Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09OSLO119
2009-02-17 14:12:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Oslo
Cable title:  

BLUE LANTERN: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON

Tags:  ETTC KOMC NO 
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SIPDIS

PM/DTCC- BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR, KYLE BALLARD

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC NO
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON
LICENSE 050114331

REF: A. A:07 OSLO 318

B. B:STATE 3392

UNCLAS OSLO 000119

SIPDIS

PM/DTCC- BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR, KYLE BALLARD

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC NO
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON
LICENSE 050114331

REF: A. A:07 OSLO 318

B. B:STATE 3392


1. Reftel B requests post conduct a Blue Lantern check on the
bona fides of end-user Jaktdepotet and states that the
company has never been the subject to a Blue Lantern check.
In March 2007 post conducted a Blue Lantern check (reftel A)
on this same company and concluded that it was a well
established company with the proper licenses and a good
history of cooperation with police. We have confirmed the
information in the previous Blue Lantern check. No firearms
are sold outside ofNorway. The company has been in business
since 002. Idar Holm remains the principle officer and te
company is familiar with U.S. regulations regading the
re-xport or re-transfer of U.S. origindefense articles.


2. Police officials confirmedthat Jaktedepotet carries all
required permits t import and sell firearms. Jaktedepotet
is a well-regarded company with a good history of cooperation
with police.
WHITNEY