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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
memorandum
DATE:
11 APR 1990
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
DT-S
SUBJECT:
SUBJECT:
SUN STREAK Report - 9015
TO:
BRANCH CHIEF, DT-S
1.
(S/NF/SK)
On 09 April 1990, four remote viewers (# 018, 025,
032 and 079) conducted a total of four SOLO sessions in an effort
to answer
requirements against the probable narcotics mothership
This
vessel
was
last known
known by call sign
SG1A
SG1A
SG1A
The vessel
was believed to be
heading to rendezvous
with U/I associates to engage in a surface transfer and/or unload
provisions.
The customer provided the following EEI:
a.
Identify (name and description) the mothership.
b.
Is the mothership carrying contraband?
If so, where on board is it located?
d.
Determine the date, time and location
of the contraband
transfer/off-loading point.
e.
Identify (name and description) associated vessel (s) .
4
What is the route and speed of. advance of the mothership
from the last known location?
2 ..
(S/STD/NF)
018
reported
that
the
mothership's
name
approximates
"REINA"
OF
"PUNTA
REINA. "
It has chipped dull
yellow paint
with
a
bright
red
symbol
angled
across
the
superstructure.
There
is a strange triangular opening low on the
ship (above waterline, below
deck level )
through which
one can
see
the horizon
on
the
other
side of the ship (see sketches
included with viewer
summary
TAB
B).
The
Vessel
is not
currently (09 0930L APR 90) carrying contraband.
It is currently
(09 0930L APR 90) located at 16 30'N
74 30' W heading northward
between Haiti
and Cuba.
A large shipment of contraband will be
loaded onto this vessel
on
12
SEP
90
at
11
22'N 73 21' W
(northern coast of Colombia) .
3.
(S/STD/NF)
025
reported that the mothership is carrying
cocaine near the center of the
vessel, midships
near below deck
near
the
level
of
the
waterline (E-5 on notional ship grid) .
From
its
last
known
location
the
vessel
travelled
in a
southwesterly direction, then circled around Haiti to its current
location of 21 N 73 W.
The vessel is heading in the direction of
the Caicos
Islands to
22 N 68 W.
At this location, in a matter
of days the drugs will be off-loaded to a little ship.
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4.
(S/STD/NF)
032 reported
that
the
name
of
the mothership
approximates
"SANTA
CARIBE"
or
"SANTA
CARMEL. "
It carrying
contraband narcotics located aft
and on
deck
(B
8-9, G 8-9 on
notional ship
grid) , sealed inside 6-12 plastic containers which
are normally used as
buoys or flotation devices.
From
its last
known
location
the
mothership
is
travelling 20-25 knots in a
north,
northeast
(heading
022 degrees)
direction.
This is
sporadic
with
numerous
stops
as small unobtrusive ports.
The
mothership is currently (09 1030L APR 90) located at 24
05' N 64
05' W.
The
vessel will
transfer/off-load the contraband on 17
APR 90 under the cover of darkness at 46 02'N 62 05' W.
5.
(S/STD/NF)
079 reported that the mothership is not currently
(09 0930L
APR 90)
carrying contraband. The mothership unloaded
the contraband onto a smaller vessel 2-3 days
ago (6-7 APR 90) at
15
26'
N
W .
64
This
smaller
vessel
is currently located
northwest of Bermuda at 32 53'N 65 24'W.
It
will off-load the
contraband
at
Savannah,
GA.
The ultimate destination of the
contraband is Augusta, GA.
After
the
transfer
the mothership
sailed south
and is
currently (09
0930L APR 90) at Georgetown,
Guyana.
6.
(S/STD/NF)
Located at TAB A is a map showing
all the points
and approximate
routes of the vessel (s) provided by all
viewers.
Located at TAB B are all the viewers'
session summaries
and EEI
report sheets.
3 Enclosures
TABS A and
B
Project Officer
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dos
032
Saint Pierre
and Miquelon
KFR.)
Ottawa *
Great Lakes
Current LOCATION OF MOTHERSHIP.
Washington
Current Ig ation of Associated Vessel
UNLOADING PT/TRANSFERPT OF Mothership
€ 079
· Bermuda
(U.K.)
90
75
60
3
- 025 (alte 4 days ) UL
Havana*
-
5
Turks and Caicos Islands
(U.K.)
.5
DOMINICAN
HAITI & REPUBLIC Puerto Rico
(U.K.)
Kingston
:
JAMAICA
Port-au-
Prince
Santo
Domingo
Islands
(U.S.)
Montserrat
." Guadeloupe (FR.)
GUATEMALA
HONDURAS
O Mirtinique (FR.)
0 SAINT LUCIA
Guatemala *
San Salvador"
EL SALVADOR
+Tegucigalpa
Caribbean Sea
LAST
Aruba
(NETH.) .
Neth. Antilles SAINT VINCENT AND!
THE GRENADINES
BARBADOS
NICARAGUA
(NETH.)
GRENADA
Managua
TRINIDAD AND TO
Por-of-Spain
+San José
Panama
COSTA RICA
PANAMA
VENEZUELA
€
Georget
F
GUYANA
+Bogotá
SURINAM
COLOMBIA
Galapagos Islands
(ECUADOR)
*Quito
ECUADOR
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Pplmopan
Nevasse
· Islend
(U.S.)
018
0742-3
do's'
(U.K.)
D DOMINICA
1.5
BELIZE
** 032
Nassau.
Gulf of Mexico
O THE BAHAMAS
MEXICO
British
Virgin Islands
Mexico*
Cayman Islands ..
(U.K.) -
(U.S.)
Anguilla (J.K.)
SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NE
. ANTIGUA AND BARBUD
0
Caracas*
079
CUBA
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REPORT OF REQUESTED INFORMATION
0903-09571 9APR 90
Requestor Task #
JT 4-0006-90
ACSI Task #
9015
Source #
018
Rovd. by Source
-
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Returned to P.O.
04/09/30
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION REQUESTED IN ORDER OF PRIORITY
SG1A
1.
Identify (name and description) the probable narcotics smuggling mothership
knownby call sign
RESPONSE:
PERCETUSO NAMES AS
"REINA"/"P. REINA".
IMPRESSIONS OF
PULL
PAINT W/ RED ON SUPERSTRUCTURE (SEE FIG. ). SOME STRANGE
YELLOW
TRIANGULAR OPEN AREA BELOW (SEE FIG. 2)
·
2.
Is the vessel carrying contraband?
RESPONSE: .
REPEATED ATTEMPTS (0930-0945 AM 9 APR 90
TURNED
UP NO DRUGS PRESENTLY ON BOARD.
3.
If so, where on the vessel is it located?
RESPONSE:
4. . Identify (name and description) any associated vessel or vessels.
RESPONSE:
NOT APPRESSO0
DUE TO TIMS CONSTRAINTS,
-
PROJECT OFFICER'S COMMENTS
.
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Requestor Task #
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Source #
018
Rovd. by Source
04/09/90
ACSI Task #
9015
Returned to P.O.
04/05/20
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION REQUESTED IN ORDER OF PRIORITY Continued:
51.
What is the route and speed of advance of the mothership (last known location
was 12 06'N / 73 07' W between 0800-1100 hours on 5 apr 90)?
RESPONSE:
NETT PROSENTLY (9 APR 90) NORTHWARD BOTWOON
HAITI + CUBA (SEE MAP, FIE 3) PRESENT LOCATION
(0930 HUS, 9 APR 90) 15 + 16°30'N / 24° 30' W.
6.2. Give the date and location of the transfer
y point.
RESPONSE :.
PERCEPTION OF ONLOADING OF KARLE
DRUG SHIPMENT PRESENTLY SCHEDULED FOR
= SEPTEMBER 12, at northern COAST OF Colombia
$.
at 11022' N 730 21# W
;
RESPONSE:
RESPONSE:
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WORKING PAPER
Project:
9015
Date:
900409
Time:
0903-0957
Viewer:
018
Session:
01
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
1.
(S/STD)
Identify and describe the probable narcotics smuggling
mothership known by the callsign
SG1A
a. Perceived name as (approximation of) "REINA" or "PUNTA REINA".
b. Repeated indications of chipped, dull yellow paint, with a bright
red (company symbol?) angled across the superstructure (see sketch, Fig. 1)
There also appears to be a strange (to me) triangular open area underneath
the ship out of which one can see the open water (see sketch, Fig. 2).
2.
(S/STD)
Is the vessel carrying contraband ?: Repeated attempts to find
contraband drugs turned up no drugs presently (0930-0945 9 APR 90) on board.
3.
(S/STD)
Where is the vessel located ?: Present (0920 9 APR 90)
location is approximately 16 deg. 30' N / 74 deg. 30' W.
4.
(S/STD)
Identify any associated vessel (s): Cursory search did not
reveal any.
Detailed search not addressed in this session due to time
constraints.
5.
(S/STD)
What is the route and speed of advance of the mothership ?:
Present (9 APR 90) route is northward from present location turning
northwesterly to go between Haiti and Cuba (see arrowed line on Map, Fig 3).
6.
(S/STD)
Give the date and location of the transfer point: Search for
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a transfer point turned up a scheduled on-loading of a very large amount of
drugs, presently scheduled to happen on or about 12 SEP 90 on the northern
coast of Columbia (see Map, Fig. 3).
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V: 018
E- SUPERSTRUCTURE
Youout
RED
YELLOW
SKETCH :
1
SHIP BODY
FIG. 1.
UPPER DECK
SHIP
SHIT
ST
SEA IN
DISTANCE
SEA
FIG. 2
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0830-09300 9APR90
Requestor Task #
JT 4-0006-90
ACSI Task #
9015
Source #
025
Rovd. by Source
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04/09/90
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION REQUESTED IN ORDER OF PRIORITY
SG1A
1.
Identify (name and description) the probable narcotics smuggling mothership
knownby call sign
RESPONSE:
2.
Is the vessel carrying contraband?
RESPONSE :.
yes, cocaine.
3. If so, where on the vessel is it located?
RESPONSE:
At. ES near the water line.
4. .
Identify (name and description) any associated vessel or vessels.
RESPONSE:
PROJECT OFFICER'S COMMENTS
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Requestor Task #
JT4-0006-90
ACSI Task #
9015
Source #
025
Rovd. by Source
04/09/90
Returned to P.O.
.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION REQUESTED IN ORDER OF PRIORITY Continued:
5,
What is the route and speed of advance of the mothership (last known location
was 12 06'N / 73 07' W between 0800-1100 hours on 5 apr 90)?
RESPONSE:
The vessel initially went in a
South western direction and then circled around
taiti to its current location of 21ºN-73 ºW
6.0.
Give the date and location of the transfer/off-loading point.
RESPONSE :.
The vessel is headed for the
Caicos Islands to 22ºN-68 W.
RESPONSE:
A transfer is involved to a little
ship at this location in a matter of days.
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4.
RESPONSE:
:
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9015
1900904
8:30-9:30
V: 025
S: 01
# WWRV SOLO
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION
The vessel initially went in a southwestern direction and then
circled around Haiti to its current location
:21ºN - 73ªW.
It
is moving fast, carrying cocaine, and is headed for the Caicos
Islands to 22º N - 68°W.
A transfer is involved to a little ship
SG1A
at this location in a matter of days.
The drugs are aboard the
main vessel
at ES near the water line.
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SECRET/NOFORN
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Source #
032
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9015
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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION REQUESTED IN ORDER OF PRIORITY
SG1A
1. Identify (name and description) the probable narcotics smuggling mothership
knownby call sign
RESPONSE:
Description ON sketch # 1
NAME of ship
IS
SANTA CARIBE" OR
SANTA CARMEL
2.
Is the vessel carrying contraband?
Yes the vessel IS CARRYING
CONTRACBAND
RESPONSE:
3. If so, where on the vessel is it located?
(See skitch # 2)
RESPONSE:
CONTRABAND
is
Located Aft & ON Deck. It IS
sealed inside
6-12
ORANGE PLASTIC DRUMS, WHICH
ARE NORMALLY . USED AS
BOUYS OR flotAtion devices .
4. . Identify (name and description) any associated vessel or vessels.
RESPONSE:
NONe Available.
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Requestor Task #
JT4-0006-90
Source #
032
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04/09/90
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9015
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04/09/90
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION REQUESTED IN ORDER OF PRIORITY Continued:
5%.
What is the route and speed of advance of the mothership (last known location
was 12 06'N / 73 07' W between 0800-1100 hours on 5 apr 90) ?
RESPONSE: 20-25 knots North North East (Leading. 022°)
this is sporadic with Numerous stops At
small unobtrusive
ports .
: :
6.2.
Give the date and location of the transfer/off-loading point.
RESPONSE :.
17 APRIL 90 at 45 02'N / 62 05 W
:
during cover of darkness
7.3.
What is THE CURRENT Location?
RESPONSE:
24 05' N / 64 05' W (1030 EST GA(90)
1.
RESPONSE:
PROJECT OFFICER'S COMMENTS
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6
+
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6-12
ORANGE DRUMS
3
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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION REQUESTED IN ORDER OF PRIORITY
SG1A
1. Identify (name and description) the probable narcotics smuggling mothership
known by call sign
RESPONSE:
2.
Is the vessel carrying contraband?
-The
SG1A
is Not
currently cassying the contraband.
The
RESPONSE:
of Floated the contraband ante
a Smaller vessel.
The contraband is cursoAly
ON the Smaller vessel.
3.
If so, where on the vessel is it located?
See GRID maps
for location of contraband ON the
RESPONSE:
smaller vessel.
4. . Identify (name and description) any associated vessel or vessels.
RESPONSE:
PROJECT OFFICER'S COMMENTS
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SG1A
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Requestor Task #
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Source #
079
Rovd. by Source
04/09/20
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9015
Returned to P.O.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION REQUESTED IN ORDER OF PRIORITY Continued:
51.
What is the route and speed of advance of the mothership (last known location
was 12 06'N / 73 07' W between 0800-1100 hours on 5 apr 90) ?
1.
RESPONSE:
SG1A
6.1.
Give the date and location of the transfer/off-loading point. ~ The
C
SG1A
OFF-luaDes its contraband auto a smaller
RESPONSE: Vessel at grog. coordinated 150 26N
AND 64ºW. This transfer occurred 2-3 Days
ago. The smaller vessel is currently
-.
located at grug. coordinates 32º53 N aNO
65.24 W. The smaller vessel will OFF-load
RESPONSE:
the contraband at Savannah, Georgia.
The ultimate Destination of the contraband
is Augusta GeraiA.
4.
After the transfer of Drugs, the
SG1A
Sailed- South AND is currently
RESPONSE:
located at Georgetown, GuyANA.
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