Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09STATE81473
2009-08-05 14:56:00
SECRET
Secretary of State
Cable title:
BLUE LANTERN CHECK ON DENIED LICENSE APPLICATION
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S E C R E T STATE 081473
NOFORN
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
FOR POL E. STROTHER MURRAY
E.O. 12958: DECL: 25X1-HUMAN
TAGS: BB EC ETTC KOMC SP UK
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN CHECK ON DENIED LICENSE APPLICATION
050128842 (U)
REF: A. STATE 868
B. IIR 1 786 0059 90/IBERIAN GREY ARMS ACTIVITIES
(U) APR 90
C. IIR 6 889 0033 92/TWO CROATIANS ARRESTED IN
SPAIN FOR ATTEMPTED ARMS PURCHASES (U)
OCT 91
D. IIR 6 016 2067 95/GREY ARMS FIRMS ASSOCIATED
BANKS AND THEIR ACCOUNT NUMBERS (C) MAY 95
E. IIR 6 807 0029 96/PROLIFERATION-THE GRAY ARMS
MARKET IN BELGIUM (U) NOV 95
F. IIR 7 100 0083 96/NORTH KOREA TO SELL AMMUNITION
TO CAMBODIA (U) MAR 96
G. IIR 7 100 0201 96/GREY ARMS COMPANY SEEKS
ARTILLERY MUNITIONS (U) JUL 96
H. IIR 7 300 0347 96/IRAN PLANS TO MANUFACTURE
FUZES IN BURMA (U) AUG 96
I. IIR 7 100 0227 96/SERBIA TO BUY SA-7 MISSILES
(U) AUG 96
J. IIR 7 730 8156 98/SUDAN SEEKS TO REPLACE
WEAPONRY WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY SEIZED (U)
MAR 98
K. IIR 7 730 8157 98/CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC SEEKS
TO PURCHASE WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION ON
THE INTERNATIONAL GRAY ARMS MARKET (U)
MAR 98
L. IIR 6 886 0056 00/SISCO INTERNATIONAL LTD IN THE
GRAY ARMS MARKET (U) JAN 00
Classified By: MULTIPLE SOURCES
S E C R E T STATE 081473
NOFORN
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
FOR POL E. STROTHER MURRAY
E.O. 12958: DECL: 25X1-HUMAN
TAGS: BB EC ETTC KOMC SP UK
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN CHECK ON DENIED LICENSE APPLICATION
050128842 (U)
REF: A. STATE 868
B. IIR 1 786 0059 90/IBERIAN GREY ARMS ACTIVITIES
(U) APR 90
C. IIR 6 889 0033 92/TWO CROATIANS ARRESTED IN
SPAIN FOR ATTEMPTED ARMS PURCHASES (U)
OCT 91
D. IIR 6 016 2067 95/GREY ARMS FIRMS ASSOCIATED
BANKS AND THEIR ACCOUNT NUMBERS (C) MAY 95
E. IIR 6 807 0029 96/PROLIFERATION-THE GRAY ARMS
MARKET IN BELGIUM (U) NOV 95
F. IIR 7 100 0083 96/NORTH KOREA TO SELL AMMUNITION
TO CAMBODIA (U) MAR 96
G. IIR 7 100 0201 96/GREY ARMS COMPANY SEEKS
ARTILLERY MUNITIONS (U) JUL 96
H. IIR 7 300 0347 96/IRAN PLANS TO MANUFACTURE
FUZES IN BURMA (U) AUG 96
I. IIR 7 100 0227 96/SERBIA TO BUY SA-7 MISSILES
(U) AUG 96
J. IIR 7 730 8156 98/SUDAN SEEKS TO REPLACE
WEAPONRY WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY SEIZED (U)
MAR 98
K. IIR 7 730 8157 98/CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC SEEKS
TO PURCHASE WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION ON
THE INTERNATIONAL GRAY ARMS MARKET (U)
MAR 98
L. IIR 6 886 0056 00/SISCO INTERNATIONAL LTD IN THE
GRAY ARMS MARKET (U) JAN 00
Classified By: MULTIPLE SOURCES
1. (U) This is an action message. See paragraphs 2-8.
2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls
Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post assistance regarding
follow-up to the denial of license application 050128842.
3. (U) Reason for request: license application 050128842, a
proposed export of torpedo parts to the Ecuador Navy, was
denied on 26 November 2008 by the Office of Defense Trade
Controls Licensing (PM/DTCL) because of involvement in the
transaction by Spanish company Commerce International Group
Ltd. (CIG Ltd.). CIG was listed as the Foreign Intermediate
Consignee on the license application.
4. (U) Based upon multiple sources, the Department
concluded that CIG Ltd. is not a reliable recipient of United
States Munitions List (USML) items and may not be a party to
any defense trade transaction subject to control under the
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Ref. A was
the Department's January 2009 unclassified Blue Lantern cable
which informed the government of Ecuador about the denial,
citing the reason given above. The government of Ecuador was
also informed that another license application for the same
commodities would be favorably considered minus the
involvement of CIG Ltd.
5. (U) In June 2009, CIG Ltd. contacted the Department
regarding the license denial. CIG representative, Robert
Edward Lloyd, stated that the company was "anxious to clarify
why CIG was determined not to be eligible and to take any
measures required to correct the situation." Mr. Lloyd also
stated that CIG would be "making contact with the United
States Embassy in Madrid to see if they can assist."
6. (U) The Department responded to CIG on July 21st with
the following statement:
The Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance reviewed
DSP-5 license application 050128842, which included Commerce
International Group (CIG),Spain, as a foreign intermediate
consignee. The review employed information obtained from
various sources, both public and non-public. Our assessment
and recommendation to deny the license application due to the
inclusion of CIG was derived from non-public sources. We
therefore cannot provide any further information on the
determination. Should our determination regarding CIG
change, we will inform you.
7. (S//NF) There exists a significant body of classified
reporting, e.g., refs. B-L, which demonstrates that Commerce
International Group Ltd. (a/k/a CIG Ltd., CIG International,
Military Ordnance Defence, East/West Engineering, Response
Sales, and Pentastar) is a gray arms firm that has operated
for many years, involving numerous transactions with multiple
countries and proscribed parties, including Burma, Iran,
North Korea, and Sudan. CIG's principle owner is UK citizen
Paul Richard Cradock (also seen as Craddock). Other
associates include the aforementioned Robert Lloyd, and
Michele J.S. Rooman. CIG was established by Paul Cradock's
father, Frank Cradock. CIG has operated in Spain since at
least the 1990s, with alias companies registered (perhaps in
name only) in the UK, Cyprus, and Barbados.
8. (U) ACTION: request that post inform PM/DTCC if
contacted by CIG Ltd. If CIG requests post for assistance in
these matters, post should inform CIG that they should
contact PM/DTCC. END ACTION.
9. (U) License Information:
DDTC Case Number 050128842
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
11 Alignment Pin, P/N 2526871
03 Clamp Cable, P/N MS9024-11
06 Sea Water Pump Assembly, NSN 1355-01-042-1056
06 Cylinder Barrel, P/N 1568887
17 Pad Shock, NSN 5310-00-835-1720
06 Retainer Pad, NSN 1355-00-975-0893
LICENSE VALUE: USD 47,618.00
APPLICANT/SOURCE:
Ordnance Technology Service Inc.
7895 Unit A Division Drive
Mentor, Ohio 44060 USA
FOREIGN INTERMEDIATE CONSIGNEE:
Commerce International Group Ltd.
5 Avenida Marques Del Duero s/n
Edificio Atlantico
E-29670 S.P. de Alcantara
PO Box 65
29680 Estepona (Malaga)
SPAIN
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE/FOREIGN END USER:
Armada del Ecuador
Direccion de Abastecimientos de la Armada
Direccion General de Material
Base Naval Sur, Guayaquil
ECUADOR
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
Spare parts of MK 46 Mod 2 torpedoes.
10. (U) Additional documentation submitted in support of
license application:
A) CIG Ltd. Purchase Order Number 020/2008, dated 04
September 2008, signed by Paul R. Cradock, Managing Director.
B) Armada del Ecuador, Direccion de Mantenimiento y
Recuperacion de Unidades Navales, End User Certificate No.
004, dated 26 August 2008, signed by Fernando Aguiar
Villagomez, Capitan de Navio-EM, Director de Mantenimiento y
Recuperacion.
C) U.S. Department of State DDTC DSP-83 Non-Transfer and Use
Certificate, signed by Fernando Aguiar Villagomez (dated
08-26-2008),Director Mantenimiento y Recuperacion Unidades.
11. (U) Please slug reply for PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN
COORDINATOR and include the words "Blue Lantern" and the DDTC
Case Number in the subject line. POC on this case is Peter
Sabatini, PM/DTCC, phone: 202-663-2819; ClassNet email:
sabtinipj@state.sgov.gov; OpenNet email: sabatinipj@state.gov
The most current Blue Lantern Guide Book is available on
OpenNet at http://fsi.state.gov/fsi/spas/default.asp?ID= 1588
Department thanks Post for its assistance in this matter.
CLINTON
NOFORN
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
FOR POL E. STROTHER MURRAY
E.O. 12958: DECL: 25X1-HUMAN
TAGS: BB EC ETTC KOMC SP UK
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN CHECK ON DENIED LICENSE APPLICATION
050128842 (U)
REF: A. STATE 868
B. IIR 1 786 0059 90/IBERIAN GREY ARMS ACTIVITIES
(U) APR 90
C. IIR 6 889 0033 92/TWO CROATIANS ARRESTED IN
SPAIN FOR ATTEMPTED ARMS PURCHASES (U)
OCT 91
D. IIR 6 016 2067 95/GREY ARMS FIRMS ASSOCIATED
BANKS AND THEIR ACCOUNT NUMBERS (C) MAY 95
E. IIR 6 807 0029 96/PROLIFERATION-THE GRAY ARMS
MARKET IN BELGIUM (U) NOV 95
F. IIR 7 100 0083 96/NORTH KOREA TO SELL AMMUNITION
TO CAMBODIA (U) MAR 96
G. IIR 7 100 0201 96/GREY ARMS COMPANY SEEKS
ARTILLERY MUNITIONS (U) JUL 96
H. IIR 7 300 0347 96/IRAN PLANS TO MANUFACTURE
FUZES IN BURMA (U) AUG 96
I. IIR 7 100 0227 96/SERBIA TO BUY SA-7 MISSILES
(U) AUG 96
J. IIR 7 730 8156 98/SUDAN SEEKS TO REPLACE
WEAPONRY WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY SEIZED (U)
MAR 98
K. IIR 7 730 8157 98/CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC SEEKS
TO PURCHASE WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION ON
THE INTERNATIONAL GRAY ARMS MARKET (U)
MAR 98
L. IIR 6 886 0056 00/SISCO INTERNATIONAL LTD IN THE
GRAY ARMS MARKET (U) JAN 00
Classified By: MULTIPLE SOURCES
1. (U) This is an action message. See paragraphs 2-8.
2. (U) The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls
Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post assistance regarding
follow-up to the denial of license application 050128842.
3. (U) Reason for request: license application 050128842, a
proposed export of torpedo parts to the Ecuador Navy, was
denied on 26 November 2008 by the Office of Defense Trade
Controls Licensing (PM/DTCL) because of involvement in the
transaction by Spanish company Commerce International Group
Ltd. (CIG Ltd.). CIG was listed as the Foreign Intermediate
Consignee on the license application.
4. (U) Based upon multiple sources, the Department
concluded that CIG Ltd. is not a reliable recipient of United
States Munitions List (USML) items and may not be a party to
any defense trade transaction subject to control under the
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Ref. A was
the Department's January 2009 unclassified Blue Lantern cable
which informed the government of Ecuador about the denial,
citing the reason given above. The government of Ecuador was
also informed that another license application for the same
commodities would be favorably considered minus the
involvement of CIG Ltd.
5. (U) In June 2009, CIG Ltd. contacted the Department
regarding the license denial. CIG representative, Robert
Edward Lloyd, stated that the company was "anxious to clarify
why CIG was determined not to be eligible and to take any
measures required to correct the situation." Mr. Lloyd also
stated that CIG would be "making contact with the United
States Embassy in Madrid to see if they can assist."
6. (U) The Department responded to CIG on July 21st with
the following statement:
The Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance reviewed
DSP-5 license application 050128842, which included Commerce
International Group (CIG),Spain, as a foreign intermediate
consignee. The review employed information obtained from
various sources, both public and non-public. Our assessment
and recommendation to deny the license application due to the
inclusion of CIG was derived from non-public sources. We
therefore cannot provide any further information on the
determination. Should our determination regarding CIG
change, we will inform you.
7. (S//NF) There exists a significant body of classified
reporting, e.g., refs. B-L, which demonstrates that Commerce
International Group Ltd. (a/k/a CIG Ltd., CIG International,
Military Ordnance Defence, East/West Engineering, Response
Sales, and Pentastar) is a gray arms firm that has operated
for many years, involving numerous transactions with multiple
countries and proscribed parties, including Burma, Iran,
North Korea, and Sudan. CIG's principle owner is UK citizen
Paul Richard Cradock (also seen as Craddock). Other
associates include the aforementioned Robert Lloyd, and
Michele J.S. Rooman. CIG was established by Paul Cradock's
father, Frank Cradock. CIG has operated in Spain since at
least the 1990s, with alias companies registered (perhaps in
name only) in the UK, Cyprus, and Barbados.
8. (U) ACTION: request that post inform PM/DTCC if
contacted by CIG Ltd. If CIG requests post for assistance in
these matters, post should inform CIG that they should
contact PM/DTCC. END ACTION.
9. (U) License Information:
DDTC Case Number 050128842
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
11 Alignment Pin, P/N 2526871
03 Clamp Cable, P/N MS9024-11
06 Sea Water Pump Assembly, NSN 1355-01-042-1056
06 Cylinder Barrel, P/N 1568887
17 Pad Shock, NSN 5310-00-835-1720
06 Retainer Pad, NSN 1355-00-975-0893
LICENSE VALUE: USD 47,618.00
APPLICANT/SOURCE:
Ordnance Technology Service Inc.
7895 Unit A Division Drive
Mentor, Ohio 44060 USA
FOREIGN INTERMEDIATE CONSIGNEE:
Commerce International Group Ltd.
5 Avenida Marques Del Duero s/n
Edificio Atlantico
E-29670 S.P. de Alcantara
PO Box 65
29680 Estepona (Malaga)
SPAIN
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE/FOREIGN END USER:
Armada del Ecuador
Direccion de Abastecimientos de la Armada
Direccion General de Material
Base Naval Sur, Guayaquil
ECUADOR
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
Spare parts of MK 46 Mod 2 torpedoes.
10. (U) Additional documentation submitted in support of
license application:
A) CIG Ltd. Purchase Order Number 020/2008, dated 04
September 2008, signed by Paul R. Cradock, Managing Director.
B) Armada del Ecuador, Direccion de Mantenimiento y
Recuperacion de Unidades Navales, End User Certificate No.
004, dated 26 August 2008, signed by Fernando Aguiar
Villagomez, Capitan de Navio-EM, Director de Mantenimiento y
Recuperacion.
C) U.S. Department of State DDTC DSP-83 Non-Transfer and Use
Certificate, signed by Fernando Aguiar Villagomez (dated
08-26-2008),Director Mantenimiento y Recuperacion Unidades.
11. (U) Please slug reply for PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN
COORDINATOR and include the words "Blue Lantern" and the DDTC
Case Number in the subject line. POC on this case is Peter
Sabatini, PM/DTCC, phone: 202-663-2819; ClassNet email:
sabtinipj@state.sgov.gov; OpenNet email: sabatinipj@state.gov
The most current Blue Lantern Guide Book is available on
OpenNet at http://fsi.state.gov/fsi/spas/default.asp?ID= 1588
Department thanks Post for its assistance in this matter.
CLINTON