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8917 (TC-28)
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SUMMARY OF INFORMATION
SG1A
The target vessel
is currently located in the
immediate area of the "Yucatan Basin" at geographical coordinates
19 '50' N/840
SG1A"
The
is transporting a "heavy" and mixed load of
illegal drugs that appears to include cocaine, heroin and
hashish.
It is enroute for Beaumont, Texas, where it will unload its
contraband.
It may make a refueling/pit stop in New Orleans.
Louisiana before proceeding to Beaumont.
(OPS CMTS:
An early reference to the home of
the quarter horse
resulted in the identification of Beaumont, Texas, as a
destination. )
The drugs will then be transported through New Mexico.
Arizona and ultimately to California.
The drugs will be off
loaded onto a white driven van by three men dressed in
western/cowboy attire.
The van will be
equipped with a radar
detection device.
Drug dealers from Arizona are responsible for this particular
operation.
The drugs are contained in brown boxes used to carry
silverware associated with Western garb and commemorative spoons.
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000500220020-1