Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08STATE44775
2008-04-28 19:25:00
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 044775
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
SAN SALVADOR FOR BRENT CHRISTENSEN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ES ETTC KOMC
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050097338
REF: 07 SAN SALVADOR 722
UNCLAS STATE 044775
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
SAN SALVADOR FOR BRENT CHRISTENSEN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ES ETTC KOMC
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050097338
REF: 07 SAN SALVADOR 722
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 050097338 for the export of
ammunition to El Salvador. 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, Tiros Cobra, is
affiliated with Salvadoran company, Expo Cafe, which was
subject of an unfavorable Blue Lantern check (reftel A). Post
found that the principles of Expo Cafe were using several
businesses in an attempt to circumvent Salvadoran law. This
request is for Post to establish the bona fides of Tiros
Cobra and ascertain the nature of end-user's affiliation with
Expo Cafe. Post is requested to determine if Tiros Cobra is a
trusted recipient of United States Munitions List (USML)
items.
4. (SBU) Action Request: Post is requested to establish the
bona fides of Tiros Cobra by making appropriate inquires with
principles of the company. Post is requested to seek specific
details of the company's relationship with Expo Cafe. Post
should also make inquires within the Salvadoran law
enforcement community to determine if Tiros Cobra and its
affiliates are trusted recipients of USML.
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: 050097338
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
5,000 Rounds of Centerfire Rifle/Handgun Ammunition (.45
Caliber)
5,000 Rounds of Centerfire Rifle/Handgun Ammunition (.40
Caliber)
30,000 Rounds of Centerfire Rifle/Handgun Ammunition (.38
Caliber)
10,000 Rounds of Centerfire Rifle/Handgun Ammunition (.380
Caliber)
100,000 Rounds of Rimfire Ammunition (.22 Caliber)
License Value: USD $18,000
SELLER:
Alliant Techsystems Inc
5050 Lincoln Drive
Edina, MN 55436
Subsidiary:
Federal Cartridge Co./Ammunition Accessories Inc
Alliant Techsystems Inc Affiliate
2299 Snake River Ave
Lewiston, ID 83501
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE:
Same as End-User
FOREIGN END-USER:
Tiros Cobra-CA, SA de CV
Edifico Puerto Bus Local 7-B Alameda Juan Pablo II y 19
Avenida
San Salvador, El Salvador
Tel: (503) 2271-0324, 2271-0252, 2222-4298
Email: tiros cobra@hotmail.com
PURPOSE:
For commercial resale in El Salvador.
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 Rene Ernesto Llort Fernandez dated
03/04/2008 and Patti Mann dated 03/17/2008
End-Use Statement signed by Rene Llort Fernandez dated
01/10/2008
2 Purchase Orders from Tiros Cobra both signed by Rene Llort
Fernandez and dated 01/23/2008
Import Authorizations Nos. 0047, 0048, and 0049 issued by
Ministry of National Defense dated 1/03/2008 signed by Vice
Admiral Marcos Antonio Palacios Luna.
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
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
SAN SALVADOR FOR BRENT CHRISTENSEN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ES ETTC KOMC
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050097338
REF: 07 SAN SALVADOR 722
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 050097338 for the export of
ammunition to El Salvador. 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, Tiros Cobra, is
affiliated with Salvadoran company, Expo Cafe, which was
subject of an unfavorable Blue Lantern check (reftel A). Post
found that the principles of Expo Cafe were using several
businesses in an attempt to circumvent Salvadoran law. This
request is for Post to establish the bona fides of Tiros
Cobra and ascertain the nature of end-user's affiliation with
Expo Cafe. Post is requested to determine if Tiros Cobra is a
trusted recipient of United States Munitions List (USML)
items.
4. (SBU) Action Request: Post is requested to establish the
bona fides of Tiros Cobra by making appropriate inquires with
principles of the company. Post is requested to seek specific
details of the company's relationship with Expo Cafe. Post
should also make inquires within the Salvadoran law
enforcement community to determine if Tiros Cobra and its
affiliates are trusted recipients of USML.
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: 050097338
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
5,000 Rounds of Centerfire Rifle/Handgun Ammunition (.45
Caliber)
5,000 Rounds of Centerfire Rifle/Handgun Ammunition (.40
Caliber)
30,000 Rounds of Centerfire Rifle/Handgun Ammunition (.38
Caliber)
10,000 Rounds of Centerfire Rifle/Handgun Ammunition (.380
Caliber)
100,000 Rounds of Rimfire Ammunition (.22 Caliber)
License Value: USD $18,000
SELLER:
Alliant Techsystems Inc
5050 Lincoln Drive
Edina, MN 55436
Subsidiary:
Federal Cartridge Co./Ammunition Accessories Inc
Alliant Techsystems Inc Affiliate
2299 Snake River Ave
Lewiston, ID 83501
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE:
Same as End-User
FOREIGN END-USER:
Tiros Cobra-CA, SA de CV
Edifico Puerto Bus Local 7-B Alameda Juan Pablo II y 19
Avenida
San Salvador, El Salvador
Tel: (503) 2271-0324, 2271-0252, 2222-4298
Email: tiros cobra@hotmail.com
PURPOSE:
For commercial resale in El Salvador.
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 Rene Ernesto Llort Fernandez dated
03/04/2008 and Patti Mann dated 03/17/2008
End-Use Statement signed by Rene Llort Fernandez dated
01/10/2008
2 Purchase Orders from Tiros Cobra both signed by Rene Llort
Fernandez and dated 01/23/2008
Import Authorizations Nos. 0047, 0048, and 0049 issued by
Ministry of National Defense dated 1/03/2008 signed by Vice
Admiral Marcos Antonio Palacios Luna.
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