PROJECT # 9056
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CIA-RDP96-00789R000800220002-8
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RIPPUB
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S
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5
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November 4, 2016
Document Release Date:
June 29, 1998
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2
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Publication Date:
July 5, 1990
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S E C R E T NOFORN STIPPLED
SPECIAL ACCESS REQUIRED
SG1H OPERATION: SG1A
TASK: (5 JUL 90) Locate the vessel
vessel and owner.
REPLY: Three locations reported; too disparate for JTF4
action. Description matched vessel closely. A
detailed description of owner was provided.
S E C R E T NOFORN STIPPLED
SPECIAL ACCESS REQUIRED
Handle Via SKEET Channels Only
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SG1A
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Feedback on JT4-0051-90 05 Jul 90
OOE: 05 1000L Jul 90
SG1A The is currently located at 14 40 N/ 72 10 W. It is not carrying
contraband at this time. In the recent past it did, this was unloaded before 3 Jul 90. The
vessel is currently carrying crates filled with cans containing a sticky, sweet substance
and crates containing barrels of coffee beans. The owner of the is a
refined/wealthy man in his fifties. He has dark hair with graying temples and a dark
complexion. He comes from an established/"good" family. He is 5'10"-6' tall and in good
shape for his age. He is well dressed and meticulously manicured. He is involved in the
drug trade in that he will take shipments: 1 in 5 of his vessels' shipments contain
contraband. This activity he keeps very secretive using "multiple cut-outs," so that he
remains clean. Outwardly he is vocal against the drug trade and its corruption of his
society.
OOF: 0:i 1100L Jul 90
The target is a coastal freighter (see diagram page 4). Its current location is 16
29 N/ 86 10 W. It has a dark gray or chocolate brown hull and a contrasting
superstructure. There is some sort of large, boom-like object in the bow area. It is
carrying cargo on the deck. It is currently carrying cargo which is, at least in part,
contained in wooden crates. Part of its cargo is associated with sweet or fruit;
reminiscent of jam or jelly. There are also woven sacks containing dry cargo reminiscent
of cement or flour. There is a presence of tar. Something is labeled DIPTH- There
is a sense that this vessel is hiding some sort of material or there is an attempt by the
"powers-to-be to hide the purpose of the vessel. There is an area on board where it is
very hot and steamy due to leakage from piping, exhaust vents, etc. There is contraband
on board, but it is not narcotics. I get a sense that this vessel is, or has been, involved
with weapons, explosives or arms. This vessel has a real sense of causing hurt and
harm associated with it. There is a location on board where a squarish tunnel-like
compartment(s) occur(s). There are sliding and grinding noises. associated with this
location. Rectangular boxes which are light-weight and very hard occur here. The boxes
are slid into these narrow tunnel-like compartment(s) from one end. The compartments
are barely bigger than the boxes themselves. There is another opening to this tunnel (at
the other end) which is covered by a hinged and bolted door (see diagram page 7). This
array is located near a large object that looks like an upside down canoe or long, narrow
boat. This object is curved, dark-colored and has an oily appearance. This is located
below the ship's galley. There is a mumbling sound associated with a radio or TV. The
terms CATCH RAY and CUT SH are being repeated overthe air. The number 10.07
or 100.7 or 1007 is present. Within the bridge, the number 319 degrees occurs. There
are thunderstorms to the north on the horizon. The word TORUBA is significant to this
vessel. A women runs the vessel/vessel company for the family. She owns a lot of very
valuable jewelry. She has dark hair and facial features reminiscent of a .New Mexican
Pueblo Native American (Santa Clara or San Juan). She has no direct knowledge of
whether or not the target is involved with narcotics. It is, though, involved with some sort
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of illegal trafficking activity.
OOC: 051130L J I
The is currently located at 1ON 63W and is either in port or heading
into port. It is not carrying contraband and is not loading contraband. The owner of the
s and has been associated with drug smuggling.
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