Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09STATE74357
2009-07-16 21:19:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-LICENSE/PRE-SHIPMENT
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UNCLAS STATE 074357
SIPDIS
LUSAKA FOR SCOTT JUDAH
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC ZA
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-LICENSE/PRE-SHIPMENT
END-USE CHECK ON LICENSES 050098764 AND 050157209
UNCLAS STATE 074357
SIPDIS
LUSAKA FOR SCOTT JUDAH
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC ZA
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-LICENSE/PRE-SHIPMENT
END-USE CHECK ON LICENSES 050098764 AND 050157209
¶1. This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4.
¶2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls
Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting
a post-license/pre-shipment check on licenses 050098764 and
050157209 for the export of ammunition to Zambia. 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. Reason for Request: Zambian company Rashid Store was
authorized to import 500,000 rounds of ammunition on license
¶050098764. The company then sought authorization for 500,000
more rounds of ammunition with license 050157209 despite the
fact that exports against 050098764 have not been exhausted
(NOTE: No shipment has yet been made against 050157209).
According to the import authorizations issued by the
Government of Zambia and submitted in support of these
PM/DDTC licenses, Rashid Store is authorized to import a
total of 1 million rounds of ammunition. This check is to
establish the bona fides of Rashid Store. Also, the invoice
provided by the U.S. applicant on license 050157209 indicates
that the shipment of ammunition will be sent to Yuyi Lishomwa
"c/o Spectra Oil Corp." This check is also to establish the
bona fides of Yuyi Lishomwa and determine what role, if any,
Spectra Oil Corp plays in this transaction.
¶4. Action Request: Post is requested to establish the bona
fides of Rashid Store, Yuyi Lishowma, and Spectra Oil Corp by
making inquiries to representatives of the company and
appropriate authorities of the Zambian government. (NOTE:
Export license 050098764 has not been exhausted and no/no
shipment has yet been made against 050157209). The following
points are included for guidance:
(To Rashid Store)
--When was your company established and who are its
principals?
--What products and services does your company provide? Who
are your regular customers and where do they reside?
--What are your annual sales of firearms and ammunition?
Where are your usual suppliers located?
--Why did your company seek another authorization for Yuyi
Lishowma's ammunition when you have an outstanding
authorization for 500,000 rounds?
--What role does Spectra Oil Corp play in your transaction
with Yu