Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09STATE43578
2009-04-29 20:03:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Secretary of State
Cable title:  

BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK

Tags:  ETTC KOMC BE 
pdf how-to read a cable
VZCZCXYZ0011
RR RUEHWEB

DE RUEHC #3578 1192023
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 292003Z APR 09
FM SECSTATE WASHDC
TO RUEHBS/AMEMBASSY BRUSSELS 0000
INFO RUETIAA/DIRNSA FT GEORGE G MEADE MD 0000
RUEAIIA/CIA WASHINGTON DC 0000
RHMCSUU/FBI WASHINGTON DC 0000
RUEKJCS/SECDEF WASHINGTON DC
RUCPDOC/USDOC WASHINGTON DC 0000
UNCLAS STATE 043578 

SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
BRUSSELS FOR RICHARD EASON

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC BE
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050117106

UNCLAS STATE 043578

SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
BRUSSELS FOR RICHARD EASON

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC BE
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050117106


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 post-shipment check on license 050117106 for the export of
firearms and components to Belgium. 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. (SBU) Reason for Request: In addition to firearms and
components, the purchase order from end-user Podevijn Eddy
Wapenhandel also lists "booby traps," "unconventional warfare
devices and techniques-incendiaries," "sniper training and
employment," and "improvised munitions handbook." Though
these items were not listed on the export license request and
were not/not approved for export by the Department, their
presence on the purchase order raises significant concern
regarding the end-user and the ultimate end-use of the U.S.
Munitions List items listed below.


4. (SBU) Action Request: Post is requested to establish the
bona fides of end-user Podevijn Eddy Wapenhandel by making
appropriate inquiries to representatives of the company and
authorities of the Government of Belgium. Post is also
requested to confirm that the U.S. Munitions List items were
received and to determine the ultimate end-use of these
items. Finally, Post is also request to inform the
appropriate authorities within the Government of Belgium of
the unusual request for defense articles and services listed
on the purchase order. The following points are included for
guidance:

(To Podevijn Eddy Wapenhandel)

--Who are the principles of your company? How long have you
been in the business of selling defense articles and
services? What goods and services does your company provide?
Who are your regular customers and where do they reside?

--Can you confirm the order of the firearms and components
listed on this license application? What is the ultimate
end-use for these firearms?

--Can you explain the nature of the other items listed on the
Purchase Order dated 06-06-2008? Was Century Arms able to
provide these goods and services, as well? What use does
your company have for "booby traps," "unconventional warfare
devices and techniques-incendiaries," "sniper training and

employment," and "improvised munitions handbook?" What
customers generally purchase these good and services? What
is the ultimate end-use for such good and services?

--Are you familiar with the regulations governing the import
of U.S.-origin defense articles, including restrictions on
re-transfer or re-export?

(To Government of Belgium)

--Can you confirm the authenticity and legitimacy of the
import authorizations for this transaction?

--According to a purchase order obtained by the U.S.
Department of State, Podevijn Eddy Wapenhandel appears to be
seeking "booby traps," "unconventional warfare devices and
techniques-incendiaries," "sniper training and employment,"
and a "improvised munitions handbook." Are these defense
items and services available on the commercial market in
Belgium? Would the Government of Belgium authorize the
import of such articles and services?

--Do you have any derogatory information on Podevijn Eddy
Wapenhandel?

In its reply, Post is encouraged to comment on any
information pertinent to this transaction such as security of
facilities, end-use, and concerns about the entities involved.


5. (U) Details of license applications:

DTC Case: 050117106

QUANTITY/COMMODITY:

20 Russian Nagant 1895 Revolvers, 7.62x38R

2 Polish Flare Pistols, 26.5mm Caliber

5 Enfield #4 Bolt Action Rifles, .303 Caliber

10 Spanish Destroyer Rifles Magazines, 7 Rounds

License Value: USD $2,161

SELLER:

Century Arms, Inc.
236 Bryce Blvd.
Fairfax, VT 05454

FOREIGN END-USER:

Podevijn Eddy Wapenhandel
Meerlaan 9A
9620 Zottegem
Belgium
Tel: 0032-(0)9 360 33 80
H.R.OUD.24528
BTW BE 649.127.966
KB 444-4656721-30
Per 000-1653452-87

PURPOSE:

For commercial resale in Belgium


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 George Samson (Century Arms) dated
08/05/2008 and Podevijn Eddy dated 06/06/2008

Import License No 2008/2/000470 issued by the
Belgian-Luxembourgish Administration Committee signed by Koen
Verlaeckt dated 05/21/2008

Import License No 2008/2/000472 issued by the
Belgian-Luxembourgish Administration Committee signed by Koen
Verlaeckt dated 05/21/2008

Import License No 2008/2/000474 issued by the
Belgian-Luxembourgish Administration Committee signed by Koen
Verlaeckt dated 05/21/2008

Import License No 2008/2/000475 issued by the
Belgian-Luxembourgish Administration Committee signed by Koen
Verlaeckt dated 05/21/2008

Purchase Order issued by Podevijn Eddy Wapenhandel dated
06/06/2008 signed by Podevijn Eddy


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.
CLINTON