FEEDBACK ON JT4-077-90

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: STARGATE
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP96-00789R001100460002-8
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: November 4, 2016
• Document Release Date: May 3, 2000
• Sequence Number: 2
• Publication Date: July 24, 1990
• Content Type: SUMMARY

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Feedback on JT4-077-90 (24 July 90)
OOB: (240953 JUL 90): Two ships which were in port in- as of 23 JUL 90 were
detected as being involved in drug activities. They are:
1. A ship from San Juan, PR (no name obtained) which left this morning (24 JUL 90) and
was in route through the canal at the time of session. This ship is carrying a fair-sized
quantity of dark brown, gooey "paste", and is headed for southern California, somewhere
in the region near San Louis Obispo.
2. A ship from San Pedro, CA which will be leaving this afternoon (24 JUL 90)
and proceeding into the canal. The name of this ship (name approximated from indistinct
sounds) is "Calabash" / "Cala " / "Caliente ". It is carrying a small to medium
quantity of cocaine.
There are no specific port facilities which are regularly involved in drug smuggling
activities, but there is one person, in charge of some kind of weight/load capacity
checking who is "on the take" and who regularly looks the other way when he discovers
drugs aboard ships. His job is such that he finds these drugs (or is acutely aware of
indicators to them) quite often, and the smugglers know that he can be dependably
bought off, so they prefer to have him work their ship.
OOD: 241515L JULY 90
On 23 July 90, there were two vessels in that were carrying
drugs. They are both still there today, but one is preparing to get underway now. They
are both aware of each other, but it is unclear if they are working together. The people
at the port facility seem to be aware of the drug operation.
One of the vessels has a large, dark red hull and a white superstructure. The
superstructure has two levels. One level is tall and rectangular and the other is a shorter,
square shape next to the rectangular one (see sketch page 12A). This vessel is currently
loading wooden containers and is still in port. Possible names could be "Dominique" or
Rominique".
The other vessel has a black hull and a yellow superstructure. There is a yellow,
rectangular shape that could be one smokestack. This shape has two small, narrow, light
blue lines around the top of it (see sketch page 17A). This vessel is not as large as the
other one. It also has a hidden comartment inside of it. It looks like a black grate that
hangs from the ceiling on the inside. Two people are currently carrying a black box or
container. The vessel is preparing to get underway
OOF: (24-25 JUL 90) There are/were 9 vessels within a portion of- within the
vicinity of a series of docks or wharves (see diagram). Two vessels (labeled #1 and #2)
are involved with contraband drugs. Vessel #1 has a rusty or faded red hull and white
super structure with large rusted areas where the paint is peeling. It has one large mast-
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like object and two smaller angular objects on deck. This vessel has a central hold area
where frozen fish or meat is stored during shipment. In between the solid layers/blocks
of fish/meat and ice are layers of small packages wrapped in what resembles white
freezer wrapper paper. The words ANTIQUA and MARYSPORT are associated with this
vessel. It's destination is the west coast of Mexico.
Vessel #2 has a dark blue or black hull with a white super structure which sits far
forward. There are one or two masts present on deck. There is a hold area within the
center of the ship where barrel-like containers are lying on their sides. It is an area of the
ship that is dark, rusty and has an oily smell. Forward of these containers is a dimly lit
section where boxes are stored. These boxes are hiding an area further forward which
contains smaller, flatter boxes. These boxes are holding small, gourd-shaped bottles of
greenish glass lying on their sides in an alternating pattern and surrounded by heavy
padding (see diagram). The liquid conatined is highly volitile and yellowish in color. It
has a dry "feel" reminiscent of acetone or solvent. This liquid is used in the
manufacturing of some type of illlegal drug or substance (either a "designer" drug or
steroid). It needs to be handled very carefully. There has been at least one death
associated with the transport of this substance. The name DICK CARTER or CARSON
or CARLSON is associated with the substance/operations. This ship's destination is Los
Angeles. The substance is bound for a clandestine laboratory located elsewhere.
OOG: (241130L JUL 90): The ships in port are red, black and blue in color. A white
vessel is in the poorest condition. Fishing vessels and work related crews are among the
group. The little red one is for the purpose of fishing at sea. This one is the first to leave
port. None of these vessels are currently carrying drugs. A large blue vessel which can
be reach a hyper speed is associated with drugs and will leave this port zone on
Thursday at 10:30. This vessel is not as huge as the black one.
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