Grazioso dated 11/2008
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
GUATEMALA FOR LANCE HEGERLE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC GT
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050137099
REF: A. 03 GUATEMALA 67
B. 08 GUATEMALA 1148
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 050137099 for the export of
revolvers to Guatemala. 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: End-user Munar S.A./Mundos de
las Armas has been the subject of unfavorable end-use
monitoring checks in the past (REFTEL A and B). Concerns have
revolved around the involvement in the business of Tito
Antonio Bassi Leoni. This check is to establish the bona
fides of Munar S.A./Mundos de las Armas.
4. (SBU) Action Request: Post is requested to establish the
bona fides of end-user Munar S.A./Mundos de las Armas by
making appropriate inquires to company representatives and
authorities of the Government of Guatemala. Post should
establish the current role of Tito Antonio Bassi Leoni and
determine if the company is a reliable recipient of U.S.
Munitions List items. 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: 050137099
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
60 North American Arms Revolvers, .22 Caliber
10 North American Arms Repair and Maintenance Kits for
Revolvers
License Value: USD $9,090
SELLER:
Caliber Inc
89 Broad Street
Middletown, CT 06457
FOREIGN END-USER:
Munar S.A./Mundos de las Armas
10a Calle 0-68 Zona 10
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Tel: (502) 3612657, 3310579, 3605528, 3600392
PURPOSE:
For commercial resale in Guatemala
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 Oscar Grazioso and Phyllis Sheridan dated
12/13/2008
Import Authorization No. 210/ARM-2008 signed by David
Napoleon Barrientos Giron
Purchase Order No. 001-2008 from Munar S.A. signed by Oscar
Grazioso dated 11/2008
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