Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09SANSALVADOR104
2009-02-04 19:13:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy San Salvador
Cable title:
EL SALVADOR: U.S. PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS ILLICIT
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UNCLAS SAN SALVADOR 000104
SIPDIS
WHA/FO FOR GIOVANNI SNIDLE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAIR ES ETTC KCRM MASS PREL
SUBJECT: EL SALVADOR: U.S. PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS ILLICIT
TRAFFICKING IN ARMS IN THE AMERICAS
REF: SECSTATE 8063
UNCLAS SAN SALVADOR 000104
SIPDIS
WHA/FO FOR GIOVANNI SNIDLE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAIR ES ETTC KCRM MASS PREL
SUBJECT: EL SALVADOR: U.S. PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS ILLICIT
TRAFFICKING IN ARMS IN THE AMERICAS
REF: SECSTATE 8063
¶1. (U) As requested, Post has begun initial discussions with
GOES regarding U.S. assistance programs to combat illicit
trafficking in arms. GOES has in the past expressed interest
in assistance with both e-Trace and Integrated Ballistics
Information System (IBIS) technology. Post will promptly
report any GOES requests that stem from the non-paper
forwarded in reftel.
¶2. (U) The pending assignment of an ATF Advisor to Embassy
San Salvador, funded by the Merida Initiative, will provide
mission with new leverage in addressing regional arms
trafficking. The addition of an ATF subject matter expert,
coupled with ongoing efforts by the Transnational Anti-Gang
Unit (TAG) and the San Salvador-based INL Regional Gang
Advisor, will continue our whole-of-government approach to
combating organized crime in El Salvador.
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