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CIA-RDP96-00789R000900520001-5
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Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000900520001-5 NOFORN STIPPLED SPECIAL ACCESS REQUIRED PROJECT SUMMARY: PROJECT # 9003-I OPERATION: CA-01 SG1A TASK: (7 Feb 90) Determine the current location of a target vessel identified as Determine the destination of contraband in the form of illegal drugs. Determine the meaning of the code name SG1A REPLY: Results indicate the vessel's current location at about 30ºN/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. These areas appeared related to the expression The expression appeared SG1A SG1A associated with a site identified as the Redwood National Park. Rockport, CA, also appeared germane. ACTION: No action taken. EVAL: Unable to correlate. NOFORN STIPPLED SPECIAL ACCESS REQUIRED HANDLE VIA SKEET CHANNELS ONLY Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000900520001-5
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000900520001-5 NOFORN STIPPLED SPECIAL ACCESS REQUIRED PROJECT SUMMARY: PROJECT # 9003-II OPERATION: CA-01 TASK: SG1A (12 Feb 90) Describe the vessel identified as the Describe the type of contraband involved; 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. NOFORN STIPPLED SPECIAL ACCESS REQUIRED HANDLE VIA SKEET CHANNELS ONLY Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000900520001-5
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TAB B Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000900520001-5 P: 9003-IT D: 9002 09 V: 003 5:02 1 1 X1 where materials are Carrier X 1 1 May not copy entire volume available, but dispensed in " lots Hiverghou. indicates areas. " lots" are still! fairly lang quantilies, Approved For Release 2000/08/08: CIATROP0606789R000900520001546S
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000900520001-5 -SECRET WORKING PAPER P 9003-1 D 900215 VON A RECTANGULAR, TARP. COVERED OBJECT SITTING ON TOP OF CARGO HOLD. THIS OBJECT WAS NOT PRESENT WHEN SHIPS CARGO WAS OFFLOADED. SOI 0000000 SMALL VESSEL WITH ONE FORWARD BOOM. 0 CARGO IN THE HOLD CONSISTS OF WOODEN PALLETS WITH STACKS OF BAGS CONTAINING A POWDERY OR GRANULAR SUBSTANCE, WHICH IS NOT CONTRABAND (AOL. BAGS OF CONCRETE). THESE BAGS HAD A DIAMOND - SHAPED LABEL WITH A PALM LEAF , OR PALM TREE IN IT . THIS CARGO WAS OFF-LOADED VERY MUCH IN THE OPEN . I COULD NOT DETERMINE IF THERE MIGHT HAVE BEEN SOMETHING CONCEALED INSIDE THE BAGS . SHIP WAS SLOWLY HEADING 1 NORTH ALONG COASTLINE. SEAS 1 1 WERE ROUGH, AND THE WIND WAS STRONG AND COLD. 1 1 1 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000900520001-5 TABC - 1
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000900520001-5 TOP. nome - c P: 4003- II D: 9002.09 V: 018 5:02. Small Pincourt SMALL ANT. Large amount. LANGSAMT. - Front Vessel L Front of FIG. 5 TAB D Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000900520001-5
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000900520001-5 12 Feb 98 Phase -I 9003 - SG1A TASK: Determine & describe the vessel identified as the type of illegal contraband being carried. Descritie the . Discrete location of the contraband aboard ship, Descubre how it is wrapped and how it can be recognized. Requestor : JTF- Col 9 - May H. Encrypted Coordinates: 200524/972649. Reports Evaluation : Session Date Viewer MO Kate 1. 2. 3. 4 5. 12 Feb 98 15 Feb 90 003 12 Feb. 025 018 Solo CRV Solo Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000900520001-5
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000900520001-5 SG1A Investigate revisit bad weather SG1J Per Vessel large with top disproportional gray, dark varlous red strip along side Paint not new; paint chipped. Nature of contraband : 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 midline of ship, close to right side ( from front ) . 011 SG1A Describe the 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 dlamond shaped. 4. Details SGpperation : 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) . 045 Worked as a monitor - contaminated; broke off session. 1st session w/011 - lots of construction ( in other building) . Unusual work environment. Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000900520001-5
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000900520001-5 SG1A (Follow up Friday) : 1. Gray mostly metal, motorized, work vessel, possibly cemis fish ( lures) . 2. 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 SGFOIA1 Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000900520001-5
Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000900520001-5 12 FEB 90 9003-II SG1A TASK: DETERMINE AND DESCRIBE THE VESSEL IDENTIFIED AS DESCRIBE THE TYPE OF ILLEGAL CONTRABAND BEING CARRIED. DESCRIBE THE LOCATION OF THE CONTRABAND ABOARD SHIP. DESCRIBE HOW IT IS WRAPPED AND HOW IT CAN BE RECOGNIZED. REQUESTOR: JTF COL J AND MAJ H ENCRYPTED COORDINATES: 200524/972649 REPORTS: FONECON SUMMARY TO COL J ON 9 FEB @ EVALUATION: SESSION DATE VIEWER METHOD NOTE 1. 9 FEB 018 SOLO 2. 1 9 FEB 003 CRV 3. 9 FEB 025 SOLO 4. 5. 6. 7. Approved For Release 2000/08/08 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000900520001-5