PROJECT SUMMARY: PROJECT 9003-I

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: STARGATE
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP96-00789R000900520001-5
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 10
• Document Creation Date: November 4, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 29, 1998
• Sequence Number: 1
• Publication Date: February 7, 1990
• Content Type: REQ

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PROJECT SUMMARY: PROJECT # 9003-I
OPERATION: CA-O1 SG1A
TASK: (7 Feb 90) Determine the current location of a
target vessel identified as Determine
the destination of contraband in the form of
ille al drugs. Determine the meaning of the code
name SG1A
REPLY: Results indicate the vessel's current location at
about 30?N/10?W. The vessel's route of travel was
from south to north along the California coast.
Mendocino and Point Gabrillo were singled out as
points of particular interest.. Possible delivery
areas were identified as points immediately south
of Eureka, CA, Point Delgada, CA, and Bodega, CA.
e areas appeared related WWI" scion
SG1A The expression appeared SG1A
associa a with a site identified as the Redwood
National Park. Rockport, CA, also appeared
germane.
ACTION: No action' taken.
EVAL: Unable to correlate.
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PROJECT SUMMARY: PROJECT # 9003-II
OPERATION: CA-01
TASK: SGIA Feb 90) Describe the vessel identified as the
Describe the type of contraband
invo ve ; how wrapped, and were located aboard
ship.
REPLY: Findings indicate the presence of a grey motorized
vessel possibly equipped with cranes. Both mild
drugs and strong drugs appeared involved. The
contraband was stored slightly forward of amidship
on the port side; no extraordinary concealment
measures taken.
ACTION: No action taken.
EVAL: Unable to correlate.
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SPECIAL ACCESS REQUIRED
HANDLE VIA SKEET CHANNELS ONLY
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WORKING PAPER
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A RECTANGULAR, TARP- COVERED OBJECT $ITTING ON TOP
CARGO IN THE HOLD CONSI5TS OF WOODEN PALLETS WITH STACKS OF SAGS CoNTAININ.G
A POwDIrRY OR GRANULAR SUBSTANCE, Vv'N,Ci-i 15 NOT CoNTRA13AND (AOL- BAGS OF CONCRET>/).
THESE RAGS MAD A DIAMOND- SHAPED LABEL WITH A PALM LEAF, OR PALM TREE IN IT
This CARGO WAS OFF- LOADED VEt y INCH IN THE OPEN. I COULD Nor DRTERMtNE IF
T'WERE MIGHT NAVE BEEN SOMETHING CONCEALED INSIDE TkF- BAGS.
SHIP WAS SLOWLY HEADING
NORTH ALONG COASTLINE. SEAS
WERE 94MG-H, ANp THE WIND WAs
sTronlG AR b COD.
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SG1A
Investigate revisit bad weather
SG1J Per
Vessel large with top disproportional gray, dark various red
strip along side
Paint not new; paint chipped.
Moist, packable powder, dark honey brown In color; consistency
light brown sugar
Packaged at 2 locations. Smaller amount In several portions
wrapped In light brown paper, contained in clear, "Zip-Lock"-
type bags (briefcase size In volume). Larger amount sealed in
"doubly curved" encasement "black straps."
Location: Smaller amount below cabins In superstructure "display
sample" room with wooden door. Large volume forward of midship,
slightly lower than mldline of ship, close to right side (from
front).
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1. Slow, chunky freighter; old, rusty, brown In front, cargo
hold-over It a flat, square object that disappeared In off
loading.
2. Contraband - in large "cement" bags (?) set out on dock when
off-loaded filled with fine, powdery substance. Treated as
perfect legal cargo.
3. Carried In cargo hold on flats. Bags have black and yellow
label; either square or diamond shaped.
4. Details SC;leration:
Location of At present time, between Central America
and Canadian border west of U.S. In general area of recent oil
spill (off Southern California).
Worked as a monitor - contaminated; broke off session.
1st session w/011 - lots of construction (in other building).
Unusual work environment.
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SG1A
(Follow up Friday):
1.
Gray
metal, motorized
work vessel
possibly a=mft
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Red or
stripe
3.
Brown,
mild/white strong type substance.
Center to, front
left. No hiding - thin, clear plastic bags - two different
locations - midship going to front - Port side.
afternoon: 41 degrees, 30 minutes North,
137 degrees, 10 minutes West
Vessel heading East,-.
Can define when precisely.
5 points of Interest: Isolated beach areas:
arrive vessel, isolated beach, Redwood National Park, Eurika,
Point Delgado; Rock Port, Point Cabrillo. Subject up and down
coast within
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