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SGS-92-X003 v United States RE: EXPERT WITNESS REVIEW AND REPORT
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INTRODUCTION: I have been a court-qualified expert and legal consultant in civil and criminal matters relating to Investigative Procedures related to Narcotics Trafficking and Money Laundering including but not limited to Undercover Tactics and Informant Handling”- since 1966; and that I have spent an extensive amount of time working undercover and deep cover cases, involving my face-to-face negotiations with top level figures [KINGPINS] involved in International Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering, Organized Criminal Activities including but not limited to Homicide (including the murder of a Federal Agent), Loan-sharking, Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering, Extortion, Witness and Jury Tampering, Grand Larceny, Bank Robbery, Income Tax Evasion, Illegal Gaming, Embezzlement, Financial Fraud, Hijacking, etc. My detailed resume is attached; however, certain items of training and experience are excerpted and expanded upon in Section II, as particularly significant to the matter here under review. I have been retained by Michael Avery, Attorney at Law to review the materials submitted to me through the lens of my now 45 years of training and experience, and to render comments and opinions as to PLAINTIFFS’ assertion that AGENTS and OFFICERS of the Drug Enforcement Administration, were remiss and negligent in their duties to protect PLAINTIFF resulting in PLAINTIFF being kidnapped and held for ransom; said ransom having been paid by PLAINTIFF
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I have completed a review of discovery materials thus far received and incorporated my opinions and comments in the instant report in the following format: I.
Introduction
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Training and Experience Excerpted from my CV and Expanded upon as significantly relied upon in the Instant Review and Commentary.
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Summary of Preliminary Opinions & Proposed Testimony.
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Details in Support of Opinions. (Chronological Investigative Chart-PRINCESS OPERATION).
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Details in Support of Opinions (Financial chart PRINCESS OPERATIONS)
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Details in Support of Opinions (Seized or acquired non-drug evidence chart)
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Inventory of Materials Reviewed.
II FOCUS ON TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE INSTANT MATTER, AS EXCERPTED FROM CV—QUALIFYING TESTIMONY: The following items have been excerpted and expanded upon as being particularly significant areas of training and experience which were heavily relied upon in the review of materials listed in Section V of the instant report, and will be material during trial. (a)
Police Instructor, New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services. Until March, 2009, I served as a New York State certified law enforcement instructor and have lectured in New York State on the topic “Undercover Tactics & Informant Handling” both on
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Department of Justice Assignment and continuing after my retirement on contractual basis. My lectures are attended by officers from federal agencies and other state agencies as well. In January of 2008 I authored the law enforcement student manual “Undercover Tactics and Informant Handling,” for the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. (b)
Instructor of Suggested National Standards in Investigative Procedures-- DEA Local Enforcement Training Programs The Drug Enforcement Administration, designated our nation’s “lead agency in the war on drugs” in 1973, began, in that year, an intensive effort to set national standards for all investigative procedures related to the management, handling, corroboration of Informants (all those providing information as to criminal activity) via training schools for local, county and state police agencies across the nation.
This included training and exercises in the interviewing,
interrogating and debriefing of criminal informants, including what is referred to as “Jailhouse Snitches.” It was recognized by way of tragic and well documented experience, that the substandard employment and/or selection and/or management of Criminal Informants, represented a clear
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and present danger to the safety and security of the community these police agencies had sworn to protect and serve, the informants and their families, and the officers themselves.1 For Seventeen years of my career with the Drug Enforcement Administration, I served periodic co-duties as an Instructor/Lecturer in this program, specializing in Undercover Tactics and Informant Handling and other areas related thereto. During this period of time, among many other training assignments I fulfilled as part of this program, I became a licensed New York State Police Instructor and a regular instructor of Undercover Tactics & Informant Handling at the New York State Police Academy. (b) 19 Years Service as a Supervisory Officer: Nineteen years of training and experience as a Drug Enforcement Administration and US Customs supervisory officer with intensive training and experience in supervising and/or reviewing and/or conducting thousands of criminal investigations including the direct supervision of the handling, control and record keeping associated with Investigative Procedures and Informant Handling practices. The cases numbering in excess of 10,000, involved every 1 Well Documented cases illustrating the tragic results of substandard management of Criminal Informants, and/or undercover and/or deep cover tactics, include, but are not limited to the arrest and incarceration of innocent citizens, deaths of innocent citizens, informants, family members of informants, and law enforcement officers, the destruction and/or seizure of businesses and homes of innocent citizens, wrongful and/or illegal prosecutions and convictions of innocent citizens etc., dating back to the very origins of undercover work in the US, with the Pinkerton Detective Agencies undercover probe of labor unions and continuing to this date. I have been professionally involved in these issues since 1965.
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aspect of law enforcement investigative activities, including but not limited to Organized Crime, drug trafficking (including international), homicide, extortion, money laundering, continuing criminal enterprise, RICO, armed robbery, kidnapping, etc. (c) Major International Undercover Operations During my career with DEA and US customs (19 years) I served in the following capacities as regards major international undercover operations involving South America, Central America, Mexico, Europe and Asia: -
Primary undercover operative.
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Case Agent, charged with all aspects of the international undercover operation.
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Primary undercover operative accompanied by the CI.
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DEA Desk officer and Special Operations Officer, overseeing all aspects of International Operations.
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OPR (office of Professional Responsibility(. Management review of major international undercover operations. Some of the undercover operations in which I served in one or all of the above functions
were the subject of non-fiction books now used as texts in universities and police agencies. One operation in particular, Operation Hun, in which I was assigned by DEA headquarters to accompany DEA Informant Sonia Atala as her undercover “partner” in the international
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trafficking of cocaine, involved a set of circumstances extremely similar to those involved in the instant matter, and will be referred to in my reporting and testimony. (d) Responsible for Performance Ratings of Federal Agents and Local Police Under my Command: 17 Years of experience as a DEA supervisory officer during which time I was responsible for the performance, review and training of all investigators under my command in all areas of investigative activities including, but not limited to, Informant Handling, Interrogations and Interviews, Undercover Operations, Investigative Report Writing, Standards of Conduct, Surveillance, Asset Seizures and all aspects of performance related to the prosecution of cases. 2 This entailed the completion of biannual performance ratings that mandated my personal observation and rating officer performance in every area of performance, including but not limited to Informant Management, Security, Interrogations and Interviews, etc. (e) Training in Investigative File and Operations Review Procedures: It was during my seventeen years as a DEA supervisory officer, that I was specifically trained in the reliable methods and principals of investigative file review, as well as the close review and supervision of agents and local police officers under my command; supervisory duties
2 These duties required that I prepare written performance reviews for every enforcement officer under my command,
including local law enforcement officers, on a biannual basis.
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that entailed the close supervision and full review of thousands of criminal investigations most of which entailed the use of criminal informants, interrogations and interviews. 3 (f) Undercover and Informant-Handling Experience——Individual Responsibility Twenty-five years of law enforcement training and experience serving as an undercover operative and case agent with intensive personal experience working criminal investigations that ran the full gamut of known criminal activity. During this period of time I personally fulfilled in excess of 3000 undercover and deep cover assignments and was considered one of the most decorated officers in DEA’s history. I have worked assignments for four federal agencies, as well as numerous local and state law enforcement agencies. During this same time, I was personally responsible for the management, handling, and corroboration of in excess of 3,000 informants.” Many of the Undercover/Informant cases involved the management of CIs infiltrating the top levels of international drug trafficking during lengthy deep cover investigations. Several of these investigations, including several three that have been described as among the most significant undercover cases in history, I served in a deep cover capacity alongside the informants. (g) Expert Testimony for Prosecution: 3 DEA Management School at the University of Maryland; Operations Inspector Training, Wash.D.C. and mandatory attendance at numerous management training sessions and conferences throughout this period of time.
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Approximately 19 of my 25 years as a federal agent, during which time I was called on by the prosecution, on in excess of 200 occasions, to testify as an expert in all areas of criminal investigations including but not limited to undercover operations, informant handling, interrogations, and matters related thereto. (h) Co-duty as Inspector of Operations: Three years of co-duty as a DEA Inspector of Operations, attached to the Department of Justice, Office of Professional Responsibility, during which time I was pulled from my normal supervisory duties and sent to DEA Divisional offices throughout the world on unannounced operational inspections. These inspection duties always included a full file review and evaluation of investigative procedures related to all narcotic investigative procedures in excess of ninety percent of which involved the use of informants, with a focus on the adherence to professional standards and policy of management and supervision related thereto. It is important to note that, in essence, these reviews were almost identical in technique, purpose and standards, to the instant review. (i) Supervisory Enforcement Officer 17 years of my career in the Justice Department, wherein as a supervisory officer I was trained and made responsible for observing and rating in biannual “performance” reports, the law
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enforcement performance of all officers under my command in ALL facets of their law enforcement duties and training, including but not limited to: -
Investigative report writing and adherence to professional and national standards in investigative reporting.
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Standards of Conduct. (including honesty judgment, integrity, etc.). I was required to specifically observe, investigate and report indications of deception and/or corruption in all areas of performance.
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Adherence to National Drug Policy [i.e. the exhausting of all investigative means to fully exploit each and every investigation in the direction of sources of supply and/or kingpins] and/or to the resolution of all drug related crimes encountered, including but not limited to homicide, extortion, larceny, witness tampering, etc.
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Courtroom Testimony.
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Presentation of Investigations and Investigative Files for Prosecution.
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Undercover Work. (all phases)
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Productivity.
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Informant Handling, including Informant Debriefings, security, Adherence to Investigative Corroboration of Informant Claims, Record Keeping and Reporting Standards,
(j) 19 Years of Trial Consulting Experience:
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Since my retirement from DEA, nineteen years of professional consulting during which time I have reviewed in excess of 300 federal, state and local drug cases involving substandard Informant handling and undercover investigative procedures and/or the management and supervision related thereto. My review of, in excess of 300 full case files, as an expert witness and trial consultant, relating to civil and criminal matters involving police investigative procedures and informant handling (including “jailhouse snitches”) since my retirement from the Department of Justice, January, 1990. The discovery materials reviewed as a result of my trial-consulting activities, include up-todate Police and federal law enforcement agency operations, procedural and training manuals for in excess of 50 state, city and county law enforcement entities as well as all law enforcement agencies within the Department of Justice, U.S. Treasury and the Department of Homeland Security. . (k) Police Instructor/Lecturer Since Retirement from Law Enforcement. Since my retirement from DEA, nineteen years of professional consulting [continuing to this date] during which time I have continued to lecture for police agencies and professional security associations in the US, Canada and Australia on enforcement tactics and procedures related to Undercover Operations and Informant Management. Until March 2009, I served as a police instructor for the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services lecturing on
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Undercover Tactics and Informant Handling. In January of 2008, I authored the manual “Undercover Tactics and Informant Handling” for that agency. Many of these lectures also entailed my attendance at other lectures presented by top experts covering the full gamut of narcotics and other law enforcement activities, in order to maintain my expertise as current as possible. It is during these courses and lectures and the sharing of ongoing investigative data, that I have been kept aware of the continuing occurrence of cases involving substandard informant management and handling [and all management matters related thereto] that have resulted in, and continue to result in, tragic consequences paid for by the public that law enforcement has vowed to serve and protect. Most recently (December 2008) I was an invited lecturer by the Defense Intelligence Agency, Joint Chiefs, Southern Command. My topic was the handling of human intelligence (informants) and the flaws in procedures that have led to catastrophic failures in both law enforcement and military. The text of my presentation was published in the peer journal, The Executive Forum, under the title “The Weakest Link (June, 2009). (l) Internal Affairs Investigative Experience More than ten years of my career as a street enforcement supervisor during which I was assigned co-duties as an Internal Affairs Investigator, which routinely covered investigations of the
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full gamut of police misconduct and/or corruption, a significant percentage of which involved the substandard handling of informants. 4 (m)
Current Database of Experts and Research Materials My current journalist/expert witness/Trial consultant database with includes more than 200 serving law enforcement officers worldwide, journalists and other experts and practitioners, with whom I consult and collaborate on all matters that are under my review as a trial consultant and/or expert witness and/or journalist and/or law enforcement instructor, including but not limited to Informant Handling and matters relating to Interrogations and Interviewing tactics of criminal informants.
(n) Specific Formal Training Received as Relates to Informant Handling and Interrogations:
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US Air Force, Air Police Training School. (interrogations and interviews)
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Treasury Law Enforcement Academy. (Informant Handling, Interrogations & Interviews)
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Internal Revenue Service, Intelligence Division, Special Agent Training School. (Informant Handling, Interrogations & Interviews)
4 This was a mandatory co‐duty of all DEA Group Supervisors.
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US Treasury, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Investigator Training School. (Informant Handling, Interrogations & Interviews)
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US Customs, Special Agent Training School. (This included specialized training in the tactics used in “flipping” arrested drug couriers) obtaining confessions and intelligence and/or prosecutable information as to all criminal activities.
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US Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration. Numerous training sessions, (Informant Handling, Interrogations & Interviews) including one given by Central Intelligence, involving intensive study of Interviews and Interrogations as an investigative and intelligence gathering tool.
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Review and thorough familiarization of the John Reid method of Interviews and Interrogations, within which as an associate member, I am kept current.
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Certification course in Advanced Methods of Interrogation and Interview. (John Reid Institute).
III Summary of Findings and Opinions The following proposed testimony summarizing my findings and opinions in this matter, are based solely upon the materials presented me for review—as viewed through the lens of my now 45 years of training and experience, as
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well as other research. I reserve the right to change and/or adjust my opinions with the receipt of additional information. A.
That, PLAINTIFF, a DEA Confidential Informant SGS-92-X003 a/k/a PRINCESS, was “Conned” by AGENTS and OFFICERS of the DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION using false pretenses, into exposing herself to prolonged situations of inordinate risk to her life and the lives of her family during a four year period of time, in a manner that was both unreasonable, unethical and evincive of a craven disregard for human life on the part of all DEFENDANTS who played a role in said recruitment and/or aided and abetted in said recruitment by dereliction of oversight and supervisory duties related thereto; and that said recruitment was an important contributing factor in the kidnapping and damages suffered by PLAINTIFF .
B.
That the DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, at all levels of Its chain-of-command— upon recruiting the services of PRINCESS as a deep cover operative—accepted the responsibility of doing everything reasonable to protect her and her family from harm resulting from said services; and that the review materials reveal that DEA’S failure to adhere to this responsibility led directly to her kidnapping, which is the subject of this action.
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That, as viewed through the lens of my own 45 years of training and experience, undercover and deep cover work at that top level of international drug trafficking is an extremely dangerous combination of art and skill that requires extensive training and experience before it can be attempted at an acceptable level of risk; and that there are very few trained agents in any government service that are willing and/or capable of performing this kind of duty; and that no reasonable or well-trained DEA HQ OFFICER charged with oversight of significant international covert actions would have allowed such an assignment to occur and/or perpetuate without ensuring that extraordinary precautions were taken, yet DEA HQ took no oversight measures whatsoever throughout the four years of THE PRINCESS OPERATION, despite massive evidence indicative of the pending murder and/or kidnapping of PRINCESS that finally did occur.
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That, PRINCESS’S undercover role posing as a money launderer, made her the responsible party for money shortages, of which a large number were noted in reporting, including the theft of $1 million in trafficker funds by a corrupt DEA AGENT, RENE DELACOVA and likely other corrupt AGENTS whom, due to an absence of DEA oversight, have managed to thus far elude identification. Each of these shortages placed PRINCESS, the one whom the traffickers would blame for the missing money, in clear and present danger of homicide and/or kidnapping, unless resolved. Yet those DEA OFFICERS and MANAGERS charged with operational and/or oversight duties as relates to THE PRINCESS OPERATION failed to
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resolve or clarify these shortages in any manner whatsoever, simply ignoring them and recklessly sending PRINCESS, unprotected, back into her deep cover role in Colombia, where, as a direct result, she was kidnapped. The craven cowardice and reckless disregard of life manifested by this type of Informant Management—antithetical to every professional standard I have ever been exposed to or taught—cannot be overstated. E.
That, DEA MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS charged with oversight of THE PRINCESS OPERATION, ignored previously successful and well-known, covert operational tactics such as the US based “store front money laundering operation” mentioned in the original operational plan submitted to DEA HQ, that, beyond a reasonable degree of certainty, would have protected PRINCESS from the kidnapping that is the subject of this matter; and that the totality of materials reviewed herein—as viewed through the lens of my now 45 years of training and experience— indicates that the motive for DEA HQ’s refusal to utilize said tactics was their possibly negative affect on the amounts of money seized.
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That, instead of doing everything reasonable by way of protection, DEA AGENTS and MANAGERS at every level its chain-of-command wantonly, amateurishly, recklessly and routinely exposed PRINCESS to extraordinarily dangerous undercover operations and/or situations, during the four-year duration of OPERATION PRINCESS; operational perils that
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went far beyond that to which any reasonable and well-trained SUPERVISORY OFFICER, exercising due diligence oversight, would have allowed, culminating in her kidnapping. G.
That, there is significant Probable Cause found in the materials reviewed, indicating that the kidnapping of PRINCESS occurred at the hands of HERNAN BELTRAN, an ex-Colombian POLICE OFFICER with a record and reputation for drug trafficking, kidnapping and homicide, into whose hands DEFENDANTS, knowingly and/or through gross and professionally unacceptable ineptitude, had placed the safety and security of PRINCESS.
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That the PRINCESS OPERATION, as a result of lax and/or non-existent oversight by DEA Headquarters, was utilized by CORRUPT OFFICERS to steal trafficker funds, pad expense accounts, indulge in heavy drinking and the taking of high-expense boondoggle trips, while the safety and security of PRINCESS went entirely ignored, resulting with her predictable kidnapping.
I.
That, in consideration of the indications of large-scale theft of trafficker funds noted during the instant review, there are significant elements of Probable Cause present in the materials reviewed indicative of an effort by NAMED and as yet UNIDENTIFIED CORRUPT OFFICERS to cause PRINCESS’S death for the purposes of covering up said thievery.
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J.
That, there are significant elements of Probable Cause found in the review materials indicative of the destruction and/or concealment of recorded evidence that may have contained evidence incriminating to NAMED AND UNNAMED DEFENDANTS in this matter, as well as supportive of all PLAINTIFF claims.
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That, all DEA and Professional Investigative Reporting Requirements were ignored by the Entire DEA Chain-of-Command—ALL DEFENDANTS—during the entire duration of OPERATION PRINCESS, evincing a total absence of DEA MANAGEMENT Oversight—found to be a prime factor in Police Corruption worldwide.
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That, the overall management of THE PRINCESS OPERATION as a covert operation was radically inconsistent with all professional standards of Undercover Tactics and Informant Handling that I have ever been exposed to and/or taught, to a degree that can only be described as recklessly amateurish and directly causative to the kidnapping of PRINCESS that is the subject of this matter.
M.
That, unqualified and/or inexperienced and/or ineptly performing personnel were noted at key points or “weak links” in the chain-of-command in the PRINCESS OPERATION; and that in general, these “weak links” in covert operations, have been found to be the primary cause of numerous catastrophic covert operations failures—from anti-terror
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operations in 9-11 to anti-narcotic operations such as the PRINCESS OPERATION—yet glaring signs of same were ignored by the DEA MANAGEMENT; further: That, the disastrous consequences of placing unqualified personnel in the chain-of-command in a covert operation, was the subject of a study that I conducted and then presented before the Defense Intelligence College, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Southern Command, December, 2008, and later published in the Law Enforcement Executive Forum (2009), under the title “The Weakest Link.” N.
That, despite the fact that, as a consequence of her services to the US government THE PRINCESS and her FAMILY’S physical safety would remain in great jeopardy long after said services were no longer needed, no thought, consideration or preparation for said safety and security was ever contemplated by those for whom she served directly.
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That, the ordeal of kidnapping suffered by THE PRINCESS, and the subsequent payment of ransom from her own funds, to secure her safety, came as a direct result of her service to the US government and the total disregard of her safety and security on the part of ALL those for whom she served.
P.
That, despite an overwhelming amount of evidence found in review materials indicative of the high likelihood of PRINCESS being murdered and/or kidnapped, should she return to
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Colombia, SOME OR ALL DEFENDANTS either directly caused and/or aided and abetted, in her return, where she was in fact kidnapped. Q.
That, the alleged statement made by CA ANTHONY SENNECA, that he would have approved of PRINCESS’S return to Colombia had he known about it, is one that is radically inconsistent with the duties, training and responsibilities of his position as a DEA AGENT and COUNTRY ATTACHÉ.
The Reasons for my belief on Finding A are summarized as follows. The details supporting this finding are found in the “Details” sections (IV, V and VI) of this report: (1) That, the review materials indicate that at some time beginning in 1992, SGS-92-X003, (heretofore “PRINCESS”), was “conned” into “volunteering” her services to the Drug Enforcement Administration,(DEA) as UNDERCOVER INFORMANT (CS) working against top level international drug traffickers by way of false threats of prosecution made by DEA TASK FORCE AGENTS; and that, any well-trained and reasonable OFFICER, would have found said undercover assignment too radically beyond the background, training and experience of PRINCESS to be an acceptable risk. (2) That, the review materials further support my opinion, that this act of so-called “recruitment” was both unreasonable and unethical, with the revelation that said RECRUITING OFFICERS were themselves local police officers assigned to a DEA TASK FORCE OPERATION, and that they had no experience and/or
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training working at the extremely dangerous levels of international crime and criminal organizations, and/or the conditions related to same, into which they sent PRINCESS to infiltrate. (3) The fact that all those charged with the management of PRINCESS were untrained local police officers and not DEA AGENTS, was noted a significant “negative” factor in the kidnapping incident, by DAVID M. LUITWEILER, serving as an Executive Assistant to the DEA ADMINISTRATOR (4) That the inexperienced, untrained and inappropriately assigned DEFENDANT OFFICERS themselves wrongfully and unreasonably perceived PRINCESS as an arch international criminal, with sufficient experience to be easily accepted as a money launderer—a position fraught with extreme dangers even to the most experienced criminals—while in fact, the PRINCESS was uniquely and dangerously unqualified for said assignment. (5) The review materials further indicate that no effort was made by any or all DEFENDANTS, from the RECRUITING OFFICERS and their SUPERVISORS to the DEA HEADQUARTERS PERSONNEL monitoring the recruitment, to ascertain whether of not PRINCESS was appropriate for this, in the best of conditions, dangerous assignment within a reasonably acceptable parameter of risk. (6) The review materials further indicate that the undercover assignment itself, as presented to PRINCESS at the time of her “recruitment”, was disingenuous in that DEA, at all levels of command intended to do
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nothing more than set PRINCESS up as the front for a US government run money-laundering operation— heretofore to be referred to as THE PRINCESS OPERATION—whose sole purpose was to amass large seizures of trafficker funds, (asset seizures) with no intention of using the services of PRINCESS to prosecute traffickers and/or shut down trafficking organizations, as had been promised to her as part of said “recruitment”; and that the PRINCESS OPERATION in itself had no legitimate law enforcement purpose and, in fact, was in fact in direct violation of National Drug Policy. (7) That PRINCESS in no way was coached, trained or in any manner prepared to play the esoteric undercover role of a high-level money-launderer; a role the accurate enactment of which could mean her life. (8) That PRINCESS was not informed at the time of her recruitment and/or at any time, that this type of an operation could leave her and her family as bearing full and deadly responsibility to numerous dangerous international drug traffickers who were never arrested and/or prosecuted, for the money entrusted to her by said traffickers that was instead seized and/or stolen by DEA. (9) That, in fact, at the end of the four-year duration of OPERATION PRINCESS, no evidence whatsoever can found in the Discovery Materials that would evidence a single prosecution as coming directly from said operation, yet, PRINCESS’S responsibility to the traffickers will extend a lifetime.
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(10)
That, in fact, a careful review of all reports of investigation submitted as the totality of investigative
reporting in OPERATION PRINCESS, indicates that hundreds of opportunities to obtain court-quality evidence for prosecution of the scores of TOP LEVEL TRAFFICKERS and KINGPINS with whom PRINCESS was interacting were ignored entirely, in violation of every investigative standard I have ever been exposed to and/or taught in my now 45 years of training and experience. (11)
That, arrest and prosecution statistics claimed by the DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION and
UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS OFFICE, as emanating from OPERATION PRINCESS were—as per my review of the discovery materials—demonstrably false and misleading. (12)
That numerous DEA-6 reports of investigation (ROIs), reported that recorded, non-drug evidence was
obtained during the PRINCESS OPERATION; yet, a search of DEA records indicates that not one recording can be found at this time. (13)
That, in spite of it being a US government regulation, that the expenditure of ALL taxpayer funds be
accounted for by INDIVIDUAL EXPENSE VOUCHERS (Form 1012), and that an estimate of in excess of $1 million was spent by NAMED and UNNAMED DEFENDANTS in alleged support of the PRINCESS OPERATION, not a single INDIVIDUAL EXPENSE VOUCHER was furnished PLAINTIFF as per Discovery Motions; and the DEFENSE claim is that none were found.
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(14)
That, a prime example of the reckless abandon of PRINCESS’S safety, on the part of DEA, at all levels
of its chain-of-command, is the teaming her with UNDERCOVER AGENT, RENE DELACOVA, who would pose as her criminal associate during meetings with high-level international criminals. The trouble with this assignment was that at the time DELACOVA was at PRINCESS’S side meeting high-level INTERNATIONAL CRIMINALS, he [DELACOVA] was the most recognizable DEA AGENT on Planet Earth, thanks to the photograph of him arresting MANUEL NORIEGA, published worldwide, only three years earlier. (15)
That, DELACOVA’ motivation to chance the undercover assignment has been made clear in the Details
Section of this report, by his theft of more than $1 million in TRAFFICKER FUNDS. DEA’s motive for teaming PRINCESS with the corrupt DELACOVA, when considered along with the totality of evidence reviewed in Sections IV, V and VI of this report, evinces Probable Cause of either a level of ineptitude that goes well beyond what can be acceptable as professional error, and/or homicidal intent, to cover-up the massive corruption evidenced by the materials under review. (16)
That, despite DELACOVA’S being a suspect in the theft of trafficker money for which PRINCESS, in her
role as an undercover money launderer, had accepted life-threatening responsibility, PRINCESS was allowed to continue working with DELACOVA as an undercover partner.
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(17)
That despite DELACOVA’s arrest and subsequent guilty plea to the charge of stealing in excess of $1
million in trafficker funds for which PRINCESS and her FAMILY would be held accountable, she [PRINCESS] was sent back to South America, by the DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, on multiple, unprotected undercover missions targeting the money of INTERNATIONAL DRUG TRAFFICKERS, whom DEA, at all levels of its chain-of-command, knew to have great motive to kill and/or kidnap PRINCESS. (18)
That, Discovery materials reveal that PRINCESS, herself dangerously lacking in experience and training
for her assignment, was often teamed with and/or under the direction of, equally inexperienced TASK FORCE AGENTS, who in fact were local police officers with little experience as undercover agents and no experience whatsoever posing as high level international drug traffickers and/or money launderers; UNDERCOVER AGENTS whom in most cases could not speak the language shared by PRINCESS and the TRAFFICKERS—a grievous and amateurish error in “casting” that in the past has blown the cover of both UNDERCOVER AGENTS and INFORMANTS resulting in death and/or injuries. (19)
That, the dereliction and/or disregard of oversight and supervisory duties from the mid to upper levels
of the DEA chain-of-command was such that DEFENDANT DEA AGENTS and SUPERVISORS regularly used OPERATION PRINCESS for boondoggle trips and undercover expenses to luxury hotels both foreign and domestics wherein unjustified and illegal expenses were incurred by said AGENTS and
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SUPERVISORS, including but not limited to heavy drinking, all at the expense of the US taxpayer as well as the safety of PRINCESS. (20)
That, the absence of oversight of the PRINCESS OPERATIONS was such that the said AGENTS
and SUPERVISORY OFFICERS (DELACOVA included) were not made to adhere to DEA and US government standards and operating policies, by preparing individual expense vouchers that would clearly delineate the specific undercover, lodging, drinking and meal expense for each, and/or said expense vouchers (for each individual OFFICER and SUPERVISOR) were otherwise prevented from being turned over to this reviewer as per Discovery Demands. (21)
That the DEA reporting and communications requirements relating to Undercover Operations,
Informant Handling, Investigative Procedures, Evidence Handling and National Drug Policy were ignored and/or disregarded at every level of the DEA chain-of-command throughout the more than four-year duration of OPERATION PRINCESS. (22)
That a memo written by THOMAS CONSTANTINE DEA ADMINISTRATOR, after the PRINCESS
kidnapping, reveals that, ADMINISTRATOR CONSTANTINE, was entirely unaware of any of the important details involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION, one of the most important international operations in DEA’s history.
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That, the corrupt agent, RENE DELACOVA, in his statement (confession) to DEA IA OFFICERS,
indicated that he and OTHER AGENTS assigned to undercover and/or Informant-handling and protection duties, often drank to excess while performing duties related to the PRINCESS OPERATION; and that a major fault in DEA MANAGEMENT that seemingly encouraged corruption was the failure to assign AGENTS and/or SUPERVISORS and/or INFORMANT HANDLERS, who spoke the languages prerequisite for the assignment. (24)
That, during DELACOVA’S confession, he expressed fear for the safety of PRINCESS as a result of HER
being responsible to international DRUG TRAFFICKERS for the funds he had stolen—a confession that all elements of DEA’s UPPER MANAGEMENT were aware of—yet, DEA continued to send PRINCESS into harms way on undercover assignments to Colombia, until she was predictably kidnapped. (25)
That there is indication in Discovery that, under the aegis of OPERATION PRINCESS, DELACOVA paid
at least $3,000 of taxpayer funds to a CI (SC1‐92‐0119). Yet, there is no indication in any reporting of any services being provided by this CI, nor has PLAINTIFF been provided with any information whatsoever regarding this payment of this CI, in spite of the extreme potential of PRINCESS’S cover being exposed by her exposure to a paid informant. (26)
That, as revealed in all reports and other materials reviewed herein, PRINCESS’S international
undercover missions routinely placed her under the dominion and control of murderous criminals—one of the prime errors in covert tactics found in the review of cases involving the murder of UNDERCOVER
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AGENTS and INFORMANTS—with no objection from DEA UPPER MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS charged with overseeing OPERATION PRINCESS; and that it was while she was in this precise circumstance in Colombia, when she was kidnapped. (27)
That, in a sworn statement, JEFFREY A. BIELSKI,tehe Chief of the Undercover and Sensitive Activities
Unit, Office of Enforcement Operations, (SARC) DEA HQ, indicated that his duty in that capacity was to “provide program oversight and review for field requests to conduct sensitive operations,” yet, in spite of at least three recorded SARC meetings the subject of which were the PRINCESS OPERATION, no remedial action and/or an attempt thereof, to address any of the numerous substandard and/or corrupt actions and violations of standards that led directly to the kidnapping of PRINCESS. (28)
That, the materials reveal that, during the four-years of OPERATION PRINCESS, for no
discernable law enforcement reason, PRINCESS’S identity was routinely revealed to OTHER CRIMINAL INFORMANTS, a tactic that represents extreme danger to an UNDERCOVER INFORMANT, in that CRIMINAL INFORMANTS, already selling their loyalty to the highest bidder, and that the materials further indicate elements of PC indicative of her kidnapping—the subject of this matter— came at the hands of a DEA PAID INFORMANT who was in only in position to effect said kidnapping with DEA complicity. (29)
That, the review of materials received provides significant elements of Probable Cause indicative of theft
of TRAFFICKER FUNDS by corrupt DEA AGENTS and/or TASK FOR OFFICERS and/or DEA
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MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL for which PRINCESS would be held responsible, and the cover-up thereof, as follows: MONEY PICKUPS: 1. DEA claimed figures: According to ASAC MICHAEL KANE'S undated memorandum through the Chief of Operations to the Administrator, (apparently written 1998 or later) the following is stated: "By end of operation 10'2/95, a total of 141 pickups from 9 different US cities and 3 foreign countries had been made totaling $62,631,354. Of this total $38,180,604 was actually laundered for traffickers, $20,163,796 was seized by US authorities. 2. The discovery materials only reflect 71 money-pickups as opposed to the 141 pickups claimed by KANE. Thus the mandatory official reporting that would relate to 70 pickups of money for which PRINCESS is accountable to DRUG TRAFFICKERS, is missing. I would estimate that amount to be in excess of 200 Reports of Investigation. MONEY LAUNDERED: 3. DEA CLAIMS, as indicated in TFA GREG LEE’S Closing Report dated 4/17/08 that 62,700,000 was laundered during THE PRINCESS OPERATIONS. 4. DISCOVERY MATERIALS reviewed: 55 DEA-6’s total only $23,665,157 as having been laundered. The difference in totals indicates that 39,034,843 of allegedly DEA-laundered trafficker funds are unaccounted for in reporting. I would estimate that this indicates in excess of 100 missing DEA-6 reports. MONEY SEIZED BY DEA 5. Official claims: ASAC KANE claimed in his official report that $22,380,383 was seized including the money seized by foreign authorities. MARY LEE WARREN Chief of the Criminal Division US Attorneys Office, claimed in a separate memo, that the amount seized was $22 million. TFA
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GREG LEES also claims that that the money seized was 22,380,383; this figure agrees perfectly with KANE'S. 6. Discovery Materials, however, only show 14 seizures totaling $11,270,281, leaving 11,110,102 in alleged seizures entirely unaccounted for by any documentation.
(30)
That the undercover services of THE PRINCESS involved projecting an image of a woman with wealth
and power, among the criminal element of several countries wherein the disclosure of her identity alone as a target for kidnapping would be worth a considerable amount of money; a significant danger, that reasonably had to be considered and planned for, by PRINCESS’S HANDLERS prior to every operation. Instead, regardless of the significant danger it presented for PRINCESS’S safety, that image continued to be projected to the international criminal element over an extended period of time, making her a prime and extremely likely target for kidnapping.
(31)
That, the review materials contain no evidence whatsoever, of any safety and/or security precautions as
would relate to the personal safety of PRINCESS during the entire tenure of her undercover and/or deep cover service, up to and including the undercover trip to Colombia during which she was kidnapped. (32)
A memorandum from the office of DEA ADMINISTRATOR CONSTANTINE, to his own CHIEF OF
OPERATIONS, pointing out that he had been misinformed by DEA’S TOP LEVEL MANAGEMENT; that DEA
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DEFENDANT MANAGERS had to him that PRINCESS was traveling in Colombia on “personal business” which according to his own review of the file was a false claim; that PRINCESS was in fact “clearly” working undercover for DEA, including an assignment that originated within DEA HQ itself. (Item # 176, Inventory # 178). (33)
A written admission made pursuant to the ADMINISTRATOR’S quest for details as to the DEA handling
of the PRINCESS OPERATION, indicating that due to the lack of documentation on file, the key factors leading up to the kidnapping of PRINCESS will probably never be known. (Item # 183).
(34)
While PRINCESS was in fact in captivity, DEA utilized TWO INFORMANTS to conduct ransom
negotiations, risking her instant death as follows: INFORMANT #1: MAJOR HERNAN BELTRAN, a lcorrupt Colombian Police Official, “apparently” on the DEA Payroll, about whom there is probable cause of his direct involvement in the kidnapping, was used to negotiate with the alleged KIDNAPPERS. * All BELTRAN’S undercover activities during the full length of the PRINCESS OPERATION were omitted from reporting in violation of DEA mandates and standards. * DEA had information that if the KIDNAPPERS thought they were dealing with police they would kill PRINCESS immediately, yet this did not dissuade DEA HQ from using BELTRAN.
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* DEA HQ also involved INFORMANT C2, to play the role of PRINCESS’S “brother” during the negotiations. Without PLAINTIFF having been furnished a single document that tells us anything about C2 as an INFORMANT—i.e. the basic premise of all Informant Handling training is “never trust an informant”—the use of someone posing as a “brother” in negotiating ransom over a five month period of time, is homicidal at best. Even a semi-adept KIDNAPPER, through questioning will quickly ascertain that the role is faked. (35)
DEA’s handling of all information that would clarify the role of corrupt Colombian POLICE OFFICER,
HERNAN BELTRAN and his relationship with DEA, throughout the PRINCESS OPERATION, up to and including her kidnapping, is strongly evincive of cover-up. For example, CYNTHIA RYAN, ASSOCIATE CHIEF COUNSEL (department not given) in a memorandum to the files marked “secret” written after the kidnapping of PRINCESS, states “unknown is the role of COLONEL BELTRAN, who was the PRINCESS’ contact whenever she needed anything in Colombia. BELTRAN is now negotiating with kidnappers.” (Item 142, Details Section IV of this report). (36)
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IV Details Chart: Details in support of all findings are set forth in a chart format, covering my review of the totality of Discovery Materials received with corresponding comments and opinions, as follows.
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Item #1 Background of The PRINCESS From the Testimony of The PRINCESS, paraphrased and condensed, beginning page 26 of direct testimony
Born in Cali to a family that included both the President and the Cardinal of Colombia, The PRINCESS attended a private British run school in Cali until age 15. From there she was sent to boarding school in Spain, graduating with her high school diploma in 1966. She then attended what is known, in world of old money, as Finishing School in England and France before returning to Colombia where she was then expected to pursue a proper marriage and raise a Christian family. Home once again, The PRINCESS won the National Swimming Championship and earned the title of Beauty Queen for the Pan American games. Not unlike many American young ladies, The PRINCESS developed a love of travel and an urge to see more of the world. Towards that end, and much to the dismay of her family, she decided to become a flight attendant for Air Braniff Airlines and travel the world.
Comment/opinion, Item # 1: The background of PRINCESS is critical in her evaluation as a CI. What is clear from a review of her story is that her involvement in drug trafficking was involuntary and at the lowest rung possible, a mule. At the time she was approached by local police officers attached to a federal state task force PRINCESS did not have a modicum of training or experience to prepare her for the high-risk deep cover assignment demanded of her by DEA.
Somehow, her primary handler, Sgt TIDERINGTON—himself significantly untrained, inexperienced and inappropriate for the assignment of a high level informant—will describe her in terms one would only use to describe the equivalent of a PABLO ESCOBAR. This misconception, in my experience, can only come from a Consistently an over achiever, The PRINCESS supervisory officer and/or informant became a “decorated” flight attendant receiving an handler, (as will be seen below), having little award in Dallas after only a year and a half on the or no experience at the level of criminal job. Then inevitable happened: she met a activity in which they were charged with gentleman on a plane who invited her to dinner. directing PRINCESS’S deep cover activities This man was Mr. LEEDER. and overseeing her protection and security at the same time. The PRINCESS and Mr. LEEDER began dating.
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He was a Cuban American who stated he worked for the CIA in a delicate situation involving drugs with very high-level government people. The PRINCESS coming from old world high society in Colombia brought her “boyfriend” home where she introduced him to the social and military powers in her community who welcomed Mr. LEEDER giving him many local privileges such as access to airports, gun permits, etc. The PRINCESS became pregnant and Mr. LEEDER asked her to marry him. By 1976 or 77, The PRINCESS became suspicious that he didn’t actually work for the CIA and discovered that her husband was, in fact, a drug trafficker. It was during this time in the mid to late 1970’s that all the big drug dealers were coming to the government’s and the public’s awareness. While The PRINCESS knew that her husband was smaller than what would become known as a “drug kingpin”, through his social circles she began to meet those who were in fact “drug kingpins”, largely by virtue of the fact that the PRINCESS owned many horses and that many of these large scale drug dealers began to come to Colombia to buy such horses. She never saw drugs but saw lots of money. Another side of Mr. LEEDER also came to light at
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this time. Mr. LEEDER engaged in what we now know as domestic violence. He was very abusive towards The PRINCESS and she would go to the hospital every other week as a result of his kicking her and beating her with a weapon. The PRINCESS became scared of her husband. He threatened to kill her and her family if she left him. So she became willing to do whatever he asked in fear for her life, her child and her family. What he asked her to do was to carry four kilos of cocaine to the states in her work as a flight attendant on Air Braniff. The second time he asked her to do that he smacked her and threatened to kill her. He made her swallow almost a pound of cocaine for transport twice putting her life at risk. She helped him load a plane full of weapons that went down to Colombia. She stayed married to him for seven years. It was all fear. Twice she went to a judge to have Mr. LEEDER committed to a hospital, once in Majorca and once in Miami, but both times he signed himself out after the minimum required period. In 1980 they moved from Bogota to US as the “Mexican” whom Mr. LEEDER worked for, a Mr. Gonzalo RODRIGUEZ GACHA, requested of Mr. LEEDER that he open offices here. The PRINCESS fled to Majorca to maintain her
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marriage at a safe distance but Mr. LEEDER commuted every other week from Majorca to the U.S. to maintain his ties with her. She became pregnant a second time around 1981. Mr. LEEDER frequented the international “social scene” of Majorca where, much like the U.S. in the early 1980’s, cocaine was the social thing to do. Her husband became a heavy drug user and drinker. Visibly unhappy in her marriage and raising two children with an abusive, often absent and addicted father, the “Mexican” Mr. GACHA approached The PRINCESS and offered to “take care” of Mr. LEEDER in exchange for her taking Mr. GACHA’s son into her home in Marjorca. Mr. GACHA offered her $5 million dollars to raise his son as he “took care” of her problems. The PRINCESS refused his offer and his money. Another associate of her husband’s, a Mr. Stephen CIANNTI, also offered to help The PRINCESS. His offer consisted of arranging for her divorce. The PRINCESS accepted. Once divorced, romance developed with Mr. CIANNTI. She asked Mr. CIANNTI if he was involved with drugs. He stated he was not. The PRINCESS moved herself and her children into his home in the United States. In time Mr. CIANNTI asked for
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the PRINCESS’s hand in marriage and she accepted. One month before the wedding in November 1984, The PRINCESS received a phone call from Mr. CIANNTI. He was in jail. He’d been arrested with a truck full of marijuana. Please come bail him out. The PRINCESS bailed him out and at this late date proceeded with the wedding. Shortly thereafter, Mr. CIANNTI was convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison. Alone with her children, the house and their possessions, The PRINCESS’s father then died. She received an inheritance. Not being a drug dealer herself or in need of the accoutrements of such a lifestyle, The PRINCESS sold their belongings (a boat, a dock, an extra car) sold the house in Spain, and purchased her own home in Boca Raton, FL in 1989. She partnered with a friend investing the proceeds she’d received into a t-shirt company. She was now in business for herself. The t-shirt company made reflective safety shirts for the US Government, the Air Force and other US agencies. Successful on her own and free of the abusive and illegal activities of her husbands, The PRINCESS prospered in her first year of
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business until January 1991, six years after the separation from her husband Mr. CIANNTI, when his actions would once again cause her harm, even from a distance. A ghost from her husband’s past returned – the “Mexican” Mr. GACHA. Item # 2 First Kidnapping January 1991 From the Testimony of The PRINCESS, paraphrased and condensed, pages 47-50 on direct
The PRINCESS was kidnapped in January 1991 as a result of drug related activity on the part of her ex-husband Mr. CIANNTI who at this time was dealing cocaine and drugs from prison through the help of his “girlfriend”. Mr. CIANNTI and the girlfriend owed money to Mr. CIANNTI’s associate, the “Mexican”, Gonzalo RODRIGUEZ GACHA, for having lost some number of kilos of cocaine they had obtained from him. The rogue couple referred to Mr. GACHA, whose advances The PRINCESS had once rejected, as a source of money to pay off Mr. GACHA. When The PRINCESS flew to Spain to visit her sister there, thugs employed by Mr. GACHA raided the sister’s house throwing The PRINCESS, the sister, the brother in law and their two children to the floor, blindfolding the entire family. The Mexican’s men then took off with The PRINCESS. She was kidnapped. She told the men that she knew nothing of Mr. CIANNTI’s activities or debts, that she herself
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Comment/opinion, Item #2: The incident, occurring at no fault of the PRINCESS, should have been a vital one for DEA in considering her future security as a deep cover operative. As the totality of this review should illustrate this early warning sign was entirely disregarded by the allegedly trained and experienced people upon whom PRINCESS relied for her safety and protection.. In the world of International Drug Trafficking, the “success” of the kidnapping, in my opinion, would work to make the PRINCESS an attractive future target for more of same. Yet, DEA made no independent inquiry into the facts of this critical event in determining her suitability as a high level deep cover operative assigned at penetrating the highest and most dangerous levels of international drug trafficking.
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certainly owed no money. One of the men who was the Mexican’s bodyguard informed The PRINCESS that in the time since Mr. GACHA had ordered her kidnapping to the time when they had found her at her sister’s house in Spain, Mr. GACHA himself had actually been killed and that if she wished to be released from her captors, that she would need to pay them directly. The PRINCESS directed the bodyguard where to send his men to get her jewelry and the money she had. The bodyguard advised The PRINCESS that it was someone close to her who had given her up to them. She was held hostage for two months and one week. After her release, she found out it was her ex-husband CIANNTI and his girlfriend who had set her up.
In fact, there is no indication anywhere on file that any in-house discussion occurred at all. This is in stark contrast to the handling of CI SONYA ATALA, in Operation Hun, occurring between the years 1983-85, targeting the Bolivian Government’s involvement as the primary source of cocaine base for all Colombian Cartels. (More on this below).
The PRINCESS flew to her mother’s house in Colombia to recover from the kidnapping. She then returned to her home in Boca Raton, FL.
Item #3: PRINCESS is Approached by DEA to Become an INFORMANT
Home in Boca Raton a three days from the ordeal of having been kidnapped and held hostage for over two months, and then recuperating at her mother’s house in Colombia, the PRINCESS was opening the door to leave for a jog, and there stood the two tall policemen. These two men
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Comment/opinion, Item # 3 : a. The Drug Enforcement Administration approached PRINCESS to ask for her services, not vice versa. It is also clear that, at the time she was approached to be a CI, by AGENTS, the only definitive information
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December 1991 * From the Testimony of The PRINCESS, paraphrased, pages 51-61 on direct. * DEA 202, Establishing PRINCESS as a CI, signed by TIDERINGTO N as G/S on 1/6/92.
about drug trafficking she had to offer was her willingness to “set up” Mr. LEEDER, her ex-husband. Everything else she was asked to do would involve her risking herself in a “fishing expedition.” b. As per the SALVEMINI memo, DEA was already aware of the kidnapping and the difficulties of using PRINCESS that the Agency at its upper management levels had to consider carefully and prepare for before Agents Morris, HUGHES and The PRINCESS exposing her, which are as follows: talked for half an hour. The policemen told her * PRINCESS as an attractive woman in the she could make money helping them. She “might is right” world of drug traffickers, thought about it, realized she did know big drug was extremely vulnerable to, at minimum, dealers in Colombia such as one she’d sold her kidnap and rape, farm to in 1976, and another named Luis Carlos * PRINCESS was a “pawn” in the drug Herrera to whom Mr. CIANNTI had sold a condominium, and so The PRINCESS realized she world, and not a “player.” She had no personal experience in negotiating drug actually had legal and financial files filled with transactions, not to mention experience information on these drug dealers. doing same at the highest levels of The PRINCESS called the DEA agents a week later trafficking that requires extensive esoteric knowledge and experience, to both convince that arranged to meet with her at a local hotel. the traffickers that one is “for real,” and for self-protection. From day 3 testimony by Richard Morris, Pg 683, * PRINCESS had already been “successfully” Q: And do you recall your first encounter or kidnapped, a fact that would undoubtedly meeting with The PRINCESS? be known by the worst criminal element A: Yes, I do. worldwide, making her an attractive target. Q: Would you describe that for me? * PRINCESS was “conned” into accepting an A: Myself and Jimmy HUGHES, I believe we left would come to be her first DEA handlers, Agent Rick Morris and Agent Jimmy HUGHES. She welcomed them in only to hear them say that they could indict her for her past and inquiring as to how her finances were. She responded that her finances were terrible and that she was not afraid of them as she knew that she had done nothing wrong.
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the Metropolitan Correctional Institute in Miami to arrive to an address in Boca Raton. At that time we knocked on the door. We were given some information by Mr. CIANNTI. We relayed that information to the young lady and basically we solicited her to work for our Agency. Q: Young lady being The PRINCESS? A: Correct From Deposition of Richard Morris, 7/16/02, page 4-5 Q: Tell me about the first time you came in contact with the plaintiff? A: We had contact with a cooperating individual that was at MCC. Q: What is MCC? A: Metropolitan Correctional Facility down in Miami. Q: And this individual provided you with her name? A: Yes. Q: And then what did you do based off that information you received? A: We went up and knocked on her door at her residence in Boca Raton. Q: What was the purpose of your trip? A: To find out what her involvement was with narcotics trafficking.
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undercover role that few highly trained and experienced enforcement agents would dare to attempt themselves, which meant that at minimum she should have been warned of same, and trained thoroughly for her operational role. c. There is no evidence anywhere on file that these glaring danger signs were even considered in the planning of her undercover activities. d. The fact that the direction and handling of PRINCESS was, from the outset, placed in the hands of a demonstrably inappropriate officer, GS TDERINGTON, and that this condition was allowed to continue throughout her career by DEA HQ, in spite of glaring red flags indicative of imminent danger, is evident throughout this review. e. As SALVEMINI will reveal during his testimony (see below), PRINCESS was “scammed” into her potentially deadly role, by being led to believe that if she did not comply she would be prosecuted. While this may be an acceptable “scam” with hardened criminals, scamming a woman with as little experience as PRINCESS into playing a deep cover role at the very pinnacle of the drug world, is one that I would consider reprehensible, life-threatening and a craven
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The PRINCESS brought to this first meeting with Agents Morris and HUGHES her real estate transaction files. She offered to find out more information about more people. The DEA agents were interested. After this meeting she was contacted by an Analyst who spoke Spanish who then interviewed her, asking her do you know this person, do you know that person. She was then asked to meet with the agents again at the actual DEA office itself, in Cypress Creek, where they fingerprinted her. Being that Mr. CIANNTI was already in prison, The PRINCESS offered her first husband Mr. LEEDER as someone to set up. The DEA agents agreed. Although no money was discussed at either of these meeting, The PRINCESS was now a DEA Confidential Informant.
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disregard for PRINCESS’S life manifested by DEA at all levels of management, right at the outset of this operation. f. MISSING FROM FILE: All correspondence between PRINCESS’s immediate handlers and DEA’s upper management setting forth her proposed use, along with the required headquarters approvals. These will also include the initial Criminal Record and NADDIS checks, and the names and identities of those in DEA Management who reviewed and authorized her use. (SALVEMINI testimony reveals that the documents do in fact exist). Also missing throughout the file is the involvement of the SARC, Sensitive Activities Review Committee, visa vis PRINCESS. This committee, which is a DEA headquarters entity, is directly responsible for the authorization of all her activities, yet there is virtually nothing on file emanating from said committee.
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Item #4 Initial Debriefing Report dated 1/23/92 by IA SANDRA NEAL Actual Debriefing date 1/8/92
Debriefed on 1/8/92 by IA SANDRA NEAL, TFA Richard MORRIS and SA Heloise NYDEGGER, IA NEAL reports that the PRINCESS first became aware of drug trafficking in 1976 while a guest at the home of REDACTED where a chemist and pilot arrived with 6-8 kilos of cocaine processed by the chemist. Through the redaction, it would appear that in time The PRINCESS assisted in the transporting of cocaine for REDACTED, most likely her husband Mr. LEEDER, while she was an airline stewardess. REDACTED had partners that he worked with trafficking up to 20 kilos at a time. That she and REDACTED were arrested in 1976 and spent time in Prison. In 1980-1981, that while REDACTED was relatively insignificant in the business, she recalls a chauffeur pointing out a house to her that belonged to “EL MEXICANO”. She traveled to Spain in 1982 while REDACTED started using a lot of cocaine and began losing control of the business. She then went to Bogota in 1983 where meetings were held discussing problems in the “business” where The PRINCESS suggested that REDACTED formally take over. “Offices” were being opened in A and FL at this time and REDACTED was in charge of US operations. However in 1984 REDACTED was
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Comment/opinion, Item #4 a. The initial debriefing of PRINCESS further emphasizes for DEA that this woman has no direct experience operating as any kind of drug dealer, not to mention experience functioning at the very highest levels of trafficking. All she has are “acquaintances” that are in fact international drug traffickers. In short, she is clearly, eminently and quite prominently unqualified for the deep cover assignment into which DEA will thrust her; again, an assignment for which few DEA agents would either qualify or volunteer. This dangerous situation, as will be seen throughout this review, is exacerbated by her tactical use being in the hands of equally unqualified and inappropriate law enforcement officers and an aberrant absence of DEA oversight. What she does have is the kind of courage, bravado and self-confidence in her ability to charm as well as unreasoning confidence in the DEA’s ability to protect her that will inevitably put her in harm’s way.
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arrested. After REDACTED (her husband) was arrested, The PRINCESS stayed away from drug related individuals. But in 1990 she was kidnapped by individuals who stated they were acting on order issued by REDACTED (see First Kidnapping above) who by the time she was actually kidnapped had himself been killed. She eventually effectuated her own release after being held two months and a week. In 1990 The PRINCESS traveled to Colombia and met some of the people involved in her kidnapping receiving apologies for what had happened from REDACTED who supposedly had taken over for the Mexican after his death. She ended up being invited to the christening of the child of one of the kidnappers and ultimately met a number of people related to this drug trafficking organization. The PRINCESS has photos and contact information for some of these people. The PRINCESS also is acquainted with REDACTED who owns legitimate businesses and also operates a drug trafficking operation through the cargo plane business s he owns. The PRINCESS has contact information for him and a check revealed a plane owned by him was
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carrying 1481 kilos of cocaine seized in Guatemala 10/22/91. That in Jan or Feb of 1991 The PRINCESS had dinner with various REDACTED persons in Colombian and was introduced to REDACTED who owns an air taxi company. That while traveling with him one day in rural Colombia she saw him command respect from the police by virtue of showing them his id, and that she learned the traffickers use the police, and not bodyguards, for protection. A check shows that DEA has extensive files on REDACTED. On this trip REDACTED pointed out REDACTED to her stating he was the most important man in Colombia and that DEA have no idea who the top leaders are. The PRINCESS identified REDACTED for DEA. IA NEAL reported that The PRINCESS was asked if she knew the REDACTED family, which she did not but she did know a woman whose son supposedly works directly for REDACTED. That woman told her that just before Christmas 1991 that REDACTED had moved 300 kilos of cocaine to NY. The PRINCESS provided contact information. The PRINCESS will be further debriefed at a
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subsequent time. That she is in the process of compiling additional information of interest to DEA regarding major drug traffickers and is in the process of renewing contact with individuals associated with both the Medellin and Cali Cartels. Item #5 From the Testimony of ASAC Joseph SALVEMINI
Indexing lists 18 REDACTED names. Pg 271, SALVEMINI knew that The PRINCESS was not herself in the drug business. Pg 272, SALVEMINI got the clearance to establish her as a CI in accordance with all applicable rules and procedures. Pg 274 that the line in her file that she was cooperating to get out of the drug business was an untrue statement put in there as part of the chicanery they engage in to get CI’s, making them believe a case is being developed against them when in fact there is no such intent. “Basically, that was put in there because we scammed her into thinking that we were going to make a case on her.” Pg 275, she had a totally clean record, FBI, NADDIS, everything.
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Comment/opinion, Item #5: a. The testimony of DEA Management Officer JOSEPH SALVEMINI, is perfectly consistent with my assessment of the PRINCESS’S lack of qualifications for the assignment in which she is thrust by DEA, as well as the inordinate dangers this assignment represents. b. His testimony further indicates that the DEA AGENTS engaged in chicanery (scam) to coerce her into a deep cover role that could easily cost her life. While I will agree that this “kind of chicanery” is par for the course in “flipping” informants, I will not agree that it is appropriate in cases that represent such an obvious risk of life for the target of said chicanery; and I will in fact, emphatically disagree that this practice is appropriate to “con” or “scam” people who have not been arrested and charged into
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Item #6 DEA Begins to Utilize PRINCESS as a Deep Cover Agent/INFO RMANT in her First Operation: Mr. Leeder
The PRINCESS offered to contact her first husband Mr. LEEDER, who she negotiated with on 5 recorded phone calls between 12/10/91 and 12/30/91, resulting in the agreement that LEEDER would have The PRINCESS arrange transport for what would ultimately be 397 kilos of cocaine. He also stated he had multi-hundred kilos of heroin. The meeting took place in Caracas on 1/14/92 at the Tamanaco Hotel; those present included The PRINCESS, a second CI, U/C TFA Rick MORRIS posing as a pilot and boyfriend of The PRINCESS, REDACTED who was a representative of the organization who would be
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working high risk deep cover assignments for the government, that most agents themselves would refuse. The automatic “clearance” for her use in this potentially deadly deep cover role, and the overlooking of the “chicanery” used to con her into the assignment, by DEA upper management, in my opinion, is typical of a long history of unqualified personnel in management levels, having the responsibility of life and death, over activities of which they themselves have little or no expertise (see my article “THE WEAKEST LINK’ based on my presentation before the Defense Intelligence Agency College in December, 2008) Comment/opinion, Item #6: a. All remarks in 1-5 above are again applicable here. c. The results of the first operation indicate that PRINCESS is immediately placed in an undercover position that has a high potential to expose her as a DEA INFORMANT, whether directly or indirectly, greatly increasing her personal danger in all future use. No apparent consideration of this life-threatening situation, as it would affect all future use of PRINCESS in a deep cover capacity and/or her protection as a
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result of this arrest and seizure, appears anywhere on file. b. For example, what is apparent in both the testimony of TFA MORRIS and From the PRINCESS, is that the choice of AGENT Testimony of MORRIS as a deep cover operative, —a nonAt the Caracas meeting LEEDER indicated that The Spanish speaking man with no apparent after this initial transport who had another 500 PRINCESS, experience whatsoever functioning as an paraphrased, kilos of cocaine ready for transport in Puerto undercover agent at that high level of Estrella, Colombia and another 4000 kilos of pages 61-67 trafficking—was a grossly inappropriate cocaine stored in Caracas by this organization. Revealed by LEEDER were the two partners of the and unprofessional one; the kind of And from: amateurish assignment choice that has cost cocaine’s owner, one living in Bogota and the lives in the past; a choice of assignment ROI Reports other in Peru. That the cocaine is processed in that only increased the likelihood of by SA Heloise Peru and flown to an unidentified warehouse in PRINCESS’S exposure as a DEA informant. Caracas for storage and distribution. NYDEGGER The choice of inappropriate undercover dated: officers for any undercover assignment, not DEA flew Mr. LEEDER to Palm Beach with 397 1/2/92, to mention one at the international level kilos of cocaine and arrested him a week later. 1/4/92, ASAC Joseph SALVEMINI took Mr. LEEDER on a involving a deep cover probe, has been 1/13/92, shown to be a causative factor resulting in boat to get information out of him. Mr. LEEDER 2/2/92 the deaths of undercover officers and got a sentence of 9 years imprisonment. Cocaine seized as a result of The PRINCESS was 397 kilos. undercover informants alike, and can only And from: happen when there is no qualified oversight. The PRINCESS was happy. Debriefing Report dated The calls also revealed information about c. No Game Plan: LEEDER’s cousin who was the provider of 1/21/92 by This is the first international deep cover LEEDER’s cocaine; that LEEDER had a buyer in SA Heloise operational jaunt using PRINCESS “out Baranquilla, Colombia with whom he would be NYDEGGER front” as the principal operative—the first meeting at an airstrip to negotiate. On one of many to come. No “Operational Game Dec 91-Jan 92
responsible for releasing the cocaine, and Mr. LEEDER. As an undercover operative RICK MORRIS, according to PRINCESS, was completely unnatural in his role
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Plan” was received in discovery, indicating that none was ever prepared. In fact, the only mention of a Game Plan being filed found anywhere on file, occurs in relationship to PRINCESS’S undercover activities in Montreal (see below). This is a dangerous and radical departure from DEA standards. The SA NYDEGGER notes in her 1/13/92 report that Operational Game Plan for an international LEEDER was to introduce The PRINCESS to other undercover operation, is the very basis of all security planning for the operation, and members of the organization. must be reviewed and approved at the DEA Headquarters level. In my review of the SA NYDEGGER notes in her 2/2/92 report that The PRINCESS in her Caracas meeting was joined almost 5 year PRINCESS operation, I could find mention of only one such game plan for by a second CI. Ultimately new meetings would her undercover trip to Montreal (see below). take place in Colombia for this transaction; LEEDER stated that The PRINCESS would not ASAC SALVEMINI testified (see below) to need to be present when the load was picked up his being accused of failing to notify because she would “stand out too much”. Lastly, headquarters as to the operational use of that LEEDER had an appointment to meet with a PRINCESS, during a DEA HQ generated member from the Cali Cartel, which is welcoming investigation of itself stemming from the independents, and that LEEDER wished to second kidnapping. associate himself with the Cali people. d. No Indication of DEA HQ Review and Approval of the Operation: Deposition of Richard MORRIS, 7/16/02, page 17 SALVEMINI’S testimony is consistent with A: Originally in the beginning when we approached my own experience as an International Deep the Plaintiff that we were under the impression Cover agent, indicating that under the DEA that maybe she could do one or two kilos of oversight systems, it is impossible to cocaine and we would have been very happy with conduct an International Deep Cover and/or
conversation LEEDER put REDACTED on the phone with The PRINCESS. LEEDER asked The PRINCESS to send investors to his heroin farm in Debriefing Report dated Colombia, an acre for which seeds had been purchased and proceeds from the cocaine 1/29/92 by transaction would be used to finance the heroin TFA Rick operation. MORRIS And from:
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Undercover Operation, without fully informing DEA HQ, and obtaining HQ approval. For example, in order to obtain funding, coordination with the foreign country office and the mandatory notification of the American Ambassador in the country where the operation will be undertaken, it is both necessary and mandatory that DEA HQ is actively aware and approving of every phase of said operation. The fact that virtually ALL indication of DEA HQ approval in the form of SARC minutes, cables and other communications has not been furnished PLAINTIFF in this matter, is strongly suggestive of the illegal destruction of evidence. e. The introduction of another CI in the Venezuela operation is tantamount to the exposure of PRINCESS role as a DEA informant to another criminal informant — that is another informant who is in essence operating as a criminal—or in the case of many foreign operations a corrupt foreign police official illegally on the DEA payroll— individuals who have proven themselves willing and able to sell their services to the highest bidder, is a life-threatening to PRINCESS in the extreme, and the type of
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procedure that is only resorted to in the most extreme of circumstances. f. Those circumstances should have been documented and approved by management, perhaps the SARC about which we have no documentation whatsoever. g. This is a tactic that cannot be accomplished without DEA HQ direct involvement which is always evidenced by international cables and communiqués, yet nothing of the sort has been received by PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY in discovery, which again is suggestive of the illegal destruction and/or withholding of said documentation. h. NOTE: Mr. LEEDER advised The PRINCESS she need not be present at the loading of the cocaine because she would “stand out too much.” If this is evident to Mr. LEEDER, it should have been more evident to those DEA agents and DEA MANAGERS on whom PRINCESS had bestowed the trust of her life and safety. i. No attempt on the part of DEA to use the PRINCESS OPERATION, to obtain prosecutable evidence whatsoever, evidenced in file. The debriefing report reveals that no attempt was made to obtain recorded and/or video evidence for an eventual prosecution. j. This is the beginning of a pattern of
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investigative procedures that is repeated throughout the materials exposing the PRINCESS OPERATION as a DEA sponsored money-laundering operation that charged a fee (seizures) for its services just like any other illegal money laundering operation. In short, an operation that had no legitimate law enforcement purpose whatsoever; an operation that was, in fact, run in direct violation of National Drug Policy. k. The debriefing report reveals that numerous ROIs (DEA-6s), detailing PRINCESS’S specific involvement and all the follow-up investigative action that should have taken place, were never done, evincing a failure to adhere to DEA training and standards and an absence of oversight and supervision that is tantamount to the enabling of corruption, making it no surprise that $1 million in funds were stolen by DEA AGENTS, and likely much more, as will be seen in the continuation of this review.
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2nd Operation: LUIS CARLOS HERRERA Early 1992 From the Testimony of The PRINCESS, paraphrased and condensed, pages 75-110 on direct
was Luis Carlos HERRERA. She knew HERRERA because her ex-husband had sold a condo to HERRERA. DEA offered no ideas for her so she came up with money laundering. DEA authorized and paid for her to go to his hotel in Bogota. HERRERA was transporting 90% of the cocaine through Mexico to bring to the US and bringing back the money. The DEA told her all this, that HERRERA was very big. She did not know anything about how to launder money and the DEA didn’t help her so she asked HERRERA to teach her. Pg 77 trial testimony Q: “What sort of guidance, direction, training did you receive from any Task Force member at this point?” A: “Nothing. Absolutely nothing.”
Pg 78, Q: “Well, did you tell the Task Force that you were going to pose as a money launder?” A: “Yes, I did.” Q: “And how did they react to that?” Debriefing Report dated A: “…at that point I think it was like everything was so different and so new for everybody that it 4/11/92 by was like, let’s see what happens. I mean they TFA James were very good because they would follow more or HUGHES less my instincts. That’s what happened. It was an instinctive thing.” And from:
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A. The targeting of HERRERA, a seasoned international drug trafficker, for a “cold” face-to-face approach, with PRINCESS going to his hotel in Bogota and posing as a money-launderer, under the aegis of a DEA international deep cover operation—when neither she nor her HANDLERS had any training and/or experience in same, is as suicidal (or homicidal) as an undercover assignment can be. B. PRINCESS’S testimony indicative of her directing her own undercover activities, is strongly supported by the totality of evidence reviewed herein, indicative of a complete absence of any oversight and a total aberration from standards and training in Informant-Handling. C. All DEA-6’s are routed to DEA Headquarters for review, and many should have been prepared that related to debriefing report of 4/11/92 which detailed PRINCESS’S extensive international activities, yet not a single one was prepared, further evincing a total absence of oversight and supervision at the DEA HQ level, that at minimum was enabling of the massive corruption that ensued, as well as the absence of any action or planning whatsoever, aimed at PRINCESS’S safety
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and security, and/or the destruction of evidence to cover-up DEA HQ involvement in the PRINCESS OPERATION. D. All international travel, particularly for an undercover operation, requires DEA HQ review and approval, and coordination with the foreign posts in question, yet, none is apparent on file. It bears repeating that, at HERRERA said people use brokers in the states this writing, the actual role of SARC, a DEA and she asked him to introduce her. So she headquarters entity exercising obscure decided to go stay in his hotel in Colombia, oversight duties, is unknown. All comments knowing that if she stayed there that he would come visit her and he did and she invited him and relating to missing documents evincing the illegal destruction of evidence and cover-up his family to the states to talk over drinks. She are again applicable. submitted all receipts for Colombia trip to DEA, which reimbursed her. HERRERA and wife came E. The results of the HERRERA undercover to the States, The PRINCESS took them to dinner operation placed the Money Laundering operation, de facto, in the hands of and had DEA Agent MORRIS pose as her HERRERA, which, in my opinion, was an boyfriend. extraordinary stroke of luck for both Pg 83 “I arranged for the dinner for let’s say PRINCESS and her clueless HANDLERS. tomorrow. So that’s when the first time I was What is important is that this opened the brought to the office of Mr. SALVEMINI. I had door to an opportunity for DEA to move the never met him.” entire operation to a controlled situation Pg 84: Q: “Describe a little bit in more detail about within the United States, inviting potential that first meeting when you sat down. What did targets to visit PRINCESS instead of risking he ask you?” A: “No, he asked me how I was her unprotected foreign travel, yet, for going to play this one, what I was going to do, reasons unknown at this point, this option what I was going to say. And that’s when I told was apparently ignored. him that I have no idea until I had him in front of It should be mentioned that, the ploy of me, but I was very sure that Rick had to play the Pg 79, Q: “Well, initially when you decided you were going to go to Colombia, did you have to receive any clearances?” A: “Nothing. All I received was authorization to go and when you come back bring the receipts and we’ll get you reimbursed. That’s it.”
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game properly. So take off that thing from his neck, put a different watch, a nice suit and we’re ready to go. He asked me ‘how much money do you think you need for the dinner?’ And I said to him ‘$5K’. He almost fell off the chair.” Mr. HERRERA owned a plane and was transporting big cocaine shipments but she learned that DEA wasn’t so interested in cocaine as it was with money. Cocaine wasn’t brought up again and it apparently was about money. So she had DEA open an office for her in DC because she needed a place to bring brokers if she was going to become a money launderer. Prior to that she just worked on developing her own relationship with HERRERA about money laundering and kept the DEA informed. They left her alone to do her own thing setting things up as she saw best. She went to vacation with HERRERA’s family in San Andres, Island of Colombia, which island was owned by drug dealers - the hotel, the restaurants, everything. She met there a future major drug dealer Juan Carlos Ramirez CHIPETA but that’s getting ahead. Her hopes were to be introduced around by HERRERA as a money launderer and that’s what happened. CONTRACT ON DEA AGENT: It was on that vacation that she overheard discussion about
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enticing high-level targets into the US was the method used successfully in Operation Hun, for the protection of informant SONYA ATALA. F. The debriefing report, testimony and absence of investigative report writing (DEA6s) further evince that no concern whatsoever was being paid by DEA to perfecting an indictable criminal case against the myriad of criminals with whom PRINCESS was coming into contact. All previous comments relating to the PRINCESS OPERATION being a US government run money-laundering operation with no legitimate law enforcement purpose are again applicable. G. The excerpts supported by the totality of materials reviewed herein, indicates that at this point in the operation, PRINCESS, with no qualifying experience, has taken over the direction of her own undercover activities, which is contrary to every Informant Handling standard I have ever taught or been exposed to. H. The file continues to manifest a total absence of any oversight. The meeting with ASAC SALVEMINI emphasizes this absence. As will be seen below, the investigation conducted by DEA into its own role in the
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getting rid of a DEA agent in Arizona and she reported this to Agent MORRIS and he instructed her to return to the states for debriefing. The AZ DEA man was present for the debriefing. He had apparently seized one of HERRERA’s planes. It was the longest debriefing she’s ever had. Pg 87, Q: “You described the meeting with Mr. SALVEMINI where he asked you what was your plan…did he give you any direction as to what he wanted you to do or expected you to do in terms of this meeting?” A: “Nothing. Nothing, no. It was like, I think at that point, I don’t want to say that they were new in this business but at that time everybody was trying to figure how we going to do what. It wasn’t anything that they thought ‘well, I’m going to met with this one to get this information’. No, I think was getting the basic to see what happens. And that’s exactly what happened.” UNDERCOVER TRIP TO PARIS: She was invited to vacation in Paris with HERRERA’s family and the wife of a major dealer Carlos Alberto RENTERIA. Agent MORRIS went to Paris with her as her boyfriend and another DEA Agent CLOONAN who posed as her Swiss banker for the laundering. After the Paris trip she got her first phone call to launder money, a million or a half million.
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kidnapping sought to “blame” SALVEMINI for failing to get DEA HQ approval for PRINCESS’S activities; however, both my own experience with DEA HQ ineptitude and the obscure participation of SARC put the lie to this claim. What is most important is the fact that DEA in directly or indirectly “blaming” SALVEMINI for the kidnapping of PRINCESS makes a de facto admission that the agency was at fault. I. CONTRACT ON A DEA AGENT: The absence of direct investigative action found on file, as per the information supplied by PRINCESS indicative of a murder contract against a DEA AGENT, is both shocking and strongly supportive of both PRINCESS’S (and my opinions) that the personnel assigned to protect and direct her were hopelessly inappropriate, and that DEA HQ exercised no oversight that is discernable in discovery. That, were I reviewing this matter in my former OPR capacity, I would have considered this a significant “finding” indicative of upper management culpability in exposing PRINCESS to ever increasing situations that predictably would end in her kidnapping and/or murder. J. The undercover trip to Paris is the second
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international deep cover venture in which PRINCESS is controlled by inexperienced local Florida police officers, and assigned to work undercover with “partners” whose very presence would be glaring indicators to any International Drug Trafficker I have ever known—and there are many—that she is a DEA informant. Her miraculous survival and success, in my opinion, is due to her extraordinary charm, charisma and intelligence, and was accomplished in spite of the dangerous roadblocks put in her path by an extraordinarily bungling and/or corrupt DEA management. j. The HERRERAS: yet another squandered opportunity for DEA: PRINCESS, on her own and with no discernible direction begins to clearly direct her own investigative activities. Here we see that she has instinctively accomplished what HERRERAS BECOME UNWITTING experienced undercover operatives do, and INFORMANTS: that is to convert the HERRERAS into “unwitting informants,” both vouching for That in February 92 The PRINCESS met with HERRERA and his wife during a visit to Miami her credibility and finding her business as a when HERRERA expressed difficulty transferring money launderer. One would ask, Why don’t large sums. HERRERA indicated that the the HERRERA’S themselves do it? The organizations have been smuggling large answer is that the career path is much too quantities of cocaine into the US and Europe risky. The money launderer is responsible without difficulty via vessels and light twin-engine for any losses and can pay for lost money From the Debriefing Report by TFA James HUGHES dated 4/11/92: That on 4/7/92 The PRINCESS was debriefed by TFA HUGHES and TFA MORRIS at the FLDO. That The PRINCESS is personally acquainted with several members of (2) two separate organizations both of which are actively involved in the distribution of cocaine in the US from Colombia. The PRINCESS has learned through conversation with members of both organizations that each are having difficulties depositing illicit funds in established accounts. The PRINCESS has approached both organizations indicating her ability to launder their funds through her contacts in the financial community. The PRINCESS identified REDACTED and REDACTED as members of the Cali Cartel distributing in both the US and Europe.
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aircraft. HERRERA indicated his willingness to use The PRINCESS’s contacts to launder funds and stated he had $10 Million USC in the US which needs to be transferred to accounts in Colombia. On 4/6/92 The PRINCESS met with the wife of HERRERA on a visit to Florida who questioned The PRINCESS on laundering, to which the PRINCESS stated the service had been established and was currently laundering large sums to both Colombia and Europe. The wife stated her husband had thus far been successfully in only transferring a small portion of the $10 Million USC. The PRINCESS stated her terms of 7.5 points. HERRERA’s wife stated she was personally associated with members in other organizations and would be willing to market The PRINCESS’s service for an additional half point. HERRERA’s wife invited The PRINCESS to San Andres Island 4/13-20/92 where several members of the Cali organization would be meeting to discuss services further. Another trafficker working for the Cartago Cartel was named by HERRERA’s wife, responsible for trafficking cocaine between Miami, NY and LA. The wife offered to set up a NY meeting to bring in more laundering business for The PRINCESS.
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with her life. It is much safer for the HERRERAS (and DEA) to put THE PRINCESS “out front,” –a role, perhaps out of innocence, she accepts. What is also critical to note at this early point in her undercover career, is that, DEA is once again presented with the opportunity of setting up a much safer and controlled undercover scenario within the confines of the US to where all targets may be invited to do business—as was done successfully in Operation HUN—yet the much more dangerous route of sending PRINCESS overseas on her own, is chosen. In my opinion this choice was tantamount to the reckless endangerment of PRINCESS’S life. K. No Operational Game Plan: All prior comments related to the radical departure from all DEA training and standards, and nationally suggested standards, by failing to prepare an undercover operational plan for review and approval, are again applicable. L. No “real time” investigative reporting: DEA Standards mandate that investigative activity be reported on a DEA-6 as soon as possible after the action has been completed. This enables for a timely follow-
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TFA HUGHES closes with that The PRINCESS is “in the process of renewing contact with individuals associated with both the Cali and Medellin Cartel for additional information.”
Item #8
A. From TFA Greg LEES,
up investigation, as well as the detailed gathering of evidence. Here we see that a “Debriefing Report” is used in lieu of all standard reporting and evidence gathering tactics. A small example of what I mean can be found in PRINCESS’S contacts with the HERRERAS. Had she been under the control of trained and experienced DEA AGENTS, those contacts would have been recorded evidence ready for use in court. She would also have been under the direction and protection of trained and experienced agents, instead of being selfdirected which would be one of the several factors related to the absence of oversight in her activities that would lead to her kidnapping. M. The role of HERNAN BELTRAN, Colonel in the Cali Colombia Police Department as a key undercover operative—the man who will later become suspect in the kidnapping of PRINCESS—is likely omitted from reporting, evincing endemic corruption and cover-up on the part of the entire DEA chain-of-command involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION. (see Item 142-143).
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From Memo dated 4/17/97 Initial Goals of PRINCESS OPERATION by TFA Greg LEES
that in January 1992, a CI was developed and brought to the attention of the DEA Ft. Lauderdale District Office….Based on the strength of the information obtained during the in-depth debriefings of the CS, a long-term, drug trafficking conspiracy and money laundering investigation was initiated against members and associates of the Cali Cartel in June 1992, under file number and title GS-92-X033/IG1-C1, Luis Fernando MEJIA. This case later evolved into PRINCESS OPERATION.
And from: CASE INITIATION memo dated 6/2/92 by TFA James HUGHES
Initial Aims: Seven (7) short term goals were established: Establish a “store-front” money laundering operation in the US from which the CS would conduct business for Colombian money brokers who were laundering money on behalf of the Cali and Medellin Cartels. Introduce undercover officers to the Colombian money brokers and convince the brokers to deal directly with the undercover officers. Conduct money laundering operations in multiple cities, to provide better service to Colombian money brokers and thus ensure their utilization of our services. Introduce undercover officers to Colombian drug traffickers, when possible. Identify Cartel members of the Targeted Kingpin
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All comments in Item# 7 are again applicable. A: Notable, is that the “plan” for the undercover use of PRINCESS was prepared by a local police officer TFA HUGHES, a man with no discernable training or experience in International Undercover Operations, Money Laundering, or the principles and mores of top level international drug traffickers. B. The “plan” makes no plans for the gathering and processing of prosecutable evidence. While it states that traffickers and money launderers, etc. will be “identified,” and money traced to hidden bank accounts, etc., this never happens and no actual prosecutions, directly attributable to PRINCESS OPERATION will ever occur. C. The plan sensibly indicates that a “store front” money laundering operation would be set up in the US, which would have enabled DEA to protect PRINCESS 24/7 as happened in OPERATION HUN and other operations; however this will never happen. Had PRINCESS’S safety and the perfection of criminal prosecutions, and not simply money seizures been part of the initial goals, as they should have been, the long
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Organizations (TKO’s) for whom the money is being laundered. Identify the Colombian money brokers and their organizations. Identify US money couriers working for Colombian money brokers. THESE STATED SHORT TERM GOALS WERE ACHIEVED SUCCESSFULLY (all cap emphasis theirs) PRINCESS TESTIMONY: Pg 92, Q: “…after the meeting with Mr. HERRERA, were you having any sort of regular meetings with the Task Force where you would get together as a group, you and anyone else?” A: “It was most of The PRINCESS doing her own thing, like calling HERRERA ‘where you going to be? Hi. Can you do me a favor? Can you go some place and buy me’ – it was like I was doing my network and leaving them alone.” Q: “When you say ‘they’, you mean the Task Force?” A: “The Task Force alone because I was doing my own thing and they knew that if I was doing my own thing I was doing something, I wasn’t sitting at home doing nothing. And indeed, I was doing that. So there was no need to bother them. There was no need to keep calling them. There was no need for anything because I didn’t have anything in specific. I was trying in my mind to build up presence of me, a way of getting there without getting killed the first
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successful and safe storefront (US based) operations should have been the route to follow; however, it was entirely disregarded. PRINCESS instead will be sent continuously on unprotected, self-directed international undercover assignments, until her kidnapping. D. PRINCESS testimony—supported by absence of any indication of DEA HQ oversight and the cross-accusations between ASAC SALVEMINI and DEA HQ as to blame for the mishandling of PRINCESS leading to her kidnapping. Combined with the failure to file Operational Game Plans for review and approval— lends significant support to all my opinions that the inexperienced and reckless PRINCESS was running her own operation, with no oversight whatsoever by DEA, directly supervised by local law enforcement officers from Florida who were equally untrained and inexperience, in inexcusably substandard and dangerous situations. E. There is no indication in the materials reviewed that follow-up investigations did in fact achieve any of the stated goals of this operation. The extreme absence of oversight and control by DEA HQ and personnel qualified to direct this level of esoteric
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week, of getting there without getting any suspicious of anything. So I was working mostly on that.” Q: Were they giving you any direction or guidance at this point in time?” A: “No.” From the Case Initiation Memo dated 6/2/92 by TFA James HUGHES: That this investigation was initiated on 6/2/92 by TFA James HUGHES and GS Thomas J. TIDERINGTON. Basis of Investigation: That the PRINCESS has been approached by REDACTED who has advised that Colombian based cocaine trafficking organizations are experiencing difficulty in expatriating large sums of illicit funds in banks of choice. The PRINCESS’s primary responsibility within the organizations is to attempt to locate means of laundering illicit funds from the US to Colombia. REDACTED will pay a hefty commission for assistance in depositing large sums of cash into local banks to minimize the organization’s exposure. The PRINCESS will be supplied with contact numbers for associates of REDACTED whose responsibility will be to deliver larges sums of illicit funds to The PRINCESS. Upon receiving the illicit funds, The PRINCESS will receive detailed instructions listing banks and account numbers, which will be used to launder the cash through wire, transfers.
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investigative effort, played a primary role in this abject failure. Instead, what evolved was a free-wheeling, self-directed (by the untrained PRINCESS) series of international undercover exploits, with no focused goal discernable, other than the periodic seizure of money, that had absolutely no effect on the drug economy; an operation that was antithetical to National Drug Policy, uncontrolled, unsupervised, corrupt and used the unprotected, unschooled PRINCESS as its “front.”
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Targets: REDACTED. An other person(s) identified during the course of the investigation will be pursued as targets.
Item #9 From Memo dated 2/22/95 by ASAC Joseph SALVEMINI
Objectives: By successful introduction of the CI into the organization, via laundering large sums of currency over a 12-18 month period of time, The PRINCESS will be able to provide intelligence information concerning major cocaine traffickers and money launderers. Additionally, all efforts will be made to trace the destination of the moneys wired to bank accounts. A determination will be made to learn if these monies have been invested. If so, the accounts may be seized, property seizure warrants obtained for bank accounts, conveyances and legal attachment of real property will be pursued. “….The salary that is paid to the CI, $10K per month, takes into consideration the fact that the CI has….had to provide sole support to his/her mother, brother, sister-in-law and two children, who, in view of the inherent risks involved in the CI’s undertaking of the role in this case, were relocated to the US from Colombia at the onset of the investigation as a precautionary measure…..”
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Comment/opinion Item #9: This Item highlights the recognition by one man, ASAC JOSEPH SALVEMINI of the extraordinary dangers posed to PRINCESS and her family by her DEA assignment as well as DEA HQ’s ignoring same in allowing PRINCESS to continue in self-directed, unprotected, deep cover missions for which she, again, was dangerously untrained and unqualified. It also highlights the absence of concern of the upper management of DEA,
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Relocated to the US for their Safety
Item #10 From the Testimony of The PRINCESS
Item #11 Item 11 ROI dated
made evident in discovery as well as the totality of the SALVEMINI testimony, as well as the DEA MANAGEMENT lunacy of financing an international move for the protection of PRINCESS’S family, while at the same time continuously sending PRINCESS directly into harms way for no legitimate law enforcement purpose. Comment/opinion, Item # 10: Pg 98, Q: “Can you describe your understanding as to what, if any, salary you were going to Supported by totality of materials reviewed receive?” A: “Yes. When Mr. SALVEMINI, because I herein and supportive of comment/opinion told him ‘if you want me to keep working, I need in Item #9 $10K.’ and he told me ‘I don’t think this is going to fly’. And I said ‘well, if it doesn’t fly I’m not flying anymore because I’m risking my life, I had to pull out of my country my family and they’re having trouble because they don’t even have their green card that you promised.’ You, I’m talking about in general because there’s been people in and out. ‘So I need $10K.” And he called me two days later and he said ‘guess what, they approved it.” I said ‘Thank God.”
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Comment/opinion, Item #11: A. Note that the first DEA-6 report present on this case is dated three months after its
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REDACTED and REDACTED who are utilizing a Colombian airline known as Avesca to transport multi-ton quantities of cocaine from South American to Central and North America. That these two men are equal partners. Further, during an undercover meeting between TFA MORRIS and REDACTED on 1/28/92, REDACTED spoke of his cocaine trafficking activities (see DEA 6 dated 1/28/92 by TFA And from: MORRIS). This investigation will target both REDACTED and REDACTED as well as Avesca Debriefing Report dated Airline and it is anticipated that through 6/5/92 by IA successful U/C and CI negotiations that FLDO will be in the position to fully identify the Patrick REDACTED organization in pursuit of a KERNER, Conspiracy/Rico indictment. DEA HQ, Washington From the Debriefing Report dated 6/5/92 by IA DC KERNER: IA KERNER debriefed The PRINCESS on 5/14, 15, and 18 concerning her knowledge of And from: the Medellin and Cali Cartels, REDACTED and his air cargo company. The debriefing details and Debriefing Report dated analyzes information on the airline, the air cargo subsidiary formed for cocaine transport and the 7/13/92 by five individuals who are partners in the operation, SA all provided by The PRINCESS. Analysis by IA CLOONAN KERNER resulted in air routes flown, names of owners and pilots of charter planes and other information derived from Bogota Chamber of 7/8/92 by GS James CLOONAN regarding Case Initiation 4/10/92
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initiation, which indicates a glaring absence of oversight on the part of DEA upper management and is supportive of all comments in this regard. It indicates that the information given by PRINCESS—all of which should have evoked extensive investigations into ALL TARGETS named— was not distributed outside the Florida TF office for three months. B. Further: The discovery file is devoid of any indication of a follow-up investigative effort on the data supplied by PRINCESS, which further supports her testimony and that of ASAC SALVEMINI relating to the inertia and lack of response from DEA HEADQUARTERS. The effect this failure to solidly identify and perform a risk assessment as to each prospective TARGET can have on the safety of an UNDERCOVER OPERATIVE cannot be overstated. There are cases on record where this failure has cost the lives of undercover officers. NOTE: as part of my duties as an instructor of UNDERCOVER TACTICS and INFORMANT HANDLING, I have conducted a life-long study of these incidents. C. Note that the referenced ROI dated 1/28/92 by TFA MORRIS is missing from discovery. Note that CLOONAN changes from
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Commerce and other legal filings. The PRINCESS provided contact numbers for the various contacts including family in states and hotels used in Miami. From the Debriefing Report dated 7/13/92 by SA CLOONAN: That in a 7/6 debriefing, The PRINCESS was contacted by REDACTED in Bogota requesting assistance in locating a 1980 Commander 840 which he could purchase for cocaine trafficking. The PRINCESS found one for $789K in Oregon. Additionally, during the debriefing The PRINCESS rec’d a call from Colombia from REDACTED, a target, stating that he had $300K-$400K to be picked up in Canada next day; the caller named REDACTED as the owner of the moneys. Lastly that The PRINCESS provided intel on a recent purchase of another aircraft in Kansas by REDACTED within which to transport cocaine. The PRINCESS traveled to Colombia 4/92 for this report (per voucher for payment dated 4/10/92)
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GS to SA, it’s not a typo. D. This Item evidences the following deviations from DEA and professional standards: * No attempts or preparation to obtain court-quality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security.. * No investigative reporting indicative of any follow-up investigative effort whatsoever as relates to the obviously valuable criminal information implicating top level drug trafficking operations, in direct violation of National Drug Policy. * International travel of PRINCESS reported, yet the file contains no indication of the myriad of reporting and approvals through DEA HQ necessary in accordance with DEA Policies and Procedures. * No follow-up investigation whatsoever apparent on file as to the $300-400K pickup in Canada arranged between a top level trafficker REDACTED and PRINCESS, beginning a pattern of non-reporting as to
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money transactions tolerated by DEA HQ, that will not only imperil PRINCESS safety, but will engender wide spread corruption and theft implicating the involvement of many of the OFFICERS and AGENTS working under the banner of PRINCESS OPERATION. E. The role of HERNAN BELTRAN, Colonel in the Cali Colombia Police Department as a key undercover operative—the man who will later become suspect in the kidnapping of PRINCESS—is likely omitted from reporting, evincing endemic corruption and cover-up on the part of the entire DEA chain-of-command involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION. (see Item 142-143).
Item #12 From the Testimony of The PRINCESS
Pg 103, Q: “Were you invited down there [San Andres Island]? Did you decide to go on your own?” A: “No, he [HERRERA] just said ‘why don’t you just come to San Andres?’ and I flew down there and I met with all of them. I mean it was Santa Cruz with sons of the RODRIGUEZ, you know, Hilberto and the other one, the broker, I mean all of the top, top drug dealers were there. So I wanted to be introduced like ‘she lives in the US and she does money laundering.’ And that’s exactly what happened. He introduced me to various of them and they all said, ‘yes, you know,
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Comment/opinion Item #12: A. The testimony here supported, once again, by the absence in Discovery of an Operational Game Plan and/or any indications of a DEA Headquarters review and approval of an International Undercover Operation, continues the pattern of PRINCESS directing her own targets and activities into situations that are entirely TRAFFICKER CONTROLLED; a situation that is radically inconsistent with ALL Informant Handling procedures I have ever taught or
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Item #13 From Memo dated
I’m going to get you in touch with my broker. But still, I mean I’m somebody that lives in the States that this guy knows, but it wasn’t heavy enough. So I needed to work a little bit on that and it wasn’t the only trip I made.” Q: “At this point in time when you’re in San Andres, were you actively involved in any money laundering investigations with the Task Force?” A: “No, absolutely not.” Q: ”Did you have a discussion about what you were going to do in San Andres with the TF before you went down.” A: ”Yes, I did.” ”I told them that I was going t try to get a hold of all the people I could so that I could represent potential investors in the money, bring in the money. And that’s exactly what I did. I am not sure, but I think that was the time when I was sitting in the dinner table with six or seven of them and I hear Luis Carlos HERRERA and another one talking about getting rid of a person from DEA who was some place in Arizona. I think it was in that meeting. I think. So I called Rick MORRIS and I said “Rick, please find out if this person exists and if he exists they want to wipe him out’. Those were my words. And if I’m not wrong, I got instructed to leave the island and come back because I needed to be debriefed.” Ref (A) referenced a debriefing of SGS-92-X003, which detailed a threat made by REDACTED against a DEA Agent known as Dan KELLY. During the initial 5/13/92 debriefing by FLDO SA
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been exposed to, as well as DEA policies and procedures. B. The very dangerous downside of this uncontrolled and unsupervised action is that PRINCESS is also becoming well known in the very dangerous world of international crime, as a prime-kidnapping target. Further: allowing her to be under the total control of TRAFFICKERS, is a common factor found in the study of a high percentage of cases involving the murder of UNDERCOVER OFFICERS and INFORMANTS. C. Here again, we see that even the HERRARAS have suggested that her operation be run from United States, which would have enabled DEA to have absolute control over her safety, as was done with undercover informant SONYA ATALA in Operation Hun.
Comment/opinion, Items 13 & 14: A threat on a DEA AGENT should have evolved into a full-scale “red alert” investigation, involving the further use of
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5/15/92 by ASAC SALVEMINI PRINCESS Uncovers Death Threat Against DEA Agent
Item #14 From the Testimony of The PRINCESS
CLOONAN and TFA Jim HUGHES, the agents were advised that REDACTED had made threats against an agent known as DAN KELLY who HERRERA stated was working in the Houston DEA office. A subsequent debriefing of SGS-92X003 was held on 5/14/92. During this debriefing it was determined that REDACTED had stated, on 4/16/92, DAN KELLY had recently seized a plane belonging to Avesca Airlines, a company which REDACTED owns. REDACTED told [The PRINCESS] that KELLY had an informant who was providing information on REDACTED organization. He stated that if KELLY “didn’t back off they would wipe him out.” REDACTED told [The PRINCESS] that he had the home telephone number and address for KELLY. Prior to [The PRINCESS] departing Colombia on 5/12/92, [The PRINCESS] was told by REDACTED that the plane had been returned to Avesca as KELLY could not produce the informant which would provide information to the court enabling the seizure. Pg 106 Q: ”And following this debriefing, what direction or guidance were you receiving from the TF in terms of any other operations that were developed?” A: “None. No direction. Nothing.” Q: “What did you do at this point?” A: “Well, at this point, as I say, I had to-I started like networking and trying to get people that were
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PRINCESS to obtain more information. The fact that this did not happen is further evincive of DEA HEADQUARTERS inattention, and/or ineptitude, and/or its intentionally “looking the other way” at an undercover operation that presented all the red flag indicators indicating that PRINCESS’S life was being exposed in a reckless, unprofessional and unconscionable way.
Comment/opinion, Item #14: This testimony indicating that PRINCESS was sent overseas to conduct dangerous undercover work with no direction and oversight is supported by the totality of evidence reviewed.
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Item #15 Trip to Paris with Trafficker HERRERA and wife of Trafficker RENTERIA From Testimony of The PRINCESS
involved in the money laundering. So somebody through them, or I don’t know how, got a mold of me to pick up, I think it was either a half a million or a million dollars here in Florida, and that was our best – our first deal.” The PRINCESS traveled to Paris at the invitation of HERRERA and was accompanied by TFA Rick MORRIS who posed as her boyfriend and Agent CLOONAN who posed as her banker from Switzerland. Pg 108, Q: “And who was Mr. CLOONAN? A: “He used to work at the office. I don’t’ know what he was doing at the office here in Ft. Lauderdale.” Q: “DEA Office?” A: “DEA, yes. But I don’t know what his position – he wasn’t a regular agent. He was above agents. I don’t know what he did. And so we flew to Paris and I stayed in the hotel with these Colombians and obviously Rick and Jim stayed someplace else, which didn’t make sense to the Colombians, ‘why is your boyfriend away from you,’ you know, I’m with my son. I have to go through all these stories.”
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Comment/opinion Item #15: All comments are again applicable as relates the following: * PRINCESS directing her own international undercover activities, with no direction or approval from DEA HQ. * No Operational Game Plan prepared or submitted in violation of DEA standards and training. * Dangerously inappropriate UNDERCOVER OPERATIVES assigned to accompany her, resulting in suspicions that she is a DEA Informant being spread in the world of International Drug Traffickers. *No reports of investigation indicating the use of PRINCESS in any way to attain a prosecution case. What must be emphasized here is the dangerous paranoia of international DRUG TRAFFICKERS, particularly concerning DEA UNDERCOVER AGENTS and INFORMANTS cannot be overstated and MUST be considered in the planning of every
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Item #16 First Million Dollars Laundered From Testimony of The PRINCESS
Pg 114, A:”…I arrange with their approval to pick up that first—“ Q: “Do you recall who contacted you at that time?” A: “Yes. It was Miguel ELIAN…[who] was a man from Cali who known me in a social life….” Q: Now at this point in time when Mr. ELIAN called you, had you received any training with regard to money laundering?” A: “No, not at all.” Q: “And what sort of experience had you had with money laundering?” A: “None.” Q: “What direction were you given from the Task Force?” A: “None. I just asked them ‘how could we do it?
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operation, from street corner to international. PRINCESS, a Colombian woman, being force to work undercover with non-Spanish speaking, Anglo agents, in that world, is equivalent to begging to be suspected as a DEA Informant. This is a wanton disregard of her safety that continues through her “career” serving DEA. The paranoia of these KINGPINS is seen in this file, for example, when S/A DUNCAN, a Spanish speaking undercover agent assigned to work with PRINCESS causes immediate suspicion when he uses a single “Mexican phrase.” Comment/opinion, Item #16: All comments in Item 14 & 15 again applicable. What is further emphasized is that PRINCESS now, with no training in money laundering tactics and techniques whatsoever, finds herself dealing face-toface with one of the world’s top drug dealers posing as a money launderer, and doing this as a DEA undercover operative. The fact that she emerged alive from this situation and the many to follow, I would consider miraculous, and certainly through no effort by DEA to protect her. In fact, DEA and/or
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What could I do to pick up?. And then I was told by MORRIS – most of the time I spoke with Rick even though generally Jimmy HUGHES was around, but he was the one doing the talking. So he said ‘just tell them to come to McDonald’s and leave the car and then we’ll empty the car and give back that car, or we’ll leave for him a car and he can take the car and bring the money’, something like that. So I did that. So he sent a chauffeur with the money. I don’t remember how much it was, ELIAN, and the money got picked up by I don’t know what agents because I wasn’t there. So the agents picked up the money, took it to I guess to the office, I don’t know, and then Is just had to wait for them to give me a count to tell Miguel ELIAN how much was it. And then I requested from him instructions of what to do with the money, what accounts to send it to, which is for me normal – not normal – it was common sense. And they counted the money; three or four days it took.” Q: “Why is that significant?” A: “Always like that. I always had that problem with the people. It was Pisces I think that did all this money transactions. They took forever, forever to count the money. So I had to tell them that it was because I have limited access to the banks and the banks – I have to wait until they close and I have to bring a duffle bag by the back and you
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TASK FORCE seems to have been doing all it could do further endanger her, by not themselves acting as a “real” money laundering operation and providing further reason for the International Drug Traffickers to suspect her as a DEA Informant. In short: * A boyfriend and crime partner who neither speaks the language nor acts like a boyfriend. * An “undercover” money laundering operation that runs like anything but a true money laundering operation. When PRINCESS testifies that none of her HANDLERS instructed her in any way as to how to act, in my opinion, this is consistent with the fact that they themselves were untrained and inexperienced, and couldn’t direct her if they wanted to; a situation that have only occurred under the aegis of “the lead agency in the war on drugs,” if those in command were “out to lunch” for the duration of PRINCESS’S undercover career.
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know, all those weird stories to them so that they will accept the fact that I was being late compared to the other people that they were using because they had many other people used that they didn’t have that problem. The money would come immediately ad everything was done immediately.” Q: “Let me focus you on this first operation, if you will. Had you had any experience or information regarding the delays before you agreed to this transaction?” A: “Nothing. I have no information whatsoever of anything, zero. I learn about Pisces because it was a fluke from my agent, but I had no idea that they exist. For me it was go to the office, count the money, three or four agents there with the machine, get the instructions and they will go to the bank and see the money. Nobody told me anything.” That on 7/29 TFA ADDERLEY, TFA HUGHES and Item #17 GS TIDERINGTON met with The PRINCESS at FLDO. The PRINCESS gave them 3 cassettes (N2, 90 Day N3, N4) containing undercover conversations Debriefing Report dated between herself, REDACTED and REDACTED regarding money laundering, a request for a pick 7/29/92 by up in Canada on 7/7/92 for $300K. A 6th call on TFA Frank Adderley N2 stated there would be a money pick up every five days in Canada between $250K and $400K. The second call on N3 advised The PRINCESS
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Comment/opinion Item #17 A. PRINCESS on her own attempts to obtain criminal evidence—approximately 18 calls on three cassettes, some weeks old at the point of this debriefing. This critical and prime evidence is never utilized in any discernable manner. B. The Debriefing Report indicates numerous high-level leads. No evidence on file of any
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that it would be “better if [The PRINCESS] was there when the pick ups are done to which The PRINCESS stated she would introduce her workers so she would not have to be there for all the pickups.
Item #18 Travel & Subsistence Reports dated 8/28/92 by GS TIDERINGTO N, TFAs Mancini and H
attempt at follow-up, which is in violation of every investigative standard I have ever been exposed to, and continues to evince an absence of DEA MANAGEMENT oversight.
C. There is no professionally acceptable A 6th call on N3 had The PRINCESS agreeing to fly chain-of-custody apparent as to the to NY on Monday so she could make a Tuesday handling of any of this tape-recorded pick up. evidence, nor have any of them been transcribed for use in intelligence gathering A 6th call on N4 revealed REDACTED advising The and/or possible court proceedings. PRINCESS that the DEA is sending planes down to Colombia with very sophisticated equipment, All prior comments relating to the absence of DEA Management oversight as enabling of an overall substandard and criminally negligent undercover/ deep cover operation, are again applicable here. 8/18-8/21/92 travel to NY for undercover activity Comment/opinion, Item #18: with CI 8/21/92. A. The following reports and/or documents, mandated by DEA and Professional standards were either never done or destroyed: * No Undercover Operational Game Plan prepared, as is mandated by DEA Regulations. * No detailed DEA-6 investigative report for these activities. * No individual expense vouchers prepared documenting the “undercover expenses”
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incurred by each individual during this trip and/or the need for same. B. The need for THREE AGENTS to travel from Florida to NYC, is not apparent anywhere on file, and begins a pattern of reported trips, in which no individual expenses are reported, that are evincive of unnecessary and illegal “boondoggle” trips and expenses. C. Also see statement made by corrupt DEA Agent RENE DELACOVA, for evidence supporting all statements related to the overall absence of DEA oversight and criminally negligent management practices enabling the PRINCESS operation to become both a source of corruption at the price of the safety and security of PRINCESS resulting in her eventual kidnapping.
Item #19
8/31-9/3/92 travel to NY for undercover activity with CI 9/2.
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All prior comments as to the absence of DEA Management oversight are again applicable here. Comment/opinion, Item #19: A. All comments in Item #18 are again applicable. B. This report gives no details as to the individual Undercover and Travel expenses,
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nor the justification for same. C. Compounding this absence of financial reporting is the fact that no mandatory Reports of Investigation (DEA-6s) have been prepared citing exactly what duties these particular AGENTS filled, and why said duties could not have been performed by DEA AGENTS already stationed in NYC, as is the normal procedure for DEA. D. The absence of mandatory reporting and vouchers continues to evince the use of PRINCESS OPERATION for illegal boondoggle trips and expenses, and an absence of supervisory oversight. Reports that $500,125 Canadian was seized in the month of August 1992
Imprest Fund and Operating Account Cover Sheet signed 9/3/92 by GS Tom TIDERINGTO N
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Comment/opinion Item #20: A. No ROI’s or Undercover Operational Game Plans whatsoever that relate to this alleged seizure of TRAFFICKER funds, indicating what can only be described as a continuation of the pattern of gross negligence as to the direction, control and oversight as to all phases of the PRINCESS operation, not the least of which is the security of PRINCESS herself. B. No accounting whatsoever appears anywhere on file, setting forth a chain-ofcustody of said funds and how the evidence was used to follow-up on the investigation
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and pursue prosecution, in adherence to National Drug Policy. C. What is particularly critical about this and other moneys alleged to have been seized and/or stolen by DEA, is that the seizures and/or thefts of TRAFFICKER FUNDS leaves PRINCESS either directly or indirectly answerable to the DRUG TRAFFICKERS-an extremely dangerous situation. Yet, there is no documented action by DEA to make a risk assessment of, and/or mitigate her dangerous situation. Nor, again, is there any explanation whatsoever on file as to what happened here. C. There is no indication whatsoever of any court-quality evidence having been obtained, or any attempts related thereto, in violation of every investigative standard I have ever been exposed to. D. It must also be noted that one of the DEA Agents assigned to the PRINCESS Operation—DEA Agent RENE DELACOVA— will later be arrested and charged with stealing money received from DRUG TRAFFICKERS who believed they were giving said drug money to PRINCESS to be laundered. This theft, in essence, was tantamount to passing a death sentence
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onto the head of PRINCESS, and could not have happened were it not for the absolute derogation of duty on the part of all DEA MANAGEMENT personnel who should have been exercising oversight and control over this operation. Item #21 ROI dated 9/16/92 by TFA H. HERNANDEZ regarding Money Pickup 9/6/92 And from: Surveillance Report dated 9/10/92 by TFA HUGHES Location: Ft. Lauderdale Written
Synopsis of reported action: TFA HUGHES reports on 9/5/92 The PRINCESS was contacted by REDACTED that an unidentified person would call 9/6 to arrange a pick up using a code. On 9/6 The PRINCESS received the code and contact, a FEMALE, who had papers to deliver to The PRINCESS and a meeting was arranged for a McDonalds. The PRINCESS and U/C TFA H. HERNANDEZ arrived at the McDonalds and received two boxes from two MALE subjects who stated contained $250K USC. TFA H. HERNANDEZ reports that he was given a car key by one of the MALE subjects to go outside the McDonalds and retrieve the currency from the trunk of suspect’s car and place in TFA Hernandez’s car. CI was left alone with the two MALES inside the McDonalds. While inside, MALE #2 stated he had more money to distribute and would contact The PRINCESS again that evening. MALE #2 relayed to UC TFA
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Comment/opinion Item #21: A. This scanty and unprofessional DEA-6 ROI is one of the very few found anywhere on file, in which there is at least some description of events that should have been documented with evidence. B. What is again missing is an Operational Game Plan that should have included a close coordination with PRINCESS, who is going to be held responsible by the DRUG TRAFFICKERS, for the entire transaction. C. Also missing is any attempt whatsoever to obtain court-quality evidence for prosecution. D. Instead of coordinating the undercover pickup closely with PRINCESS , at minimum for her protection, as will be seen in Item#22, PRINCESS is apprised of nothing. E. In fact, the AGENTS picking up the money act as though they are their own bosses, one of whom actually attempts to make a drug smuggling deal with one of the
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“Game Plan”: None noted U/C Agents: TFA H. HERNANDEZ
HERNANDEZ that he had friends in Puerto Rico that could help in an airdrop smuggling adventure. TFA HERNANDEZ stated he was experienced at airdrops.
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men who is there to deliver money. If I were his supervisor, I would have fired him on the spot for going outside his role of PRINCESS’S “employee,” in trying to cut his own deal either in her presence or without her knowledge. In the real world of drug trafficking, if PRINCESS were the real thing, she would be expected to kill TFA HERNANDEZ. F. I cannot overstate how amateurish and dangerous this apparently impromptu action was; nor can we overestimate the damage this was done to PRINCESS’S image as a money launderer who could be trusted. It illustrates that her own “employees” have neither fear nor respect for her. G. The incident also illustrates PRINCESS’S own lack of experience in that, if she in fact heard TFA HERNANDEZ make this play, she saw nothing wrong with it. All prior comments related to absence of planning, reporting and oversight being too radically substandard to be accepted as professional error are again applicable. Among Items noted: No Operational Game Plan. No coordination of operation with main undercover operative, The PRINCESS. No review and/or oversight apparent.
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No controls or review of official funds expended. It is also interesting to contrast the number of agents assigned to the security of this US operation to the total disregard paid security when PRINCESS was sent on her assignments to high risk countries like Colombia. Debriefing Report: None present Item #22 From the Testimony of The PRINCESS
Pg 120 Q: Who physically handled the mechanics of any transfers? A: I don’t know. I have no clue, no clue. Q: Did you ever handle the money yourself? A: Nothing, never. Q: Did you ever count the money? A: Never. Q: Were you aware of where the money went? A: No. Q: And how did you communicate with the drug dealers in Colombia that the transfer had been completed? A: I only called them and gave them the confirmation number or at times I had to send them the confirmation papers because there were times
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Comment/opinion, Item #22 Observations and comments in Item #21 strongly support the testimony of PRINCESS indicating that her substandard handling on the part of the TFA and DEA agents, increased the certainty that she would either be killed and/or kidnapped as a result of lost money for which she was accountable.
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Item #23 From the Testimony of The PRINCESS
that I was informed that the money had left yesterday and three days going by and there was no money there. I had to sometimes send them physical papers to show them. Pg 121 A: Mr. ELIAN. And he asked me if I could back up if anything happen with any money lost and I said ‘I always have a million or a million and a half dollars in the bank just in case anything happens.” Pg 122 Q: Now would you describe how, if at all, you were set up physically for the money laundering operation? A: Well, I wasn’t set up. I set up myself. Q: Describe what you did. A: I mean first of all, I spoke with Mr. SALVEMINI and I said ‘listen, I need a place where I can take people. I cannot just meet anywhere and have no place to show. So we need an office or we need something’. So they allowed me to go and look for an office. We rented furniture, very nice. I brought paintings from my house. Because I don’t if its the time to say it or not, but the way I presented myself was, I am an art dealer, and that was a question made to me by many of them, ‘how do you justify if one of your cars gets stopped with $1 Million?’ and I said ‘very simple. I deal art. I have paintings that are worth millions of dollars and
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Comment/opinion, Item #23 A. Observations and comments in Item #21 strongly support the testimony of PRINCESS indicating that her substandard handling on the part of the TFA and DEA AGENTS, increased the certainty that she would either be killed and/or kidnapped as a result of lost money for which she was accountable. B. This excerpt also provides additional support to my opinions as to DEA’s disregarding the much safer operational route of centering all of PRINCESS’S operations in a controlled environment “storefront” operation within the US, as was done with DEA Informant SONYA ATALA in Operation Hun.
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nobody can say anything because the cash could come from a painting.’ So what I did was, I put an office, very nice, with nice plants, everything very nice, very quality, and I brought from my house at least ten paintings. So I hang them around the office. So that became my home to work and that became the place where I will ask any of them to cove over and meet with me and they will feel safe because they knew that from all the places that will be a place that wouldn’t be with microphones or anything because they knew that I would never let. So that’s more or less how I established myself.
Item #24 From the Testimony of ASAC Joseph SALVEMINI
Pg 124 occasionally I had to bring one or two of them to my house but my house was set up like my house, paintings and whatever, nice rugs, whatever they wanted to see was there. So the credibility was there, yes. Pg 290: Q: What sort of promises and commitments did you make to her? A: Very wide ranging. I talked in terms of her security and I promised her that I would do everything within my power to make sure that she was never injured or placed in harm’s way. Pg 94 “she was the very top”….”HQ had a very strong interest in what we were saying and doing
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Comment/opinion, Item #20: A. According to SALVEMINI, DEA HQ’s lack of response and/or interest in perhaps its most important international undercover operation, “shocked” him. As viewed through the lens of my now 44 years of training and experience, I too find this level of dereliction of duty immensely shocking. B. This is powerful testimony in support of ALL my opinions relating to DEA HQ’s
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and at a point in time I even made several requests from them for guidance, to give me some sort of guidance in how I could best utilize her. And at that point in time, in my opinion, she was among the best if not the very best that I had ever encountered and I came to increase that opinion of her.” Pg 296 “The responses I got (from HQ) were very blasé and mundane in the sense that – not that there wasn’t an interest. There was high interest in what she could do in the people that we were mentioning. But they didn’t have the ability to give me targeting information whatsoever. I mean I was very, very shocked, surprised, I don’t want to say demoralized but I was puzzled that we had an asset at this level that we couldn’t better direct. And so I just pretty much gave up on them after repeated, I even made a couple of trips up there and I sat down with some of the intel people. I couldn’t get anything. I mean it was like “well, what do you think” sort of thing, like you’re in talking to a psychologist or something “well what do you think it means”. You know, okay, if that’s the case then I’ll, you know, make my own path. We’ll figure out who’s who and we’ll do it ourselves. And that’s what we did.” Item #25
Synopsis of reported action:
derogation of duties as they relate to supervision and oversight of the PRINCESS operation; and that said derogation of duties was directly responsible for PRINCESS being kidnapped while serving DEA as a deep cover operative. C. SALVEMINI’S testimony paints DEA HQ’S level of ineptitude as well beyond anything that I would accept as professionally acceptable error. C. The SALVEMINI testimony is also strongly supportive of the PRINCESS’S claims of directing her own deep cover activities with no input, direction or training on the part of DEA; as already stated, a situation whose perils for the untrained and inexperienced PRINCESS, cannot be overstated.
Comment/opinion, Item #25:
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Debriefing Report dated 9/13/92 by TFA HUGHES regarding Money Pickup 9/8/92 Location: Ft. Lauderdale
On 9/8/92 The PRINCESS received a call from the same person who arranged the currency pick up 9/6, and a meeting was again arranged at the McDonalds picking up another $250K. In addition, the MALE and FEMALE suspects engaged The PRINCESS in conversation about cocaine trafficking and requested that The PRINCESS locate a buyer for between $17K and $18K for 20 kilos of cocaine. REDACTED stated that he was personally involved in an incident in which 15 kilos of heroin were seized in San Cristobal, Venezuela.
Written “Game Plan”: None noted U/C Agents: Sgt. Tony Lanza of Pompano PD Surveillance: TFA Smith TFA Adderley SA Nydegger TFA Wilde
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A.This Debriefing report by TFA HUGHES is radically substandard police reporting in that it actually confuses itself periodically with the 9/6 pick up by the same suspects and refers nonsensically (by incorrect dates or post dating) to his own 9/10 surveillance report of the 9/6 pick up in regards to this 9/8 pick up. Note: further exacerbating this amateurishly unprofessional reporting is the fact that there is no other reporting. TFA HUGHES did however, write a surveillance report on this same day as the debriefing report for the 9/8 pick up; one can only presume TFA HUGHES is poorly trained, and/or confused, and/or grotesquely inept. B. The PRINCESS is outfitted with a body transmitter first and only time a body transmitter is noted, which makes no investigative sense whatsoever, and only served to place her at greater risk. It also highlights the disjointed and uncoordinated supervision under which she was working. The rationale and/or reporting as to the use of the body mike, —in this one single instance in four years— is not present in Discovery, once again providing evidence of an extremely substandard management and oversight.
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Item #26 ROI dated 9/18/92 by TFA HERNANDEZ regarding Money Pickup 9/17/92 And from:
From ROI: On 9/17 TFA HERNANDEZ and The PRINCESS met REDACTED at a restaurant in NYC for a $290K pick up. REDACTED met them inside and referred TFA HERNANDEZ to an occupied vehicle from which to pick up the money. TFA HERNANDEZ reports that he asked if the man in the vehicle was the same guy that had given TFA HERNANDEZ the money the first time. REDACTED replied in the affirmative.” The PRINCESS was left in the restaurant while TFA HERNANDEZ went to the vehicle to pick up the currency.
Surveillance Report dated From Surveillance Report: The vehicle and 9/18/92 by occupants were identified by GS TIDERINGTON
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C. There is no indication on file of any follow-up investigation of the information received by PRINCESS, nor of the critical aftermath—the satisfaction of the customers—all of which would play a role in future planning as to the safety and security of PRINCESS. D. The entire operation remains in the hands of unqualified law enforcement officers under the “direction” of an inexperienced, untrained INFORMANT with no oversight whatsoever apparent from DEA—an exceedingly dangerous situation, particularly as regards PRINCESS’S safety. Comment/opinion, Item #26: A. The only reporting of this transaction begins with the pickup of the money. Reporting does not get any more substandard than this. Everything said, (when, where, how and by whom) must be recorded for safety, planning and evidentiary purposes. The failure of oversight evident here, can only be described as gross and reckless negligence. B. As examples of the many that can be selected as illustrations of the amateurish level of this reporting, is HERNANDEZ indication that “the same guy that had given TFA HERNANDEZ the money the first
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as the same individuals who delivered approximately $500K Canadian currency to TFA HERNANDEZ on 8/21 at this same location.
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time” is left with no further explanation (and) the Surveillance Report will reveal an 8/21/92 pick up of $500K by TFA HERNANDEZ for which no detailed ROI is present. To corroborate that the pickup actually occurred: An Imprest Fund summary will report $500,125 Canadian seized this month. C. The fact that this seizure of more than $.5 million in TRAFFICKER FUNDS is entirely unaccounted for in direct violation of all DEA and professional standards related to drug seizures and undercover investigations— when considered along with the totality of evidence reviewed herein not the least of which is the admitted theft of $1 million by DEA AGENT RENE DELACOVA— the resultant Probable Cause of corruption is inescapable and overwhelming. D. Also Important to note: Numerous FLORIDA BASED OFFICERS, were illogically, sent to NYC for a critical and possibly dangerous surveillance; a continuation of a pattern of using the PRINCESS for illegal “boondoggle” trips at the expense of both her security and the taxpayers. (see financial analysis chart and DELACOVA confession). E. Also missing from the file, in violation of
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DEA and professional standards is an Operational Game Plan—critical for the safety of everyone involved in an undercover operation. F. PRINCESS is once again forced to use Anglo, non-Spanish speaking UNDERCOVER AGENTS that would increase the suspicion of this Colombian national being a DEA INFORMANT, once again evincing a total lack of concern as to her safety. Synopsis of reported action: On 9/20/92 a meeting took place in Miami Debriefing between The PRINCESS and TWO MALES at Report dated Yesterday’s Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. The 9/21/92 by MALES reported staying at the Fontainbleu Hotel, TFA room 706. They questioned The PRINCESS about HUGHES laundering; she stated there are 5 or 6 legitimate corporations used to wire the money in several different bank accounts. REDACTED explained that he and REDACTED were working with top members of the Cali Cartel and would not supply any identifying information of the Cartel members. REDACTED explained he’d been involved in a $500K laundering which was lost. REDACTED explained that REDACTED is being held directly responsible for the loss and will be killed if the money is not returned. REDACTED Item #27
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Comment/opinion, Items #27: A. The following is made evident by this report, as viewed through the lens of my now 45 years of training and experience and in consideration of the totality of materials reviewed herein: B. No other reporting leading to this extremely dangerous undercover meeting is found on file, indicating that PRINCESS is continuing to direct her own activities with neither DEA cover nor advice—a recipe for certain disaster. C. There is no follow-up of information that is obviously critical to the safety of PRINCESS, i.e. an investigation to identify the TWO MALES, found anywhere on file. D. That a direct threat to PRINCESS’S life
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Item #28
explained the majority of their money is in Houston, Miami and NY, $40 Million in total. REDACTED requested The PRINCESS pick up $800K to $1 Million a day in Houston to reduce the amount. The PRINCESS will be contacted again; “papers” is the code word for the money to be laundered. REDACTED explained that any mistakes or errors made during the operations by [The PRINCESS] could result in direct violence against her by the Cartel members. That man of the top Cartel members have 5-10 different passports they use to travel to and from the US regularly.
was made by REDACTED, yet there was no follow-up risk assessment as to her continuation in her undercover role, unprotected and outside the confines of the US. E. the absence of any follow-up investigation as well as the absence of any attempt at obtaining prosecution-quality evidence continues to provide evidence that PRINCESS OPERATION had no legitimate law enforcement purpose other than to seize and/or steal TRAFFICKER funds for which PRINCESS would be held responsible. F. Once again, all opinions relating to DEA HQ being grossly and recklessly negligent in the management of PRINCESS’S undercover activities are again applicable here. F. The role of HERNAN BELTRAN, Colonel in the Cali Colombia Police Department as a key undercover operative—the man who will later become suspect in the kidnapping of PRINCESS—is likely omitted from reporting, evincing endemic corruption and cover-up on the part of the entire DEA chain-of-command involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION. (see Item 142-143).
Synopsis of reported action: On 9/21 The PRINCESS met with TFA’s
Comment/opinion, Items #28: A. This report further highlights the fact
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ROI dated 9/22/92 by TFA ADDERLEY regarding Money Pickup 9/21/92 Location: Miami Written “Game Plan”: None noted U/C Agents: U/C Detective Michael CAPO
ADDERLEY, HUGHES and other members of the TF advising the agents that she’d been contacted with a request to pick up $500K for laundering. The PRINCESS, accompanied by UC Det CAPO met with two MALES to pick up the money in their car. At the pick up, The PRINCESS was asked to get into the suspects’ car and drive with them around the corner. The PRINCESS refused to get in their car. A second suspect car arrived and a MALE advised The PRINCESS he was to introduce her to REDACTED. In the end, the suspects placed the money into the U/C vehicle at the Publix supermarket parking lot where the meeting ultimately took place. The PRINCESS subsequently received wiring instructions. .
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that PRINCESS has been left by DEA HQ to self-direct her undercover activities with inexperienced (at this level) LOCAL POLICE OFFICERS as her backup, with no oversight whatsoever on the part of DEA. B. No Operational Game Plan ever prepared for, in this case, an extraordinarily highrisk operation. C. No investigation on file to identify any of the “MALES” who will represent a clear, present and future danger to PRINCESS’S safety. D. This ROI references itself as both the debriefing and the report of the currency pickup—neither action is reported without professional or even adequate detail, and the mixing of the two is contrary to DEA training and policy. E. The pattern of sketchy and vague reporting, compounded by the entire omission of mandatory reporting requirements noted here continues to evince corruption, fraud and absence of oversight. F. In the debriefing part of report, TFA ADDERLEY states that The PRINCESS had been contacted initially on her cell phone requesting that she meet with two MALES at 8235 NW 64th St to pick up $500K at 6pm. Upon arrival at the site with a
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SURVEILLANCE TEAM, The PRINCESS paged the suspect who then called The PRINCESS on her cell, and agents had her change the time and meeting location. Adherence to VIOLATOR demands to change a planned meeting spot, has been found a common factor in the murder of UNDERCOVER OPERATIVES and INFORMANTS. The fact that PRINCESS was allowed to follow the TRAFFICKERS’ orders is a prime example of the inappropriateness of those assigned to protect and “direct” her activities, as well as the abject and total disregard to same. The failure to even attempt to identify the TWO MALES for, at minimum, intelligence purposes, is in my opinion, unconscionable negligence as well as continued evidence of corruption. G. In this ROI of 9/21/92, which would be within the first year of her work as a CI, already shows an instance where The PRINCESS is with multiple MALES, being asked to get in a car with them, and she instinctively refuses, out of concern for her own safety. It should be evident from now on, if not previously, that The PRINCESS is physically vulnerable, and decisions should have been made at this time, if not earlier, how to protect her physical safety. There is
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no record in all discovery material and testimony of any plan or intent to ever guard her physical safety. Item #29 Voucher for Payment approved by GS CLOONAN 9/28/92
Item #30
The PRINCESS was paid $2500 for expenses related to travel to Panama for undercover meeting Sept 1992
Reward of $20K for money pick ups references DEA-6 by TFA Frank ADDERLEY dated 10/6/92
Voucher for Payment approved 10/6/92 by GS TIDERINGTO
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Comment/opinion Item #29: In violation of all standards that I have ever been exposed to in my now 45 years of training and experience, no ROI’s whatsoever were prepared reporting the purpose and/or results of this undercover trip. The failure to adhere to DEA and professional standards of investigative reporting and Informant Handling, is so breathtakingly aberrant in this instance alone, that—were I reviewing this matter in my former OPR position—I would recommend a full investigation and disciplinary action at those in the upper management level of DEA responsible for oversight in this matter. Comment/opinion Item #30: No ROI’s whatsoever are present in discovery reporting the justification for this reward payment and/or its actual witness payment, as is mandated by DEA policies and procedures. All comments in Item #29 applicable again.
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N Item #31 ROI dated 11/23/92 by TFA HUGHES regarding Money Pickup 10/27/92 Location: Omitted from report
Synopsis of reported action: It is only reported that on 10/27/92 TFAs seized $470K following an UC meeting between GS RENE DELACOVA and REDACTED. As a result, U/C negotiations between DELACOVA and REDACTED occurred. Following, REDACTED was advised by REDACTED that the owner of the currency had determined that GS DELACOVA was responsible for 60% of the currency seized and DELACOVA agreed to pay back that amount.
Written “Game Plan”: None noted U/C Agent: SA DELACOVA
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Comment/opinion, Item #31 A. Surveillance reports by TFA SURFACE dated 11/1 and 11/5 are noted as never having been received for expert review and have either been illegally destroyed and/or withheld from PLAINTIFF. B. ROIs detailing the transaction, surveillance, undercover reports, evidence handling documents, etc., all made mandatory by DEA standards, are also absent and apparently have never been prepared; only the instant ROI reveals that $470K was in fact seized in an unnamed city. C. Also notable are the facts that this ROI was written one month after the activity, and approved by GS TIDERINGTON 2/5/93, 2 ½ months after the fact. D. The assignment of RENE DELACOVA as an undercover agent to work alongside of PRINCESS, is a blatant statement of the disregard for PRINCESS’S security that remains constant throughout this file. DEA agent DELACOVA, only two years earlier was photographed arresting MANUEL NORIEGA— a photo that rocketed worldwide and was most certainly viewed by every DRUG TRAFFICKER in existence.
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E. Thus, assigning DELACOVA as an undercover partner to PRINCESS—as viewed through the lens of my own 44 years of training and experience—cannot be accepted as professionally acceptable error. This is an example of rank amateurism, and/or reckless and wanton disregard of PRINCESS’S safety that continues until the kidnapping that is the main thrust of this matter, and/or endemic corruption at DEA’s highest levels. F. The report seems to indicate that UC AGENT DELACOVA, while working under the aegis of PRINCESS (she bears responsibility to the DRUG TRAFFICKERS for DELACOVA’S actions) begins to make his own “undercover” deals, and inexplicably loses (or steals) $470K, for which both he and PRINCESS are now accountable—a deadly situation. G. If there was any oversight whatsoever, at this point, DELACOVA—who eventually will steal $1 million from a Houston Pickup in the instant operation— should have been immediately removed from the assignment and placed under criminal investigation. PRINCESS, for her safety, should have been afforded maximum security precautions. H. That DELACOVA was able to go on to
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steal $1 million from this operation is lends further support to all opinions related to the reckless negligence and dereliction of all management and supervisory duties by DEA HQ personnel charged with oversight for significant undercover operations. I. The possibility that there was conscious motivation on the part of CORRUPT AGENTS involved in PRINCESS OPERATION to cause PRINCESS’S death, cannot be easily dismissed. Item #32 ROI dated 10/30/92 by TFA LEES regarding Money Pickup 10/29/92
Synopsis of reported action U/C SA RENE DELACOVA arranges meeting in NY picking up $500,015 for laundering from a NY suspect. The report is devoid of reference as to how this case was brought to him other than the report’s file reference number referencing The PRINCESS’ id # and that she received wire instructions subsequently.
Location: NY Written “Game Plan”: None noted U/C Agent: SA
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Comment/opinion, Item #32: A. Astoundingly, this is the only ROI written that relates to this UC meeting. During my career it had been a DEA mandated report writing practice that each UNDERCOVER OFFICER in an action write an independent DEA-6 which would encompass his/her testimony at trial, and that the report be written as soon as possible after the action to avoid questions of memory at trial—which of course as is the continued pattern in this case… B. No accounting for the money received as compared to the money for which PRINCESS was contracted. C. No follow-up investigation conducted
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whatsoever to determine any responsibility PRINCESS had to TRAFFICKERS for any missing money. D. No game plan for the operation was prepared. E. No evidence of even an attempt at a follow-up investigation to identify and possibly indict those with whom PRINCESS dealt for said moneys. F. No chain-of-custody of the money, and/or any evidence seized. G. The absence of oversight in, at minimum, demanding that required investigative actions and reporting take place, goes a long way in explaining the ease with which DELACOVA and possibly others, stole TRAFFICKER funds.
SURVEILLAN CE TEAM TFA LEES
Item #33 From the
Pg 158, Q: Who was Rene DELACOVA? A: He was an agent, I guess. Q: An agent where?
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Testimony of The PRINCESS
A: Well, he was an agent they put next to me to be my assistant. And he wasn’t a good agent, to be honest with you. He was – he really did a lot of damage at the beginning because his behavior wasn’t appropriate and he wasn’t on my same pace or he will say one thing, I will say another thing, and then he will get drunk and call me in the middle of the night and call my clients. I mean he was a big mess. Q: And what, if anything, did you do with this information about how he was in your relationship? A: I told – I told Mr. TIDERINGTON many times. I said ‘I don’t want him working with me.’ Q: And what response did you get? A: I never got any response. I mean it was like nothing. Q: Did you ever learn about an investigation involving Agent DELACOVA? A: I found out after the fact, yes. Q: And what did you find out? A: I found out that he had taken I think a million dollars from one of my clients and put it in his pocket.
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of DEA forcing her to work undercover with DELACOVA, is strongly supported by the totality of materials reviewed herein as well as my own training and experience. B. Her testimony indicates yet additional unreported undercover trips to Colombia, which is strongly evincive of endemic corruption affecting the entire DEA chain-ofcommand associated with PRINCESS OPERATION, as well as an absence of oversight that is unparalleled by anything I have ever encountered in my now 45 years of training and experience..
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Item #34 From the Testimony of The PRINCESS
Pg 161, “As a matter of fact, I was invited to his [LUIS CARLOS] birthday or his wife’s birthday, one of the other, and I went to Bogota and I stayed at his house. And I remember that day, it was a Saturday. The party took over that same Saturday. And the next morning early, early, early in the morning I was staying in the room next to his and his wife, and I was walking and I heard him talking on the phone. So I put my ear close to the – and I heard him saying that the plane had problems but it was leaving or had left a few hours ago to Mexico with all the cargimento…” Q: The load? A: The load. All the load, yes. So immediately I call here, I call Ft. Lauderdale, I think it was Rick MORRIS, and I told him about that so that they will have their eyes open in Mexico. And they had all the people in the military boat so they could do anything they want. So one of that situations. Q: Did anything result from you providing that intelligence to Mr. MORRIS? A: Well, the thing is that I always overheard, but I never got information directly, because they weren’t allowed to give me information. But I heard that that plane was indeed brought down and taking everything on board, but that’s
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Comment/opinion, Item #34: A. PRINCESS testimony corroborated by totality of review, continues to evince the absence of direction, oversight and expertise that will lead to her kidnapping. B. What is clear however, is that the information that she was supplying necessitated international coordination of operations by DEA HQ, which indicates beyond a reasonable certainty that DEA HQ was intimately involved and/or aware of every aspect of PRINCESS’S undercover activities. C. None of the evidence supplied by PRINCESS appears in a single DEA-6, cable, or any other type of communiqué, continuing to evince a pattern of disregard to all standards and regulations, an absence of oversight and endemic corruption in the DEA chain-of-command charged with THE PRINCESS OPERATION.
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something that wasn’t official because I was never informed of anything officially. Item #34A Memorandu m dated 11/9/93 From Assistant SAC SALVEMINI To Associate SAC Paul Higdon Regarding Pick-Ups Involving SGS-92X003
The purpose of this memorandum is to bring to your attention a situation involving the temporary blocking of a money pick-up in Montreal…. On 11/2/92 TF Sgt Thomas TIDERINGTON contacted OKF Staff Coordinator Jim COPPOLLA concerning a proposed money pick up in Montreal, Canada. At that time, S/C Copolla indicated that he did not foresee any problems with the pick-up. In accordance with S/C COPPOLA’s direction, a teletype was sent outlining the proposed operational plan. Subsequent to receipt of the teletype, S/C COPPOLA contacted Sgt. TIDERINGTON and questioned whether or not the informant in the pick up was the same informant “involved” with GS Rene DELACOVA. Sgt. TIDERINGTON advised S/C COPPOLA that although the informant had set up a number of pick ups which had been made by GS DELACOVA, GS DELACOVA never, at any time, controlled the informant. S/C COPPOLA indicated that he was being asked the question by “higher ups”. S/C COPPOLA was
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Comment/opinion 34A: A. This memorandum makes clear that the untrained and inexperienced local police officer, TIDERINGTON, contacted a DEA HQ Staff Coordinator, COPPOLLA for approval of an undercover pickup of PRINCESS generated money-laundering funds, indicating that DEA HQ was not only kept appraised of all operational actions, but, in fact, approved and played a directorial role in same. B. The memo also makes clear that COPPOLA “directed” that an operational plan be generated. Yet this tactical plan was never received pursuant to discovery requests, and the defense attorney indicated to plaintiff attorney, that no operational plans were done during the entire PRINCESS OPERATION. Apparently this assertion is not true. C. The failure to generate operational plans, as is standard, continues to demonstrate an unconscionable disregard of safety measures by those charged with the direction of the PRINCESS’S undercover activities at the highest levels of DEA
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Management. D. The memo by SALVEMINI further indicates top-level DEA MANAGEMENT awareness as to PRINCESS’S involvement with the corrupt DEA AGENT DELACOVA. E. Incredibly, it further indicates that the inexperienced and untrained TIDERINGTON, Two days later, on November 5th, Sgt. a man who speaks no Spanish, somehow TIDERINGTON was contacted again by S/C was able to assure COPPOLLA (and those COPPOLA who advised that OKF was postponing the pick up and all other pick-ups concerning this “higher-ups” in DEA HQ), that “PRINCESS was never controlled by DELACOVA.” investigation based on lack of candor on the part of the informant and the investigation involving F. The absurdity of this assurance, GS DELACOVA. Sgt. TIDERINGTON again particularly in the statement indicating assured S/C COPPOLA that the informant was that “there is no reason not to use never controlled by GS DELACOVA and he was [PRINCESS” as an undercover agent, cannot advised that this was a “knee jerk reaction” to the be overstated, as well as its implications as DELACOVA investigation. to the total disregard of her safety at the highest levels of DEA MANAGEMENT. S/C COPPOLA suggested that ASAC SALVEMINI G. Just the fact that a corrupt DEA agent contact Deputy Assistant Administrator Harold D. who had stolen trafficker money given to WANKEL to straighten out the situation. PRINCESS alone should have caused, as the Accordingly, at approximately 1:10pm, after only reasonable reaction, her removal from unsuccessful attempts to make contact with Mr. all undercover activity for life. WANKEL and with OK Director Robert NIEVES H. The memo underlines the fact that the and Chief of Financial Investigation Greg PASSIC entire focus of management concern is and Executive Assistant to Mr. Coleman Thomas whether of not PRINCESS has been Ward, I was able to make contact with Mr. corrupted by DELACOVA, while no concern Thomas BYRNE, who advised me that “As of this whatever is expressed as to the dangers of moment, at 1:1pm, there is no derogatory her continuing in an undercover role. again assured that the informant was not “involved” with the DELACOVA investigation. S/C COPPOLA indicated that he would be drafting a teletype from OKF, which would include a Control Number for this pick up.
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information on her. No one in OPR has told anyone in Operations that she has done anything. There is no reason not to use the informant at this particular time.” Shortly after my conversation with Mr. BYRNE, I was successful in a second attempt to reach Chief PASSIC, who advised me that the operation had been put on hold because of a request from OPR. When I advised Chief PASSIC that I had just completed a conversation with Mr. BYRNE and Senior Inspector Paul TERESI and that neither were aware of any reasons, whatsoever, not to utilize this particular informant, Chief PASSIC agreed to look into the matter further. A short while later, Chief PASSIC recontacted me and advised me that Senior Inspector WAYNE NICKS in OPR had advised OK Director NIEVES that there was a “credibility problem with the informant” in that “the informant was not being completely truthful and above board” and based on Mr. Nicks’ conversation with Director NIEVES, we would be denied permission for the Montreal pick up. I requested Chief PASSIC to personally contact Mr. BYRNE and Senior Inspector TERESI in order that I could ascertain the nature of the derogatory information involving this informant since this was contrary to everything I had been
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I. BYRNE. NIEVES, WANKEL and PASSIC are additional upper management people at DEA HQ, whom, are named specifically in this memorandum, as being knowledgeable about the misuse of PRINCESS in an undercover capacity, and whom took no remedial action whatsoever in direct violation of HQ duties of oversight. J. TERESI and NICKS of OPR are in high level HQ review positions as to all facets of the usage of PRINCESS—including direct interviews of PRINCESS herself— and apparently they too voiced no objection to her continued use as an international undercover agent, despite, by now, outrageously dangerous circumstances, including her responsibility to TRAFFICKERS for the money both seized and stolen by DEA. K. In fact, as the memo indicates, they imposed a “caveat” against her usage, and then removed it giving no reason for either act, clearly establishing an HQ control of her usage. L. The actions by OPR, in fact, were so bizarre, nonsensical and inconsistent with DEA standards and policies, that they left the very experienced SALVEMINI “puzzled and confused.”
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M. The memorandum also clearly establishes that PRINCESS was sent into dangerous international undercover situations, while DEA HQ and OPR were I, subsequently, was advised by Chief PASSIC that Senior Investigator Nicks had removed the aware of the allegations against DELACOVA, caveat concerning use of this informant, but was which, in my opinion, is tantamount to the given no reason for the initial hold on previously kind of reckless disregard of the safety of cleared and approved activity. PRINCESS that led to her kidnapping. N. The completely amateurish disregard of I must state that I am puzzled, confused and the handling of PRINCESS is best captured concerned with the sequence of events as by SALVEMINI’s indication that at the time described in the above scenario. Inspector NICKS chose to “direct” the withdrawal of approval for a pickup, From the point in time that OPR began review of PRINCESS “was in Colombia and in an the DELACOVA issue, I have provided complete extremely precarious position.” No one in and total cooperation to include immediately the upper management of DEA and OPR making files, expenditure reports and informants seemed to care. “ instantly available. O. The move was so dangerous that SALVEMINI was prompted to suggest that Prior to sending SGS-92-X003 to Cali, Colombia, NICKS “be directed to stay out of she was interviewed by two OPR inspectors, out of operational matters.” The whole incident my presence, and I received their verbal approval highlights the fact that the safety of and assurance for my continued utilization of the PRINCESS during this extremely high-risk informant in on-going operations. deep cover operation was in the hands of amateur fraternity boys who were more In fact, I was told, at that time, that it was OPR’s interested in fighting among themselves and intention to have as little impact on our stealing funds, than they were in the safety enforcement activities as possible concerning of one of the best informants DEA could utilization of this informant due to her apparent have hoped for. previously advised concerning the informant’s cooperation with OPR.
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lack of complicity in any illegal activity. At the time Senior Inspector NICKS chose to direct OK concerning the withdrawal of approval for the pickup, the informant, in question, was in Colombia and in an extremely precarious position. At our request, the informant had accepted the responsibility for a series of pick-ups in Montreal that could have ranged up to eight million dollars. She did so based upon our instructions, which in turn were based upon approvals obtained from Headquarters. If Senior Inspector Nicks had any information concerning lack of candor as regard this informant or any illegal and/or improper activities involving GS DELACOVA and the informant he immediately should have advised Senior Inspector TERESI in order for Senior Inspector TERESI to give me appropriate guidance concerning continued utilization of this informant. If he has no information, it is, respectfully, suggested that he be directed to stay out of operational matters as they involve this informant. As noted above, I, and all members of this command, have fully cooperated in the ongoing investigation while attempting with OPR Miami to minimize the impact this situation will have on a
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major two year investigation into TKO’s. WE do not need the extra confusion created by input from someone not at all knowledgeable as to enforcement issues as they involve this informant. We have always recognized that the OPR investigation takes precedence over other activities, which is why we cleared utilization of this informant with OPR Miami in the first place. Item #35 ROI dated 11/23/92 by TFA HUGHES regarding Money Pickup 11/18/92
Synopsis of reported action: a. This single report details six contacts made by TFA HUGHES towards the pick up of a currency exchange arranged by The PRINCESS; Funds were picked up by TFA HUGHES 11/18/92.
And from:
Debriefing Report by IA Robert RUSSO dated 11/23/92 states: That on 11/14/92 The PRINCESS received a call from NY to verify a $1 Million p/u discussed the previous week to take place 11/18 in NY.
Debriefing Report dated 12/2/92 on debriefing 11/24/92
b. The report continues that on 11/17 The PRINCESS met with Jorge REDACTED who had sent her an emerald as a gift; he stated he knew she had law enforcement contacts and asked her to check his “wanted” status in the states. He
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Comment/opinion, Item #35: A. This DEA-6, while one of the most detailed found in the 7,000 pages of discovery materials reviewed, is still unprofessionally devoid of vital information. For example, it wholly omits all specific details as to the content of PRINCESS’S contact; the kind of specifics that are necessary for a criminal indictment as well as the future safety of PRINCESS. B. Also missing is the actual counted amount of the first currency pick up which consisted of three suitcases worth of cash. The report “infers” that the amount is $1 million; however, that is only half the information necessary to be documented in this kind of operation. What we do not
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Location: NY Written “Game Plan”: None noted U/C Agents: TFA HUGHES Surveillance: NYSA Guerrard, TFA Wilde TFA Adderley TFA King GS TIDERINGTO N
sent her his driver’s license.
know is whether there is any missing money that PRINCESS will be held responsible for C Calls to PRINCESS: by the TRAFFICKERS. It does detail the After the $1 Million p/u the PRINCESS was called request for an additional $650K for a second pick up which TFA HUGHES told the asking for the count; she stated that since she targets he could only do the following week. had previously been asked how much she could reimburse in the event of a loss and answered $1 C. The calls received by PRINCESS from NEVER IDENTIFIED INDIVIDUALS who Million, that they were limited to giving her $1 “questioned her about the count” and/or Million at a time. The PRINCESS advised IA were calling in reference to actions taken by RUSSO that REDACTED was the owner of the corrupt agent DELACOVA—what should have currency. been considered red flags of imminent danger—went ignored and never On 11/19 The PRINCESS received a call from investigated. REDACTED wanting to know where $282K was D. In spite of these clear and frightening that she owed him, which she reported would be warnings, PRINCESS was still sent on delivered on Friday. No report as to if this continuous, unaccompanied, unprotected, delivery occurred. unplanned and virtually unreported DEA undercover jaunts. On 11/21 ELIAN contacted The PRINCESS E. The pattern of the entire DEA chain-ofquestioning her whereabouts Friday evening as command associated with the PRINCESS she did not answer her phones; she declined to tell stating only that evenings were personal time. OPERATION ignoring all reporting requirements, failing to prepare Game Plans On 11/22 she received a call from Bogota to make for undercover operations, failing and/or refusing to document evidence and/or an LA p/u but it appears this did not occur. identify subjects for prosecution and failing to document individual undercover and On 11/23 REDACTED requested U/C TFA other expenses on vouchers, continues. HUGHES p/u $650K this week which The F. No effort whatsoever was made to fully PRINCESS pushed to the following week and
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REDACTED wanted her to “drop everyone else and work exclusively with him.”
identify and/or document, and/or neutralize by arrest, those TRAFFICKERS who clearly represented imminent danger to PRINCESS. The PRINCESS received two calls from Majorca G. All previous comments relating to the Spain during this time although she could not continuation of a pattern of substandard remember exact dates; the calls were from friends reporting, absence of safety precautions and involved in drug trafficking wishing to purchase planning, the abandonment of the 2000 kilos of cocaine from the CI who stated that operational procedures to significantly U/C TFA MORRIS would call them. unqualified personnel and absence of DEA oversight leading to the kidnapping of She also received approximately 7 other calls from PRINCESS are applicable here. REDACTED following the $1 Million p/u, H. All previous comments indicative of an constantly questioning her about the count and 3 absence of any effort whatsoever to gather or 4 calls from someone else with the same evidence for the prosecution of the violators, requests. as an example of the overall, substandard and amateurish and/or corrupt management of the PRINCESS OPERATION are again Almost every other day The PRINCESS receives a mystery call from a man she is not able to either applicable. identify or reach back. This will be investigated, however no report of the results of this investigation are present.
DELACOVA PROBLEMS: Regarding NY: On 12/2 The PRINCESS received a Debriefing page from REDACTED asking to see her right Report dated away, the sooner the better. REDACTED was 12/8/92 by someone whom had previously delivered to SA Item #36
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Comment/opinion, Item #36: A. DELACOVA’S actions continue to represent obvious danger flags as to PRINCESS’S safety in any continued undercover capacity, yet they continue to be
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IA Robert Russo regarding UC trip to NY 12/312/5/92 Other Agents traveling: TFA HUGHES GS TIDERINGTO N TFA Wilde SA Nydegger NY Agents present: TFA Israel SA Guerrard
DELACOVA. After several miscommunication attempts, REDACTED never called back.
completely ignored by DEA at all levels of its chain-of-command associated with the PRINCESS OPERATION. On 12/3 on the way to the Miami Int’l Airport B. Not a single investigative report is found with GS TIDERINGTON, The PRINCESS received a on file relating to this debriefing report, social invitation from REDACTED. They arrived indicating that no investigative action in NY along with TFA HUGHES, SA NYDEGGER whatsoever was taken related thereto. and TFA WILDE. C. There is absolutely no legitimate or tactical reason for FIVE FLORIDA AGENTS On 12/4 The PRINCESS was contacted to launder travel to NYC for a debriefing report, with no $500K. Also after a variety of contacts this justification and/or headquarters approval person never called back. for same. This jaunt, in my opinion, when considered with the totality of evidence No money laundering occurred on this trip. reviewed indicative of corruption, can only be perceived as an illegal boondoggle under the pretext of it being needed for the PRINCESS OPERATION; a fraudulent use of her services that can only have a negative impact on her safety. D. No individual expense vouchers are prepared by any of the five, in violation of numerous procedures, policies and mandates, further evincing corruption and the absence of oversight that led directly to the kidnapping of PRINCESS. E. All previous comments relating to the continuation of a pattern of substandard reporting, absence of safety precautions and planning, the abandonment of the
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operational procedures to significantly unqualified personnel and absence of DEA oversight, leading to the kidnapping of PRINCESS are applicable here F. All previous comments indicative of an absence of any effort whatsoever to gather evidence for the prosecution of the violators, as an example of the overall, substandard and recklessly amateurish and/or corrupt management of the PRINCESS operation are again applicable. Regarding activity 12/1-12/3: On 12/1 REDACTED arrived in Miami from Colombia traveling as a crew member on Million Air, and Debriefing Report dated met with The PRINCESS. She attended a meeting with an FAA representative at Million Air with 12/8/92 by REDACTED to discuss Million Air using his cargo IA Russo planes on other routes to and from Colombia. It regarding was determined that REDACTED and Million Air Miami could do business together. activity 12/1-12/3 Next at lunch, REDACTED told The PRINCESS he was retiring from the drug business and had accumulated $15 Million. In his new legitimate business his partner was a known drug transporter. The PRINCESS asked him how he originally got involved with traffickers and he Item #37
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Comment/opinion, Item #37: A. Approved by GS TIDERINGTON 1/14/93 and signed by IA RUSSO 1/14/93, over a month later, indicating that the information in the report, necessitating immediate action, was not even forwarded to interested offices for collateral investigation for, at minimum, one month. B. There are no investigative reports, Game Plans etc., or any indication of DEA HQ participation and/or approval as to PRINCESS’S international undercover work in this Item, as per DEA Standards and training. C. There is also no reporting and/or any indication whatsoever of any investigative
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stated it took two years before anyone would talk to him.
follow-up. D. Interesting to note: REDACTED tells PRINCESS that it took two years before They then visited relatives and REDACTED stayed anyone in the drug business would trust him at The PRINCESS’s house on the night of 12/1 enough to even talk to him, is an and 12/2. illustration of the reality of that world faced by the inexperienced and untrained On 12/2 REDACTED called Colombia to finding PRINCESS and her equally inexperienced out an airplane had crashed with 5000 kilos of and untrained HANDLERS. cocaine but it wasn’t his load, it was a friend’s. E. All previous comments relating to the continuation of a pattern of substandard He revealed that his father travels to the US reporting, absence of safety precautions and under false identity through Venezuela planning, the abandonment of the operational procedures to significantly unqualified personnel and absence of DEA oversight, leading to the kidnapping of PRINCESS are applicable here F. All previous comments indicative of an absence of any effort whatsoever to gather evidence for the prosecution of the violators, as an example of the overall, substandard and recklessly amateurish and/or corrupt management of the PRINCESS operation are again applicable.
Item #38 Debriefing
DESCRIPTION: On 12/4 The PRINCESS received a call from REDACTED indicating that REDACTED Organization wished for her to set up
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Report dated 12/15/92 by IA Russo regarding moving of money from Venezuela to US, and the money p/u of $272K in NY
bank accounts in the US and arrange the movement of $10-$20 Million from Venezuela to the US in a hurry. Once that was done, REDACTED wanted The PRINCESS to cash checks for $80K-$90K at a time and she would be given instructions what to do with the money. The PRINCESS set up the account but the account has not since been used. The PRINCESS has been talking to REDACTED, REDACTED and REDACTED almost daily regarding money laundering. REDACTED told her that he was moving 500 grams a week of heroin. He told her not to use the word “manteca” for heroin when speaking on the phone. On 12/8 The PRINCESS was contacted for a NY p/u for $272K for which GS TIDERINGTON told her was too small and to say not less than $500K but REDACTED convinced her it was very important to him for his credibility and it was decided the pick up would take place.
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will have a bearing on her safety, that are never followed up by investigation, as well as undercover activity that was never reported in real time and with the mandatory detail required by DEA policy and training, all radically contrary to DEA and professional investigative standards. B. PRINCESS being cautioned by REDACTED, a heroin dealer, to not use the word “Manteca”—a common drug dealer code for heroin—on a telephone, is yet another example of both her and her handlers’ dangerous lack of training and experience in presenting themselves as professionals to “real” professionals. C. Sgt TIDERINGTON’S attempt at directing PRINCESS’S undercover activity here, is again evincive of his supreme lack of experience and training at this level of narcotic trafficking, and DEA MANAGEMENT’S dereliction of oversight duties in allowing it.. The dangers that represents to the safety of PRINCESS cannot be overstated. D. All previous comments relating to the continuation of a pattern of substandard reporting, absence of safety precautions and planning, the abandonment of the operational procedures to significantly
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unqualified personnel and absence of DEA oversight, leading to the kidnapping of PRINCESS are applicable here E. All previous comments indicative of an absence of any effort whatsoever to gather evidence for the prosecution of the violators, as an example of the overall, substandard and recklessly amateurish and/or corrupt management of the PRINCESS operation are again applicable. Item #39 ROI dated 12/17/92 by TFA HUGHES regarding Money Pickup 12/15/92 Location: NY Written “Game Plan”: None noted
Synopsis of reported action: That on 12/15/92 The PRINCESS arranged to pick up $270K from REDACTED in NY. U/C TFA HUGHES and The PRINCESS made contract, The PRINCESS remained inside the Stage Restaurant with REDACTED while TFA HUGHES retrieved the vehicle from REDACTED’s car. The PRINCESS advised that REDACTED indicated he was from Colombia and has been involved in transporting currency in NY for approximately four years. A debriefing for this activity was conducted by IA RUSSO and reported on 12/15/92.
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Comment/opinion, Item #39: A. The pattern of conducting high-risk undercover operations omitting the submission of the DEA mandated “game plan” in written form—the most basic element of a safely run operation— continues. B. The pattern of significant undercover contact involving large amounts of money, with little or no reporting, in violation of all investigative and evidence-handling standards I have ever been exposed to, continues. (i.e.no individual DEA-6 ROIs whatsoever, no accounting for funds, no evidence chain-of-custody, no individual expense vouchers revealing what taxpayer funds were expended and for what purpose under the banner of the PRINCESS
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OPERATION). C. The pattern of TFA HUGHES reports being signed some months after the fact, making the reports virtually useless for real time intelligence work, at minimum for future protective action for PRINCESS and the possibility of obtaining prosecution evidence, continues. (NOTE: Approved by Group Supervisor Tom TIDERINGTON 3/3/93 and also signed by TFA HUGHES 3/3/93, three months after the fact). It doesn’t get any more amateurish or substandard and/or evincive of corruption than this— all of it due to an absence of oversight combined with the inappropriate assignment of PRINCESS’S activities to untrained and inexperienced local police officers as well as corrupt DEA Agents). D. All previous comments indicative of an absence of any effort whatsoever to gather evidence for the prosecution of the violators, as an example of the overall, substandard and recklessly amateurish and/or corrupt management of the PRINCESS operation are again applicable. E. All comments as to the PRINCESS OPERATION evincing significant elements of PC indicative of endemic corruption and theft of funds, throughout the DEA chain-of-
Surveillance: NYSA Guerrard TFA Adderley TFA Mancini TFA King Paul Schmidt
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command involved with said operation, are again applicable here. Item #40
$5K for expenses relating to overseas travel.
Voucher for Payment approved 12/92 by ASAC SALVEMINI
Comment/opinion, Item #40: The, by now, absence of reporting and DEA oversight related thereto, make it impossible to tell what trip this was for, what month the overseas travel occurred or to what country the notation refers, continuing the pattern of substandard and/or non-reporting evincive of corruption already cited above.
1993 a. From TFA LEES: “In Jan 1993, GS-93-X001 was initiated by the FLDO based upon information developed by SGS-92-X003 regarding Request for the drug trafficking and money laundering Payment activities of John Jairo VELEZ-RESTREPO, AKA dated 1995 by TFA LEES GIYO and Delia GORDILLO. As a result of undercover activities of the CI, it was determined regarding that VELEZ was a major cell head in Miami, FL Activity responsible for overseeing the distribution of January multi-kilogram quantities of cocaine for the 1993 Colombian drug trafficking organization of Cali Cartel head Helmer HERRERA (NADDIS 417680). And from: Additionally, VELEZ was involved in the collection and movement of the organization’s drug Debriefing Report dated proceeds from the US to Colombia. Acting in an Item #41
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Comment/opinion, Item #41: A. The request for payment by TFA LEES indicates undercover activity by PRINCESS, that was never reported in real time (DEA-6 prepared as soon after the event as possible), accomplished without the preparation and approval of an Operational Game Plan. B. The debriefing report by SA DUNCAN also indicates that significant international undercover work was conducted by PRINCESS, without the preparation of Operational Game Plan for DEA Headquarters submission and approval, and/or real time reports of investigation.
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C. The debriefing report by DUNCAN further indicates that DUNCAN was given an undercover role in the operation by PRINCESS, which once again seems to put this inexperienced woman in the “driver’s seat,” allegedly making an undercover decision that can affect her future safety in a very negative way. What is happening, as viewed through the lens of many thousands of hours of undercover work in this level of trafficking, is that PRINCESS’S male ‘workers” will seem to be “in charge” making her appear weak and vulnerable to c. Debriefing Report dated 1/13/93 by SA the traffickers. Once again there is no real DUNCAN states: time reporting of the action, nor any other That on 1/11 The PRINCESS was contacted by REDACTED who had $1.5 Million to launder. The information given that would explain why PRINCESS had SA DUNCAN, a Spanish speaking this foolish move was done. D. The report indicates that there was U/C agent, contact REDACTED who wanted to immediate suspicion of DUNCAN. If there is meet asap. REDACTED lived in Coconut Grove. suspicion of DUNCAN, then of course, there SA DUNCAN said it was too late to make a pick is also suspicion of PRINCESS, that will up and they should meet to get to know each echo dangerously throughout the other. Asking DUNCAN where he was from and TRAFFICKER “community.” Further: The replying Argentine, REDACTED said he’d call substandard reporting never makes clear back; DUNCAN called The PRINCESS alarmed whether or not the FEMALE and MALE were that REDACTED didn’t want to meet and she ever identified; nor if the identity of the contacted REDACTED who expressed concern “owner of the cocaine” was ever confirmed— over DUNCAN so she agreed to accompany all of whom represent a future safety DUNCAN at the meeting and REDACTED agreed concern to PRINCESS. to deliver the money if The PRINCESS was undercover capacity, SGS-92-X003 was able to gain the confidence of VELEZ and GORDILLO and ultimately was successful in introducing an undercover agent and arranging for the delivery of approximately $1 million dollars to undercover agents to be laundered for this organization. In conjunction with the activity, bank accounts utilized by this organization to launder drug proceeds were identified and other members involved in the organization’s illicit activities were identified.
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E. The pattern of omitting any investigative effort whatsoever toward the obtaining of prosecutable evidence continues, further d. On 1/12 The PRINCESS and SA DUNCAN arrived at the chosen restaurant and a MALE and supporting all comments as to the PRINCESS OPERATION not having a legitimate law FEMALE approached them expressing concern enforcement purpose and/or its use for that DUNCAN was not REDACTED (presumably criminal and illegal purposes. Colombian). They stated they’d previously had F. All previous comments relating to the trouble with Mexicans. DUNCAN left with continuation of a pattern of substandard REDACTED while The PRINCESS stayed with reporting and/or the entire omission of REDACTED and $1.3 million was loaded into reporting, absence of safety precautions and DUNCAN’s car. Back at the restaurant, planning, the abandonment of the REDACTED stated he’d become alarmed when DUNCAN had used a Mexican term. The FEMALE operational procedures to significantly unqualified personnel and absence of DEA REDACTED gave The PRINCESS her clothing business card and stated she was becoming a US oversight, leading to the kidnapping of PRINCESS are applicable here. citizen at a ceremony on 1/15. DUNCAN G. All previous comments indicative of an departed with the currency car and left The absence of any effort whatsoever to gather PRINCESS at the restaurant with the two evidence for the prosecution of the violators, REDACTEDs. The PRINCESS was told that the as an example of the overall, substandard owner of the money was a Colombian named and recklessly amateurish and/or corrupt REDACTED and that he also sells cocaine for management of the PRINCESS operation are $16K a kilo. again applicable. Other Officers (presumably in surveillance) GS TIDERINGTON, GS WESTMORELAND, TFA’s SURFACE, King, LEES, MORRIS, HUGHES, MANN, SMITH, Galloway and Meinberg. present, next day 1/12.
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Item #42 ROI dated 1/15/93 by TFA HUGHES regarding Money Pickup 1/12/93 Location: Boca Raton Written “Game Plan”: None noted
Synopsis of reported action: The PRINCESS and UCs TFA HUGHES and GS DELACOVA arranged to meet with REDACTED and REDACTED at Gazebo Restaurant at 9:30pm on 1/14/93 to discuss commissions on the currency pick up which occurred 1/12. TFA HUGHES explained to REDACTED that there was a concern about the amount of communication with The PRINCESS following each pick up. It was agreed that HUGHES would obtain a count one day after pick ups and Federal transaction numbers three days after the pick up if the currency had not been posted in the account listed on the instructions. The meeting ended at 12:30am with HUGHES and DELACOVA departing together in their UC vehicle.
U/C Agents: GS DELACOVA TFA HUGHES Surveillance: None noted
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Comment/opinion, Item #42: A. Incomplete and substandard reporting continues; no prior reports on these TARGETS which it would seem from this report was an ongoing, or at least not the first, relationship. The overall lack of reporting of intelligence acts strongly to endanger PRINCESS in future undercover jaunts. B. The failure to count the TRAFFICKER FUNDS in a timely manner, as evidenced by this report is both significantly dangerous to PRINCESS’S safety and evincive of corruption; a situation that can exist only with there being an absolute absence of oversight on the part of DEA MANAGEMENT. C. This ROI reveals that TFA HUGHES, one of the officers PRINCESS complains about as being dangerously inappropriate for an undercover role, takes a lead role by dealing directly with the TARGETS. It should be noted that DELACOVA, who will be convicted of stealing some of the PRINCESS money, will later tell OPR INVESTIGATORS that one of the precautions that should always be taken to avoid the theft of money in these situations, is to always use OFFICERS whom speak the language. D. It also must be mentioned that the theft
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of money submitted by TRAFFICKERS to PRINCESS for “laundering” will be looked at by said TRAFFICKERS as her responsibility, just as seized money is, clearly increasing the threat of her murder and/or kidnapping. In summary as regards this instance, we have an inappropriate non-Spanish speaking HUGHES teamed with the thief DELACOVA, operating undercover with TRAFFICKERS whom will place full responsibility and/or suspicion on their actions. D. No Game Plan or debriefing report prepared as relates to these undercover operations, in violation of DEA and Professional Standards. E. All previous comments relating to the continuation of a pattern of substandard reporting, absence of safety precautions and planning, the abandonment of the operational procedures to significantly unqualified personnel and absence of DEA oversight, leading to the kidnapping of PRINCESS are applicable here
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On 1/13 TFA HUGHES and IA Robert RUSSO debriefed The PRINCESS on the pick up of $1.3 Million 1/12 in Miami. The PRINCESS first heard Debriefing Report dated from REDACTED on 1/11 when she was in the midst of a debriefing on another matter, who 1/13/93 by paged her saying REDACTED had told him to call IA Russo her indicating he wished to deliver currency for regarding laundering. REDACTED wanted to arrange for $1.3 Million same day pick up but The PRINCESS said next pick up day was as soon as possible. The PRINCESS 1/12/93 recognized his accent as being from the Antiochia Province of Colombia. UC SA DUNCAN called Location: REDACTED the next day. REDACTED then Miami paged The PRINCESS saying they were unhappy, his boss did not want him driving north with all Written “Game Plan”: that money and that “Junior” (SA DUNCAN) was not Colombian and therefore they didn’t trust None noted him. The PRINCESS asked if they would be satisfied if she agreed to meet with him and U/C Agents: REDACTED said yes. The next day The SA Duncan PRINCESS and SA DUNCAN aka Junior met with Surveillance: REDACTED and his girlfriend in a Coconut Grove restaurant and a car exchange was conducted to None noted deliver the $1.3 million to SA DUNCAN. The conversation turned to illegal business and The And from: PRINCESS asked REDACTED if he was dealing drugs, he said yes to cocaine but no to Heroin, Debriefing Report dated that he would sell The PRINCESS as much cocaine at $16K p/kilo as she wanted. 1/29/93 by Item #43
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Comment/opinion, Item #43: A. We continue here with an absence of virtually all mandatory reporting and/or radically substandard reporting. The debriefing report makes obvious that undercover operations have occurred involving PRINCESS’S presence and/or her responsibility, yet there are neither “game plans” or DEA-6’s reporting in sufficient detail and real time the important events and identities of TARGETS. B. Significant international undercover work has been done, which requires DEA HQ review and approval, as well as State Department Notification, yet no such documentation appears on file. C. No indication whatsoever of any attempt at obtaining Prosecution quality evidence as relates to these undercover exploits, exists on file. D. In violation of all undercover tactics, training and standards to which I have ever been exposed, DEA AGENT DUNCAN, about whom the TRAFFICKERS have already expressed suspicion, is somehow still playing an undercover role. He should have immediately been banished from having anything to do with the operation, yet the inexperienced and untrained PRINCESS is
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REDACTED stated that within the next 15-20 days he would have $3 Million - $4 Million to arrange for more pick ups. In yet another call, 1/21 The PRINCESS was paged by REDACTED with $500K to launder right away. After a series of calls wherein The PRINCESS indicated she would be in NY in another week and they could talk more then, but she could not reach him again and his numbers were disconnected. Subscriber information has been requested and will be the subject of a separate report. (no separate report present) Debriefing Report dated 1/29/93 by IA RUSSO refers nearly exactly to this call including reference to REDACTED not having permission to drive that far north to meet The PRINCESS, however this is referencing a 1/19 call and may be an error on dates in the Debriefing report. In this report it states that The PRINCESS no SA DUNCAN never heard from REDACTED again.
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left to deal with the TRAFFICKERS (about DUNCAN) on her own. She in fact is somehow forced to bring DUNCAN back into the undercover scenario in spite of the glaring danger signs. E. This is strongly evincive of the absence of any supervisory control or oversight whatsoever on the part of DEA HQ, and/or criminal intent on the part of those CORRUPT DEA AGENTS using OPERATION PRINCESS as a cover for corruption including but not limited to the theft of large amounts of TRAFFICKER FUNDS, to place PRINCESS in vulnerable positions that will ultimately lead to her demise at the hands of TRAFFICKERS. F. Further: There is no indication on file that much of the information in this Debriefing Report was acted upon in any way by DEA HQ. G. All previous comments relating to the continuation of a pattern of substandard reporting, absence of safety precautions and planning, the abandonment of the operational procedures to significantly unqualified personnel and absence of DEA oversight, leading to the kidnapping of PRINCESS are applicable here. H. All previous comments indicative of an
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absence of any effort whatsoever to gather evidence for the prosecution of the violators, as an example of the overall, substandard and recklessly amateurish and/or corrupt management of the PRINCESS operation are again applicable. Item #44
Synopsis of reported action: On 1/21/93 TFA Felix CUEBAS and The PRINCESS picked up $1 Million in NY from an unidentified black MALE. Funds were then taken to agents at the Grand Hyatt Hotel to be photographed and counted.
Comment/opinion, Item #44: A. The reporting of the actual pickup is ROI dated devoid of the most critical knowledge 1/23/93 by necessary as to the protection of PRINCESS; SA Duffy that is the actual count of the money for regarding which PRINCESS is responsible to the Money p/u In his 1/29 Debriefing of The PRINCESS, IA TRAFFICKERS, as well as any future contact 1/21/93 RUSSO reports that The PRINCESS was first with said TRAFFICKERS in this regard; all contacted on 1/13 to arrange for the $1 Million of which should be of utmost concern to Location: NY NY pick up by REDACTED, part of the Luis F. anyone charged with PRINCESS’S security. MEJIA organization. She personally attended the Also missing: Operational Game Plan. pick up arranged for 1/21 in NY with UC SA Felix Once again, the extremely dangerous CUEBAS. At the money exchange, The PRINCESS position of PRINCESS as well as the extreme And from: observed REDACTED’s tire go flat which SA caution used by TRAFFICKERS and the CUEBAS changed while REDACTED used The Debriefing threat of retribution are made obvious by Report dated PRINCESS’s car. REDACTED stated that he kept the words of Redacted, (the worker of track of the type of car, license plates, time and to TRAFFICKER MEJIA). 1/29/93 by whom he gave the money because he’d once been B. All mandatory individual undercover IA Russo burned and had to go to Colombia to explain what reporting has been omitted. happened. Written C. No accounting for the money seized “Game Plan”: appears on file, including but not limited to While in NY on 1/20 The PRINCESS received a None noted the actual count, the chain-of-custody,
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call from REDACTED who needed $500K picked up immediately. The PRINCESS subsequently reported back to REDACTED that they could not pick it up sooner than a week. REDACTED said it was too long to wait.
examination for serial numbers, fingerprints, DNA, etc. D. No attempts whatsoever to obtain prosecutable evidence as relates to this significant money seizure have been noted. E. All previous comments relating to the Possibly the same REDACTED or a different continuation of a pattern of substandard REDACTED was called by The PRINCESS the next reporting, absence of safety precautions and day and it was agreed to pick up $500K to $1 planning, the abandonment of the Million the following Thursday in NY. The operational procedures to significantly PRINCESS noted that the money launderers unqualified personnel and absence of DEA always called Colombia for permission to deliver oversight, leading to the kidnapping of or pick up money but she did not have to call PRINCESS are applicable here anyone. F. All previous comments indicative of an absence of any effort whatsoever to gather evidence for the prosecution of the violators, as an example of the overall, substandard and recklessly amateurish and/or corrupt management of the PRINCESS operation are again applicable. G. All previous comments as to this reviewer providing significant elements of PC indicative of the PRINCESS OPERATION being utilized by DEA AGENTS and MANAGEMENT as cover for corrupt activities and the theft of large amounts of TRAFFICKER FUNDS, are again applicable.
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Comment/opinion, Item #45: A. The absence of any prior reporting as to the activities covered in this debriefing report, continues to indicate that PRINCESS is being made to operate on her own with neither cover nor direction of any kind, a situation any well trained professional would recognize as potentially deadly. B. The MONTREAL PICKUP further evinces the fact that the entire PRINCESS OPERATION could have been run safely within the US. C. The report makes apparent that the demonstrably inexperienced and untrained local police officer, TIDERINGTON, maintains a “supervisory” role over the PRINCESS undercover activities even at the international level. D. What is noted here in particular is the Separately, on 2/6 The PRINCESS received a page reported contact between PRINCESS and from REDACTED in California to arrange a REDACTED, a top level cocaine baron, yet currency pick up. The PRINCESS was able to there is no information as to how and when make calls and identify the owner of that that contact occurred—no reporting currency. whatsoever. This is an example of abysmally substandard and/or nonexistent On 2/6 she was called by REDACTED with reporting, that contributes to the dangers $289,500 to launder. faced by PRINCESS. E. The excerpts also make apparent that On 2/7 she received a call from REDACTED with there is a continued pattern of no
a. On 2/12/93 TFA HUGHES and IA David VALCHINE debriefed The PRINCESS for information obtained between 1/29 and 2/12. Debriefing Report dated That The PRINCESS met with REDACTED at Los Ranchos Restaurant in Bayside Plaza on 1/29 2/12/93 by where REDACTED explained he worked directly TFA for REDACTED who is considered the most HUGHES powerful and respected member in the Cali cartel at the present time. REDACTED stated he is currently using the name REDACTED and using a Mexican visa and is involved in the distribution of cocaine in the Miami area, the source of which is REDACTED. That a shipment of cocaine is coming soon, that business is currently slow. REDACTED was having trouble buying a $200K home in Miramar due to difficulty showing where the cash came from. The PRINCESS offered to assist in this. Item #45
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$400K to launder. On 2/7 she received a call for a NY pick-up which she tried to combine a pick up for with another delivery but REDACTED stated that could not be done according to the owner. The PRINCESS provided her cell phone number for the currency owner to call directly. On 2/10 she received a call for a Houston pick up. b. MONTREAL PICKUP The PRINCESS was asked to pick up $4.5 million in Montreal. She suggested they meet in the US but REDACTED stated he believed he was wanted by the DEA for his involvement in a cocaine shipment seized in Germany. The PRINCESS advised REDACTED that they would check with their contact to determine if he could travel to the US without incident. On 2/10 the combined pick up in NY was approved by REDACTED. c. On 2/9 The PRINCESS purchased crystal glasses from REDACTED for $475, approved by GS TIDERINGTON, to further enhance the relationship between her and REDACTED.
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investigative follow-up of the information PRINCESS supplies, further indicative of a total absence of oversight on the part of DEA HQ, in dereliction of standard law enforcement management duties. F. The excerpt also makes clear that there all standard accounting for funds and chain-of-custody requirements mandated by DEA and Professional standards, have been omitted, providing further evidence of endemic corruption and theft of funds, already mentioned above. G. All previous comments relating to the continuation of a pattern of substandard reporting, absence of safety precautions and planning, the abandonment of the operational procedures to significantly unqualified personnel and absence of DEA oversight, leading to the kidnapping of PRINCESS are applicable here H. All previous comments indicative of an absence of any effort whatsoever to gather evidence for the prosecution of the violators, as an example of the overall, substandard and recklessly amateurish and/or corrupt management of the PRINCESS operation are again applicable.
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REDACTED explained that he was surprised that he was told to deliver the $1.3 Million to her 1/12, that he usually gives all the money to REDACTED within 48 hours of receiving it. He stated that the cocaine in Los Angeles is being transported through Mexico and NY’s through Canada and that he is in the midst of arranging 100 kilos for a customer in Miami where he’s having a hard time finding quality cocaine. REDACTED asked The PRINCESS for assistance in transporting 200-300 kilos of cocaine from LA to Miami and would give her $800 p/kilo for her help. That his real name is REDACTED, he’s the cousin of REDACTED and he normally counts all money at his residence and delivers it to a subject within 48 hours. Item #46 Payment for Travel to Colombia dated 2/5/93
On 2/5 a Voucher for Payment was issued for $3K to The PRINCESS for travel to Colombia to meet with defendant Miguel ELIAN.
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Comment/opinion Item #46. A. Absolutely no reporting, and/or Operational Game Plan, and/or indication of DEA Headquarters review and/or approval for this International Deep Cover operation by PRINCESS, is found in the review materials. PRINCESS continues to “fly solo” with no plan, backup or cover. B. All previous comments relating to the continuation of a pattern of substandard reporting, absence of safety precautions and planning, the abandonment of the
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operational procedures to significantly unqualified personnel and absence of DEA oversight, leading to the kidnapping of PRINCESS are applicable here. C. All previous comments indicative of an absence of any effort whatsoever to gather evidence for the prosecution of the violators, as an example of the overall, substandard and recklessly amateurish and/or corrupt management of the PRINCESS operation are again applicable. D. All previous comments as to this reviewer providing significant elements of PC indicative of the PRINCESS OPERATION being utilized by DEA AGENTS and MANAGEMENT as cover for corrupt activities and the theft of large amounts of TRAFFICKER FUNDS, are again applicable. Item #47 From the Testimony of The PRINCESS
Pg 125, Q: When you talked about traveling to Colombia, would you describe what efforts you would do to go to Colombia? What did you have to do in order to get there? A: Nothing. Tell them I’m going and that’s it. Q: Tell who? A: Tell the – any of the agents. Most part it was the agent in charge of me. There was only one person that it was more of a closest agent. I could call him and he would answer because the other
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Comment/opinion Item #47. A. PRINCESS’S testimony here is strongly supported by Item # 46. What is apparent is that, as the totality of my review indicates, PRINCESS’S extremely dangerous activities, went unreported (other than the sketchy debriefing reports), unsupervised and/or were under the supervision of inexperienced amateurs, whose own activities—i.e. boondoggle trips and expenses—present
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ones would never answer. Q: Who was that? A: Rick MORRIS at the beginning. Then Greg LEES who was absolutely incredible, incredible. Jim CLOONAN, he was also very good. At times I didn’t want to bother much Joe but I would once in a while call Joe SALVEMINI when it was a caretaker situation. Q: And when you would return from Colombia what, if anything, was asked of you by the Task Force members when you came back from Colombia? A: If I was asked? Q: Were you debriefed? A: Always. I was always debriefed. I mean always. There was times where they even flew to places where I was or meet with me half way to get debriefing keep going because there was so much, so much that it was like overwhelming for everybody. That on 2/26 IAs RUSSO and VALCHINE with the Item #48 PRINCESS to gather intelligence. She stated that REDACTED and suspect REDACTED is a cousin Debriefing Report dated in the REDACTED family of Medellin. REDACTED is involved in drug trafficking and 2/26/93 by money laundering and this office received $1.3 IA Russo Million from him. That The PRINCESS intends to spend time during
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elements of probable cause indicative of corruption and/or the theft of TRAFFICKER funds, as well as the cover/up of same at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved in OPERATION PRINCESS. B. The indication by PRINCESS that she was “always debriefed,” is radically inconsistent with the small number of debriefing reports furnished PLAINTIFF, allegedly covering almost four-years of undercover work.
Comment/opinion, Item #48: A. All comments in #46 & 47 applicable here as well. There is no apparent follow-up investigation of the valuable information furnished by PRINCESS. In the PRINCESS file, as viewed through the lens of my DEA supervisory and OPR training, I note that dozens of opportunities were presented that should have evolved into major TITLE III
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April in South America, and in San Andres Island over Easter when all the individuals known to her to be involved in money laundering and drug trafficking will be gathered at the same place at the same time. She stated this is a perfect opportunity to gather info and renew relationships. She provided a list of the 7 REDACTED names who would be there. Asked if 2 REDACTED names might be there she stated no as those individuals do not travel outside of Colombia and probably would not travel to San Andres. The PRINCESS was asked who was the most prominent or important person in the drug trafficking/money laundering business that should could sit down with and talk face to face; she answered REDACTED whose wife and children she also knew. The PRINCESS provided names of key men in REDACTED who are REDACTED and REDACTED. Separately, that REDACTED was coming to Florida this weekend and was meeting with him to discuss business; he had a proposal for the CI which she believed was to only work with certain money launderers and she believed he might
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investigations, that could have cut PRINCESS out of danger and at the same time truly damaged the drug economy by toppling many kingpins—yet, no investigative opportunity, other than PRINCESS’S undercover exploits ending in money seizures, were ever taken. B. There is insufficient and/or no investigative reporting and/or financial accounting on file relative to the $1.3 million received by DEA from COLOMBIAN TRAFFICKERS. C. While there are some indications, found only in the logs of checks written under PRINCESS OPERATION, that some Title IIIs were done, since they were never received for review it is impossible to judge whether some of the conversations evinced additional warning flags of danger for PRINCESS that were ignored. None appear to have been used for any prosecutions. D. All previous comments relating to the continuation of a pattern of substandard reporting, absence of safety precautions and planning, the abandonment of the operational procedures to significantly unqualified personnel and absence of DEA oversight, leading to the kidnapping of PRINCESS are applicable here
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discontinue their working relationship if she didn’t. The PRINCESS felt this might be a good time to bypass REDACTED and REDACTED and work directly for their boss whom she believes is REDACTED. Separately she states REDACTED who provided the money pick up in NY (see case REDACTED) deals Colombian heroin for $130K p/kilo. He brings it to the US via Santo Domingo. That on 3/3 The PRINCESS was debriefed by SA Item #49 DUFFY, TFA MANCINI and IA RUSSO wherein she stated she had given a photocopy of REDACTED’s Debriefing Report dated personal address book, who was visiting from 3/3/93 by IA Cali, to GS TIDERINGTON and GS Kip WESTMORELAND. Contents of the address book Russo will be the subject of a separate report (this report is absent from discovery material). She reiterated that on a daily basis she talks to several individuals from Cali concerning illegal money laundering activities. On 3/1 she met with REDACTED who wants to work more closely with her and wishes a reduction of 1%-2% in the laundering commission. That REDACTED not only launders for Cali Cartel but also exchanges dollars for pesos as well.
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E. All previous comments indicative of an absence of any effort whatsoever to gather evidence for the prosecution of the violators, as an example of the overall, substandard and recklessly amateurish, and/or corrupt management of the PRINCESS OPERATION are again applicable.
Comment/opinion, Item # 49: A. This debriefing report continues to give evidence of PRINCESS working under her own direction without cover, advice or realtime reporting of her actions, in an increasingly dangerous (for her personally) operation. B. The report also provides continued evidence of PRINCESS providing investigative leads to DEA that may have important bearing on her future safety, as well as evidence for possible prosecutions of top level TRAFFICKERS, none of which are followed up by even a minimal investigative effort. C. There is no detail reporting and/or financial accounting whatsoever on file as relates to the money pickup in which TFA RODRIGUEZ played an undercover role and
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Another broker in Cali still telephones and asks of in which PRINCESS noted problems that her ability to pick up in Spain, Canada and NY could affect her safety in the future. but no transactions have been arranged. D. All previous comments relating to the continuation of a pattern of substandard That REDACTED is partners with REDACTED reporting, absence of safety precautions and who uses one of his US corporations to transport planning, the abandonment of the bulk currency through the US Free Trade Zones. operational procedures and the absence of The PRINCESS provided the business card for DEA oversight, leading to the kidnapping of REDACTED and his corporation which she PRINCESS are applicable here. received from him during a dinner meeting. E. All previous comments indicative of an absence of any effort whatsoever to gather The PRINCESS stated she was upset with the evidence for the prosecution of the violators, as an example of the overall, substandard money laundering transaction as it occurred in and recklessly amateurish and/or corrupt NY last week. That the worker, provided by REDACTED, did not know how to drive a car and management of the PRINCESS operation are again applicable. arrived in a taxi. That TFA HERNANDEZ had to F. The role of HERNAN BELTRAN, Colonel in follow REDACTED in a leased vehicle to a high the Cali Colombia Police Department as a rise apt in Queens where REDACTED then gave key undercover operative—the man who will the money to TFA HERNANDEZ. That later become suspect in the kidnapping of subsequently The PRINCESS telephoned REDACTED in Cali and told him she will never do PRINCESS—is likely omitted from reporting, evincing endemic corruption and cover-up on that again and if something went wrong that her the part of the entire DEA chain-of-command organization did not want to be held responsible. involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION. (see The PRINCESS believed that REDACTED was Item 142-143). handling the money for REDACTED who she stated is one of the major money brokers in Cali. That initial negotiations for a transaction were underway with REDACTED who called from Cali
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on 2/26. That on 3/5 in the midst of the debriefing The Item #50 PRINCESS received a call from REDACTED who wanted to meet The PRINCESS today for a $1 Debriefing Report dated Million transaction. She replied that she would 3/5/93 by IA call REDACTED on 3/8 and would put him in touch with people in NY. GS WESTMORELAND Russo asked who the currency might belong to and she believed it belonged to REDACTED and she explained code numbers. The PRINCESS added that REDACTED belonged to REDACTED who is a DEA fugitive currently residing in Cali.
Comment/opinion, Item #50: A. All comments in Item 49 are equally applicable to this report. All PRINCESS’S activities are reported after the fact, indicating she continues to operate without direction, backup, cover or real time reporting. B. No security game plans are prepared or even considered. Nor were any attempts made to gather prosecution quality evidence. C. In essence the PRINCESS OPERATION On 3/3 The PRINCESS had dinner in Miami with continues to function as a money laundering REDACTED and REDACTED who used his operation basically in competition with corporations and assets to buy cars in the US and criminal money launderers, for no export US currency hidden in the cars. legitimate law enforcement purpose other than to seize a portion of the money That on 3/4 she and REDACTED met with UC SA laundered. No different than an illegal DELACOVA and that only SA DELACOVA and money laundering operation, except perhaps REDACTED talked business. the percentage charged. D. PRINCESS continues to be sent out on The PRINCESS presented IA RUSSO with a copy solo deep cover missions, like shark bait. of a check from REDACTED for $40K This well established pattern of DEA compensation for a vehicle which REDACTED management dereliction of oversight believed had been stolen from her during an duties—as viewed through the lens of my aborted money delivery in Miami. The check training and experience, particularly that of was initiated by Jeff Jenkins for a Lexus which my service as an OPR Inspector—was not REDACTED instructed her to purchase to replace only a causative factor in the eventual
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the alleged stolen vehicle. The vehicle will be available to The PRINCESS sometime in April. The PRINCESS was asked about REDACTED whom she stated was from Cali and whom she had known for many years and who knows her family. That he was an attorney earning his law degree in the US and worked for many of the dopers. That he may be affiliated with REDACTED. That the Cali people are really a very small, tight-knit group.
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kidnapping of PRINCESS, but was also an enabling factor in AGENT DELACOVA’S theft of over $1 million for which the traffickers would hold PRINCESS responsible. E. The fact that DELACOVA is permitted by the entire DEA chain-of-command involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION, to continue in a key undercover role posing as an “associate” of PRINCESS, in spite of his photo as the DEA Agent who arrested MANUAL NORIEGA being in world-wide circulation, should speak for itself. F. The negligence on the part of DEA HQ and all elements of its chain-of-command, in allowing PRINCESS to continue in her undercover role after DELACOVA’S corruption became known, is frighteningly evincive of endemic corruption. G. Reference is also made to the aborted money delivery in Miami when a vehicle was stolen that appeared to be The PRINCESS’s vehicle. There is no ROI and/or debriefing and/or follow-up investigation of this very threatening incident. H. All previous comments relating to the continuation of a pattern of substandard reporting, absence of safety precautions and planning, the abandonment of the operational procedures to significantly
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unqualified personnel and absence of DEA oversight, leading to the kidnapping of PRINCESS are applicable here I. All previous comments indicative of an absence of any effort whatsoever to gather evidence for the prosecution of the violators, as an example of the overall, substandard and recklessly amateurish and/or corrupt management of the PRINCESS operation are again applicable.
Item #51
That The PRINCESS was asked about her first encounter with a money transporter in NY known Debriefing as REDACTED. She stated that she’d received a Report dated call at the end of February for a NY pickup 3/8/93 by IA between $500K and $1 Million. Then on 3/5 Russo she’d received a call during a debriefing in their presence for what became a $1 Million pick up. It was decided the transaction would be 3/10, The PRINCESS would be present.
Comment/opinion, Item #51: A. All prior comments relating to debriefing reports being utilized in place of investigative reports, and the absence of all real time reporting and/or operational game plans, and signs of any DEA HQ oversight, are again applicable to this report. B. All previous comments relating to the continuation of a pattern of substandard reporting, absence of safety precautions and Possibly separately, The PRINCESS discussed planning, the abandonment of the with him during his Miami visit 3/1-3/4 his operational procedures to significantly getting rid of his partner but during this visit he unqualified personnel and absence of DEA indicated that it had already been done. oversight, leading to the kidnapping of PRINCESS are applicable here. That on 3/6 REDACTED telephoned her from Cali C. All previous comments indicative of an
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and was happy to know that she was involved and would be glad to do business with them. Note that she and he both grew up in Cali and have known each other for many years. REDACTED stated he was leaving REDACTED out of the deal, that there would be a meeting 3/8 with REDACTED and the whole group. That $3.5 Million needed to be picked up in Spain but no arrangements yet. During the debriefing The PRINCESS tried to reach REDACTED in Cali who wanted the Federal Reserve Transaction Number for the money delivered in NY last Wednesday. Other discussions were had with REDACTED about reducing her commission. During the debriefing she was paged by REDACTED regarding the $1 Million upcoming NY pick up who stated they needed to do more pick ups. She had previously limited pick ups to $1 Million but stated she would be willing to double that. He said he’d check with the owners. REDACTED stated that “other people” in the “other system” can do it cheaper; she believed he was referring to a group that flies currency out of the US into Colombia. She stated she would
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absence of any effort whatsoever to gather evidence for the prosecution of the violators, as an example of the overall, substandard and recklessly amateurish and/or corrupt management of the PRINCESS operation are again applicable. D. The role of HERNAN BELTRAN, Colonel in the Cali Colombia Police Department as a key undercover operative—the man who will later become suspect in the kidnapping of PRINCESS—is likely omitted from reporting, evincing endemic corruption and cover-up on the part of the entire DEA chain-of-command involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION. (see Item 142-143).
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lower her commissioners. On 3/3 The PRINCESS lunched in Miami with REDACTED who stated that REDACTED ships US currency to Colombia via his freight forwarding business in Miami. That he was partners with REDACTED, a major Cali money broker but that they had split up their partnerships. He told her that REDACTED earns around $1 Million per month from his various activities and that he was using the cash to buy a fleet of cars she indicated may be for secreting currency in export. Item #52 ROI dated 5/26/93 by TFA LEES regarding Money p/u 5/26/93 Location: NY
Synopsis of reported action: It states merely that on 5/26 agents from FLDO and NY made a pick up in NY, final count of currency $1,002,634, with no other details. On 5/27/93, GS McCabe, SA A.D Wright and SA Robinson transported the currency (which had been removed from the vault) to the Republic national Bank where it was deposited into an (redacted) account.
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Comment/opinion, Item #52 A. Professional reporting and evidence gathering standards in support of PRINCESS’S undercover activities continue to be ignored . The entire” story” of what happened between PRINCESS and DEFENDANTS leading up to the pickup is never reported. No Detailed Game Plan for security. No indication of DEA HQ involvement whatsoever. B. The date of this report appears to be fabricated and have been back-dated: the report dated 5/26/93 refers to activity by agents on 5/27 and it is signed by both its author and group supervisor 7/2/93.
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U/C Agents: NY TFA Cuebas
C. No debriefing report detailing PRINCESS’S undercover activities related to this pickup wherein at minimum PRINCESS could provide evidence to make this pickup minimally prosecutable in court. D. No standard and mandatory financial accounting, and/or chain-of-evidence related to the money picked up. E. All previous comments indicative of an absence of any effort whatsoever to gather evidence for the prosecution of the violators, as an example of the overall, substandard and recklessly amateurish and/or corrupt management of the PRINCESS operation are again applicable. F. All previous comments relating to the continuation of a pattern of substandard reporting, absence of safety precautions and planning, the abandonment of the operational procedures to significantly unqualified personnel and absence of DEA oversight, leading to the kidnapping of PRINCESS are applicable here G. All previous comments as to elements of PC evincive of endemic corruption at every level of the DEA chain-of-command associated with the PRINCESS OPERATION are also applicable.
Surveillance: unknown
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On 4/12 and 13 The PRINCESS was debriefed in San Jose, Costa Rica by IA NEAL, GS TIDERINGTON, SA DUFFY and TFA HUGHES Debriefing Report dated regarding her time in Bogota and San Andres Island 4/1-4/11, and then back to San Andres, 5/25/93 by Bogota and Cali returning to the US 4/29. IA SANDRA NEAL The PRINCESS will testify on page 140 that they flew to Costa Rica to debrief her because it was the closest place to Colombia where she could fly to in the morning and back in the afternoon, and in Colombia it would not be noticed that she had been gone. Item #53
That on 5/3-5/6 she was debriefed in Ft. Lauderdale this debriefing is missing regarding the second half of her trip and general issues. That on 4/1 she flew to Bogota with the son of REDACTED and REDACTED. She was picked up by a retired narco pilot from the Medellin Cartel who was accompanied by two body guards and a Lt with Colombian Military Intelligence whom the retired pilot said “works for us”. REDACTED explained that no DEA personnel can ever enter Colombia without their knowing it since all DEA personnel must first obtain country clearance and that information is then
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Comment/opinion, Item #53: A. The following violations of standards, undercover tactics and investigative reporting were noted in the review of this Item: * PRINCESS continues operating on her own in dangerous situations without DEA HQ control, cover, backup or follow-up investigative effort. * No tactical game plans or any other effort at securing PRINCESS Security noted for any of her self-directed undercover moves. * No real time investigative reporting and/or evidence of PRINCESS having any DEA support or controls whatsoever. * Foreign undercover travel without the submission of a tactical plan for the review and approval of DEA HQ as mandated. * Information received indicating the heightened dangers PRINCESS is facing related to her likely kidnapping and/or assassination—including but not limited to her laundering money for a contract killer— is entirely ignored by DEA at every level of its chain-of-command. * Significant information concerning major international crime is furnished DEA, and never acted upon and/or further
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investigated in any fashion. * The need for FOUR OFFICERS to travel to Costa Rica for a debriefing that will never be used in any manner, is evincive of a continued pattern of illegal boondoggle travel and expenses under the banner of the PRINCESS OPERATION, which could not have occurred without the total absence of any DEA HQ oversight. The PRINCESS had dinner with REDACTED who B. All previous comments indicative of an stated REDACTED purchases a Boeing 727 and absence of any effort whatsoever to gather now the Cali people have approached hi to do a evidence for the prosecution of the violators, deal utilizing his Boeing to smuggle cocaine to as an example of the overall, substandard Morocco. She got his business card. She also and recklessly amateurish and/or corrupt met with REDACTED who just returned from management of the PRINCESS operation are Canada which he said was increasingly being used by the Cali Cartel as a transit point for loads again applicable. C. The complete absence of oversight and of cocaine destined for NY which remains their accountability, as evidenced in this Item primary market area. That The PRINCESS expressed interest in having some cocaine loaded and throughout this review, in my opinion, not only resulted in PRINCESS’S for her. kidnapping, but was also a powerful enabling factor for corruption of the type She also met REDACTED while in Bogota and AGENT DELACOVA engaged in; there is NO proposed they set up an art gallery business to reason that I can think of that would merit launder money through this trip being made by ANY four officers. Also she met with REDACTED who is running his D. Further: The statements and admissions made to DEA OPR Investigators concerning father’s drug business while the father is in his (DELACOVA’S) theft of almost $1 million prison. in trafficker funds for which PRINCESS provided to them though their contacts in the Colombian Government. REDACTED carried a machine gun in a bag. REDACTED stated they are now able to circumvent new radar network around San Andres. REDACTED provided The PRINCESS with a new BMW and a chauffeur for her use.
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During the San Andres portion of the trip, she spent nearly every breakfast with REDACTED whose wife stated that The PRINCESS was undercharging her commissions. The PRINCESS learned that REDACTED has only had one problem ever with a cocaine load being seized some years ago in Los Angeles, that he owns numerous business including one that smuggles cocaine in barrels of fruit pulp to Germany and Puerto Rico. She overheard conversation about a smuggling route through Santa Marta-Honduras-Canada and that REDACTED went to Cuba in April with a group of others for drug related activities. That REDACTED has completely moved out of Bogota because of his kidnapping when 7 months ago “police” arrested him and then demanded a million dollars ransom. He managed to escape, and later hired gunmen to kill those involved in the kidnapping and supposedly only one kidnapper has not yet been killed. That REDACTED travels under a Venezuelan passport using another name. That REDACTED and his wife want to help The PRINCESS get established with the right people and bleed the
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would be held responsible, further supports all opinions that—thanks to an absence of DEA oversight— the PRINCESS investigation was used as an illegal “boondoggle” for trips and drinking expenses at bars and strip clubs. F. The role of HERNAN BELTRAN, Colonel in the Cali Colombia Police Department as a key undercover operative—the man who will later become suspect in the kidnapping of PRINCESS—is likely omitted from reporting, evincing endemic corruption and cover-up on the part of the entire DEA chain-of-command involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION. (see Item 142-143).
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US out of all its money. The PRINCESS offered to help them buy a house in Boca Raton where they wished to purchase. That REDACTED taps their own phones. That REDACTED just had 6000 kilos of cocaine recently seized in California, and also has a $25 Million investment in a hotel in San Andres and just spent $5 Million on marble facing for the hotel. That REDACTED is putting a heliport on his roof. REDACTED, possibly an official, was present and apparently receives approximately $1300 for every kilo he allows to leave REDACTED via boat. REDACTED offered to assist The PRINCESS. After The PRINCESS met with DEA personnel 4/11-4/13 she returned to San Andres but nearly everyone had returned to Colombia mainland. REDACTED offered to supply The PRINCESS at $5K per kilo if she had the means to distribute cocaine in Miami. Back in Bogota, on 4/15 she met with Reacted at his mother’s apartment who informed her that REDACTED had been kidnapped as a result of some money lost in Houston.
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She met with REDACTED who was doing an air drop of 400-500 kilos in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico and who was also involved in coordinating money deals with REDACTED. On 4/17 she met the owner of a transaction she had laundered on 8/21/92 and 9/17/92 totaling $600K. She also met REDACTED’s security chief, a contract killer wanted either in the US or Europe and the owner of a $500K transaction she’d arranged on 3/11/93. On 4/19 she met FEMALE REDACTED who lives in Kendall, FL REDACTED and at whose house REDACTED stays at on visits to FL. This FEMALE REDACTED is also involved in distributing 200-300 kilos of cocaine at a time from LA and has workers in Chicago, Houston and NY. The PRINCESS met REDACTED, probably the most influential trafficker at present in Bogota; well educated, extremely wealthy and keeps his business very quiet and private. Supposedly he has never lost a drug shipment. She met REDACTED who owns a Gulfstream Aerocommander which he learned how to fly in a
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US school. He transports cash. She met REDACTED who is reported to be very dangerous. She met REDACTED whose husband was killed by kidnappers three years ago even though she paid the $3 Million ransom. REDACTED changes her beeper number monthly as she is the only member of her family who has not been kidnapped at some point. She met REDACTED who wanted her to come to Cali to meet REDACTED, which she did on 4/20, although no business was discussed. REDACTED studied at Harvard and is very influential. She was stood up for lunch by REDACTED who just found out his Piper Seneca carrying 400-500 kilos of cocaine had been taken down in Peru and his two pilots killed. That these pilots had bee making this trip on a daily basis. That various individuals are being extremely cautious meeting anyone these days because of all the heat in Cali. That Cali people have agreed they will cease all
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drug trafficking in and around Cali to avoid Government detection. All labs have been moved, some to Florencia. That the Gov’t is tapping phones in Cali. That Bogota is the new Cali base of operations. That one group is afraid to take an sort of action against DEA personnel fearing there would be “an invasion” of Colombia. The PRINCESS provided beeper numbers and/or pagers and/or business cards of everyone she met. Item #54
On June 8 1993, SGS-92-X003 arranged to seize illicit proceed which were to be laundered to From Colombia for the REDACTED organization. On Request for June 8, 1993 agents from the FLDO seized Award signed $949,863 from a Latin/MALE courier 9/22/93 by REDACTED. Following the seizure, the CI TFA Jim assisted in diverting the blame for the seizure HUGHES from undercover agents, in order to continue the investigation. Furthermore, SGS-92-X003 has convinced the organization to arrange additional currency pickups through undercover agents…..If not for the information provided by the CI the seizure of June 8, 1993 would not have been possible.
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Comment/opinion, Item #54: A. This excerpt —as viewed through the lens of my training and experience, particularly as an OPR Inspector—is damning evidence of the overwhelming amount of red flags warnings of the absolute danger she faced of murder and/or kidnapping, that DEA HQ ignored by continuing to send her right into the “lion’s mouth” so to speak, without even a semblance of protection. B. PRINCESS would be held to a deadly responsibility for every dollar she received and/or that was sent to the US under her aegis. Here, a DEA reward document reveals that she “diverted blame” for the money seizure away from the DEA AGENTS who
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were acting as her workers in receiving the money, “in order to continue the investigation.” D. The fact that there are no detailed reports on file relating to this incident alone, is evidence of breathtaking ineptitude and dereliction of oversight duties at the highest levels of DEA MANAGEMENT mandated to oversee this operation, and/or a massive cover-up of criminality and/or ineptitude, or both, by the conscious omission of mandated reporting. E. When one considers that PRINCESS is credited with $23 Million seized, in an unknown number of seizures it would seem that The PRINCESS was regularly put in the dangerous position of diverting blame; that, each instance would increase the likelihood of her murder and/or kidnapping, yet none are reported in the detail necessary to protect her, in that, each time money sent to PRINCESS is seized she places herself under the spotlight of suspicion with the number of deadly participants in the drug world who suspect her increasing. Yet, no action is taken to remove her to safety. Instead, she is sent on more missions that seem to have no other purpose than seizing money. F. All previous comments relating to the
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continuation of a pattern of substandard reporting, absence of safety precautions and planning, the abandonment of the operational procedures to significantly unqualified personnel and absence of DEA oversight, leading to the kidnapping of PRINCESS are applicable here. G. All previous comments indicative of an absence of any effort whatsoever to gather evidence for the prosecution of the violators, as an example of the overall, substandard and recklessly amateurish and/or corrupt management of the PRINCESS operation are again applicable.
Item #55
That on 6/23/93 $766,133 was seized as a result of The PRINCESS
Voucher for Payment dated 7/11/93 approved by ASAC SALVEMINI
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Comment/opinion, Item #55 A. No reporting and/or accounting whatsoever, could be found that relates to this allegedly DEA-seized money, for which PRINCESS would be held accountable by TRAFFICKERS. B. All previous comments relating to the continuation of a pattern of substandard reporting, absence of safety precautions and planning, the abandonment of the operational procedures to significantly unqualified personnel and absence of DEA
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Item #56 Debriefing Report dated 9/1/93 by TFA Greg LEES
That on 9/1 The PRINCESS was debriefed. That she had dinner with REDACTED and REDACTED on 8/18 in Miami. That they run a pool construction business and an art gallery in Cali. The pool business allows them to come into contact with drug traffickers because, for the most part, only drug traffickers can afford pools in Colombia. She had dinner with them again on 8/23 and a third person joined. No business discussed but they agreed to meet for lunch the following week. She received his business card.
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oversight, leading to the kidnapping of PRINCESS are applicable here. C. All previous comments indicative of an absence of any effort whatsoever to gather evidence for the prosecution of the violators, as an example of the overall, substandard and recklessly amateurish and/or corrupt management of the PRINCESS operation are again applicable. Comment/opinion, Item #56: A. Note immediately that the stateside “debriefing” only required a single TFA officer, yet they somehow needed to send four to Costa Rica and five to Aruba (including DELACOVA). The evidence of corruption compounded by an absence of DEA HQ oversight as it affects every aspect of the PRINCESS OPERATION, particularly her safety, could not be more glaring. B. PRINCESS, as can be seen, continues to operate in an extremely dangerous and selfdirected deep cover role—made more dangerous by DEA’s reckless abandonment of her safety— without planning, direction or backup, and the only reporting of her actions well after the fact, and, again, never used as investigative and/or tools for prosecution in any manner that can be discerned from reporting.
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C. All previous comments relating to the continuation of a pattern of substandard reporting, absence of safety precautions and planning, the abandonment of the operational procedures to significantly unqualified personnel and absence of DEA oversight, leading to the kidnapping of PRINCESS are applicable here. D. All previous comments indicative of an absence of any effort whatsoever to gather evidence for the prosecution of the violators, as an example of the overall, substandard and recklessly amateurish and/or corrupt management of the PRINCESS operation are again applicable. E. The role of HERNAN BELTRAN, Colonel in the Cali Colombia Police Department as a key undercover operative—the man who will later become suspect in the kidnapping of PRINCESS—is likely omitted from reporting, evincing endemic corruption and cover-up on the part of the entire DEA chain-of-command involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION. (see Item 142-143). Item #57 Memo dated 8/30/93 by
a. In his 8/30/93 memo requesting authorization for payment to The PRINCESS, ASAC SALVEMINI states that “SGS-92-X003 accrued a substantial amount of expenses during the time period in
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Comment/opinion, Item #57: A. This excerpted (8/30/93) memo indicates that DEA HQ authorized the payment for “personal protection” of PRINCESS, which
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ASAC SALVEMINI And from: Memo dated 9/23/93 by ASAC SALVEMINI Regarding activity July 1993 – mid August 1993
Colombia. The expenses included payment to individuals for personal protection, as well as travel between Cali, Bogota, San Andres and Medellin.”
supports all statements and opinions indicative of DEA HQ being aware of the dangers she was facing, yet at the same time taking no official action to mitigate same and/or protect her in any way. B. What is also noteworthy is that there is b. In his 9/23/93 memo requesting no mention and/or description anywhere on authorization for payment to The PRINCESS, file of precisely what type of protection was ASAC SALVEMINI states that during the “latter authorized and/or of the identities of those art of July 1993 through mid August 1993 SGS92-X003 traveled to Colombia. During this period entities paid for by DEA funds that were entrusted with the security and life of [she] met with several individuals whom have perhaps that agency’s highest placed direct contact with targeted kingpin informant. organizations. [She] obtained intelligence C. No reporting indicates that the DEA information on activities of several TKO Offices in Colombia with all their organizations as well as several cocaine considerable resources and contacts, were trafficking and money laundering organizations current being investigated by the FLDO. Over the used in any way to provide protection or backup for PRINCESS. She instead must last six months [she] has provided information provide her own, in a country where ALL which has led to the seizure of approximately $8 security forces are working directly and/or million USC. On 7/24/93 DEA fugitive indirectly for drug traffickers. None of this REDACTED was arrested in Aruba based upon a seems to have interested DEA in any official provisional arrest warrant out of San Francisco way that is discernable on file. (reference FLDO TWX 00281 dated 7/29/93). D. This is simply yet another example of the This arrest was based upon time-sensitive reckless and wanton abandonment of a intelligence information obtained by SGS-92human life by a multi-billion dollar X003.” budgeted federal agency that is charged with the supreme duty all US law A third memo dated 7/28/93 states travel dates enforcement shares—to serve and protect. are 7/28/93 through 8/10/93.
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E. The SALVEMINI MEMO indicates that, during the 6 months ending with date of the memo, 9/23/93, PRINCESS was already responsible for $8 million in money seized by DEA. What is omitted is the extreme danger she faces coming under suspicion for being an informant as a result of those seizures. This is a gigantic red flag that merited her being pulled from the field, at minimum, to assess the dangers she was facing. NO such assessment was ever made, nor any investigation conducted into the likely “payback” PRINCESS was facing. F. MISSING FROM FILE, as relates to Item #57: All reporting as to PRINCESS’S specific role in each of the seizures referred to, as well as the IDENTITIES of ALL those involved, their immediate reactions, etc., in order to formulate a risk assessment as to PRINCESS’S future use. Also absent from file: follow-up arrests, prosecutions, indictments and investigations, and all previously mentioned mandated Items such as Game Plans, Detailed ROIs and documentation of DEA HQ mandatory approvals of same. Comment/opinion, Item #58 A. All Items listed as missing from the file in
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From Request for Award signed 12/15/93 by TFA HUGHES Regarding activity July 1993
Colombia for the REDACTED organization. On 7/16/93 agents from the FLDO arranged to pick up $999,336 in USC in Houston, TX. Subsequently agents picked up $999,906 on 7/17/93 and $999,524 in USC on 7/22/93. These pickups were conducted in conjunction with the Houston FD. Following the pickups the currency was seized by the FLDO. Following the seizure of $2,995,796, SGS-92-X003 assisted in diverting the blame for the seizure from the undercover agents in order to continue the investigation. Furthermore, SGS-92-X003 has convinced several targeted Kingpin Organizations to arrange additional currency pickups through the undercover operation. Without the CI’s efforts, this investigation would not have progressed as rapidly and successfully as it has. If not for the information provided by the CI the seizure on November 5, 1993 would not have been possible. With the assistance of the CI this investigation continues.
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Item 57, are again missing as they relate to the money pickups listed here. B. A fourth Houston pick up of approximately $1 Million USC was stolen by corrupt DEA agent RENE DELACOVA — according to statements made by DELACOVA himself — by virtue of the absence of DEA oversight. The fact that PRINCESS would be responsible to the DRUG TRAFFICKERS for the missing money, appears to have gone almost entirely without notice in any subsequent reporting. C. It is noted in this award submission, that agents from the FLDO, who have been cited herein as performing in a substandard manner evincive of corruption, are falsely given “credit” for “arranging the pickup of $999,336” that was in fact arranged by PRINCESS, in spite of the often dangerous presence of these unqualified OFFICERS. D. All previous comments relating to the continuation of a pattern of substandard reporting, absence of safety precautions and planning, the abandonment of the operational procedures to significantly unqualified personnel and absence of DEA oversight, leading to the kidnapping of PRINCESS are also applicable here.
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Comment/opinion, Item #59: That on 8/19 The PRINCESS was contacted by REDACTED to pick up $1 Million in Houston for a A. All prior comments and opinions relative Debriefing Cali broker. They spoke again 8/23 and 8/24 to Debriefing Reports being used in place of Report dated but the delivery was called off due to detecting DEA-6 “real time” investigative reports, and 9/17/93 by “heat”. Everyone changed their beepers. the absence of any and all specific IA SANDRA documentation of PRINCESS’S activities as NEAL On 9/12 she was contacted by REDACTED for a well as the absence of any follow-up $1 Million pick up in NY 9/14. This money investigative activities, are again applicable totaling $989K was seized by NY TFAs prior to here. the pick up. B. Significant to note that, in this 9/14 activity, PRINCESS reports “heat” On 9/14 she met with REDACTED in Miami who (surveillance) being detected resulting in the said that these days 60% of the cocaine in Florida delivery being cancelled. None of this is came through Puerto Rico and that numerous PR documented in any reporting as it should officials were paid off to make this happen, that have been. The danger to PRINCESS’S currently there was no threat to smugglers via safety that the detection of surveillance represents, compounded by the seizures of this route. money she will be held responsible for by On 9/12 she was contacted by REDACTED in TRAFFICKERS, cannot be overstated, yet it Miami and she arranged pick up of $448,070 on is entirely ignored by all who are charged with her safety and security. 9/13. No ROI of this pick up. C. The use of LOCAL POLICE from FLORIDA On 9/13 she was contacted by REDACTED and to conduct a high level surveillance in make a $500,006 pick up 9/15. No ROI of this Houston Texas, seems both foolhardy (at pick up. PRINCESS’S expense) unlikely, and presents additional PC of an illegal boondoggle trip. That residents of the Boca Grove housing D.Finally: The list of 18 money pickups set development in Boca Raton have expressed up by PRINCESS, occurring during an concern over goings of a van from a residence in approximate one-year period of time, is Item #59
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the development; said residence owned by a Colombian. The PRINCESS provided this address. That during the past 90 days, The PRINCESS has arranged the following pick-ups: 7/14/93, San Juan $399,747 7/15/93, San Juan $999,366 7/21/93, San Juan $499,937 7/29/93, San Juan $503,241 8/4/93, San Juan $145,000 8/5/93, San Juan $400,246 9/13/93, Miami, $448,870 9/15/93, Miami, $500,006 9/22/93, San Juan $499,220 9/24/93, Miami $599,890 SEIZURES past 90 days: 7/15/93 Houston $999,366 7/16/93 Houston $999,906 7/21/93 Houston $996,542 7/26/93 Houston $158,041 9/7/93 Miami $891,471 9/14/93 New York $989,234 9/23/93 Miami $193,783 9/24/93 Miami $202,130
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prodigious. What must be kept in mind, every detail about each of said pickups, MUST that must be documented in accordance with every DEA investigative standard I have ever been exposed to, taught or enforced, were omitted from this file, such as: * ALL conversations occurring between PRINCESS and TARGETS both during and after should be recorded and/or documented in a real time DEA-6. (there should be a complete documented “story” apparent in DEA-6s, leaving no question as to what led up to each pickup, who the defendants were, and what evidence was acquired against each. * A thorough count of the money must be made and documented, and compared to what the TRAFFICKERS’ claimed they gave PRINCESS. * A clear chain-of-custody in written form must be prepared. * An attempt to use the money, via serial numbers, DNA, fingerprints etc., must be made. * A risk assessment must be made as to difficulties arising in the count, for which, in one way or another, the TRAFFICKERS will exact payment from PRINCESS.
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E. NOTE: The inattention by DEA HQ in this regard is well documented in the ease with which DELACOVA stole $1 million which was the fourth Houston pick up in the series of approximately $1 Million pick ups. F, The role of HERNAN BELTRAN, Colonel in the Cali Colombia Police Department as a key undercover operative—the man who will later become suspect in the kidnapping of PRINCESS—is likely omitted from reporting, evincing endemic corruption and cover-up on the part of the entire DEA chain-of-command involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION. (see Item 142-143). Item #60 Memo dated 9/16/93 by ASAC SALVEMINI Regarding activity midAugust – mid September 1993 Item #61
That in the last 30 day period, The PRINCESS has Comment/opinions, Item #60: provided information which has lead to the All previous comments relating to the nonseizure of almost two (2) million United States reporting and non-investigation, being dollars. These narco dollars seizures are as a inconsistent with DEA and professional direct result of SGS-92-X003’s cooperation. standards, evincive of corruption, and representing an increased and unacceptable security risk for PRINCESS are again applicable.
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Request for Award signed 9/22/93 by TFA HUGHES Item #62 Voucher for Payment dated 9/30/93 by GS
to seize additional illicit proceeds from the REDACTED organization. On September 14, 1993 agents from the FLDO working in conjunction with agents from the NYFD, Group T12, seized $989,234. The currency was seized from a Latin/MALE courier identified as REDACTED. That $400K USC was seized on 9/23 and 9/24 as a result of information provided by The PRINCESS.
TIDERINGTON
Item #63 Voucher for Payment Dated 10/93 by ASAC SALVEMINI Item #64 GENEVA, Switzerland Memo dated
$25K paid for expenses for a four-week trip to Colombia to met with traffickers to further a continuing money laundering investigation. In addition payment will cover daily living expenses.
In his 12/17/93 memo requesting authorization for payment to The PRINCESS, ASAC SALVEMINI writes: “During the month of November 1993, SGS-92-X003 traveled to Geneva, Switzerland; Madrid, Spain and Bogota and Cali Colombia, meeting with various high ranking members of
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All comments relating to the non-reporting and non-investigation, being inconsistent with DEA and professional standards, evincive of corruption, and representing an increased and unacceptable security risk for PRINCESS are again applicable. Comment/opinions, Item #62: All comments relating to the non-reporting and non-investigation, being inconsistent with DEA and professional standards, evincive of corruption, and representing an increased and unacceptable security risk for PRINCESS are again applicable. Comment/opinions, Item #63: All previous comments relating to the continuation of a pattern of substandard reporting, absence of safety precautions and planning, the abandonment of the operational procedures to significantly unqualified personnel and absence of DEA oversight, leading to the kidnapping of PRINCESS are also applicable here. Comment/opinion, Item #64: A. This Item covers all reports available in discovery detailing the events that led to PRINCESS’S “engineering” a $3.2 million seizure for DEA in Switzerland, involving her travel to Geneva, Madrid, Bogota and
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12/17/93 by ASAC SALVEMINI Regarding activity November 1993 And from: ROI dated 11/19/93 by TFA LEES regarding Surveillance of UC Meeting on 11/18/93 in Geneva Switzerland And from: ROI dated 11/22/93 by TFA HUGHES regarding
money and cocaine trafficking organizations. As a result of these meetings, [she] was able to place DEA into a position to seize a total of $3.2 Million USC. In his 11/19/93 ROI of surveillance, TFA LEES states that UC GS TIDERINGTON and The PRINCESS met with REDACTED at three different hotels in Geneva on 11/18. The purpose for the UC meeting was to arrange for the opening of a bank account and the delivery of narco dollars to the CI. References an ROI by GS TIDERINGTON which is not present. That on 11/22 The PRINCESS and TFAs picked up 1.6 billion Italian lire in Geneva after a variety of phone calls and snow delays. REDACTED’s “people” delivered the currency to The PRINCESS and UC GS TIDERINGTON at the Noga Hilton. Subsequently, Credit Suisee bank refused to accept the currency, DEA AGENT MOREL was contacted and made the necessary calls and the currency was then accepted and deposited. That on 12/6 SA Dominick Braccio of Rome RO supplied TFA HUGHES with two photos of individuals believed to be involved in the currency pick up in Geneva on 11/22. The PRINCESS
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Cali Colombia, all of which was done in continuation of the previous described patterns of: * No oversight by DEA HQ. * No attempt at acquiring prosecutable evidence against, numerous top level TRAFFICKERS with whom PRINCESS conspired. * No attempt at assessing the dangers to which PRINCESS’S continued unprotected travel exposed her. * PRINCESS being accompanied by OFFICERS who were dangerously inappropriate for international undercover work. * No game plans submitted and approved by DEA for dangerous international undercover operations. B. DEA HQ’s involvement and knowledge of all the above is evidenced by the appearance of AGENT MOREL in Switzerland, which could not have happened without working through DEA HQ, yet all documentation of same has apparently been either destroyed and/or hidden from PLAINTIFF. C. The approved (by DEA HQ) use of local Florida law enforcement officers to conduct a surveillance in Switzerland, and the
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money p/u 11/22/93 in Geneva U/C Agents: GS TIDERINGTO N
identified REDACTED as the individual responsible for coordinating the currency picked and that she learned through negotiations that REDACTED is responsible for coordinating pickups throughout several European countries.
inordinate safety risk that would imply for PRINCESS, is an example of the mindboggling ineptitude and/or corruption via “boondoggle” trips and expenditures at taxpayer expense. Further: all comments concerning the assignment of inappropriate UNDERCOVER AGENTS as “workers” for PRINCESS representing an extraordinary danger to her, are again applicable. Documents missing and/or withheld from PLAINTIFF: Report refers to an 11/20/93 Debriefing by TFA Greg LEES which is not present in discovery. Report also refers to an 11/22/93 Debriefing by IA Sandy NEAL which is not present in discovery.
Pg 129, Q: And would you describe what would be required in order for a pick up to occur, let’s say in Rome? A: In most of the cases, they required me to be there. Q: Who is ‘they’? A: Oh, the owners of the money required my presence. They didn’t mean presence to carry the money but they wanted me there, to know that I was there, to know that I was probably at the lobby of the hotel where the money was being
Comment/opinion, Item #65: A. PRINCESS’S testimony relating to her being accompanied by inappropriately inexperienced OFFICERS who spoke no language vital to the undercover operation, is supported by the totality of evidence reviewed. B. No reporting whatsoever is found on file regarding the necessary details relating to TIDERINGTON’S undercover role. C. No detail accounting or chain-of-custody
Surveillance: TFA LEES SA Carl Kotowski
Item #65 From the Testimony of The PRINCESS
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picked up, because they gave me like assurance that nothing is going to happen. So I did the first pick up in Europe, I did it in Geneva. And obviously, I was at the lobby of the hotel and obviously, I saw Mr. TIDERINGTON carry the suitcase with a million dollars and obviously, I got a call from Italy to – no, from Spain to confirm that it was picked up and also from Colombia because it was the same people. In Rome everything got blown out. Q: I just want to, if I can, focus on what sort of, if any, requirements were placed upon you or any members of the TF in terms of mechanically going overseas? A: From who? Q: Who from the office, if anyone? A: Okay. Obviously, they always shave to be two agents, one agent or two agents; I think it was always two agents besides me. I would fly on my own, my hotel, everything, and then obviously, the agents who were supposed to be the undercover picking up the money, would fly with me over there. So in this particular pick up in Geneva, I remember Tom TIDERINGTON. I don’t’ remember who was there, the other one. But he physically carried the suitcase through the lobby and then I don’t know what happened because it wasn’t my business. Synopsis of reported action:
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is found on file as relates to this $million in TRAFFICKER funds, walked into a Swiss hotel lobby by TIDERINGTON. D. No investigative attempts to use this money pickup in any way that would lead to a prosecution are found on file. E. No investigative attempts to use the money and/or its packaging to obtain evidence are found on file. F. All previous comments relating to the continuation of a pattern of substandard reporting, absence of safety precautions and planning, the abandonment of the operational procedures to significantly unqualified personnel and absence of DEA oversight, leading to the kidnapping of PRINCESS are also applicable here.
Comment/opinion, Item #66:
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ROI dated: 9/23/93 by TFA Wilde regarding money p/u 9/22/93 Location: San Juan, PR
Report states that on 9/21 TFAs from FLDO along with SA Eaton of Op Pisces traveled to San Juan picking up $400K in currency in the trunk of a car. That said U/C agents had previously been introduced to suspect by REDACTED. Final count on the currency was $499,220 and it would seem that only $400K was wired per instructions received 9/21 by REDACTED, presumably The PRINCESS.
Written “Game Plan”: None noted or found U/C Agents: SA Lizette Yrizarry TFA Ruben Oliveras
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A. There is no reporting of the sequence of events, conversations and evidence gathered supporting same, that led to the Puerto Rico pickup. B. PRINCESS is not even mentioned in this ROI. C. This is one of the few ROI’S in which a “final count” of the money picked up is actually documented, highlighting the absence of same as relates to virtually all money picked up in the PRINCESS OPERATION. D. This Item evinces a continuation of a pattern of DEA HQ oversight, as well as an absence of real time reporting and evidence gathering necessary for both PRINCESS future protection and for a criminal indictment, already cited above. E. Also absent from the file is a detailed debriefing report of PRINCESS as to her activities relative to this pickup. F. Approved by Group Supervisor Tom TIDERINGTON 10/25, over a month later. G. The need for non-Spanish speaking, LOCAL FLORIDA POLICE assigned to the Task Force, to travel to Puerto Rico for undercover work is absurd as well as potentially dangerous for PRINCESS, and continues to present PC of illegal boondoggle
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travel and expenses incurred under the banner of the PRINCESS OPERATION. G. All previous comments relating to the continuation of a pattern of substandard reporting, absence of safety precautions and planning, the abandonment of the operational procedures to significantly unqualified personnel and absence of DEA oversight, leading to the kidnapping of PRINCESS are also applicable here.
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Item #67
Comment/opinion, Item #67: A. PRINCESS is noted as continuing her selfdirected, globe trotting, deep cover operation, in direct violation of every standard and procedure I have ever been exposed to in my now 45 year career. B. This Item evinces a continuation of a pattern of absence of DEA HQ oversight, as REDACTED took her to a small cantina in Bogota well as an absence of real time reporting owned by to persons previously arrested in the and evidence gathering necessary for both US and subsequently began working as PRINCESS future protection as well as for informants for the US Gov’t. These two men had the criminal indictment of any of the introduced REDACTED to REDACTED in Panama TRAFFICKERS with whom PRINCESS is to launder but he sensed the Panama person was conspiring. working for the US Gov’t based on some C. Further: this debriefing report, as all giveaways such as the man wearing the same suit others in this file, is used to replace all standard, real time reporting and gathering twice and not ordering a bottle but ordering drinks and that the office was obviously set up for of evidence, for the protection of PRINCESS, show; further that this Panama person urged him the expanding of the investigation and to have his clients invest in the US and everyone prosecution of same. There, in fact, knows that US Gov’t agents are the only ones who appears to be no follow-up whatsoever to encourage this so that they can seize people’s most of the information presented by money and property. PRINCESS, other than merely listing it in a debriefing report. Separately, The PRINCESS met with REDACTED D. The report reveals that PRINCESS set up who handles money for REDACTED who was a $400K Rome pick up which was going to do a check on The PRINCESS in Cali. unsuccessful, referencing a DEA 6 11/1/93 REDACTED made notes of everything The by TFA Norm SURFACE, that is not present PRINCESS said. in discovery.
That during the last week of October 1993 The PRINCESS traveled to Bogota primarily to meet Debriefing with REDACTED to discuss a possible Report dated partnership laundering drug proceeds. 12/13/93 by REDACTED stated now that they had met he IA SANDRA would terminate his business with his partner NEAL and work exclusively with The PRINCESS.
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E. The report references the following DEA6 reports relative to significant undercover actions and money pickups, that have not She was asked whether she could open bank been furnished PLAINTIFF. accounts in Switzerland. * a DEA-6 prepared by SA DUNCAN relating to PRINCESS picking up money in Miami; On 11/1 in Cali she met with REDACTED and this report is also absent from all discovery REDACTED who works at a travel agency materials. handling the majority of travel arrangements for * a DEA-6 relating to PRINCESS picking up traffickers. Discussed was a $17 Million pickup money in Montreal Canada by TFA LEES; in Houston. this report is also absent from all discovery materials. She was also asked to arrange for a pick up in * a DEA-6, prepared by TFA LEES, that Miami but as the meeting point was an underground secure access parking garage, it was referencing a money pickup and undercover action in Switzerland. declined (see DEA 6 11/8/93 by SA DUNCAN). F. The role of HERNAN BELTRAN, Colonel in The PRINCESS was told some groups now prefer the Cali Colombia Police Department as a to have money picked up at a secure location key undercover operative—the man who will such as this garage since it was far les later become suspect in the kidnapping of conspicuous. PRINCESS—is likely omitted from reporting, evincing endemic corruption and cover-up on The PRINCESS then returned to the US and was the part of the entire DEA chain-of-command contacted by REDACTED who advised that he involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION. (see wanted her to travel with him to Switzerland to Item 142-143). open a joint account and that he had arranged a G. All previous comments relating to the money pick up for Montreal, Switzerland and continuation of a pattern of substandard Italy. On 11/17 The PRINCESS received their reporting, absence of safety precautions and traveling instructions. The PRINCESS met with planning, the abandonment of the REDACTED in Geneva on 11/18. The pick up operational procedures to significantly was arranged for 11/22 and so they went to
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Spain over the weekend meeting with REDACTED unqualified personnel and absence of DEA oversight, leading to the kidnapping of there who has cocaine distribution networks in PRINCESS are also applicable here. Germany, Italy and Belgium with 200 workers. That he had just lost a shipment of hash the week before in Spain (EPIC records reflect a 35K kilo of hash seizure on a freighter owned by REDACTED in Spain). He was clearly very wealthy and offered The PRINCESS use of one of his properties anytime. The PRINCESS discussed a previous pick up that she had done in Canada (see DEA 6 11/17/93 by TFA LEES) and she learned that person was working for REDACTED here. Back in Geneva, REDACTED sent his people with the money to her for her “protection” (see DEA 6 11/22/93 by TFA LEES). The Rome pickup was cancelled due to bad weather in Belgium where the currency or the worker was coming from. Next to dinner in Madrid where REDACTED got a call from Colombia expressing concern over the amount of money being delivered prior to any portion being laundered and delivered first. REDACTED asked The PRINCESS if she could arrange more time in Europe, she said possibly, he said he sometimes has $200 Million stashed at once that he needs to move, but not at this
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moment, but he will have massive business in February. That he’s extremely cautious not to get infiltrated. ID’s were made various REDACTED persons The PRINCESS met on this trip. On 11/25 The PRINCESS and REDACTED returned to Bogota. On 11/26 she had dinner with REDACTED and her husband REDACTED. She made a point of relating that her husband was getting $37 Million returned to him, with interest, from REDACTED because it appeared there was insufficient evidence to keep the money. On 11/27 The PRINCESS went to a farm surrounded by army guards. She met REDACTED in Cali who has bank accounts to transfer money from US to Venezuela. She briefly saw REDACTED in Cali who stated they paid a great deal of money to police for protection and in view of this have threatened to kill any other traffickers who traffic around Cali. Everyone is moving their operations to Bogota. In Bogota she had breakfast with REDACTED
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who had a debt of $380K and was told that if he didn’t pay his debt that his wife and daughter would be killed. He asked her about moving money in NY and Houston. Item #68 Request for Payment dated 10/13/95 by TFA LEES Activity reported December 1993
Item #68A 10-23-93
TFA LEES writes: This investigation was initiated in 12/93 by the FLDO based on information developed by SGS-92-X003 regarding the money laundering activities of Colombia-based money brokers, Miguel ELIAN and Louis Fernando MEJIA. As a result of undercover activities of the CI, it was determined that both ELIAN and MEJIA were involved in arranging for the laundering of drug proceeds for various Cali Cartel affiliated drug trafficking groups. Posed as a US based money launderer with connections in US banks who could facilitate the movement of drug proceeds from the US to Colombia, SGS-92-X003 gained the confidence of MEJIA and ELIAN who subsequently contracted with the CI to handle money for them. Additionally, the CI successfully introduced undercover agents to ELIAN and telephonically to MEJIA and through undercover negotiations prosecutable evidence was obtained on numerous Colombian subjects identified as being involved in money laundering for the Cali Cartel. Corrupt DEA Agent RENE DELACOVA notified by DEA NY ASAC JACK TOAL, that he is under
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Comment/opinion, Item #68: All comments relating to the substandard absence of DEA oversight and control of the PRINCESS OPERATION and the reckless abandonment of all security concerns or precautions, being directly causative to her kidnapping, are applicable here.
Comment/opinion, Item #68A: Nothing on file more exemplifies DEA’s
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investigation.
In and after November 1993, [PRINCESS} gained the confidence of Colombian money broker Pedro RODRIGUEZ who arranged for money pickups in Memo dated 11/15/95 by Montreal and Geneva. The money was seized and the source of the money, Carlos MEJIA in Mary Lee Colombia, and the head of the European money Warren, laundering brokers, PASQUALE CLAUDIO Deputy Assistant AG, LOCATELLI, were identified. Dept of Justice Item #69
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depraved and reckless disregard for the safety of PRINCESS than the fact that RENE DELACOVA had been under investigation for theft and corruption by OPR for some time prior to this notification on 10-23-93, which, placed her in an even more vulnerable spot for retribution, and yet PRINCESS was not, at minimum, withdrawn from action until a risk assessment would be made. Instead, she was allowed to continue her services for DEA, until, as one would expect, she was kidnapped. Comment/opinion, Item #69: This memo continues to make obvious that PRINCESS, even after the arrest of the corrupt RENE DELACOVA, who in his statement to OPR admits that he himself was concerned over PRINCESS’S safety, is continued in her free-wheeling, globetrotting, undirected (to this point) deep cover missions. All comments relating to the substandard absence of DEA oversight and control of PRINCESS’S under and deep cover operation and the reckless abandonment of all security concerns or precautions, being directly causative to her kidnapping, continue to be applicable here. These events, however, once again,
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capture the seizure of money that PRINCESS is accountable for to the TRAFFICKERS, with no investigative and/or protective action whatsoever (as already stated) by DEA. Item #70 From the Testimony of The PRINCESS
Comment/opinion, Item #70: PRINCESS testimony here continues to be supported by the totality of materials reviewed herein: A. PRINCESS continues to be placed in outlandishly great jeopardy, with no apparent concerns as to her safety. B. She continues in contact with top level international criminals with no apparent attempts by DEA (all levels of chain-ofcommand) at gathering court-quality evidence of same. The seizure of the money with no arrests and no concerns as to the safety of PRINCESS, in my opinion, are We did the pick up and the next day I went to tantamount to dereliction of oversight Bogota which I had to go to see the people that are duties and criminal reckless endangerment. responsible of doing the money and the transaction C. The undercover exploits recounted in her from this Italian. So I flew to Bogota. They knew I testimony have not been reduced to the was arriving to Bogota. I checked in the hotel and detailed DEA-6’s merited by this I get a phone call from Tom saying ‘Get out of investigative action, which, as viewed there’. I say ‘what?” Get out of there. We just through the lens of my OPR experience and seized the million dollars.” So that blew up my training is evincive of the cover-up of what head probably, the million dollars and a massive was realized early-on was a dangerous, Pg 135, In one very difficult operation, she had worked very hard to get into an Italian Mafia organization that operated from Spain, Switzerland, Canada and Italy. The Mafia lead guy calls her and says I’m testing you, can you pick up tomorrow in Switzerland, she says yes. Can you meet me in Madrid first, she says yes. She and two DEA agents fly out to Madrid, pick up the money, and fly to Bogota with the money to meet the Mafia’s other end of the money, and in the midst of this the DEA calls her and says “get out, we just seized the million dollars.” She had to run.
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operation because they were the biggest people in Europe. Q: And if there was a seizure as you described, what impact would that have upon you?” A: Me, they didn’t kill me because they didn’t want to because they didn’t find me. But I mean they kill you for $100K with not a problem. I mean I’ve had people that were in my care that had their ear chopped or the woman killed because the husband has lost money that we had seized. I mean things like that. And they have no – I mean they have no reason to feel bad.
corrupt and reckless operation that would likely end in the loss of PRINCESS life. D. As PRINCESS testimony reveals, once again, a DEA caused seizure of money, under the conditions described and the resultant hunt for PRINCESS, in a sane world, should have been enough for DEA UPPER MANAGEMENT to intercede and prevent her from ever working in any undercover capacity whatsoever.
Pg 137” It went very well, but there was times that we had to slow down because headquarters said slow down. Pick up again. But what I understood by what I could read, I don’t know, they will let me run, run, run, run, run until they had enough money to keep up with I don’t know what operations, mine and whatever, and then slow down again. I mean there was no consistency. It was – there was no consistency. Q: At the same time was there any change with regard to the volume of calls you were getting? A: No, it never stopped. I mean because I kept pumping them and pumping them and pumping them. I mean I went to Colombia and I kind of appeased them there. I mean I kept the relationship going, going, going because I didn’t
Comment/opinion Item#71: A. PRINCESS testimony here continues to be supported by the totality of findings mentioned herein. What is emphasized in this segment of testimony is that her continued and miraculous survival, up until her kidnapping, is now left to pure luck, and her ability to charm her way out situations that should have ended her life. B. I have handled many informants in situations similar to this and am truly shocked at the criminal disregard for her safety revealed at every level of DEA management.
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Item #72 From the Testimony of The PRINCESS
Item #73 From the Testimony of The PRINCESS
want to die or nobody told me we were going to shut down or anything like that. So I just kept going like it was operating. I have so much work in LA I cannot do it. Even if you’re my brother I can’t do it. So it was that type of, you know, trying to keep everybody happy. Pg 138: I flew a few times to Rome because I had re-established my situation with the Italian. Everything got arranged and I went to Colombia. I saw his representative there. And I had to agree over the phone that we had to give him back $350K and I told Greg LEES “They’re going to kill me. They’re downstairs.” Which is true, I mean thy were waiting to cut my throat and Greg LEES say “Yes. Tell them yes, the money will be in the bank tomorrow”. I mean that type of thing. So this was kind of, you know, ironed out.”
Pg 138: She never traveled without DEA accompanying her. She constantly went to Europe, Rome, Florence, Madrid, and Colombia for laundering, always accompanied by DEA agents. Costa Rica, Ecuador as well. In Spain she did fly alone and worked with DEA agents posted in Spain. For every trip, she was debriefed. Pg 140
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Comment/opinion, Item #72: A. PRINCESS’S testimony continues to be consistent with the documentation on file. The threats she relates her, not found in any DEA reporting furnished PLAINTIFF, should have been prohibited from any further exposure. B. her testimony here is also a graphic, first-hand example of how the numerous seizures of money, money stolen by DEA, and money that was short-counted—much of this omitted from all DEA reporting—directly affected her security. Comment/opinion, Item #73 A. PRINCESS’S testimony here indicates that DEA HQ is actually managing her international undercover exploits, with full awareness of the inordinate dangers to which she is exposed. B. What is also evidenced here is that she traveled often unaccompanied by her Fort
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Pg 139: To Spain? You know that to Spain I was on my own. I was with the people from DEA in Madrid, not personally, but they were around. Q: Do you remember who that was? A: No, and I don’t want to know. They blew it so bad.
Item #74 From the Deposition of Tom TIDERINGTO N, Sgt, Ft. Lauderdale PD and Group Supervisor of FLDO Task Force, deposition date 12/5/02,
Page 34: Q: And how often would you say domestically that you traveled outside of your jurisdiction with the PRINCESS on operations? A: Oh, geeze. Sometimes it was weekly; sometimes we went, you know, twice a week. There was a lot of traveling going on. About a million frequent flyer miles worth. Page 35 Q: All right. And how often did you travel overseas with the plaintiff or the PRINCESS? A: Maybe a half a dozen times. A few times to Canada, a couple trips to Central America. I don’t know. Maybe 10 trips to foreign countries with her.
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Lauderdale HANDLERS and was supported by DEA’s local offices. There is no indication on file as to why, in Spain, she went unaccompanied. C. The events leading to this travel and the decision as to who would accompany her, were absolutely controlled by DEA HQ, as is DEA policy, along with a paper trail. However, no such paper trail was turned over to PLAINTIFF. Comment/opinion, Item #74 A. TIDERINGTON’s testimony verifies and supports all PRINCESS testimony as to the extent of her travel and extensive insufficiently reported and/or investigated criminal contacts, as well as the following: * Significant numbers of investigative reports either withheld from PLAINTIFF and/or never prepared, and/or destroyed. * Corroboration of PRINCESS testimony that she was under the control of dangerously incompetent, inappropriate AGENTS and OFFICERS, who were more a danger than an element of protection. * TIDERINGTON testifies as to having traveled “millions” of miles under the banner of the PRINCESS OPERATION, yet not a single individual expense voucher has
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been provided PLAINTIFF. * Millions of miles of travels, thousands of hours undercover by TIDERINGTON and the other TF AGENTS, yet not a single DEA-6 rOI recounting specifically what these agents saw and did as individuals, as is mandated by every standard I have ever been exposed to.
1994 Item #75 ROI dated 2/23/94 by TFA LEES regarding money p/u date illegible
Synopsis of reported action: The PRINCESS was contacted 2/25/94 to launder $600K-$1 Million on behalf of a Cali based trafficker and launderer. The PRINCESS received contact information for those in Houston in possession of the currency. Under the direction of FLDO, Houston picked up $599,654. On 2/22 and 2/23 The PRINCESS received the wiring instructions.
Location: Houston Written “Game Plan”: None noted U/C Agents:
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Comment/opinion, Item # 75: A. Fraudulent reporting. The date of the ROI 2/23 precedes activity reported on 2/25 –clearly this report was prepared far later than the backdating of the report is attempting to portray. Even the author of the report didn’t sign it until 3/16/94. Further evincing the cover-up nature of the PRINCESS operation, and the fact that there was never any intention of putting together a prosecution package as the result of her undercover activities. B. All detailed reporting as to the events and criminal contacts and conversations that were involved in these events is entirely omitted from reporting. C. No indication of any attempt or even
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thought toward the obtaining of prosecutable evidence apparent, further supporting all opinions as to the PRINCESS OPERATION having no legitimate law enforcement purpose. D. No detailed debriefing report found on file as relates to these events. E. Approved by Group Supervisor Tom TIDERINGTON 3/17/94, nearly a month after report dated 2/23/94. F. It is important to note that this is the first of a series of pickups that culminate with DEA AGENT DELACOVA’S theft of TRAFFICKER funds. G. The acquisition of Exhibit N-125 into evidence indicates that numerous exhibits are either missing or simply were not turned over to PLAINTIFF. H. The absence of oversight and supervision of this operation, continue to be glaringly apparent.
Surveillance: None detailed
Item #76 ROI dated 3/2/94 by TFA LEES regarding money p/u
Synopsis of reported action: In the second Houston pick-up continuing with the case above, The PRINCESS was contacted on 2/25/94 to launder $600K-$1 Million on behalf of a Cali based trafficker and launderer. On 2/24 FLDO directed Houston FD to conduct the second of two pickups in Houston picking up $399,995.
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Comment/opinion #76: A. Fraudulent reporting. This report is word for word the exact same report as the one above with the amounts of money changed with the only addition that The PRINCESS received wiring instructions 3/2. B. Thus the quality of the instant DEA-6
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On 3/2 The PRINCESS received wiring instructions from Luis MEJIA.
Location: Houston Written “Game Plan”: None noted U/C Agents Houston FD GP4 Surveillance: None noted
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continues to exemplify the pattern of significantly substandard reporting with no details that would serve as tools of prosecution. Nor does there appear anywhere on file any concern with same. C. For example there is much, high-level criminal conspiratorial contact, yet not a single conversation recorded. PRINCESS role and activities as to this extremely significant pick-up, are left obscured and barely present. She is the key witness to events yet even in her debriefings, little content is learned about the identities of the people with whom she is dealing, nor are any of them ever prosecuted. The only constant throughout is seizing and/or stealing TRAFFICKER FUNDS. D. No detailed debriefing report of PRINCESS relative to this pickup found on file. E. Approved by TIDERINGTON 3/17, 15 days later. TIDERINGTON’s delinquent attention to all reports of activity is a contributing factor enabling DELACOVA ((and OTHERS)) the opportunity to steal TRAFFICKER funds. F. The role of HERNAN BELTRAN, Colonel in the Cali Colombia Police Department as a key undercover operative—the man who will later become suspect in the kidnapping of PRINCESS—is likely omitted from reporting,
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evincing endemic corruption and cover-up on the part of the entire DEA chain-of-command involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION. (see Item 142-143).
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Item #77 ROI dated 3/20/94 by TFA LEES regarding money p/u 3/16/94 Location: Houston Written “Game Plan”: None noted U/C Agents: Houston FD GP4
Synopsis of reported action: The PRINCESS was contacted 2/25/94 by REDACTED seeking to launder $600K on behalf of REDACTED, a Cali based trafficker and launderer. On 3/16 FLDO directed Houston FD to do the pick up, which amounted to $602,208. On 3/16 and 3/19 The PRINCESS received transfer instructions. From the Testimony of The PRINCESS, Pg 158/159: that agent Rene DELACOVA was a big mess, gets drunk and calls her clients. She asked Agent TIDERINGTON to have DELACOVA cease working with her. Nothing happened. Eventually DELACOVA stole a $1 million from one of her clients which DEA investigated.
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Comment/opinion, Item 77: A. Fraudulent reporting: This third Houston pick-up, is reported, word for word, precisely as the previous two, changing only the dates and the amounts of money. B. PRINCESS’S role in the pickup is all but omitted. No details as to the criminal negotiations leading to this pickup are found anywhere on file. C. No debriefing report as to this pickup is found anywhere on file. D. No accounting for the funds—i.e. comparison between amount contracted for with PRINCESS and amount actually received into evidence—found anywhere on file. E. No attempt to document negotiations with prosecutable evidence found anywhere on file. F. No Game Plan for the dangerous undercover operation found anywhere on file. G. Report is approved by SGT TIDERINGTON on 4/14/09, 15 days after it is written. H PRINCESS testimony as to the early warning danger signs of DELACOVA being ignored by DEA are supported by the totality of evidence reviewed herein, in particular, DELACOVA’S own statements indicating his
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drunken partying with the other TFA members assigned to the PRINCESS OPERATION, all paid for, illegally, with taxpayer funding. I. The role of HERNAN BELTRAN, Colonel in the Cali Colombia Police Department as a key undercover operative—the man who will later become suspect in the kidnapping of PRINCESS—is likely omitted from reporting, evincing endemic corruption and cover-up on the part of the entire DEA chain-of-command involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION. (see Item 142-143). Item # 77A. DELACOVA theft of funds, no details reported.
Synopsis of Unreported Action: Comment/opinion, Item # 77A: The discovery materials make clear that the A. Although there is not a 4th ROI here, the fourth Houston pickup of $1 million was stolen by 4th pick up was the one stolen by Rene DEA AGENT DELACOVA, however all DELACOVA according to DELACOVA’S sworn investigative reports relating to same were not statement which included also a great deal furnished PLAINTIFF. of strip clubbing and hard drinking by him and the other agents from FLDO and Houston during while on the job in this particular pickup operation. Thus, it must have been, along with much other documentation relating to DELACOVA, eliminated from discovery. B. No detailed expense vouchers, mandated by DEA policy, have been received and/or were never prepared for the so-called
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“undercover expenses” incurred during this pickup. C. NO follow-up investigation and/or risk assessment to determine the kind of imminent dangers PRINCESS faced as a result of DELACOVA’S theft. D. Ironically, it is noted that DELACOVA in his statement to Internal Affairs, expressed his own fears for PRINCESS’S safety, and the need to provide the TRAFFICKERS with the money in order to protect her. Item #78 ROI dated 3/22/94 by TFA LEES regarding money pick up 3/22/94 Location: Chicago U/C Agents: Chicago TFA & PD
Synopsis of reported action: In Feb 1994 note no specific date The PRINCESS was contacted by REDACTED, acting on behalf of a broker, asking to launder $270K. On 3/22 TFA HERNANDEZ made a series of U/C calls and made the pickup with Chicago TFA Dominguez via a car pick up with the currency in the trunk. Total count was $256,881. Reference is made to DEA 6 by TFA HERNANDEZ but said report is not present. In his 3/24/94 TFA LEES writes a report very similar to the one above for the same $270K pickup that yielded on $256,881.00, but a less detailed report, it is not apparent why this less detailed report was even written but it does assign an Exhibit number N128 that had not
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Comment/opinion Item #78: A. The only investigative record of what should have been a series of detailed reports describing all negotiations between PRINCESS and these obviously top level drug traffickers, is the single ROI dated 3/22. Astoundingly, the report does not even give a specific date for the criminal contact. B. No effort whatsoever, to gather evidence for prosecution of the TRAFFICKERS is discernable anywhere on file, continuing a pattern that is contrary to all investigative standards I have ever been exposed to as well as National Drug Policy. D. No operational game plan was prepared. E. No debriefing report of PRINCESS as to her activities as they relate to this pickup.
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Item #79 From the Testimony of ASAC Joseph SALVEMINI
been mentioned in the prior report.
F. Interestingly enough, this pickup did not require TF agents to travel and was handled by Chicago DEA agents, as compared to . other trips, when for no known reason, much government paid travel for TIDERINGTON et al was paid. This, as per my training and experience is PC of both fraudulent travel expenses, as well as a complete lack of supervision and oversight. G. The fact that a significant amount of money was “short” at the pickup and never accounted for, is a glaring example of the criminal negligence involved in the management and oversight of the PRINCESS operation and goes a long way toward explaining both the DELACOVA thefts and the eventual kidnapping of PRINCESS. Pg 300 “She was traveling primarily to Colombia. Comment/opinion, Item #79 She traveled to Europe. She traveled to Italy, SALVEMINI Testimony strongly supports all Spain. In Geneva, Switzerland, Caracao I believe, my opinions in the following areas: Aruba. She was traveling at our request to a A. DEA HQ involvement, knowledge and number – she might have gone up to Montreal at control of all aspects of the PRINCESS one point. I’m not sure”. Q: Was HQ DEA aware OPERATION. of her int’l travel? : Absolutely. You couldn’t B. My own personal experience working make a move without getting multiple approvals for high level international undercover cases, this activity. Not only did the Foreign Operations cited throughout, are one-hundred percent Desk had to clear it, the US Ambassador had to consistent with SALVEMINI testimony. clear the activity, no matter how mundane. …..if C. PRINCESS regularly being accompanied it’s just going to be a sit down, I’d have to get by untrained and inappropriate TF
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Item #80 From the Testimony of ASAC Joseph SALVEMINI
Item #81 From the Testimony of
country clearance….” Pg 301. …….”there were a couple of the countries that were very high activity that they had their own [DEA] desk”………..”you do everything through the Ambassador; you can’t just do it”. Pg 304, SALVEMINI never traveled with her but TF members always went.
OFFICERS on high-level international undercover ops.
Q: Were there any issues or regards about concerns with regard to safety of The PRINCESS?” To page 307: A: There was always that concern. You know, I had concerns on a daily basis with her safety. It’s a nasty business. We had a number of situations with people beaten. At one point we had an informant that cut his ear off. ….the wife of one of the people that we had convinced to come back and flip, we got him out of the country to a lot of difficult activities and he brought his wife with him and they cut her mother’s finger off and told him that if the wife didn’t return to Colombia and divorce him they would cut her hand off. So this was a nasty, miserable, tough business.” …..”you make a mistake, you die.”
Comment/opinion, Item #80: SALVEMINI Testimony strongly supports all my opinions as to the extraordinary dangers to which PRINCESS was regularly and knowingly exposed by DEA, with no operational regard to her safety other than the concern of SALVEMINI.
Pg 132, Q: Now when you talked about getting calls for pickups, would you describe what would happen after you got a call for a pick up of money, for example, in a city in America?
Comment/opinion, Item #81: A. PRINCESS testimony as to the helterskelter, unprofessional nature of DEA’S management of the PRINCESS OPERATION,
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A:…The people that would call me, I always told them ‘I have to check because you know I am limited with the bank, so I have to check if I have room to put you in. How much do you have?’ ‘400,000, 500,000.’ ‘Okay. So let me check and I’ll get back to you tomorrow, okay? Well obviously they didn’t like ever that. They wanted immediately but they had to go along with it. So immediately I will contact Greg LEES or whoever and I say ‘listen, we have half a million dollars to pick up in NY they want yesterday. What should I tell them?’ “I get back to you’. So then they would get back to me next day and say ‘we cannot do it until three days from now’. So I had to kind of deal with that all the time because there was no way, no way we can get clearance before then. But anyway, that’s what typically happened every time I had a pick up to do. Pg 133 Q: That one week lag time you described, what problems, if any, would that create for you? A: It would create some problems – not problems. I mean I would lose customer sometimes because they will obviously to somebody that will be faster, or pressure, it was pressure, pressure, pressure on me. I mean ‘why can’t you say – why can’t you do, do it tomorrow? Why can’t you take somebody off and put me? I’m your friend.’ And things like that. But it was mostly pressure. And also I know
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is strongly supported by the totality of evidence reviewed herein. B. She provides continued first-hand evidence of fact that there were no DEA efforts made whatsoever to record criminal conversations and/or obtain court-quality evidence that might have indicted every INDIVIDUAL with whom PRINCESS was dealing, reducing the entire PRINCESS OPERATION to nothing more than a US Government financed money laundering operation wherein the government takes the same kind of cut (seizures) that any criminal money laundering operation would charge. C. PRINCESS request to have a device planted in her in order that DEA be aware of where she is at all times, is powerful evidence of the total disregard to her safety displayed by the entire chain-of-command controlling her and paying her expenses.
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Item #82 ROI dated 4/10/94 by
that there was a lot of pressure for the agents because it was very frustrating for everybody. I mean we wanted to do things and I didn’t understand because I have no idea about the rules of DEA or anything, I didn’t understand why they didn’t assign me four people all the time so that okay, we’re going to Chicago tomorrow; let’s go. I mean I didn’t understand why we couldn’t operate like a real drug dealer. Q: Did you ask anyone? A: Yes, I asked many times. But I mean they say, ‘you know, it doesn’t work like that.’ It’s like with the Norplant I asked them to put in my arm. Q: I’m sorry. The what? A: It’s like the Norplant. You know what it Norplant? They put that in the arm for people, for women so that they don’t get pregnant. Well, I asked them, specifically Tom TIDERINGTON to put one of those things in my arm so that they could know at all times where I was, mainly because I was, you know, risking right and left my life with all these things. So I did ask them to put something, a device. Synopsis of reported action: On 4/5 SA KOTOWSKI and TFAs HERNANDEZ and MANN traveled to Montreal. The PRINCESS had been contacted by TERESA LNU to pick up
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SA Carl Kotowski regarding money pick up 4/5/94 Location: Montreal
$1 Million for laundering. FLDO coordinated with DEA Ottawa and RCMP for this transaction. The PRINCESS stated UC TFA HERNANDEZ would contact TERESA. On 4/6 contact was made and after several calls $135K in Canadian currency was picked up.
Written “Game Plan”: None noted U/C Agents: TFA HERNANDEZ Surveillance: team present
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from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION: * No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain court-quality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security.. * Apparent boondoggle travel of TF AGENTS to Montreal, for an assignment that would have been more effectively carried out by locally stationed OFFICERS. * No reporting whatsoever of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No accounting and/or chain-of-custody for the TRAFFICKER FUNDS picked up by DEA OFFICERS. * The only report of this entire international undercover jaunt of 4/5/94 prepared in a sketchy and substandard
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manner, was submitted on 4/10/94. * No debriefing report of CI as to her activities visa vis this pickup. B. The dereliction of oversight and control duties on the part of DEA HQ evidenced by the Montreal action is breathtakingly obvious, and continues to go a long way to explain both the theft of over $1 million of PRINCESS generated funds by DELACOVA and the eventual kidnapping of PRINCESS.
Item #83 ROI dated 4/7/94 by TFA LEES regarding money pick up 4/7/94
Synopsis of reported action: The PRINCESS was contacted 4/5 by REDACTED seeking to launder $230K on behalf of REDACTED, a Cali based trafficker. Arrangements were made by FLDO for Houston GP.4 to pick up the currency. On 4/7 REDACTED presumably The PRINCESS received wiring instructions.
Location: Houston Written “Game Plan”:
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highlighting the numerous “boondoggle” trips wherein teams of TFO AGENTS from Ft. Lauderdale were needlessly and fraudulently sent worldwide under the banner of the PRINCESS OPERATION. D. The role of HERNAN BELTRAN, Colonel in the Cali Colombia Police Department as a key undercover operative—the man who will later become suspect in the kidnapping of PRINCESS—is likely omitted from reporting, evincing endemic corruption and cover-up on the part of the entire DEA chain-of-command involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION. (see Item 142-143).
U/C Agents: Houston team
Item #84
On 4/18 The PRINCESS traveled to Bogota meeting with a money handler for REDACTED Debriefing who just lost $3 Million several months ago and Report dated was now responsible for repaying $2 Million to 5/16/94 by REDACTED Organization. That even though IA SANDRA REDACTED had been killed, his organization NEAL continues to operate. That a death does not negate a debt. That REDACTED was killed at the direction of REDACTED. The man killed had been killed for killing someone else and that man’s entire family in disregard of orders from the Cali heads. 120 rounds had been put in him
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duties, and continues to use her. B. Further: The events captured here in this official DEA report that is read by top levels of DEA management, leave no doubt That he would like to do business with The that the situation was well-known at DEA’s PRINCESS and she needed to sign a promissory note for $500K and/or a letter of credit in case of highest levels of command, and ignored. a problem since The PRINCESS has neither family C. Astoundingly, not a single recording, photo or video documenting this nor assets in Colombia. This was done and The overwhelmingly criminal and dangerous PRINCESS was set up in an office with him. He contact was ever even attempted, continuing asked her to set up three US corporations to to evince that the entire operation was for legitimize the money they would send to no legitimate law enforcement purpose that Colombia. While at the office The PRINCESS spoke with REDACTED who said that REDACTED I can discern. D. The role of HERNAN BELTRAN, Colonel in had lost his mind, that his sister had been kidnapped several months ago and he’d gone over the Cali Colombia Police Department as a key undercover operative—the man who will the edge. later become suspect in the kidnapping of PRINCESS—is likely omitted from reporting, On April 20 The PRINCESS went to Cali and met evincing endemic corruption and cover-up on with REDACTED who was to introduce her to the part of the entire DEA chain-of-command REDACTED for a possible $3 Million NY involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION. (see transaction. Item 142-143). E. All previous comments related to the She then met with REDACTED who stated that PRINCESS OPERATION being, uncontrolled, guarantees are now the standard that that there unsupervised and amateurishly run in a was a group of “Jewish people” (NFI) who were manner that had no apparent law said to be handling most of the money now for “REDACTED people” picking up money anywhere, enforcement purpose, and was both enabling, if not encouraging, of corruption anytime and paying the money in Colombia next as well as exposing PRINCESS herself to the day for a lower rate. to set an example of what happens when one disregards orders.
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The PRINCESS was asked to help with a seizure petition investigation. She was paged to meet with REDACTED to resolve repayment of a seizure in Montreal and Geneva in 1993. She met with him on 4/21 and he said he was not doing well now owing those millions and that it appears that two individuals with whom they had been working were cops or DEA. That things with these two men always went perfect in Italy, Germany, England, Spain, wherever – to perfect, that obviously they were US, DEA or whatever and so they stopped dealing with them. On 4/22 REDACTED accompanied by his head bodyguard met with The PRINCESS in her hotel for several hours. Additional bodyguards in two cars remained outside. With regard to the $3.6 Million seizure in Geneva and Montreal in October 1993 he explained that while he agreed that the blame should rest with REDACTED, that attempts to recoup the money from REDACTED and his partner REDACTED had not covered the debt. That regardless of who was at fault, the money had been given to The PRINCESS and therefore she was ultimately responsible.
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inordinate danger that would culminate in her kidnapping, are applicable here.
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He went on to explain the current situation regarding the remaining debt in detail on paper. She learned that circa 3/94 REDACTED people kidnapped two REDACTED people holding them until they signed over all their assets in repayment of the money lost, houses, cars, art, everything. He said because some values had been inflated that REDACTED had to be killed. He gave The PRINCESS the option of “taking care of it” or leaving it to REDACTED to handle. In the end he told The PRINCESS she should would only be responsible for paying back $350K and put it in writing giving her 15 days to pay. He said that the problem from the beginning was that REDACTED had “sold him a package” but the big mistake was that The PRINCESS was the person behind it all. That he’d had his attorney locate The PRINCESS’s uncle and visited her uncle under pretext and that in light of this problem he wanted to be sure that there was someone here in case he needed to act. The PRINCESS felt she had no choice but to agree to pay, in light of the threat to her uncle and the two cars of guards sitting outside. Eventually he relaxed after she agreed to pay and
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talked more openly, stating that the Cali Cartel is some 50 people. That they’d lost a lot of money lately, that he’d lose one in Canada an done in Italy, that there had been an informant involved in Canada, that they know who the “sapo” is and he will be dealt with. She returned to NY and on 5/3 received a call from REDACTED telling her not do further business with REDACTED, that these people were scum, that two apartments signed over to him in payment for the debt turned out to have already been seized by the bank. He asked her when she would be paying the $350K. She stated she was liquidating property to come up with the money. Item #85 From the testimony of The PRINCESS
Pg 142, “We stay, and I say we because unfortunately, and I don’t like to bring this up, I was very careful with how I did my things. I never want anybody to touch my tickets or anything because I was – I have to try to be safe. And Tom TIDERINGTON did the reservations for us to go and stay in a hotel in NYC and when I went to check in they said, ‘Oh, yes, Ms such and Such, Government rate.’ So I just said, ‘You know what, I’m going to get killed because of you guys. The guy in the corner is going to give me a million dollars. What happened? The car breaks down.
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He follows me, follows you and he see Government rate. For $200 anybody will give the information.’ So I had to run out of that hotel.” Item #86 From the testimony of The PRINCESS
Pg 143, “…and that’s also when I had to get Comment/opinion, Item #86: directions for the bank to put the money in the Comment in #85 applicable here as well. bank, and I requested to send me by fax the confirmation that I had to send to Colombia, and it was insisted to me that they would send it straight to Colombia. And when I got the confirmation it says DEA”…”on the side of the paper, DEA.”….”Me? Got very mad, very upset. I mean I had to take that off and send it without that. But you know, many little mistakes show me that they really did not know what they were doing fully in the whole operations; not mine, operations.” Q: “…What would your reaction be back at the TF?” A: “I was very upset, very mad. And I called and I said, ‘I need to meet with you guys tomorrow’. And I went the next day and I highlighted it and I said ‘Why is this happening? I mean that’s putting my life in risk. That gets to Colombia, I get killed and the rest of the family’ which is true. I mean you cannot make mistakes like that. You have to check every single thing you do.” Pg 144, Q: You just mentioned the rest of your
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Item #87 From the testimony of The PRINCESS
Item #88 ROI dated
family. Where was your family at this time? A: My family was removed from Colombia as part of what I asked Mr. SALVEMINI. I said ‘you want me to work for you, pull my family out of Colombia. Is it possible? And he even made my son – my brother fly in and he spoke to him ad he said ‘okay, we’re going to get you your papers and everything, and anything I can do.’ So he was brought in with his family so they’re here. It took them until I got kidnapped to get the papers. Page 141: “The only place [in the US] I remember going to was to New York because I never, ever wanted to do any pick-ups anywhere. I mean I should be there. That was not my place. But the owner of that money in that particular case, and I don’t remember, I think it was RODRIGUEZ, but I am not sure, they requested me to go and meet with the worker. So I had to fly to New York and I had to meet with the worker of these people, because the only way he will handle money was if he saw me, if he saw my face. So I had to met with the worker, whoever it was, in a McDonald’s in NYC. Q: Did anyone travel with you? A: Yes, on that occasion I went with Willie [HERNANDEZ]. He’s a Puerto Rican. Synopsis of reported action: The PRINCESS was contacted on 4/25 by REDACTED requesting assistance laundering
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Comment/opinion, ITEM # 87: All previous comments related to the PRINCESS OPERATION being, uncontrolled, unsupervised and amateurishly run in a manner that had no apparent law enforcement purpose, and was both enabling, if not encouraging, of corruption as well as exposing PRINCESS herself to the inordinate danger that would culminate in her kidnapping, are applicable here.
Comment/opinion, Item #88: A. This Item evidences the following deviations from DEA and professional
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4/28/94 by TFA LEES regarding money pick up 4/28/94 Location: Miami Written “Game Plan”: None noted
narco dollars, that his worker would be contacting her worker to make arrangements to meet. On 4/28 FLDO U/C Det ORTIZ paged REDACTED, and arranged p/u for $185K in a Miami Denny’s Restaurant later that day. Upon completion, Det ORTIZ was met by TFA HUGHES and TFA KING who transported the currency to Miami FD. Final count was $179,926.00. Fax instructions for wiring were received and reported in an ROI on 4/29.
standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION: * No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain court-quality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security.. * No reporting whatsoever of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No debriefing report of CI as to her activities visa vis this pickup. * Money for which PRINCESS will be held accountable by the TRAFFICKERS, is once again missing after the count, furthering the impression of out-of-control corruption (i.e. DELACOVA).
Pg 148, “I remember that I keep saying, ‘why don’t you put anything in writing? Why don’t you give
Comment/opinion, Item #89: A. PRINCESS’S observations concerning the
U/C Agents: Det ORTIZ of Sunrise PD Surveillance: None noted
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From the Testimony of The PRINCESS
me the money or give me something in writing?’ But I mean it was always like a joke because there was no answer. And I just took it like that, these guys can’t do anything. They have to wait for somebody above them to make a decision of what to do, how to do it. So nothing, but I think I signed something. What was it, I have no recollection.”
AGENTS refusal to put anything in writing and the confused, corrupt-appearing actions of the UNDERCOVER AGENTS and HANDLERS surrounding her are strongly supported by the totality of evidence reviewed herein. She, in fact, functions as a first-hand witness. Her credibility has withstood the scrutiny of OPR and has been Pg 149, “I don’t know when the decision was sworn to by agent SALVEMINI. made to do this do document [plaintiff’s exhibit #1] B. this refusal to put anything in writing, is but to me that was a document that I was asking strongly supported by the totality of from the beginning as to the mess up of the 400 evidence reviewed herein and presents kilos. So something, I mean something that says – significant PC of corruption and/or cover-up and I always said to them ‘In case something related thereto. happens, at least my kids will get somehow C. Her referral to Exhibit 1, a “Statement of whatever is supposed to come to me.’ Understanding” between herself and the DEA, is fascinating, in that the document Q: You can see this was dated on the 8th day of itself is entirely inconsistent with any April, 1994, which is a couple years into the cooperation agreement I have ever seen or operation. heard of in any of the agencies for which I A: I know. have served. Q: Do you recall some time in April having a D. The so-called “cooperation agreement” is discussion about this document? almost nonsensical in its efforts to shield A: Not really the document, but it was like I was the DEA from any culpability for the always asking for what happened to the money and where is something written, and I believe that PRINCESS’S actions and at the same time it was Sandy NEAL who suggest to me ‘Get things con her into continuing in her suicidal role. in writing because they’re going to’ – sorry – ‘screw The fact that it includes a misspelling is an indication is an indication of its slipshod you.’ and unconventional nature. The author and
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Item #90 New Transfer Instructions Received and reported 5/2/94 by TFA LEES
Synopsis of reported action: The PRINCESS received fax instructions 4/26/94 for the currency picked up 4/26, totaling $282,000.00. On 5/2 The PRINCESS was contacted by REDACTED who stated that $132K of the transfer did not go though and requested of The PRINCESS a second attempt with new wire instructions.
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history of this document, in my opinion, should be sought through discovery and depositions. In essence it is a further example of the amateurish, uncontrolled and corrupt overall management of this operation. Comment/opinion, Item #90: A. This Item evidences the following deviations from DEA and professional standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION: * No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain court-quality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved in this pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security.. * No reporting whatsoever of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No debriefing report of CI as to her
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activities leading up to this pickup. * No DEA-6’s verifying the amount of money actually received as compared to the amount for which PRINCESS was contracted, furthering the impression of outof-control corruption (i.e. DELACOVA). * This report appears to be the only investigative record of this contact received. No ROI for the actual 4/26 pickup is found in discovery.
Item #91 ROI dated 5/11/94 by TFA Kig regarding money pick up 5/2/94 Location: NY
Synopsis of reported action: The PRINCESS was contacted on 4/27/94 for assistance in laundering narco dollars on behalf of REDACTED. On 5/2 TFA HERNANDEZ paged REDACTED and arranged to meet two MALES at the Havana Café in NY where he was instructed to pick up a vehicle containing $1 Million in the trunk. TFA HERNANDEZ proceeded to the garage, picked up the car, and delivered the currency to G/S McAleer and other members of the NYFD.
Written “Game Plan”: None noted U/C Agents:
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Comment/opinion, Item #91: A. This Item evidences the following deviations from DEA and professional standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION: * No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain courtquality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved in this pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and
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TFA HERNANDEZ Surveillance: NYFD
Item #92 ROI dated 5/11/94 by TFA King
Synopsis of reported action: PRINCESS receives call 4/27/94 from REDACTED to launder narco dollars. Caller was referred by REDACTED. A 2nd call was received by REDACTED to arrange the pickup of $500K.
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necessary factor in planning for her continued security.. * No reporting whatsoever of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her activities and criminal contacts leading up to this pickup. * No DEA-6’s verifying the amount of money actually received as compared to the amount for which PRINCESS was contracted, furthering the impression of outof-control corruption (i.e. DELACOVA). * This report appears to be the only investigative record of this contact received. * References made to DEA 6 by TFA HERNANDEZ (report not present) B. The above radical deviations from all investigative standards, could not have possibly occurred without the dereliction of all oversight duties by the DEA chain-ofcommand associated with the PRINCESS OPERATION. Comment/opinion, Item #92: A. This Item evidences the following deviations from DEA and professional standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards,
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regarding money pick 5/3/94 Location: NY Written “Game Plan”: None noted
On 5/3 after a series of U/C calls, a meeting was held between U/C TFA HERNANDEZ and REDACTED. A 2nd meeting on 5/3 resulted in which car keys were given to TFA HERNANDEZ, with currency in the trunk, which TFA HERNANDEZ then delivered to the NY Field Office.
U/C Agents: TFA HERNANDEZ Surveillance: NYFD
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and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION: * No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain court-quality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved in this pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security.. * No detailed reporting that even approximates prosecution-evidence quality, of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her activities and criminal contacts leading up to this pickup. * No DEA-6’s verifying the amount of money actually received as compared to the amount for which PRINCESS was contracted, furthering the impression of outof-control corruption (i.e. DELACOVA). * This report appears to be the only investigative record of this contact received * References surveillance report by NY SA
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Item #93 ROI dated 5/16/94 by TFA LEES regarding money pick up 5/16/94 Location: Miami Written “Game Plan”: None noted
Synopsis of reported action: PRINCESS receives call 5/15/94 from REDACTED for assistance laundering $250,000 narco dollars. That his worker would contact her later, which occurred, giving her instructions. TFA HERNANDEZ then made contact with worker’s rep and arranged meeting at food court in a Miami mall for 5/16/94. On 5/16, TFA HERNANDEZ, accompanied by REDACTED (presumably PRINCESS), TFA LEES and Anderson and did pick up $247,844. The currency was counted in office and turned over to REDACTED for deposit into REDACTED accounts
U/C Agents: TFA HERNANDEZ
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DANIEL PANZITTA written 5/5/94 but this report is absent from discovery material received. * References are made to NY TFA HERNANDEZ DEA-6 dated 5/10/94 also not found in Discovery. B. It is again of note that the primary surveillance duties were carried out by NY DEA AGENTS, with no need for Ft. LAUDERDALE TFO AGENTS. Comment/opinion, Item #93: A. This Item evidences the following deviations from DEA and professional standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION: * No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain court-quality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved in this pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security.. * No detailed reporting that comes even
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near prosecution-evidence quality, of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her activities and criminal contacts leading up to this pickup. * No DEA-6’s verifying the amount of money actually received as compared to the amount for which PRINCESS was contracted, furthering the impression of outof-control corruption (i.e. DELACOVA). * This report appears to be the only investigative record of this contact received
Surveillance: TFA LEES SA Anderson Possibly TFA Young
Item #94 ROI dated 5/24/94 by TFA LEES regarding money pick up 5/24/94
Synopsis of reported action: On May 16 in the continuation of a transaction begun on 5/16 (see Greg LEES report dated 5/16) TFA HERNANDEZ was contacted for $200K money to be laundered. Meeting at 6pm at BJ’s Warehouse, TFA HERNANDEZ picked up the currency with REDACTED.
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“Game Plan”: None noted
her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security.. * No detailed reporting that even approximates prosecution-evidence quality, of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her activities leading to this pickup. * No DEA-6’s verifying the amount of money actually received as compared to the amount for which PRINCESS was contracted, furthering the impression of outof-control corruption (i.e. DELACOVA). * This report appears to be the only investigative record of this contact received
U/C Agents: TFA HERNANDEZ Surveillance Unknown
Item #95 Transfer Instructions Received and reported 6/3/94 by TFA LEES Activity Date:
Synopsis of reported action: That on 6/1 $297,638 was picked up in Miami and that on 6/3 wiring instructions were received. References 6/1 report by TFA HUGHES which is not present.
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6/3/94
* No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain court-quality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved in this pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security.. * No detailed reporting that even approximates prosecution-evidence quality, of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No debriefing report of CI as to her activities and criminal contacts leading up this pickup. * No DEA-6’s verifying the amount of money actually received as compared to the amount for which PRINCESS was contracted, furthering the impression of outof-control corruption (i.e. DELACOVA). * This report appears to be the only investigative record of this contact received
Location: Miami
Item #96 ROI dated
Synopsis of reported action: On 6/3 TFA Michael MANN reports his surveillance of a pickup conducted by U/C TFAs
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6/3/94 by TFA LEES And from: ROI Dated 6/3/94 by TFA Mann
LEES and HERNANDEZ and REDACTED at a Texaco Station, driving next to a Pete Rose restaurant wherein TFA LEES received a cashiers check for $235K. TFA LEES reports wiring instructions were received 6/4.
Regarding money pick up 6/3/94 Location: Boca Raton Written “Game Plan”: None noted U/C Agents: TFA LEES TFA HERNANDEZ SURVEILLAN CE TEAM TFA Mann
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standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION: * No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain court-quality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved in this pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security.. * No detailed reporting that comes even approximates prosecution-evidence quality, of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No debriefing report of CI as to her activities and criminal contacts leading up to this pickup. * No DEA-6’s verifying the amount of money actually received as compared to the amount for which PRINCESS was contracted, furthering the impression of outof-control corruption (i.e. DELACOVA). * This report appears to be the only
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Item # 97 Memorandu m dated 7/29/94 by ASAC SALVEMINI to Secure/Wash DC, Secure/Mia mi, Secure/New York
Memorandum dated 7/29/94 by ASAC SALVEMINI to Secure/Wash DC, Secure/Miami, Secure/New York: “6. While at MEJIA’s office [in Colombia] SGS received a call from Redacted in Cali. SGS had planed to travel to Cali the following day to meet with Redacted and also Redacted. However, GOMEZ was now calling to tell the CI not to come, that the CI would be killed if he/she came to Cali. Plans had previously been made that when the CI arrived in Cali, a gathering would be held at a farm belonging to Redacted. Redacted explained that someone gave Redacted forewarning that he should not be around the CI that the CI was going to be killed when he/she got to Cali because the CI ‘was DEA’. Supposedly a letter had circulated that talked about the CI working for DEA. SGS then told Redacted and subsequently Redacted that this was absurd and that he/she wanted to find out who has been saying this and to
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investigative record of this contact received B. TFA MANN’s report references TFA LEES U/C report dated 6/3 but the only 6/3 report from LEES is that stating that wiring instructions were received on 6/4, about the 4th questionable set of dates on a TFA LEES report indicative more of backdating reports than of typos. Comment/opinion, Item#97: This memo is a continuation of hard evidence of DEA HQ being made aware of and subsequently ignoring the clear and present danger of murder and/or kidnapping that PRINCESS would face by continuing in an undercover capacity.
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see this letter that supposedly existed. SGS then requested Redacted’s assistance in this regard and he agreed. “In and after June 1994, the informant gained the confidence of JOSE FRANCISCO CRUZ, a cell head responsible for certain importations and Memo dated 11/15/95 by distributions in Miami, Los Angeles and Montreal and for the return of the resulting drug proceeds Mary Lee from the US and Canada to Colombia. The Warren, informant’s work led to the introduction of an Deputy Assistant AG, undercover agent and the authorization for a Title III wiretap. The wiretap, in turn, disclosed the Dept of identity of Canadian organized crime figure, Justice SABATINO NICOLUCCI, who kidnapped CRUZ as a result of a drug debt. Both CRUZ and Regarding activity June NICOLUCCI later fled to Colombia. The Canadian officials, nevertheless, were able to indict 1994 NICOLUCCI for kidnapping and are seeking his extradition from Colombia.” Item #98
Item #99 ROI dated 7/5/94 by TFA HERNANDEZ regarding money pick
Synopsis of reported action: The PRINCESS and TFA HERNANDEZ went to Shooter’s Restaurant at 2:30pm on 6/9 to met with “Josefina” to pick up $300K. The FEMALE approached them stating the money was outside in a car, giving TFA HERNANDEZ the keys, who then drove the car with currency to SA ANDERSON and VANCHOFF. The PRINCESS
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Comment/opinion, Item#98: The WARREN letter provides us with one of the very few examples of any claimed indictments coming as an offshoot of PRINCESS’S undercover work; however, it is important to note that the criminal case was run by Canadian authorities independent of the PRINCESS OPERATION. What evolved out of this were to other dangerous traffickers, both obviously great dangers to PRINCESS, fleeing to Colombia. In spite of this clear warning of the overwhelming dangers PRINCESS now faced, DEA continued to send her on undercover missions to Colombia where she was eventually kidnapped. Comment/opinion, Item #99: A. This Item evidences the following deviations from DEA and professional standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the
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up 6/9/94 Location: Ft. Lauderdale
remained at the restaurant with JOSEFINA. TFA HERNANDEZ returned and they departed at 3:30pm.
PRINCESS OPERATION: * No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain courtquality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved in this pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security.. * No detailed reporting that comes even approximates prosecution-evidence quality, of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No debriefing report of CI as to her activities visa vis this pickup. * No DEA-6’s verifying the amount of money actually received as compared to the amount for which PRINCESS was contracted, furthering the impression of outof-control corruption (i.e. DELACOVA). * This report appears to be the only investigative record of this contact received * Approved by TIDERINGTON 7/29/94, three weeks later
Synopsis of reported action: Referencing DEA 6 by “DEA Williams” on 6/9
Comment/opinion, Item #100: A. This Item evidences the following
Written “Game Plan”: None noted U/C Agents: TFA HERNANDEZ Surveillance: None noted
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ROI dated 6/14/94 by TFA LEES regarding Money PickUp 6/9/94 Location: Miami Written “Game Plan”: None noted
which report is not present, TFA LEES reports that on 6/9 the FLDO picked up $342,991 in Miami, and that The PRINCESS had been contacted on 6/8 by REDACTED who works in conjunction with REDACTED stating that he had someone in Miami who wished to launder funds. That The PRINCESS was later contacted by another person handling the transaction, a FEMALE, stating the amount was $324,000 who said she worked for REDACTED. On 6/13 The PRINCESS received the wiring instructions.
U/C Agents: Presumably Agent Williams SURVEILLAN CE TEAM None noted
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deviations from DEA and professional standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION: * No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain court-quality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved in this pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security.. * No detailed reporting that comes even approximates prosecution-evidence quality, of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No debriefing report of CI as to her activities visa vis this pickup. * Once again the amount of money for which PRINCESS was contracted, was less than the amount counted by DEA, furthering the impression of out-of-control corruption (i.e. DELACOVA). * This report appears to be the only
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investigative record of this contact received B. In SALVEMINI’S sworn testimony he stated that currency transactions that resulted in more currency than asked to launder resulted in DEA skimming the additional amount and keeping it, not necessarily reporting this discrepancy and skimming to The PRINCESS. Here, where $324K was requested to be laundered, and the count resulted in $342,991, it is not reported what resulted in the excess funds. The potential of this non-accounting system for corruption cannot be overstated and is yet another indicator of both the existence of endemic corruption in the DEA chain-ofcommand associated with the PRINCESS OPERATION and/or a level of dereliction of oversight duties that is not paralleled in my now 45 years of training and experience. Item #101 Debriefing Report Dated 6/13/94 by IA SANDRA NEAL
On May 16, 1994 The PRINCESS traveled to Bogota at the direction of DEA and met with REDACTED who relayed that he was being held responsible for money that had been lost, that he’d been kidnapped and that the individual who had physically grabbed him was part of the M-19. That he had arranged for The PRINCESS to meet REDACTED the following day.
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Comment/opinion, Item #101: A. The debriefing report evidences that PRINCESS, in spite of all the dangers already cited as well-known to DEA, is still being sent, by DEA, in an undercover capacity to the most likely place in the world for her murder and/or kidnapping: Colombia.
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B. PRINCESS provides extremely significant information that, if corroborated in any manner, should lead to the indictment and conviction of some extremely important and dangerous drug traffickers, yet no effort at doing so is evidence anywhere on file. The information furnished, in fact, seems to have been written down and then ignored. C. PRINCESS reports having paid a TRAFFICKER $350,000 as part of her responsibility for money seized by DEA, yet there is nothing documented that would in any way explain whose money this was, That REDACTED related that “they” had bought under whose orders PRINCESS was paying an island in Africa, Cabo Verde to be used in the the money, and/or the resolution of her DEA smuggling of cocaine to Europe, that they own generated problem with this TRAFFICKER, aircraft with a 7 hour range and would ship 1K all of which should have been critical kilos at a time to Cabo Verde where it would be information, to say the least, as to her picked up by a German commercial airliner continued undercover use. bound for Germany. The PRINCESS was offered the opportunity to launder the money in Germany D. Most importantly, the totality of the information she furnished clearly indicates from this business. that she is remaining alive on a whim and a miracle, and that any continued use of her REDACTED offered to meet The PRINCESS in as an undercover agent would be homicidal. Spain and take her to REDACTED and then to It reveals that she is now facing Germany. That he’s buying a Lear jet. overwhelmingly perilous situations in Colombia, including a HIT MAN who works The PRINCESS was able to provide photos and for REDACTED, who has an issue with contact information for REDACTED. PRINCESS over the $3.2 million seizure in On May 17, The PRINCESS was introduced to REDACTED who had two bodyguards with “machine gun-like” weapons. They lunched discussing a 500 kilo cocaine load to be dispatched the weekend of 6/4 using the San Juan route. The PRINCESS stated that REDACTED only sends cocaine as far as PR and would rather sell it at a lower price than be concerned with arranging for it to reach the US. The shipment was concealed in fruit.
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On May 18 The PRINCESS met with REDACTED to discuss ongoing money laundering, was brought to a farm where she met REDACTED from the north who stated he needs money to be brought into Colombia for him. She briefly spoke with REDACTED who stated that REDACTED’s mother and sister were back in Cali and that REDACTED had turned themselves in to authorities in the US but that still nobody knew where the money was that REDACTED and REDACTED had handled. On May 20 The PRINCESS met with REDACTED and she gave him a check for $350K as repayment of money previously seized. He told her she would still have to repay an additional $100K. She reminded him that he had signed a note stating that her payment of $350K would relive her from any further responsibility in this matter. He said that was before he found out that two apartments had been signed over to him by REDACTED in repayment of this debt that don’t exist and therefore she had to pay. REDACTED reminded The PRINCESS that they just lost a load in Canada and a load in Italy and that he owes $2 Million and part of those lost loads had been his. He said that they have to kill a REDACTED (she
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Geneva, already reviewed as having been reported in a manner evincive of corruption and theft. E. The role of HERNAN BELTRAN, Colonel in the Cali Colombia Police Department as a key undercover operative—the man who will later become suspect in the kidnapping of PRINCESS—is likely omitted from reporting, evincing endemic corruption and cover-up on the part of the entire DEA chain-of-command involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION. (see Item 142-143). Comment [ML1]:
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believed to be referring to police) in Cali because he was involved in giving information on the loads in Canada and Italy. The PRINCESS stated he was pressuring her and he replied it was because she had done things wrong and that she should never have put the money from Montreal and Geneva in the same account and should never have sent the money to the US. REDACTED had called REDACTED from Madrid saying they were being followed and he knew right then that the money was lost. REDACTED said REDACTED had wanted The PRINCESS to handle all of their money for them. Some people are in prison over the Canadian situation but REDACTED “knows how to move” and that’s why they’ll never catch him. He told her REDACTED has at least eight passports. He gave her a few more months to pay. On May 25 The PRINCESS went to Cali. She had arranged for REDACTED whom SGS had previously been introduced to by REDACTED as his primary “enforcer” during their meeting in April 1994 in Bogota, to serve as her bodyguard during this trip to Cali. REDACTED has a reputation as being one of the most feared men in Cali, supposedly having carried out many ordered kidnappings and killings.
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During the conversation she learned that REDACTED had lied to REDACTED saying that The PRINCESS had not paid any of the money owed and that REDACTED has not paid REDACTED any salary for his work claiming that he cannot pay him until SGS pays him. REDACTED told her that REDACTED owes him money for kidnapping REDACTED and REDACTED. When The PRINCESS told him that she had in fact paid the entire debt, he became angry that he had been lied to and told her that if REDACTED didn’t now pay him that he was going to “wipe him out” or bring him to his (REDACTED) boss who is the only one that when he calls “they jump”. He asked her what REDACTED is worth and what REDACTED owes and when she mentioned that REDACTED wants another $100K from her he told her not to pay it and to give the money to the poor. He gave The PRINCESS his wife’s and boss’s name and contact info. She then met with someone at the Hostal hotel. The next day she got a call from REDACTED asking what she was doing at the Hostal with that someone, that she could only have contact with that someone through him. On May 26 and 27th The PRINCESS gathered
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more information on upcoming shipments, flew back to the US and provided a variety of information including arrangements between Italian and Colombian officials and two individuals whose names come up frequently when there is talk of killings being carried out and that REDACTED in a Colombian prison has a cell phone and pager inside the Bible he carries around. Item #102 ROI dated 6/14/94 by TFA LEES regarding Money Pick Up 6/13/94 Location: Boca Raton Written “Game Plan”: None noted
Synopsis of reported action: The PRINCESS was contacted 6/11 to launder $139,660 in the form of a Cashier’s check. In prior meetings REDACTED (presumably The PRINCESS) has stated that Cashier’s checks are the proceeds of cocaine sales in Montreal and has previously stated that the source of cocaine that REDACTED distributes is REDACTED. On 6/13 REDACTED and his young son arrived at Pete Rose Restaurant meeting with The PRINCESS, TFA LEES, and TFA H. HERNANDEZ for lunch where the Cashier’s check was there given to The PRINCESS who handed it to TFA LEES. No further reporting present, even the receiving of wiring instructions.
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Comment/opinion, Item #102:
. This item evidences the following deviations from DEA and professional standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION:
* No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain courtquality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved in this pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training. * No detailed reporting that even approximates prosecution-evidence quality, of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the
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international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities and criminal contacts leading up to this pickup. * This report appears to be the only investigative record of this contact received.
TFA HERNANDEZ Surveillance: unknown
* No record of whether or not the money received was the same amount for which PRINCESS would be held accountable to the TRAFFICKERS, further evidence of the outof-control, and reckless (to the life of PRINCESS) nature of this investigation, and lack of oversight that led to the DELACOVA theft of funds, and perhaps other significant acts of corruption made invisible by the failure to adhere to report writing standards and the absence of oversight. more. * Approved by Group Supervisor Tom TIDERINGTON 6/28/94, 2 weeks later Item #103 ROI dated 11/15/94 by TFA LEES regarding Money Pick Up
Synopsis of reported action: Written five months after the fact, this report dated 11/15/94 states that on 6/15/94 a San Juan TFA was contacted by NACHO, referred by El Mono, to pick up currency for laundering later that day. The PRINCESS identified EL MONO as REDACTED. Total amount picked up $275K. On 6/17/94 The PRINCESS received wiring
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Comment/opinion, Item #102:
A. This Item evidences the following deviations from DEA and professional standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the
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instructions.
PRINCESS OPERATION:
* No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain courtquality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved in this pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security.. * No detailed reporting that even approximates prosecution-evidence quality, of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No debriefing report of CI as to her activities leading up to and/or relative to this pickup. * This report appears to be the only investigative record of this contact received and
Location: San Juan Written “Game Plan”: None noted U/C Agents: San Juan Agent Surveillance: unknown
it is written 5 months after the fact. * No record of whether or not the money was ever received, further evidence of the out-of-control nature of this investigation, and lack of oversight that led to the DELACOVA theft of funds, and perhaps other significant acts of corruption made invisible by the failure to adhere to report writing standards and the absence of oversight. more.
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Item #104 ROI dated 6/23/94 by TFA LEES regarding Money PickUp 6/20/94 Location: Miami Written “Game Plan”: None noted
Synopsis of reported action: The PRINCESS was contacted on 6/18 by REDACTED to launder $500K, and that another person would be contact her to make the arrangements and that ultimately REDACTED would be handling the laundering of the currency once it arrives in Colombia. REDACTED gave The PRINCESS’s pager number to REDACTED in Miami who was then contacted by REDACTED and a meeting was arranged for 6/20. The PRINCESS gave the caller TFA HHERNANDEZ’s cell # and TFA H. HERNANDEZ arranged for the pick up which did occur 6/20 in Miami. On 6/22 The PRINCESS received the wiring instructions.
U/C Agents: TFA HERNANDEZ Surveillance: TFA Young TFA Wilde
Comment/opinion, Item #102:
A. This Item evidences the following deviations from DEA and professional standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION:
* No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain courtquality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved in this pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security.. * No detailed reporting that even approximates prosecution-evidence quality, of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No debriefing report of CI as to her activities visa vis this pickup. * This report appears to be the only investigative record of this contact received.
* No record of whether or not the money received was the same amount for which PRINCESS would be held accountable to the TRAFFICKERS, further evidence of the out-
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of-control, and reckless (to the life of PRINCESS) nature of this investigation, and lack of oversight that led to the DELACOVA theft of funds, and perhaps other significant acts of corruption made invisible by the failure to adhere to report writing standards and the absence of oversight. more. * Surveillance report by TFA Young dated 6/20 referenced but is missing. * No individual expense vouchers for travel and undercover expenses provided PLAINTIFF as per discovery requests. B. The role of HERNAN BELTRAN, Colonel in the Cali Colombia Police Department as a key undercover operative—the man who will later become suspect in the kidnapping of PRINCESS—is likely omitted from reporting, evincing endemic corruption and cover-up on the part of the entire DEA chain-of-command involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION. (see Item 142-143).
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Item #105 ROI dated 7/15/94 by TFA HUGHES regarding Money Pickup 6/24/94
Synopsis of reported action: TFA H. HERNANDEZ was contacted by REDACTED on 6/24 for a pick up of a cashiers check in the amount of $174,380. They agreed to a pick up on 6/27. TFA H. HERNANDEZ met a black MALE and picked up the check 6/24 (dates seem inaccurate). On 6/30 The PRINCESS received wiring instructions.
Comment/opinion, Item #102:
A. This Item evidences the following deviations from DEA and professional standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION:
* No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain courtquality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved in this pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security.. * No detailed reporting that even approximates prosecution-evidence quality, of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No debriefing report of CI as to her activities visa vis this pickup. * This report appears to be the only investigative record of this contact received.
Location: Miami Written “Game Plan”: None U/C Agents: TFA H. HERNANDEZ Surveillance: unknown
* No record of whether or not the money received was the same amount for which PRINCESS would be held accountable to the TRAFFICKERS, further evidence of the out-
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of-control, and reckless (to the life of PRINCESS) nature of this investigation, and lack of oversight that led to the DELACOVA theft of funds, and perhaps other significant acts of corruption made invisible by the failure to adhere to report writing standards and the absence of oversight. more. * No individual expense vouchers provided to PLAINTIFF as demanded. .
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Item #106 From Memo June 28, 1994 by ASAC Joseph SALVEMINI
Item #107 Memo dated August 3, 1994 by ASAC Joseph SALVEMINI And from: Memo dated Sept 19, 1994 by ASAC Joseph SALVEMINI And from:
That on 6/28/94 The PRINCESS was debriefed by IA SANDRA NEAL and TFA James HUGHES at the request of the San Antonio DO relative to the CI’s knowledge of individuals and activities involved in subject case. SA MORGAN THOMPSON had previously provided IA NEAL with information relative to this case, as well as names of individuals involved and SGS was questioned as to the CI’s knowledge of each. SGS had no knowledge of any of the individuals or activities involved in subject case. (from 8/3/94) That in July 1994 the CI [The PRINCESS] traveled to Colombia where the CI met with several currency brokers who are handling narco dollars for Cali based narco traffickers who are directly responsible for the cocaine smuggling aspect of the narco trafficking operation as well as the movement of the currency derived from the sales of cocaine……documented expenses incurred by the CI during the CI’s trip to Colombia 7/94…include but are not limited to, dinner and meetings with Colombian traffickers, purchase of cellular telephones for the traffickers. (from 9/19/94) $13,000 of the payment is for documented expenses incurred by the CI. This includes $2700 which was used by the CI to purchase two attack dogs sent to REDACTED in Colombia. REDACTED has told the CI that he
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Comment/opinion, Item #106: This 6-28 debriefing report never received in discovery.
Comment/opinions Item#107: These documents generated by SALVEMINI reveal the following: A. DEA HQ full knowledge and complicity in PRINCESS undercover activities. B. Extensive individual expense vouchers that, in spite of discovery requests, were never furnished PLAINTIFF expert for review. Important to note: Expense vouchers are a key investigative tool when corruption is evidenced. The corruption noted in this review represented a significant negative impact on the safety of PRINCESS, yet it was ignored by DEA HQ. C. The documents, again, make it clear that the dangers of murder and/or kidnapping faced by PRINCESS were well known throughout the DEA chain-of-command yet
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Debriefing Report dated 7/29/94 by ASAC Joseph SALVEMINI
REDACTED is the Chief of Security for REDACTED.
were entirely ignored. D. The role of HERNAN BELTRAN, Colonel in the Cali Colombia Police Department as a In this multi-page debriefing report of a trip by key undercover operative—the man who will The PRINCESS to Colombia in July 94, an excerpt later become suspect in the kidnapping of is as follows: “While at MEJIA’s office, SGS [The PRINCESS—is likely omitted from reporting, PRINCESS] received a call from REDACTED in evincing endemic corruption and cover-up on Cali. SGS had planned to travel to Cali the the part of the entire DEA chain-of-command following day to meet with REDACTED and also involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION. (see REDACTED. However, GOMEZ was now calling Item 142-143). to tell the CI not to come, that the CI would be killed if he/she came to Cali. Plans had previously been made that when the CI arrived in Cali, a gathering would be held at a farm belonging to REDACTED. REDACTED explained that someone gave forewarning that he should not be around the CI; that the CI was going to be killed when he/she got to Cali because the CI “was DEA”. Supposedly a letter had circulated and subsequently REDACTED that this was absurd and that he/she wanted to find out who has been saying this and to see this letter that supposedly existed. SGS then requested REDACTED’s assistance in this regard and he agreed.” The debriefing report continues for several more pages of The PRINCESS’s trip to Cali to get to the bottom of the situation and continue to set up money laundering agreements with cartel leaders.”
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Item #108 ROI dated 7/30/94 by TFA MANN regarding Money Pickup 7/20/94 Location: San Juan And from:
Synopsis of reported action: On behalf of The PRINCESS, San Juan SA Angelo MORALES began negotiations with members of the REDACTED money laundering organization. After a four more calls and two days later, SA MORALES met with two suspects at a parking lot picking up our packages of currency totaling $549,954. Surveillance was conducted on both suspects. Report states only that on 7/20/94 a $599,954 pick up was conducted in San Juan, and that on 7/22 The PRINCESS received wiring instructions.
ROI dated 7/22/94 by TFA Greg LEES Written “Game Plan”: None noted Surveillance Two teams trailed suspects in
Comment/opinion, Item #108:
A. This Item evidences the following deviations from DEA and professional standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION:
* No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain courtquality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved in this pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security.. * No detailed reporting that even approximates prosecution-evidence quality, of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No debriefing report of CI as to her activities and conspiratorial meetings leading up to this pickup. * This report appears to be the only investigative record of this contact received.
* No record of whether or not the money received was the same amount for which
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Item #109 ROI dated 7/29/94 by TFA LEES regarding Money Pick-
PRINCESS would be held accountable to the TRAFFICKERS, further evidence of the outof-control, and reckless (to the life of PRINCESS) nature of this investigation, and lack of oversight that led to the DELACOVA theft of funds, and perhaps other significant acts of corruption made invisible by the failure to adhere to report writing standards and the absence of oversight. more. * Individual expense vouchers related to this pickup were never provided as per discovery demands. B. In LEES report the amount to be laundered is $599,954 but in MANN’s report the amount was $549,954, a $50K difference, yet this glaring indicator of possible corruption was ignored by all DEA reviewers, further evincing an absence of oversight that has been found to be a key factor in police corruption worldwide. Synopsis of reported action: The PRINCESS was contacted on 7/21 by REDACTED that EL MONO was seeking to launder narco dollars in PR. The PRINCESS had identified EL MONO as the owner of the cocaine from which the narco dollars are derived. On 7/22 San Juan U/C TFA MORALES met with
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A. This Item evidences the following deviations from DEA and professional standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA
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Up 7/22/94 Location: San Juan
JAIME LNU receiving $450,045. San Juan DO agents were able to identify the location of the money stash house. The PRINCESS received wiring instructions 7/29.
Written “Game Plan”: None noted U/C officers TFA Morales Surveillance Present
chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION:
* No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain courtquality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved in this pickup, on the part of those agents assigned as responsible for PRINCESS OPERATION. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security.. * No detailed reporting that even approximates prosecution-evidence quality, of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No debriefing report of CI as to her activities and conspiratorial meetings and conversations leading up to this pickup.
* Individual expense vouchers related to this pickup were never provided as per discovery demands. * This report appears to be the only investigative record of this contact received.
* No record of whether or not the money received was the same amount for which PRINCESS would be held accountable to the TRAFFICKERS, further evidence of the outof-control, and reckless (to the life of
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PRINCESS) nature of this investigation, and lack of oversight that led to the DELACOVA theft of funds, and perhaps other significant acts of corruption made invisible by the failure to adhere to report writing standards and the absence of oversight. more. * This is one of the few cases wherein AGENTS not involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION, were able to further the investigation in the identification of a stash house, highlighting the abject failure in accomplishing same as relates to the vast majority of money pickups.
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Item #110 From the Testimony of The PRINCESS
Pg 152, “And do you have a recollection of some of the names of what you would consider a high level Cali Cartel member? A: Yes. JUAN CARLOS RAMIREZ CHIPETA, LUIS CARLOS HERRARA, which was mostly transportation of the drugs. There was CAICEDO, what’s his name. The nickname was the Doctor. Carlos Alberto RENTERIA. I could keep going. Oh Santa Cruz. Q: How did you first learn about CHIPETA? A: In the lobby of the hotel. I think it was in Bogota. And I think it was LUIS CARLOS HERRARA who appointed him like the future, future, future, top, top dealer for the country. Q: And did you make his identity known to the Task Force? A: yes, I told them that, yes. Q: And what if anything was done as a result of your identification of CHIPETA? Was an investigation undertaken? To your knowledge. A: Okay, that was at the end when I was kidnapped. So we’re jumping to the end. I took practically that on my own because I was brought to Washington, I think a year or two before I was – a year before I was kidnapped and I spoke with two gentlemen. I have no clue who they are. Joe SALVEMINI was there and Greg LEES was there. And they were like asking me questions, but then I asked them, ‘So what are we going to do about
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Comment/opinion, Item #110: PRINCESS’S testimony is again supported by the totality of the evidence reviewed herein, indicating that the entire PRINCESS OPERATION was run in a substandard manner that had no legitimate law enforcement purpose, in that its only intention throughout was the seizure of money. It bears repeating that, in essence the US government was turned into a money laundering operation collecting “fees” (periodic seizures) no differently than any of the “illegal” money laundering operations.
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Item #111 From the Testimony of ASAC Joseph SALVEMINI
CHIPETA?’, ‘Who’s CHIPETA?’ And I told them, ‘Juan Carlos Ramirez’. And they looked to each other and I said, ‘Don’t you know about him?’ and they said ‘No.’. So I asked them ‘Where does the documents of the debriefings that they do to me go? Because if you don’t know, there’s something missing in between. I report this three years ago and this guy has been growing and growing and growing and nobody’s doing anything.’ So I kind of took that one on me and I started going to Cali to try to get to him and try to get his monies and whatever I could from him. Pg 326, CI files were routinely reviewed at headquarters level, by Miami, the Intelligence division in Miami and during routine inspection processes. Pg 327 it would be inspectors assigned to the Office of Professional Responsibility, the Inspection Division. Pg 328 A: And do you have a recollection in the course of any of these routine inspections any issues being raised with regard to The PRINCESS’ confidential informant file? A: No administrative issues whatsoever. I mean trust me, that was one file that was gone over with a microscope very single time they came in. And in fact – I mean I recall vividly page by page by page by page that file was gone over.
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Comment/opinion, Item #111: SALVEMINI testimony continues to support all opinions relating to the highest levels of DEA MANAGEMENT being aware of every facet of the PRINCESS OPERATION as well as their being derelict in all oversight duties.
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Item #112 From the Testimony of The PRINCESS
Q: Whey you say ‘they’, who is ’they?’ A: Inspectors. Q: And again, the inspectors from OPR? A: And also the Intelligence Division of Miami. Pg 154, Q: Were there any Italian crime figures that you were aware of during your work with the Task Force? A: Yes. One time I was in Rome. I went to meet with a broker. As a matter of fact, that was the person we were supposed to meet in Florence. And he met with me in Rome, this gentleman, I don’t remember his name. Mario? No, I don’t remember. So he asked me to meet in the hotel and then he asked me to go to a restaurant and when I was in the restaurant he introduced me to two men. One of this was nicknamed CIO and this CIO was supposed to be one of the biggest players in the mafia in Italy and he needed to restart his business with Cali and start sending the money over there. I was introducing Cali previously by somebody that was his contact. So anyway I spoke with him. We exchanged phone numbers. And I said ‘Yes, we can start doing it. I’ll pen the message to Colombia.’ And we walked out of the restaurant. Before I walked out I called the office, I called CONSTANZO, whatever the person in DEA was in Rome and I said ‘Listen, I’m sitting her with this man.’ And he said ‘Well, we want this man for the past ten years. So just walk out of the
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Comment/opinion, Item #112: PRINCESS’S testimony is again supported by the totality of the evidence reviewed herein, indicating that the entire PRINCESS operation was run in a substandard manner that had no legitimate law enforcement purpose, in that its only intention throughout was the seizure of money. In essence the US government was turned into a money laundering operation collecting “fees” (periodic seizures) no differently than any of the “illegal” money laundering operations. Further: Her involvement with the Rome office of DEA can only occur through DEA HQ knowledge, approval and participation.
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Item #113 From the Testimony of The PRINCESS
restaurant with him and then we will follow him.’ So that’s exactly what I did. We went out of the restaurant, we sat down, we had coffee and talk. He wanted to buy me a nice watch and I said ‘No.’ And then I was supposed to – he was supposed to get a hold of me or the other way around, but I never knew the ending of that story because typically whatever happen – what happen in Europe was they just immediately on everybody and blow out the rest of the situation. So I never could find out what happened to him.” Pg 163, Now you described the trip to Geneva earlier and the pick up by Mr. TIDERINGTON and the phone call that you received. Would you describe how that made you feel in terms of your security when these situations were arising that you described for us earlier? A: When the money was seized? Q: The money was seized, the fax. A: Well, obviously I was just a number working for them and producing for them. There was no feelings or no anything. So whatever happened to me happened. I mean it was like throwing to the wolves. So it wasn’t – I as very afraid, obviously, because everybody has fear when the situation’s like that and when it’s death or life. But other than that, for me it was like a non-caring situation. I mean I was just a number and that was it. There
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Comment/opinion, Item # 113: A. PRINCESS’S testimony here, as to the absence of care for her safety and the senselessness of simply seizing the $1 Million making no sense, is exactly what my opinion would have been had I been reviewing this incident as an OPR Inspector. B. Her words are strongly supported by the totality of evidence reviewed herein. This insanely reckless, nonsensical act continues to reflect on the overall amateurish, slipshod, management and decision making that led inexorably to PRINCESS’s kidnapping. C. Her words also continue to reveal her uncontrolled and unprotected travel throughout the world, with DEA funding and approval, when, at minimum, and for her
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was no – that’s why things – mistakes like that happened, because it showed that nobody or not everybody knew what was going on. To seize $1 Million coming from Geneva, first operations with the biggest, biggest mafia people in Italy, that doesn’t make sense. You do it the second or the third time but not the first time. You put my life in danger, my family in danger, and you lost the business on top of everything. Q: Did you ever return back to Rome after that seizure? A: Yes I did. Q: And why did you fly to Rome? A: I flew – I think I told you before, to meet with this big broker that was in Florence. Q: A different individual than – A: Luis, yes, completely different. The one that I went to the restaurant with, Cio. But also I had to do a pick up of half a million dollars in Rome and so everything was arranged to be done from obviously, the office there, the person in charge of DEA. So he told me he will take care of it. I think I was with two agents but I don’t know what their role. Anyway, he put the one that had the money in contact with his employee because I called my client. I said ‘listen, don’t worry. My employee is going to contact your employee and he’s gong to hand him the money and everything will be okay.’
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own protection, she should have been deactivated. D. Finally all previous comments relating to the PRINCESS OPERATION having no legitimate law enforcement purpose and evincing massive corruption at the expense of PRINCESS’S safety, are again applicable.
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Well, what happened was, the Colombian that was handing the money knew very well the undercover person from DEA in Rome. So when he called him, the guy called me freaking out and saying ‘You know, you’re putting an undercover to do this.’ So we lost that business and I lost the client. Q: “And what issues did that create for you personally?” A: “A lot of insecurity in one wing of the dopers, because it was one group, and that one group was very – only doing deals in Italy. So by finding out that I had an undercover person doing the pick-up or the delivery of the money, that create a problem for me, because I mean the word was out in that group, I mean not in everybody, in that group.” Item #114 ROI dated 11/15/94 by TFA LEES regarding Money Pick-up 8/3/94
Synopsis of reported action: Reporting on 11/15/94, it states only that on 8/3/94 the FLDO TF picked up $105,020 in New York and that on 8/8 The PRINCESS received wiring instructions.
A. This Item evidences the following deviations from DEA and professional standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION:
* No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain courtquality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved in this pickup.
Location: NY Written
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* No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security.. * No detailed reporting that even approximates prosecution-evidence quality, of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No debriefing report of CI as to her criminal contacts leading up to this pickup. * This report appears to be the only investigative record of this contact received.
“Game Plan”: None noted U/C Agents: NYFD Surveillance NYFD
* No record of whether or not the money received was the same amount for which PRINCESS would be held accountable to the TRAFFICKERS, further evidence of the outof-control, and reckless (to the life of PRINCESS) nature of this investigation, and lack of oversight that led to the DELACOVA theft of funds, and perhaps other significant acts of corruption made invisible by the failure to adhere to report writing standards and the absence of oversight. more. B. NOTE: No Florida TF AGENTS traveled to NYC for this pickup, which was entirely handled by the NYDO; a fact that supports all my opinions related to the PRINCESS UC activities being used illegally for
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“boondoggle” trips. C. Note that this report was written 11/15/94, 3 months after the activity it is reporting. D. This report written three months after the transaction is, not surprisingly, devoid of any detail.11/15/94 must have been report-writing catch-up day as a report was also written 11/15/94 for a 6/15 pickup. E. References a surveillance report written by TFA Doug Williams but report never furnished in Discovery.
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Item #115 ROI dated 8/16/94 by TFA King regarding Money Pickup 8/11/94
Synopsis of reported action: The PRINCESS was contacted 8/11 by REDACTED to launder narco dollars in Tampa. That evening Tampa DEA TFAs met with LNU receiving one suitcase containing $299,980. That on 8/16 The PRINCESS received wiring instructions.
Comment/opinion, Item #115:
A. This Item evidences the following deviations from DEA and professional standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION:
* No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain courtquality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved in this pickup. * No detailed reporting of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training. * No detailed reporting that even approximates prosecution-evidence quality, of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No debriefing report of CI as to her criminal contacts leading up to this pickup. * This report appears to be the only investigative record of this contact received.
Location: Tampa, FL Written “Game Plan”: None noted U/C Agents: Unknown Surveillance: unknown
* No record of whether or not the money received was the same amount for which PRINCESS would be held accountable to the TRAFFICKERS, further evidence of the outof-control, and reckless (to the life of
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PRINCESS) nature of this investigation, and lack of oversight that led to the DELACOVA theft of funds, and perhaps other significant acts of corruption made invisible by the failure to adhere to report writing standards and the absence of oversight. more. B. Approved by Group Supervisor Tom TIDERINGTON 1/11/95, 5 months later
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Item #116 From Memo dated 11/15/94 by ASAC Joseph SALVEMINI
Item #117 From the Testimony of ASAC Joseph SALVEMINI
“In October 1994 the CI traveled to Colombia where the CI met with SEVERAL CURRENCY BROKERS who are handling narco dollars for Cali based narco traffickers…..$18K of the payment is for documented expenses incurred by the CI…..also included in the $23K is $5K which the CI gave to REDACTED. REDACTED is a Colombian attorney who came to the US to investigate if the CI is cooperating with the US Government. REDACTED was sent at the direction of REDACTED who is an attorney working for REDACTED. REDACTED told the CI that the CI is responsible for payment of the bill.” Pg 344, Q: Were those accomplishments that you described here shared with Headquarters DEA in any fashion? A: Absolutely. Q: How were they shared? A: They were shared by DEA-6, by intelligence debriefings and by teletype. Q: AndA? Also frequent briefings up in Washington DC. Q: Well, how frequently? A: Minimum quarterly. Actually minimum quarterly. They were sometimes more frequent than that. Q: Where would these briefings take place? A: DEA Command Center. Q: And who was in attendance?
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Comment/opinion, Item # 116: The SALVEMINI memo continues to highlight the extreme dangers facing PRINCESS that, in my opinion, merited her immediate removal from the field. SALVEMINI also his own concern for the safety of PRINCESS. DEA HQ continues to ignore these concerns.
Comment/opinion, Item #117: The testimony here clearly indicates that PRINCESS’S precarious, I would say “suicidal”, position was known throughout the UPPER MANAGEMENT OF DEA and totally ignored in direct and flagrant violation of DEA’s duty to do everything reasonable to protect the lives of their informants.
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Item #118 ROI dated 10/20/94 by TFA LEES regarding Money Pick-up 10/17/94 Location: Chicago
A: It would be attorneys from the Dept of Justice, Main Justice. There would be attorneys from the Narcotics and Dangerous Drug Section. There would be attorneys from our Chief Counsel’s office. There would be sometimes attorneys from the various districts involved. Sometimes our – one of our attorneys here in Lauderdale. There was a lot of lawyers, a room full of lawyers. Q: And do you have a recollection of who specifically from DEA by title or by name was present? A: Again, from DEA there would always be somebody from the Intelligence Section, somebody from the cocaine desk, somebody from either the Chief of Operations or the Deputy Chief of Operations. It’s been a long time. Synopsis of reported action: That on 10/17 FLDO TF conducted a currency pick up of $426,789 in Chicago and references report by TFA Doug Williams dated 10/20/94 that was never furnished PLAINTIFF. That TFA HERNANDEZ had been contacted by REDACTED requesting he pick up $300K and $400K in Chicago leading to a series of U/C calls until the p/u occurred 10/17, and then references report by TFA HERNANDEZ of 10/17, which report is also not present. That on 10/19 The PRINCESS received wiring instructions.
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Comment/opinion, Item #118:
A. This Item evidences the following deviations from DEA and professional standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION:
* No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain courtquality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved in this pickup.
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* Two reports by TFA DOUG WILLIAMS are referenced but never received in discovery. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security.. * No detailed reporting that even approximates prosecution-evidence quality, of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No debriefing report of CI as to her criminal contacts leading up to this pickup. * This report appears to be the only investigative record of this contact received.
Written “Game Plan”: None noted U/C Agents: TFA HERNANDEZ Surveillance: unknown
* No record of whether or not the money received was the same amount for which PRINCESS would be held accountable to the TRAFFICKERS, further evidence of the outof-control, and reckless (to the life of PRINCESS) nature of this investigation, and lack of oversight that led to the DELACOVA theft of funds, and perhaps other significant acts of corruption made invisible by the failure to adhere to report writing standards and the absence of oversight. more. Item #119
Synopsis of reported action: This superficial report states only that on 11/3 a
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A. This Item evidences the following
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ROI dated 11/8/94 by TFA LEES regarding Money Pick-Up 11/3/94
currency pickup was conducted in NY for $500,129 and references TFA HUGHES report which is not present. That the currency pickup was done on behalf of REDACTED who often works with REDACTED laundering narco dollars. That on 11/8 The PRINCESS received wiring instructions.
deviations from DEA and professional standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION:
* No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain courtquality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved in this pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security.. * No detailed reporting that even approximates prosecution-evidence quality, of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security. * This report appears to be the only investigative record of this contact received.
Location: New York Written “Game Plan”: None noted U/C Agents: Unclear Surveillance: unknown
* No record of whether or not the money received was the same amount for which PRINCESS would be held accountable to the TRAFFICKERS, further evidence of the out-
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of-control, and reckless (to the life of PRINCESS) nature of this investigation, and lack of oversight that led to the DELACOVA theft of funds, and perhaps other significant acts of corruption made invisible by the failure to adhere to report writing standards and the absence of oversight. more. * No specific accounting for the money, including a chain-of-custody statement, witnessed count and/or attempt to use same in furtherance of a prosecution effort.
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Item #120
Comment/opinion, Item #119:
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A. This Item evidences the following deviations from DEA and professional standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION:
ROI dated 11/8/94 by TFA LEES regarding Money Pick-Up 11/3/94
* No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain courtquality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved in this pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security.. * No detailed reporting that even approximates prosecution-evidence quality, of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security. * This report appears to be the only investigative record of this contact received.
Location: San Juan Written “Game Plan”: None noted U/C Agents: TFA Morales Surveillance: TFA Williams TFA Mann
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PRINCESS would be held accountable to the TRAFFICKERS, further evidence of the outof-control, and reckless (to the life of PRINCESS) nature of this investigation, and lack of oversight that led to the DELACOVA theft of funds, and perhaps other significant acts of corruption made invisible by the failure to adhere to report writing standards and the absence of oversight. more. * No specific accounting for the money, including a chain-of-custody statement, witnessed count and/or attempt to use same in furtherance of a prosecution effort. B. Further evidence of substandard and/or corruption motivated failure to report: Report mentions that the money is to be picked up on 11/30; however the pickup occurs on 12/5 with no explanation. No attempt noted in trying to even identify any of the “three unidentified Latin males” involved. Item #121 Memo dated 11/14/94 Subject PRINCESS
During the meeting of the Special Activities Review Committee (SARC) held on August 25, 1994 at DEA Headquarters, a decision was made to grant a new exemption. As instructed by the SARC and with SAC Cash’s concurrence, the FLDO is activity preparing to operate independent
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Comment/opinion, Item #121: A. The SALVEMINI memo, supported by other materials found in discovery, offer significant reasons to believe that, in spite of under-oath claims by DEA MANAGEMENT (including those of ADMINISTRATOR TOM
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OPERATION
of the Operation Pisces.
From ASAC SALVEMINI
From the Deposition of ASAC SALVEMINI: Pg 32 …..we had briefings in the DEA command center…..There would be a room twice the size of that that – and the lawyers would – after they finished filling up the spots at the table, they’d be around the perimeter. I mean, and they were lawyers from DEA, there were lawyers from the DOJ, members of the USAO from districts who were involved in prosecution. Q: And during the conduct of these meetings, would this specific operation be discussed? A: The whole purpose of the meeting was the operation. There was no other – nothing else was discussed. Q: Why would the room be filled with so many individuals? Was that a normal event? A: Well, for one thing, it was a very high profile case – yes. To answer your – for a high profile case, yes, that would be normal. Okay. There were interest – multifaceted interests. There were some situations which involved national security, and so there were people that were - attorneys that were specialists in that area. There were some issues that involved potential tort matters. For example, if we shut down a – we used a cut-off switch on a vehicle that had a load. So there were people, specialists in that. There were people from
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CONSTANTINO, that DEA UPPER LEVEL MANAGEMENT did in fact micromanage significant international covert operations, including the PRINCESS OPERATION as follows: * The SALVEMINI memo affirms that a SARC meeting relating to “authorizations” from DEA HQ as relates to the PRINCESS OPERATION. It shows clearly the level to which DEA HQ ordinarily micromanages a significant international as opposed to the under oath claims of HQ UPPER MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL. * Minutes are also present for a SARC meeting of 1/27/94 in which approval is given for PRINCESS OPS. No mention of safety or security. * Memo states that this teletype does not authorize any international travel or specific money pick-up and that travel in conjunction with these investigations must follow established guidelines and must be properly coordinated. PLAINTIFF, to date, has not been provided with “established guidelines.” * There are regular SARC meetings referred to in the materials, and minutes are taken; yet we do not have any of the minutes of same.
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the different desks. There was the cocaine desk, or the money laundering. I mean, everybody had a finger in the pie kind of thing. And we would come in and we would basically brief them as to exactly what was going on, where we were in the investigation, how much money, and they kept very close tables on how much money had been paid to the informant. So my managers from South Florida would be up on occasion, not every occasion, people that were in charge of what we used to call the various desks there, the cocaine desk and the heroin desk, basically everybody who had an interest in it – and not just attorneys. There were DEA bosses....
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Item #122 ROI dated 12/9/94 by TFA LEES regarding Money Pick-up 12/5/94
Synopsis of reported action: In a very brief report by TFA Greg LEES, he states only that on 12/5 the FLDO TF picked up $298,796 in Puerto Rico and references TFA Doug WILLIAMS report for detail, which report is not present. That the pick up was done on behalf of REDACTED who often works with REDACTED laundering narco dollars. That The PRINCESS received wiring instructions 12/9.
Location: San Juan Written “Game Plan”: None noted U/C Agents: Unknown Surveillance: Unknown
Comment/opinion, Item #122:
A. This Item evidences the following deviations from DEA and professional standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION:
* No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain courtquality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved in this pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security.. * No detailed reporting that even approximates prosecution-evidence quality, of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security. * This report appears to be the only investigative record of this contact received.
Although it does refer to an alleged report by TFA DOUG WILLIAMS “for detail”; a
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report that was never furnished PLAINTIFF. * No record of whether or not the money received was the same amount for which PRINCESS would be held accountable to the TRAFFICKERS, further evidence of the outof-control, and reckless (to the life of PRINCESS) nature of this investigation, and lack of oversight that led to the DELACOVA theft of funds, and perhaps other significant acts of corruption made invisible by the failure to adhere to report writing standards and the absence of oversight.
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Item #123 ROI dated: 12/20/94 by TFA Young regarding Money Pickup 12/15/94 And from: ROI dated: 12/15/94 by TFA LEES regarding same
Synopsis of reported action: TFA LEES reports that on 12/15 FLDO TF conducted a currency transaction in San Juan, PR on behalf of REDACTED and that on 12/20 The PRINCESS received wiring instructions from REDACTED, and lastly that the amount picked up was $299,888. That’s all the report says. TFA JEFF YOUNG’S report states that on 12/10 The PRINCESS was contacted by REDACTED to pick up $300K in San Juan. That on 12/12 San Juan TFA MORALES contacted Tony whom he then met on 12/15 at a shopping center where he met with two Colombian MALES giving TFA MORALES the currency.
Location: San Juan Written “Game Plan”: None noted U/C Agents: TFA Morales
A. This Item evidences the following deviations from DEA and professional standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION:
* No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain courtquality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved in this pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security.. * No detailed reporting that even approximates prosecution-evidence quality, of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities and criminal contacts leading up to this pickup—information vital to the protection of PRINCESS. * This report appears to be the only investigative record of this contact received.
* No record of whether or not the money received was the same amount for which
Surveillance: SJDO
Comment/opinion, Item #123:
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PRINCESS would be held accountable to the TRAFFICKERS, further evidence of the outof-control, and reckless (to the life of PRINCESS) nature of this investigation, and lack of oversight that led to the DELACOVA theft of funds, and perhaps other significant acts of corruption made invisible by the failure to adhere to report writing standards and the absence of oversight. * Note: There is suddenly no need of groups of FLDO AGENTS for surveillance in San Juan, supporting all prior comments relating to AGENTS corruptly using the PRINCESS OPERATION for illegal boondoggle trips. * Approved by Group Supervisor Tom TIDERINGTON 1/6/95, three weeks after report written.
1995 Item #124 From Memo dated 2/22/95 by ASAC Joseph SALVEMINI
“Now, two years since this case’s inception, the success of this investigation in meeting with its goals and objectives in this regard is measurable, and has been said to be unparalleled…Simplistically recounted, however, efforts in this case over the last two years have thus far led to the arrests of five major Colombia based TKO related traffickers including one DEA fugitive; the development of viable, prosecutable
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Comment/opinion, Item #124: A. While the SALVEMINI memo seeks to extol the value of the PRINCESS UNDERCOVER OPERATION, in order to obtain an informant reward payment, by linking her operation to “the arrests of five major Colombia based” traffickers, “including one DEA fugitive,” and credit for the “viable, prosecutable cases against approximately
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cases against approximately 30 other major Colombia based TKO related traffickers; the cell heads and couriers in the US, Europe and Canada; the seizure of approximately $23 Million USC of drug proceeds from traffickers; and the initiation of over 20 “spin-off” investigations, netting drug seizures and yet additional arrests and potential arrests; notwithstanding the invaluable intelligence of an operations, strategic and national security nature, that has been consistently developed and disseminated throughout the course of this case. All of these accomplishments are largely attributable to the efforts of SGS-90-X003. “ In requesting an award for The PRINCESS, ASAC SALVEMINI justifies his request with a list of her recent accomplishments and the following: “SGS-92-X003 has for nearly three years now, rendered invaluable service to DEA which is concretely measurable by the accomplishments realized in this case, and continues to do so, notwithstanding the fact that the CI’s activities on behalf of DEA have placed both the CI and his/her family in a position of considerable personal jeopardy. This has already been demonstrated by one foiled attempt to kidnap the CI in Ft. Lauderdale in recent months, and a death threat received by the CI while in Colombia during a recent trip
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30 other major Colombia based” traffickers, there is absolutely no evidence of those charged with the handling of PRINCESS contributing to those arrests, if in fact there is any real connection to same at all. B. On the contrary, the materials indicate hundreds of opportunities to indicate major traffickers all over the world that were entirely squandered and/or disregarded. There is no evidence whatsoever on file of those charged with the handling of PRINCESS being concerned with anything but the seizure of money, to the exclusion of both prosecutable cases and her safety. C. The memo once again highlights for DEA MANAGEMENT personnel, the extreme and impossible to exaggerate dangers that PRINCESS was exposed to, with no safety precautions taken whatsoever, as well as the extreme to which DEA HQ was derelict in all its traditional oversight duties. D. Money Seized: The vast differences between is claimed here and what is actually accounted for in discovery has been covered in other sections of this report.
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there.
Item #125 From Memo dated 2/22/95 by ASAC Joseph SALVEMINI
Item #126 From Memo dated 2/22/95 by ASAC Joseph SALVEMINI
“…Further, the deep cover role in which the CI was placed in this investigation, namely, that of a successful money launderer, is one that requires the CI to demonstrate an affluent lifestyle and open his/her personal life to traffickers, which places the CI’s day to day life under close scrutiny by traffickers who frequently visit him/her in the US and often stay with the CI at the CI’s home.”
Comment/opinion, Item #125: Same comments as in Item # 124 The testimony highlights both the dangers ignored by DEA in their continued use of PRINCESS, as well as the numbers of traffickers who came under the guns of PRINCESS OPERATION and who were never touched, due to the inept and/or corrupt management of DEA at every level of its chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION.
“…SGS-92-X003 has for nearly three years now, rendered invaluable service to DEA which is concretely measurable by the accomplishments realized in this case, and continues to do so, notwithstanding the fact that the CI’s activities on behalf of DEA have placed both the CI and his/her family in a position of considerable personal jeopardy. This has already been demonstrated by one foiled attempt to kidnap the CI in Ft. Lauderdale in recent months, and a death threat received by the CI while in Colombia during a recent trip there.”
Comment/opinion, Item #126: Same comments as in Items 124-125. Further: PLAINTIFF has been furnished no official record of any kind of an attempted kidnapping in Fort Lauderdale, the circumstances leading up to it, what occurred and what measures were taken to ensure her safety. Considering that she was successfully kidnapped shortly thereafter it would appear no measures were taken. It also appears that this event was completely disregarded by DEA MANAGEMENT in their continued use of PRINCESS as an
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international deep cover agent. Item #127 From Memo dated 2/22/95 by ASAC Joseph SALVEMINI
Item #128 From Memo dated 3/29/95 by ASAC Joseph SALVEMINI
“…Further, the reality of the situation is such that the CI’s identity will at some point in time be made known throughout trafficking circles both in Colombia and in the US, either by virtue of the CI’s testimony at the culmination of this case, or quite possibly at any time in the interim should the CI’s identity otherwise be compromised, at which point the CI and his/her family will then be at great risk for the remainder of their lives. In view of the fact that this eventuality will virtually preclude the CI from establishing independent financial support within society in any normal fashion, failure to adequately compensate the CI for this eventuality is unconscionable. “ “In February 1995, the CI traveled to Colombia where the CI met with several CURRENCY BROKERS who are handling narco dollars for Cali based narco traffickers who are directly responsible for the cocaine smuggling aspect of the narco trafficking operation as well as the movement of the currency derived from the sales of cocaine. The CI continues to maintain contact with and conduct business with these traffickers. During the course of this investigation, the FLDO Task Force has seized in excess of $24 Million from the traffickers.
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Comment/opinion, Item #127: Same comments as in Items 124-126. Further: the Slavering memo states the obvious that should have been considered by DEA MANAGEMENT—if there were any oversight— immediately after the surfacing of the first rumor of PRINCESS’S cover having been blown: that she was no longer safe performing undercover duties.
Comment/opinion, Item #128: Same comments as in Items 124-127 continue to be applicable. SALVEMINI here clearly cites for DEA HQ that the likelihood of PRINCESS death and/or kidnapping with any continued use is likely. There is no indication in Discovery of an HQ response.
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In November 1993, the FLDO TF seized over $3 Million in Geneva, Switzerland and Montreal, Canada. The fallout from this seizure and the development of information as a result of it have been extensive. The “broker” for this currency transaction was REDACTED. REDACTED was later arrested and extradited to the US where he is awaiting trial on money laundering charges in Tampa, Fla. REDACTED has been held responsible by the Cali traffickers for the majority of the amount of currency which had been seized. All of REDACTED’s property as well as all his family’s properties in Colombia have been seized by the traffickers. REDACTED IN TURN IS HOLDING THE CI RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS REDACTED’S (SIC) LOSSES. In January 1995, REDACTED, while incarcerated, approached a subject who was incarcerated with him. REDACTED wanted this subject to kidnap and execute the CI. This subject passed this information to the Tampa DEA office. The information was in turn passed to the FLDO. The FLDO TF successfully introduced a U/C agent into this scenario. The FLDO U/C agent has met with REDACTED twice and was agreed to accept the “contract” for the kidnapping and murder of the CI. REDACTED has thus far provided the FLDO U/C agent wit the CI’s present home address, telephone number
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Item #129
and detailed physical description as well as vehicle(s) descriptions. Because of these developments, it has been necessary for the CI to relocate. The FLDO is requesting to pay the CI $11K which is above the quarterly imposed limitation. Of the total amount $5600 represents the figure the CI has paid to lease a residence to relocate to. The remaining figure are documented expenses incurred by the CI including purchase of a cellular telephone, rental of an out of state PO Box and other documented expenses.” $11K paid to SGS-92-X003 for expenses related to relocating to a new residence.
Voucher for Payment dated 4/5/95 approved by GS Tom TIDERINGTO N
Item #130
Comment/opinion, Item # 129: There is no documentation on file as to the specific reasons for this relocation; however, it does seem reasonable that this money was paid for security reasons, which makes the subsequent sending of PRINCESS to Colombia on the undercover mission that resulted in her kidnapping, appear to be an act of inexplicable madness, or even an overt action in hopes of her death. Given the capture of DELACOVA and other indications of endemic corruption cited herein, it is reasonable to suspect that there were DEA AGENTS and/or MANAGERS who would want PRINCESS eliminated. Comment/opinion, Item #130:
Synopsis of reported action:
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ROI dated 4/17/95 by TFA LEES regarding Money Pickup 4/6/95 Location: Montreal Written “Game Plan”: None noted U/C Agents: RCMP Ottowa PD Surveillance: present
On 3/15 The PRINCESS was contacted by REDACTED who often works with REDACTED when laundering drug proceeds, and told The PRINCESS to expect a call from a contact looking to launder in Montreal, and who it was that owned the currency. Later that day, The PRINCESS received a call from a Colombian FEMALE stating she had the $500K USC to be laundered and provided pager and cell numbers. The PRINCESS was contacted a 3rd time 3/15 stating that REDACTED had a meeting with REDACTED in Cali, and asked if The PRINCESS’s worker handling the pickup in Montreal could remain in Canada a short time to pick up a total of $3 Million in $500K increments. A FLDO U/C made contact with TERESA arranging the p/u in Ottawa. Upon arrival TERESA called off the pick up citing problems transporting the currency. The p/u was completed on 4/6 in Canadian currency that converted to $96,778 USC. On 4/12 The PRINCESS received the wiring instructions. The PRINCESS was instructed to use a portion of the fund to purchase Items for REDACTED.
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A. This Item evidences the following deviations from DEA and professional standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION:
* No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain courtquality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved in this pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training. * No detailed reporting that even approximates prosecution-evidence quality, of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities and criminal contacts leading up to this pickup. * This report appears to be the only investigative record of this contact received.
* No record of whether or not the money received was the same amount for which PRINCESS would be held accountable to the TRAFFICKERS, further evidence of the outof-control, and reckless (to the life of
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PRINCESS) nature of this investigation, and lack of oversight that led to the DELACOVA theft of funds, and perhaps other significant acts of corruption made invisible by the failure to adhere to report writing standards and the absence of oversight. more. * No specific accounting for the money, including a chain-of-custody statement, witnessed count and/or attempt to use same in furtherance of a prosecution effort. B. Note: There is suddenly no need of groups of FLDO AGENTS for surveillance in Montreal, supporting all prior comments relating to AGENTS corruptly using the PRINCESS OPERATION for illegal boondoggle trips. C. The PRINCESS was instructed by suspects to use a portion of the currency picked up to purchase Items for REDACTED. Whatever the Items were, and to whom and how The PRINCESS was to give either the Items or the currency to purchase the Items, is missing from this report—a glaring example of evincing both corruption and an absence of management oversight and accountability. D. Referenced Surveillance report written by SA KOTOWSKI never received in
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Item #131 From Memo dated 5/22/95 by ASAC Joseph SALVEMINI Item #132 ROI dated 6/8/95 by TFA LEES regarding Money PickUp 5/31/95 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Written “Game Plan”: None noted U/C Agents: Det Mike CAPO
“In April 1995 the CI spent two weeks in Colombia (4/16/95-4/27/95). During this time, the CI met with several traffickers currently targeted by the FLDO.”
Synopsis of reported action: The PRINCESS was contacted on 5/27 by REDACTED who often works in conjunction with REDACTED, and told The PRINCESS someone would contact her to launder $435K, and gave The PRINCESS contact numbers and codes. A FLDO CI was used to contact the pager number given making arrangements to meet a MALE on 5/31. On 5/29 the CI, (presumably The PRINCESS), received a call that the suspect was unhappy with the way the prior pick up had occurred, confirming that these were the same people as the 5/11 pickup, and that he had never been short on the money count in the past and that he wanted to go with the CI to a place where the money could be counted. On 5/31 the pick up of $434,625 occurred with UC Det Mike CAPO followed by TFA LEES. The CI was contacted later advised that Mike Arias was a broker in this
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Discovery. Comment/opinion, Item#131: A. No detailed reporting and/or record of any element of the FDLO gathering any court-quality evidence as relates to this undercover activity by PRINCESS, can be found in Discovery.
Comment/opinion, Item #132:
A. This Item evidences the following deviations from DEA and professional standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION:
* No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain courtquality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved in this pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training. * No detailed reporting that even approximates prosecution-evidence quality, of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the
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pickup and that the owners of the currency were REDACTED and REDACTED, and then provided wiring instructions.
pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities and criminal contacts leading up to this pickup. * This report appears to be the only investigative record of this contact received.
* No record of whether or not the money received was the same amount for which PRINCESS would be held accountable to the TRAFFICKERS, further evidence of the outof-control, and reckless (to the life of PRINCESS) nature of this investigation, and lack of oversight that led to the DELACOVA theft of funds, and perhaps other significant acts of corruption made invisible by the failure to adhere to report writing standards and the absence of oversight. more. * No specific accounting for the money, including a chain-of-custody statement, witnessed count and/or attempt to use same in furtherance of a prosecution effort. * The amount of money for which PRINCESS was contracted was several hundred short when accounted for by DEA, further evidence of the out-of-control, and reckless (to the life of PRINCESS) nature of this investigation, and lack of oversight that led to the DELACOVA theft of funds, and
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perhaps other significant acts of corruption made invisible by the failure to adhere to report writing standards and the absence of oversight. B. Report Approved by TIDERINGTON 7/3/95, a month after report was written, making it almost worthless for any real time investigative effort that would aid in protecting PRINCESS. Note the following: C. A 2nd CI may have been employed in this transaction, further exposing PRINCESS to the inordinate danger of her cover being blown. The report is typically unclear; however, it is an area covered in earlier discovery recommendations that were never received from DEFENDANTS. D. Suspect told the CI, presumably The PRINCESS, that he was unhappy with prior pickup count and wished to be present with her at count, further evincing the affect of funds stolen and/or seized by DEA on PRINCESS’S safety. E. No ROI present for a 5/11/95 pickup that is referenced in this report as the prior pick up with same suspect. F. No detail as to how the pick up occurred or what The PRINCESS did or was advised to
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do by DEA, and/or any action taken by DEA, regarding the “unhappiness” of the suspect with the prior count. How this deadly problem was handled is simply not reported. That on 7/5 The PRINCESS was debriefed in FLDO by TFA LEES, TFA Mann and GS TIDERINGTON regarding her activities in Debriefing Report dated Colombia the week of 6/26/95. 7/5/95 by On 6/27 The PRINCESS met with REDACTED TFA LEES who stated that things were very bad in Cali because of the pressure being exerted by the Colombian government. That REDACTED was going to Italy for a few months to oversee repayment of a $600K owed to REDACTED by REDACTED and drum up some business. Item #133
That evening they were joined by REDACTED who stated that due to financial regulations tightening in Colombia he was unable to extract money from an account used in the last transaction. It was frozen. At dinner they were joined by “twins”. The PRINCESS relayed that she’d just been in Italy and had a message from Tio (uncle). Asked how she knew Tio, The PRINCESS replied through REDACTED. At the mention of REDACTED’s name it was asked had REDACTED paid them back yet. The PRINCESS was asked to relay the
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Comment/opinion, Item #133:
A. This Item evidences the following deviations from DEA and professional standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION:
* No operational game plan. * No attempts or preparation to obtain courtquality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved in this pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training. * No detailed reporting that even approximates prosecution-evidence quality, of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities and criminal contacts leading up to this pickup. * This report appears to be the only
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message for REDACTED to send a representative to Colombia to meet with them. Conversation turned to $42 Million in Chicago that needed laundering and that many are stockpiling or hiding money until the crackdown eases. The PRINCESS was questioned closely how she operates and about her family in Colombia. They agreed they might be able to do business together. On 6/29 The PRINCESS was told that REDACTED’s boss was in hiding. On 6/30 REDACTED said they would like to give The PRINCESS business but needed to have her checked out including that someone would come to her house in Florida.
investigative record of this contact received. * No record of whether or not the money received was the same amount for which PRINCESS would be held accountable to the TRAFFICKERS, further evidence of the outof-control, and reckless (to the life of PRINCESS) nature of this investigation, and lack of oversight that led to the DELACOVA theft of funds, and perhaps other significant acts of corruption made invisible by the failure to adhere to report writing standards and the absence of oversight. more. * No specific accounting for the money, including a chain-of-custody statement, witnessed count and/or attempt to use same in furtherance of a prosecution effort. * Additional indications of extreme danger to
PRINCESS ignored by DEA. B. The pattern absence of oversight and supervision in all areas, to which the theft of PRINCESS funds, by DELACOVA, and perhaps other acts of corruption can be attributed, continues. C. The role of HERNAN BELTRAN, Colonel in
the Cali Colombia Police Department as a key undercover operative—the man who will later become suspect in the kidnapping of PRINCESS—is likely omitted from reporting,
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evincing endemic corruption and cover-up on the part of the entire DEA chain-of-command involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION. (see Item 142-143). Item #134 Memo dated 7/19/95 Subject SARC Proposals for PRINCESS OPERATION II From Ass’t SAC Joseph P. SALVEMINI To ADO Robert Michelotti,
“Enclosed is the proposal for PRINCESS OPERATION II. Although approval was granted by SAC Milford and ASAC Higdon, ASAC Higdon commented that the targets of the investigation may be aware that the CI was cooperating. Mr. Higdon’s comments were the result of information from DEA Rome; however, these comments were prior to a second cable from DEA Rome stating that the CI’s cooperation may not be compromised as originally reported. Page 2 of this memorandum is a copy of the approval memo dated 7/17/95 from ASAC Paul Higdon to SALVEMINI which includes the request to “please initiate an appropriate threat assessment to ensure that the CI is afforded adequate security.” On page 10 of the Proposal itself, “PRINCESS OPERATION II will be supervised by a Group Supervisor, ASAC, and by the Special AC at the Division Office level. Activity under this operation conducted in Italy will be coordinated by the DEA Country Attache in Rome. At the Headquarters
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Comment/opinion, Item #134: The memo contains significant elements of PC indicative of DEA HQ PERSONNEL, during the civil trial, PRINCESS V DEA, providing false testimony as to knowledge and involvement of DEA UPPER MANAGEMENT in every aspect of the PRINCESS OPERATION, as follows: A. This memo contains an Operational Plan (Game Plan), illustrating the substandard absence of same for almost all PRINCESS’S prior undercover exploits, and that said GAME PLAN was submitted to the SARC a DEA HQ UPPER MANAGEMENT entity. B. The Operational Plan also evinces the total involvement of DEA HQ in its every aspect, at minimum, through the SARC, in spite of under-oath denials. C. The memo also evinces the fact that DEA HQ was aware that PRINCESS cover “might” have been compromised, yet continued to use her in an undercover role that would lead directly to her kidnapping. D. The memo also demands that “an
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level, PRINCESS OPERATION II will report all activities to OAS and OF as required.”
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appropriate threat assessment” be made and that action should be taken to afford the CI “adequate security”—none of which was done. E. Page 10 of the memo clearly indicates that it is “required” that all activities of PRINCESS OPERATION be coordinated through DEA HEADQUARTERS (OAS and OF), making it clear that the ultimate responsibility for the use of PRINCESS in this suicidal mission, is that of DEA HQ. F. This memo was submitted to DEA HQ, shortly before the kidnapping of PRINCESS when appropriate oversight might have prevented same, yet, as stated above, no action was taken.
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Item #135 Debriefing Report dated 7/25/95 by TFA LEES Regarding compromise of The PRINCESS
Item #136 From the deposition of Robert R. Michelotti
That on 7/25 The PRINCESS was debriefed in Ft. Lauderdale by TFA LEES, ASAC SALVEMINI, IA SANDRA NEAL and TFA HUGHES. She was allowed to examine a photocopy of two (2) DEA 6’s and listen to a portion of an audio tape with excerpts of an oral intercept. The copies of the DEA 6’s were obtained from an REDACTED who had received the copies from REDACTED who is in Colombia, SA. The copies had been REDACTED in limited form and dealt with debriefings that had been conducted with the CI and DEA offices in FLDO and Chicago. The PRINCESS was also allowed to listen to a portion of an audio cassette containing excerpts of a taped conversation between (long REDACTED sentence). The conversations related to The PRINCESS’s possible involvement with DEA. There have been several interpretations of the call. The PRINCESS was allowed to listen for possible nuances and voice inflections that may not have been recognized by other translators. From the deposition of ROBERT R. MICHELOTTI, Chief of Undercover and Sensitive Operations and also Secretary of the SARC Committee responsible for their minutes, pages 15-16 Q: What was your sense for what these guys were like that she was laundering money for? These
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Comment/opinion, Item #135: A. This debriefing occurring shortly before her kidnapping, once again, reveals the overwhelming evidence of the imminent likelihood of PRINCESS’S murder and/or kidnapping, that DEA at every level of its chain-of-command, continued to ignore. B. The role of HERNAN BELTRAN, Colonel in the Cali Colombia Police Department as a key undercover operative—the man who will later become suspect in the kidnapping of PRINCESS—is likely omitted from reporting, evincing endemic corruption and cover-up on the part of the entire DEA chain-of-command involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION. (see Item 142-143).
Comment/opinion, Item # 136: This testimony is, in my opinion, an admission both of Headquarters role in the use of PRINCESS, their awareness of the dangers she was facing, and their complete dereliction of all oversight duties.
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were bad guys? A: They were people that I believe were associated with the Colombian traffickers. Q: Okay. And do you have a sense that, you know, essentially, that these were thieves and murderers, a lot of these guys; is that fair? A: I don’t know about thieves and murderers. They were criminals I thought. Q: Okay. And did you have a sense that, in the capacity as a confidential informant, the PRINCESS was risking her life in the activities that she was undertaking? A: I believe she probably could be. Item #137 From deposition of Thomas A. Constantine, 10/27/04
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Comment/opinion, Item # 137: A. As an expert, the difference between a CI who is the target of a criminal investigation and a financially motivated CI, is immense, as are the standards and requirements of Informant-handling related to same. B. Having said that, I must take into consideration that Mr. CONSTANTINE’S training and experience as a State Police Administrator, at the time he was appointed in no way qualifies him as the head of an international covert agency. In short, Mr. CONSTANTINE with that answer demonstrates his lack of knowledge. C. The subject of my presentation before the
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outside the Us or to receive the appropriate sanctions for the crimes inside the country. I mean, that is really how I would look at it, is depending on what the source is, whether it is paid informant, a person who is a co-defendant or information from just a citizen who is not in it for any monetary reasons, just trying to provide what they think is justice for America. Q: Did you give any specific direction to the field with regard to the development of CI’s after you took over and specifically – well, let me just ask you that question. Did you give any direction? A: Not that I can recall. Q: So it would be fair to say that the field agents would rely on existing DEA guidelines, their experience? A: Yes. I don’t recall any major changes when I took over DEA and the informant program.
Defense Intelligence College Southern Command, and the subsequent peer journal article “THE WEAKEST LINK…is precisely the price society pays for the appointment of directors of covert agencies based upon anything other than real qualifications). D. Mr. CONSTANTINE states that he does not recall giving any specific instructions, which is probably true. It has become the custom of DEA, accustomed to having political appointees with no real experience heading the agency, to simply put exotic international operational plans, etc. on their desks for approval, which they all sign, while having little knowledge, understanding or interest in the esotery involved in what they’re approving. I am a personal witness to this phenomena.
Item #138
Pages 25-27 of DO DONNE MARSHALL Deposition:
From Deposition of DO Donnie Marshall Page 25-27
Mr. Avery: How did you first become aware of the PRINCESS case? Marshall: Well, if I recall correctly, I was hit with the PRINCESS case almost from the day I walked in the door as chief of domestic operations, which was sometime in late summer or fall of 1995. By the time I came in, there had already been a
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sensitive activity approved by the Sensitive Activity Review Committee, which kind of was tailored around this informant and had the goals of seizing drugs and money from major Colombian and Florida organizations. I believe, by the time I came in the door, the informant had already been kidnapped in Colombia – I’m not sure if she had been – if the person had been released already or if I came in the middle of it and was involved in the negotiations or, you know, monitoring the situation to obtain the person’s release. Mr. Avery: When you say you were hit with this case – and I think I know where you’re going – but would you just tell me what you mean when you say you were hit with this case almost immediately upon taking over? Marshall: Well, because of the fact that the informant had been kidnapped, you know, it shoved it up a mode. It was a concern for the safety of the informant. It was the kind of thing that certainly had the potential for publicity, good or bad, and plus we had a duty to the informant to try to, you know, obtain the safe release. So it was a very high profile thing. Once again, I simply don’t recall whether the person had already been released or whether I was involved in, you know, the things leading up to the release. It was a hot topic in the building the
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DEA (at the HQ level) to be “concerned” for the safety of PRINCESS, which in my opinion, buttressed by long years of experience, is an admission of dereliction of said duty. DEA HQ concern for PRINCESS’S safety was evidenced at nom time prior to her kidnapping despite an abundance of warnings that it was a likely outcome of her assignments; a lack of concern, oversight and supervision that, in my opinion, was directly causative to the kidnapping. C. MARSHALL does not deny that his duty should have been one of oversight and direction, he simply indicates that he doesn’t “recall” his involvement.
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day I came into the building. Mr. Avery: Prior to you coming into the building, were you aware of this operation? Marshall: Never heard of it.
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Item #139 Voucher for Payment dated 7/27/95 approved by ASAC Joseph SALVEMINI
Item #140 From TELETYPE dated 7/27/95 by ASAC Joseph SALVEMINI
Item #141
$2K paid to The PRINCESS, these monies are to be used by the CI in funding the travel of narcotics money launderer REDACTED from Colombia to Italy.
Comment/opinion, Item #139: A. There are a myriad of mandated documents missing from the file, presumed never prepared, that should have fully explained this expenditure, the need for it, and the results achieved from it. B. Yet, as has been noted throughout this review, nothing seems to have been prepared, in violation of all DEA policies and standards; an absence of accountability and oversight that, in my opinion, was contributive to both the rampant corruption that is the hallmark of this operation, as well as the kidnapping of PRINCESS herself.
HQS/OE advised that they were still awaiting definitive date from the FLDO for the termination of PRINCESS OPERATION and the submission of the necessary documentation for a new proposal. On Thursday 7/20/95 FLDO’s documentation for the new proposal was express mailed to HQS/DO (MICHELOTTI) for review/approval. The FLDO is waiting to receive a confirmation date for the SARC review at which time the termination date of Op PRINCESS (I) will be determined. OE is advised that presently the FLDO has a tentative date of Tuesday, 8/15/95 for the SARC. Synopsis of reported action:
Comment/opinion, Item #140: This documents HQ awareness of the continued use of PRINCESS as an unprotected deep cover agent in spite of the extreme likelihood of her death and/or kidnapping.
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Comment/opinion, Item #141:
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ROI dated 8/24/95 by TFA LEES regarding Money Pick-up 8/18/95 Location: Miami Written “Game Plan”: None noted U/C Agents: TFA HERNANDEZ Surveillance: Present
While in Colombia during June 1995, The PRINCESS was contacted by REDACTED, a broker who works for the REDACTED Organization and others to launder drug proceeds. REDACTED proposed he and The PRINCESS begin conducting money laundering business together upon her return to the US. On 8/15 The PRINCESS was contacted by telephone to arrange a money pick up in Miami totaling $1 Million, in three separate pickups. The PRINCESS was advised that because this would be their first transaction together, that The PRINCESS would be required to count the first pick up within 4 hours that the target’s count would be considered correct. TFA HERNANDEZ paged the number given him by The PRINCESS and met with the suspect’s girlfriend on 8/18 picking up the first amount from two FEMALES. The count was $153,776. The PRINCESS was requested by Suspect to give $1688 to a Leonardo to purchase medicine to send to Colombia and a number was given The PRINCESS to contact Leonardo. Exhibit N178 consists of a video cassette of the transaction which occurred on 8/18/95.
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A. This Item evidences the following deviations from DEA and professional standards evincing significant deviations from DEA and professional standards, and/or corruption and/or a dereliction of oversight duties at every level of the DEA chain-of-command involved with the PRINCESS OPERATION: * No operational game plans corresponding to the international undercover activity reports. * No attempts or preparation to obtain courtquality evidence for prosecution of the subjects involved with whom PRINCESS reported illegal activities. * No detailed debriefing report of CI as to her undercover activities as required by DEA standards and training—a key and necessary factor in planning for her continued security.. * No detailed reporting that even approximates prosecution-evidence quality, of the criminal contact between PRINCESS and the international criminals who arranged for the pickup. * Additional indications of extreme danger to PRINCESS ignored by DEA. * No strict accounting for the amounts of funds received as compared to the amounts contracted for; the amounts for which PRINCESS would be held accountable by TRAFFICKERS. * The use of UNDERCOVER AGENTS who are allegedly in the employ of PRINCESS with no
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close coordination with PRINCESS herself—an astoundingly dangerous violation of undercover tactics and procedures. * No explanation for what became of other
two pickups. A $1 million deal seems to have just been a $153,776 single pickup, or else the other reports of what happened with this unhappy customer are not present. * In this report, The PRINCESS was asked by the Suspect to meet with a LEONARDO and give him $1688 with which to buy medicine to send to Colombia. No reporting of The PRINCESS’s contact with LEONARDO is present, the primary point being that all physical activity and exposure of The PRINCESS is wholly absent from all reports. B. Note that this transaction is the first found anywhere in this file, that was videotaped, highlighting the abject failure to do the same at every opportunity during this three year operation, and supporting all opinions relative to the PRINCESS OPERATION having no real legitimate law enforcement purpose. C. The role of HERNAN BELTRAN, Colonel in the Cali Colombia Police Department as a key undercover operative—the man who will later become suspect in the kidnapping of PRINCESS—is likely omitted from reporting,
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evincing endemic corruption and cover-up on the part of the entire DEA chain-of-command involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION. (see Item 142-143). D. The pattern absence of oversight and supervision in all areas, to which the theft of PRINCESS funds, by DELACOVA, and perhaps other acts of corruption can be attributed, continues. E. Report approved by Group Supervisor Tom TIDERINGTON 9/13/95, 3 weeks after report was written, making it worthless in providing real time intelligence that would affect the safety of PRINCESS in the immediate future. Item #142 Memorandu m for the File labeled Secret, By Cynthia R. Ryan Associate Chief Counsel
RYAN, states “unknown is the role of COLONEL BELTRAN, who was the PRINCESS’ contact whenever she needed anything in Colombia. BELTRAN is now negotiating with kidnappers.” That DEA does not believe kidnappers know of PRINCESSA’S CI status. That DEA believes the kidnappers know her as a money launderer, able to make good up to $1 million losses on the spot, hence the $1 million ransom demand. DEA via BELTRAN counter proposed $150K ransom without revealing DEA’s role in this.
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Comment/opinion, Item# 142: The memo presents significant evidence of a level of ineptitude in the areas of Covert Actions and more particularly Informant Management, and/or corruption and false official statements, as follows:. A. Major HERNAN BELTRAN, a Colombian Police Official, we learn from Ms. RYAN’S secret memo, was “PRINCESS’S contact WHENEVER SHE NEEDED ANYTHING.” This indicates that he was an intricate part of OPERATION PRINCESS, for as much as four years, yet his name appears in no official
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Regarding Investigation of the Kidnapping of “the PRINCESS”, Meeting on 10/10/95 at FBI HQ, no date but appears to be minutes of meeting held 10/10/95
DEA has engaged another CI (referred to here as C2) to replace the PRINCESS’ brother in contacts with Beltran. DEA has received confirmation that she is alive. C2 and/or BELTRAN tell DEA that she is being held by guerillas. If PRINCESS was able to complete the operation she was active in before her kidnapping, DEA Miami would have submitted a request for a $1 Million award for her. WANKEL: pay award to PRINCESS through her family from the Asset Forfeiture Fund. Strong US policy against negotiating with kidnappers/terrorists/hostage takers. Therefore DEA or FBI may not negotiate. MARY LEE WARREN: But DEA already has been negotiating via C/Is. WANKEL: DEA’s role not apparent but country team and Colombian officials are aware of DEA activity.
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reporting whatsoever; RYAN herself appears not to know his first name, which is only revealed in testimony of PRINCESS. This, in my opinion is false official reporting by omission. At the very least it is radically substandard reporting that, when considered along with the totality of evidence herein, is strongly evincive of corruption. B. RYAN’S indication that BELTRAN’S role, even after this top secret conference, remains “unknown,” a further indicator of false reporting, corruption and cover-up. C. BELTRAN’S actual presence in the taxi with PRINCESS, moments before her kidnapping, is not even mentioned by RYAN, or in any DEA generated document. It is only revealed in the uncontested testimony of PRINCESS, a fact that continues to evince PC of intentional omission and cover-up. D. BELTRAN, in working undercover for DEA—prior to and including the kidnapping— evinces the role of many, corrupt foreign POLICE OFFICIALS on the DEA payrolls as paid INFORMANTS, a corrupt act in their countries. Under DEA regulations, the only way that BELTRAN could be paid for his “services” as PRINCESS’S primary contact in Colombia,
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State: USG does not negotiate or provide $ in this situation. No concessions. But the USG facilitates by putting the right people in touch with each other, i.e. certain Catholic priests and International Red Cross reps with hostages’ families.
during the PRINCESS OPERATION, is as a REGISTERED INFORMANT. E. The fact that BELTRAN, likely a paid corrupt POLICE OFFICIAL, in a country rife with drug related police corruption, is a potentially deadly act that should have required careful and documented discussion DEA: $800K of traffickers disappeared about the as to the need as compared to the risk. This same time as the PRINCESS (who was in consideration, since it involves a Colombia Colombia to see family when taken). DEA asset, would necessarily have to be vetted through and approved by DEA HQ, yet MLW: FBI is lead agency in this hostage taking DEA HQ PERSONNEL, under oath, have investigation. DEA has no jurisdiction. Continue disclaimed all knowledge. with C2. Start developing 3rd party contacts. F. To compound the obvious ineptitude Final decision rests with the family. Ransom and/or corruption of, in essence” blowing money must come from the family. DEA should PRINCESS’S cover,” as the memo indicates, DEA involved yet another informant (C2), immediately apply for award money owed the PRINCESS for past services rendered…Someone about whom PLAINTIFF has been given no higher than MLW will need to approve the bonus information whatsoever to pose as the PRINCESS has earned and payment to the PRINCESS’S BROTHER in the negotiations family (implied the AG). State and CIA concurred for ransom payment, when in fact, it was a – if decision is to pay, then need to go “to the top”. role that, in my opinion, could have been given to a number of DEA UNDERCOVER Give options and information to the family. AG AGENTS. wants to be kept apprised. E2: What is mind-bogglingly dangerous, is the use of someone who likely did not have CIA: Amb. Wilcox declared that there will be no enough information about PRINCESS to pass USG assistance to pay or rescue people from even a minimal amount of paranoid Colombia. Concurred in paying the family $ due questioning by the KIDNAPPERS, an almost her for services rendered anyway.
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Will PRINCESS continue to work for DEA if/once she is released? MLW: “No!” DEA: But her position as a CI would be enhanced.
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sure way to get her killed. G. In short, this act, in my opinion, is either an continued example of criminal ineptitude and/or criminal cover-up of a frightening level of endemic corruption that was undoubtedly the cause of this kidnapping. H. Memo indicates CIA claim that GUERILLAS will kill hostages if they learn they are bargaining with police, yet DEA uses BELTRAN to negotiate, and ;possibly C2 about whom no Information has been furnished PLAINTIFF. I. memo further indicates that CIA aided DEA in taping BELTRAN’S phone, indicating that DEA did have suspicions about BELTRAN, yet, despite comprehensive discovery demands, no documentation whatsoever of what led to the phone intercept and/or its results have been received in Discovery.
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Item #143 THE KIDNAPPING August 31, 1995 From the Testimony of The PRINCESS, paraphrased, pages 166179 And from: Debriefing Report by TFA LEES of CI Sent to Colombia to Address the PRINCESS’S KIDNAPPING Dated 9/28/95
Comment/opinion, Item# 143: A. All comments and opinions in Item # 142 must be considered along with PRINCESS’S testimony here. B. In particular, one must consider that MAJOR BELTRAN, as per my own international experience, is a corrupt police official, in that he, as is always the case with FOREIGN POLICE OFFICIALS being paid for police and other services via a DEA b. Pg 168 MAJOR HERNAN picks her up in a salary, which will be in direct violation of taxi on 8/31/95 and takes her to the house of a sovereign law of the nation in question; in man who was supposedly the distributor of this case Colombia. This was the case while money through brokers. He interviewed her I was stationed in South America and later about what guarantees she had, “And I told him when I was stationed in DEA HQ. about the million and a half dollars. If he wanted .undercover with PRINCESS. I could send him a copy of my bank statement C. The above translates, in the training of and the paintings and the whole thing.” And then DEA AGENTS and OTHER LAW stated he required that it would only be for them, ENFORCEMENT, to mean that this type of an not for everybody else. She then left with the INFORMANT will sell to the highest bidder, Major in the same taxi, Major then got out at a and therefore must NEVER be given shopping center under the guise that he had to information that would risk a life or an meet with SANTA CRUZ, and the taxi driver investigation, unless there is a definitive proceeded to drive her elsewhere against her and well-documented need-to-know. instructions. The taxi was then stopped by two D. The following elements of PC are noted men with grenades and one with a machine gun. indicative of COLONEL HERNAN BELTRAN, She thought it was a simple robbery. They put a working for DEA, engineering and/or being a gun to the throat of the chauffeur, drove the car key figure in the kidnapping of PRINCESS. further, kerchiefed her face, gave her a white * BELTRAN assigned by DEA as PRINCESS a. From Testimony of The PRINCESS: It was August 31, 1995. She was supposed to meet the next day with Major HERNAN BELTRAN, Major of the Police, in Cali, Colombia. Major Beltran was also head of security for [Juan Carlos Ramirez] CHIPETA. “I had been working to get closer and closer to this man because he would have – he was going to provide for me the people that were handling CHIPETA’s money in the US.
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liquid which she didn’t drink but pretended to and poured down her blouse and pretended to sleep. She heard a garage door open and she was put into a trunk. She didn’t know if she’d been identified or if this was a robbery. She had given them her pocket book which they ignored. In Colombia people are frequently thrown into the river in plastic bags weighted with rocks. You never find them. c. 45 minutes later, blindfolded now, she was brought into a little room, they took the blindfold off and put a rope around her neck. Three people with ski masks were there. They told her they belonged to Las Farc, a Colombia guerilla group. They told her she was being kidnapped for money. They asked what she did and she said she was an art dealer but had no money. She had her menstrual cycle at that time and never had one again after the kidnap. The next day they gave her some clothes, a small tv for Sunday mass and a bucket for a bathroom. d. Pg 173, on the 3rd day they brought her address book/calendar from her pocket book where she had half a year’s notes in code for the DEA and told her to pick out someone who would pay her ransom. She spent the next day and a half eating her address book to protect the
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contact for all needs while she was undercover in Colombia and therefore knowing, in detail, both PRINCESS’S role as a DEA INFORMANT and the potential amounts of money she was handling, as well as her importance to DEA. * All documents and reporting are mysteriously devoid of BELTRAN’S obviously key role in the entire OPERATION PRINCESS. * BELTRAN is the last to see PRINCESS before the kidnapping. He is accompanying here in a taxi, when moments before the kidnapping, he finds an excuse to leave the taxi. * This obvious indicator of BELTRAN’S, at minimum, participation in the kidnapping plot is NEVER questioned or investigated by DEA. * The blaming of the kidnapping on FARC is logically what a DEA paid informant recognize as the most likely scapegoat. E. The fact that despite comprehensive discovery demands, not a documented word has been received regarding BELTRAN’S obviously key role throughout the PRINCESS OPERATION, is—as viewed through the lens of my now 45 years of training and experience—strongly evincive of cover-up and the possible destruction of evidence.
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information inside. She gave them the Major’s name and number. Major contacted her brother and her brother contacted “Joe” at the DEA. Her brother had requested a tape recording of her and sent in a recorder which she says came from DEA. Pg 173 the boss, the COMMANDANT, came in and he hand me my phonebook…to ask me to get a contact to negotiate my ransom. They left me with the phonebook and it took me like one day, one day and a half to eat it…I had to eat all of that so that nobody would get to the information because I figure they better kill me but no information is going to be released. e. P. 175: That she’d previously told the DEA that drug dealers listen to all the conversations coming out of the Embassy but that DEA said that was impossible. These kidnappers let her hear a conversation from a woman in DC, one in Miami and one in Bogota about selling a group of people to rescue someone in Cali. She was terrified that the conversants would mention her name but no name was mentioned. f. Pg 200, Cross Examination of The PRINCESS by Mr. Prouty:
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The fact that this information was not furnished Ms. RYAN (see Item #142), is further evincive of this probability.
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Q: First, would it be fair to say that when you began your work with the DEA, you recognized there was some possibility that your cover would be blown? A: No. Q: You did not think that there was any chance that your being a DEA agent would be discovered by the drug runners? A: If the DEA agents made a mistake, yes, but there was no other way. Q: Is it possible at all that you could have made a mistake was that a possibility? A: It could be a possibility, but very remote, very remote. Q: And was there any chance that human nature being human nature, even if the DEA agents were somewhat careful, after all the work you did there could be some mistake and your cover could be released inadvertently? A: It’s always a possibility. Pg 215, Cross by Mr. Prouty, Q: And is it true that people with money were often kidnapped in Colombia? A: Very often. That’s why they walk around with bodyguards. Q: And when you were in Colombia did you ask the DEA to provide you with bodyguards?
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A: They’d laugh at me. That’s why I asked them to put that thing in my arm because I knew they couldn’t provide me – the they would give me two Americans and I would be shot in the next corner either way. So no. Pg 175…I kept telling the DEA and nobody believed me. I said ‘The drug dealers listen to al the conversations coming out of the Embassy.’ ‘That’s impossible.’ ‘They listen to anything they want.’ ‘It’s impossible’. Well, while I was there one day I was watching tv and they were saying – they interrupt everything and they say ‘we’re going to let you listen to some conversations.’ And one of the conversations, and I have no clue who these people are, was a woman in Washington, one in Miami, and one in Bogota talking about selling a group of people to rescue whoever in Cali. And I panicked because I said ‘oh my God, al I need to hear is my name. I hoe it’s not me, I hope it’s not may name.’ But that went, you know, over my head but it really bothered me. Item #144 Confidential Memorandu
“As you are aware, the release of SGS-92-X003 was effected through the services of a highly confidential source of the Bogota Co. This CS risked and utilized numerous associates and
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Comment/opinion, Item #144: My review of this Item indicates the following: A. This memo is an indication that the
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m dated 1/28/96 From John Costanzo Associate SAC Miami Filed Division To Harold D. WANKEL, Chief of Operations, OC
personal assets to aide DEA in getting SGS-92X003 back……SGS-92-X003, aside from initiating these investigations for which the rewards have been requested, is the essential witness in the prosecution of between 45-140 defendants that can be indicted by the Southern District of Florida in Ft. Lauderdale.” Reference is made to our meeting held at the SES Conference during the period 1/24-1/26/96 relative to the future status of SGS-92-X003……. Since the return of the CS, numerous debriefings have been conducted by personnel of DEA FLDO, FBI Miami, CA TONY SENNECA and myself in order to determine whether or not the kidnapping was real and not attempt to obtain money from the US Government by the CS. Numerous discussions and memoranda have been written on this subject and it is the opinion of those who conducted these debriefings that SGS-92-X003 is telling the truth regarding the abduction.
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“highly confidential source (CS-Informant)” was, as stated above, COL. HERNAN BELTRAN, further indicating, again, as stated above, that he was on the DEA PAYROLL, corrupt and being paid for police services that should have been his authorized duty via Colombia cooperation agreements; and that omitting him from all reporting in the PRINCESS OPERATION was false reporting by omission, as well as in violation of all DEA’s own reporting standards. . B. While this memo indicates that the PRINCESS is a necessary witness in the prosecution of from 44-140 cases, no single indictment actually exists despite OPERATION PRINCESS enduring for almost four years. C. The totality of evidence commented upon herein indicates that no effort was made at any time on the part of the direct handlers of PRINCESS, the FLDO, to either fully identify the hundreds of CRIMINALS with whom PRINCESS dealt in an undercover capacity and/or obtain court-quality evidence that might have been used to prosecute same. D. The investigation conducted as to whether PRINCESS had any role in her own
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abduction, clearly indicates that there was probable cause indicative of the kidnapping having been an “inside” job. Once again, the likely suspect continues to be BELTRAN, the “trusted” corrupt Colombian policeman; however, for reasons that are glaringly missing from all reporting, BELTRAN’S role is never investigated and/or has been covered up. E. Not one of the “numerous debriefings” referred to by COSTANZA, has never been furnished PLAINTIFF attorney, which in my opinion when considered along with the totality of evidence reviewed herein, presents additional Probable Cause of coverup. Item #145 From the Testimony of ASAC Joseph SALVEMINI
Pg 349: SALVEMINI sent a special memo Plaintiff’s Exhibit 91 to Harold WANKEL, Chief of Ops regarding the kidnapping 10/3/95. Pg 350 Plaintiff’s Exhibit 92 dated 6/18/96 entitled “Travel & Kidnapping of SGS 92 X003 [PRINCESS} in Colombia from DONNIE MARSHALL and CRAIG CHRETIEN to ADMINISTRATOR THOMAS A. CONSTANTINE references an interview with SALVEMINI where they tried to get SALVEMINI to say she was down there on personal business – they being
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Comment/opinion, Item # 145: The sworn testimony of SALVEMINI indicates the following: A. SALVEMINI cites an attempt by DEA, at the highest levels of its chain-of-command, to create a false “case” claiming that PRINCESS was on private business while in Colombia at the time of her kidnapping is indicative of the willingness of DEA MANAGEMENT to fabricate and falsify to cover-up ineptitude and corruption, that, in my opinion, are tantamount to an illegal
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CHRETIEN. They wanted SALVEMINI to say she was not down there in any way associated with US Government activities. And they said that was because of the fact that there’s a standing State Dept policy prohibiting payment of ransom, which was $1 million for her. Pg 351, They said if SALVEMINI wanted any chance of bringing her out alive that he was to tell them and give them a statement that she was down there on personal business. SALVEMINI refused to provide such a statement. SALVEMINI says while reading this document, the exhibit, he thinks they made some statements in there that are totally untrue, if he recalls.
attempt at evidence tampering. C. That, PRINCESS, unequivocally was in Colombia on DEA business when kidnapped. D. SALVEMINI’s testimony indicating that there is no possible way that PRINCESS could have traveled internationally without HQ approval forwarded through the Ambassador, is consistent with my experience as a Country Attache, Headquarters Operational Officer, and OPR Inspector, as well as the other evidence already cited herein. B. He further cites a specific example of WANKEL a top DEA management official, micromanaging the PRINCESS OPERATION. Pg 352, SALVEMINI states “She was in Colombia C. SALVEMINI further cites DEA HQ falsification of his own testimony in Exhibit on a money laundering business for me.” That SALVEMINI wanted to go down to Colombia to 92 (not furnished PLAINTIFF), by DEA HQ. help get her out and was not allowed by WANKEL. D. SALVEMINI’S testimony that any foreign travel for undercover work by PRINCESS was “impossible” without DEA HQ knowledge Pg 353, SALVEMINI says in reference to the Exhibit that “ there is a lie here. I was specifically and approval is consistent with my own DEA asked whether they approved the trip and he said experience. they generally knew each and every time because you couldn’t get country clearance to go there without approval from the Ambassador from HQ. This is what I’m talking about when I remember the memo generally but didn’t read it. They interviewed me. That’s not what I said. Every
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time she went down there we got country clearance. Every time she went down there we got approved from the Foreign Operations Desk and from the Country Desk, every single – they would – I would have been fired if I sent an informant down working an undercover operation without county clearance. [Approval] came out of HQ, absolutely.” Item #146 From Memo dated 6/4/96 by Donnie R. Marshall, Chief of Domestic Operations
Item #147 Memorandu
“As a result of the SGS’s cooperation over the last four years, 25 arrests have already been made and the potential exists for the indictment of up to 150 defendants.”
Comment/opinion, Item#146: I believe this to be false testimony in that the entire file, that is every single ROI turned over to the PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY, reveals a gross, overall failure to obtain a shred of court-quality evidence, by those charged with the handling of the PRINCESS OPERATION, in direct violation of every investigative and reporting standard I have ever been exposed to in my now 45 years of training and experience, as well as National Drug Policy. Further, if an arrest resulted from the PRINCESS OPERATION, it should have been reflected in an ROI in the case file, yet not a single such ROI was found.
A meeting was held 5/3/96 to determine if The PRINCESS’s travel to Colombia was officially sanctioned and/or DEA sponsored, and whether
Comment/opinion, Item #147: A. The claim by MARSHALL, that DEA HQ was generally unaware of PRINCESS’S
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m dated 6/18/96 by Chief of Domestic Operations Donnie Marshall and Chief of International Operations Craig Chretien To Administrato r Thomas A. Constantine Regarding Travel and Kidnapping of SGS-92X003 in Colombia
the Bogota Country Office and DEA HQs had knowledge of and had approved the travel. Concerning Colombia, SALVEMINI said she made “numerous” trips over the past four years, each documented “every time” by DEA 6 or teletype, that documentation was usually after the fact. No teletype documentation was found. No attempt was made to see if travels were documented via DEA 6. That SALVEMINI said that DEA HQs may not have specifically approved each trip but that DEA HQs “generally knew”. That he submitted reports to CA SENNECA after the CS traveled. That “if they objected, they should have told us.” That CA’s TOFT and SENNECA “approved back and forth travel without approval for each specific trip.” That TFO TIDERINGTON or IA SANDY NEAL would call somebody in DEA HQs and Bogota on “each and every trip.” That BILL RENTON was usually contacted to approve travel; JOHN FALVEY as being informed regarding specific trips and the free travel arrangement. b. Regarding the Bogota Country Office that SALVEMINI had an informal arrangement with former CA TOFT for several years that as long as “no operations” were planned the CS could
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undercover activities, is strongly contradicted by the evidence under review. There is simply no way this could have happened. However, having said that, a review of the inventory submitted does indicate that a large number of ROI’s and Cables that are mandated to accompany undercover, international travel must have “vanished.” B. If in fact MARSHALL and DEA MANAGEMENT’S claim of “I know nothing” were true, why have a meeting to “decide” whether you know nothing? C. The alleged agreement that PRINCESS was not conducting an undercover operation during her travel to Colombia, but instead was “laying groundwork for future cases,” is as disingenuous as it gets. It is the kind of statement that only a bureaucrat with no concerns of the safety of PRINCESS and/or no real training and experience in undercover operations would make. The totality of evidence reviewed indicates that on every single one of her trips abroad, PRINCESS was conducting an undercover operation and that DEA HQ was well aware of every nuance of her intended actions. D. The statement goes go a long way in explaining why no criminal evidence was
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travel at will to “lay groundwork” for future cases without specific notification to the BCO for each specific trip. That CA SENNECA continued this arrangement after assuming the CA position. That business and personal were mixed as they were so closely intertwined, that the CS normally paid for such trips and was later reimbursed by DEA. MR. TOFT advised Chief CHRETIEN that he did not recall any such arrangement allowing the travel of the CS without notification of the BCO. That former COUNTRY ATTACHE TOFT recalls no such agreement allowing travel of the CS without specific notification of the BCO. Former Country ATTACHE SENNECA also recalls no such arrangement. That Seneca had previously met with SALVEMINI and The PRINCESS with the clear expectation that all CS travel would be fully coordinated. In fact, the entire purpose of the trip was to try and get everything coordinated. That SENNECA felt there was widespread disregard for any need to coordinate CS travel with BCO by many offices. c. Regarding the trip where The PRINCESS was kidnapped, SALVEMINI said he directed the CS to
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ever obtained nor traffickers with whom she met fully identified, nor any protection afforded her by the country office, because, apparently, under this arrangement, she was not supposed to be getting evidence. In other words, DEA was paying for her to go, but pretending they did not know what she was doing. The denial of said arrangement by all concerned is consistent with any group of people not wanting to get caught as to their role in an illegal conspiracy. E. However, the fact that PRINCESS’S travel to Colombia could NOT have occurred without the full concurrence of both DEA HQ and the COUNTRY OFFICE, is fully supported by both the facts of this review, statements made by HQ OFFICIALS, SALVEMINI’S statements, and my own experience. F. SALVEMINI testimony as to him sending PRINCESS to Colombia, is forthright and honest; however, in my opinion a radical error that should have been stopped by DEA HQ exercising it’s traditional oversight, in that by this time the likelihood that she would be murdered and/or kidnapped was overwhelmingly predictable. Ironically, I believe it came at the hands of one of DEA’s “trusted” registered informant—MAJOR BELTRAN. It was the absence of oversight
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and supervision by DEA HQ that allowed this to happen, as well as other acts of corruption that are the hallmark of this operation. G. SALVEMENI’s testimony that DEA HQ could not avoid knowing about this trip, is, again, consistent with the totality of evidence reviewed herein, plus my own experience with international undercover travel. Further: Any such travel ALWAYS involves notification of the Ambassador, d. When asked whether he made notifications of which ALWAYS comes via a DEA HQ cable, the 1995 trips, SALVEMINI initially said no, and none of which were received by PLAINTIFF. then stated he told the Associate or Acting H. Testimony that, at times, DEA HQ Associate but could not remember specifically disapproved of PRINCESS’S travel is entirely who it was. That SALVEMINI would have to review records to see whether he notified BCO but unsupported by a single document. That that on the trip where CA SENNECA had met with there would be no supporting document for this disapproval is contrary to all my DEA SALVEMINI and the CS that SALVEMINI at that experience. If in fact, SALVEMINI became meeting told CA SENNECA that the CS would be “confrontational,” would be all the more traveling in the next 10 weeks. SALVEMINI did reason that the denial of approval would be not remember specifically contacting DEA HQ on in written form, UNLESS DEA HQ destroyed the trip but that there was “constant contact” said documentation, and/or prevented same with DEA HQs on all trips. That all notifications from reaching PLAINTIFF. were verbal. I. The approval process for foreign travel is That throughout the entire operation SALVEMINI so ingrained in DEA and State Department policy that knowledge of the specific written “begged” HQ for direction, that none was police or SOP or memos involved is never provided, therefore “I made my own direction.” necessary—foreign travel on official go down in early August, to bolster her position as a money launderer and make contacts. That The PRINCESS had to return to Florida for personal reasons, and then returned to Colombia as a continuation of the original trip, as viewed by SALVEMINI, with the additional assignment of providing information which could be used to assess the damage done to the Cali Cartel following recent GOC enforcement action.
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e. Former Staff Coordinator BILL RENTON stated he did coordinate 3 to 4 trips to Colombia for The PRINCESS in 93 and 94 but did not have that position during August 1995. That on those occasions he received notification from TFO TIDERINGTON and that RENTON in turn would notify ASAC JERRY RHINEHART of the BCO. That all coordination and approvals were verbal. RENTON said no teletypes were used. RENTON stated there was never any arrangement allowing the CS to travel to Colombia without specific case by case approval. That there were times when DEA HQ or BCO declined approval and on such times that SALVEMINI was confrontational and it always became a “horrible, unpleasant experience.” f. Regarding guidelines, RENTON stated that the only guidelines were that a CS could not violate the laws of the country visited nor could do any active operation such as pick up a load of money or drugs. Regarding the approval process for CS travel, RAC RENTON said he did not know of any formal guidelines. g. DO Chief Marshall had staffers research formal guidelines governing CS travel during these years and found no formal guidelines
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business simply never happens without notification and approval of DEA HQ, the foreign country attaché and the Ambassador. However, the fact is that PRINCESS was in fact sent to foreign nations with the express purpose of violating said nation’s laws, which did mandate full disclosure to HQ. J. The research conducted by MARSHALL et al (g) supports all my opinions indicative of it being mandatory that all foreign travel of PRINCESS required HQ and foreign country approval, and contradicts all testimony to the contrary. I. the b Highlights the failure of DEA management to keep their printed manual requirements current with DEA and State Department policy; the kind of inattention to oversight duties that is consistent with the reckless abandon that typifies DEA handling of PRINCESS. i. The summary is consistent with DEA HQ’s easily documented history of finding an agent scapegoat to cover up its own gross and reckless ineptitude. The evidence commented upon herein strongly supports that opinion.
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specifically on the subject of CS travel. The only thing found was a teletype from OF 3/93 requiring coordination with the foreign office when informants are sent for “operational purposes.” h. Surprisingly, the research revealed nothing currently in the manual that addresses the subject. Only a reference in the manual to travel (6612.7) dealing with Witness Protection Program travel. Apparently the subject was addressed in prior editions of the manual but not currently addressed. In fact, research failed to reveal anything which addresses requirements for coordination for interoffice investigative activity. In practice it is a long established, recognized and accepted principle that any interoffice investigative activities require coordination with and approval by the division or country office in which the activities are conducted. i. SUMMARY The summary states that the Ft. Lauderdale Office did in fact sponsor The PRINCESS’s travel 8/95, that written or verbal approval from DEA HQ or BCO cannot be demonstrated, that SALVEMINI’s contention of blanket authority is
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not corroborated by anyone named by SALVEMINI; that there is no formal policy regarding interoffice travel. CONCLUSIONS DRAWN That SALVEMINI did not ensure that the accepted principle of coordinated interoffice investigations took place; that SALVEMINI either fabricated a non-existent agreement or grossly misinterpreted conversations with various people; that in spite of the lack of coordination, this CS substantially contributed to some significant investigations and accomplishments. RECOMMENDATIONS That supervisory control methods are adhered to; that SALVEMINI be counseled regarding his failure to properly coordinate CS’s activities; that the manual be amended to include coordination of interoffice investigations and travel by CS’s.
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Item #148 From Memo dated 4/17/97 by TFA LEES regarding Closing Report of PRINCESS OPERATION
20 violators arrested for various charges including drug trafficking and money laundering over 100 violators identified of which approximately 70 designated as “indictable” 30 banking institutions identified as facilitating the movement of drug proceeds Approximately 20 spin off investigations are currently being pursued by various DEA FD offices based on information supplied by the CI $22,380,383 seized $62,700,000 million laundered $1,983,806 obtained via “fees” $24,364,190.15 in total removed from the “pockets” of the Cartels and compromised 38.8% of the total amount of currency processed during the investigation 1,196 kilos of cocaine seized in US 15,000 kilos of cocaine seized in Canada 5,300 kilos of cocaine seized in Italy
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Comments/opinions, Item #148: a. This alleged “summary” of the “successes” claimed by those charged with the handling of PRINCESS—as viewed through the lens of my training and experience, particularly as a DEA supervisory officer, Country Attache and OPR Inspector—is pure hype. There is not a single report that shows the obtaining of court-quality evidence for even a single indictment. b. The fact that PRINCESS has not and never will testify in a single trial, indicates that the alleged 70 “indictable” violators and 30 banking institutions identified as “facilitating the movement of drug proceeds,” were never touched criminally, which is strongly supportive of all opinions related to this entire operation amounting to nothing more than a government run money-laundering operation at a higher “fee,” and it not having a demonstrable, legitimate law enforcement purpose. c. No DEA-6 on file shows a single drug prosecution as a result of PRINCESS’S work. d. The accounting does not show the $1 million stolen by corrupt DEA AGENT DELACOVA, or other money noted as missing with no explanation.
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e. The accounting reveals that, when PRINCESS was sent to Colombia to continue her undercover work, she was responsible for the seizure of almost $23 million, a good portion of that coming from Colombian traffickers, giving her last mission a high likelihood of resulting in murder or kidnapping. There is no indication that anyone in DEA even considered halting the mission for her safety. Instead she was put directly into the hands of a likely corrupt Colombian police official, MAJOR BELTRAN.
Item #149 From the Testimony of ASAC Joseph SALVEMINI
a. Pg 312-313 Regarding Plaintiff’s Exhibit 99, a memo dated 12/10/93 to PAUL HIDGEN, Associate SAC, Miami Field Division who was immediate supervisor to SALVEMINI: I was very concerned that commitments that had been made and direction for a wide variety of different individuals, to the informant, to me and to the informant, were not being held – were not being upheld. I was concerned for the safety of the informant. I wanted to basically not only create a record of what was going on but I wanted to remind everyone that these promises had been made in an open forum, promises made by heads of divisions within the USAO, promises made and
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Comment/opinion, Item # 149: a. Indicates the belief on the part of SALVEMINI, that DEA MANAGEMENT was unconcerned about PRINCESS’S safety and, in fact, was about to “throw her to the wolves. His belief was such that he felt it important that he create a written record of his concern; a “proof.” (Exhibit 99). b. SALVEMINI testimony here indicates an almost violent distrust of DEA MANAGEMENT, quoting SAC DALE SCATERMAN calling one of the HQ MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL “a God damned
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orders and directives given by the very highest echelons of people in DEA to include operational chiefs and that sort of thing. And there was now for the develop of this – for the prosecution of a particular case we were just going to basically throw her to the wolves, throw our case out the window and compromise her to the point of maybe insuring her death”. b. Page 313-314, same Exhibit 99, page 2: At a subsequent meeting with Doug WANKEL who was “a very big boss reporting to the Administrator, “head of the Enforcement Division”….….”I recall it very, very, very vividly because you don’t normally see this kind of thing at the HQ level, suit and tie people with attorneys present. Associate SAC DALE SCATERMAN jumped up and said “You’re a GD liar” to one of the HQ people.” In reference “to commitments that they had made and then they tried to back off and say they hadn’t made the commitments and it was a very volatile, explosive meeting”….”commitments not to burn the informant. He literally jumped up and said “you’re a GD liar”. I heard you say it. You said it in the presence of the US Attorney right here”. c. Pg 315: there were directives from DEA HQ that – and this kind of alludes to what I had spoken to earlier in the morning. If you go into certain things
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liar,” concerning HQ backing off promises made to PRINCESS as regards her safety. c. SALVEMINI indicates that he had developed a “different strategy” to protect PRINCESS, apparently one where she would never testify. As per my training and experience, this is the strategy that resulted in PRINCESS OPERATION being for the purpose of seizing money and not to gain convictions. This opinion is supported by the totality of evidence reviewed herein. However, from the point of view of culpability, in my opinion, particularly as viewed through the lens of my training and experience as an OPR inspector and Headquarters operations officer, DEA HQ clearly gave its imprimatur to this plan and, after PRINCESS’S kidnapping, sought to cover-up this fact. d. In summary, SALVEMINI’S testimony captures a DEA MANAGEMENT that is indirectly admitting its inability to exercise oversight and supervision. PRINCESS a cooperating informant who had been “conned” into serving DEA, was the victim of a completely inept and dysfunctional management.
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and you pursue certain avenues, ultimately you’re going to wind up in a point in time where you’re going to burn the informant or get her killed. Okay? And so that’s why I had developed a different type of strategy; others had not. And I didn’t have any problem with what they were doing, I just didn’t want them to infringe on what I was doing with my person. “
Item #150 Memo for the Admin. through The Chief of
d. SALVEMINI goes on to say that he was required to submit tapes for that prosecution which did identify her and by pg 317 that ultimately they burned her. Pg 318: “If I didn’t have the commitments and wasn’t looking for a way out for everybody, why would I have written, you know, the memos. Why would HOFFMAN have done all that legal research for me? They made the promises. They made the commitments. And they just decided, “you know what? We’re not going to honor them. Why? Because we said so. And there’s not a dog gone thing you can do about it.” And there wasn’t quite frankly. I mean there wasn’t.” Summary of memo as follows: a. By end of operation 10/20/95, a total of 141 pickups from 9 different US cities and 3 foreign countries involving $62,631,354 had been made. Of this total, $38,180,604 was laundered for traffickers $20,163,796 was seized
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Comment/opinion, Item#150: A. I note that the statistics of money seized, etc. attributed to the PRINCESS OPERATION, are significantly different from Item #150, the memo to DEA Administrator CONSTANTINE, and those listed in Item
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by US authorities $2,216,587 was seized by foreign authorities.
#148, the closing report authored by TFA, calling into question the veracity of any statistics submitted in this case. From ASAC B. The “use” of commission earned by Michael Kane b. All commissions earned on pickups and/or seizures were utilized to purchase needed PRINCESS in her money laundering equipment and for travel and related expenses to operation to allegedly “purchase needed Regarding the investigation. All equipment was later seized equipment”, when considered along with the SGS-92by DEA and placed into use I the Miami Field totality of findings herein, is strongly X003 Division/FLDO. evincive of corruption and the misappropriation of said funds, as was done No date on c. On or about 8/28/95 with the knowledge and by DELACOVA. There is no accounting this memo whatsoever for this money, which is in but evidently concurrence of FLDO ASAC SALVEMINI, PRINCESS traveled to Colombia and met with violation of every DEA standard I have ever written known narcotic traffickers. No prior notification been exposed to. Once again, it is noted sometime that there is no accounting for the $1 after had been made to the Bogota CO or Headquarters million stolen by DELACOVA and the other (see memorandum from Donnie Marshall, then November funds identified herein as possibly missing. Chief of DO and Craig Chretien, Chief of Int’l Ops 1998 B. Once again, PRINCESS’s undercover travel 6/18/96) to Colombia, as well as the mandatory notification to the Ambassador and the Following a meeting on 8/31 PRINCESS was coordination of the use of BELTRAN as an abducted by unknown persons. “aid” to PRINCESS, in my opinion, On 9/1/95 TF Officers of the FLDO became aware buttressed by SALVEMINI testimony, could not possibly be done with out headquarters of the abduction, which was documented by the Bogota CO in a SECRET CABLE dated 9/4/95. A review and concurrence. However, let’s assume that DEA HQ—in spite of all the multi agency team consisting of the DOJ, DOS, FLDO, Bogota CO and the FBI began investigating evidence to the contrary—was unaware of PRINCESS’S international undercover the abduction. jaunts. If this were the case and it came Operations
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d. CA Tony SENNECA queried several active CS’s of the Bogota CO to determine if any of them had knowledge of the abduction. Redacted offered his/her services in an attempt to secure the release of PRINCESS. The CS negotiated with the organization which had allegedly abducted PRINCESS and it was agreed that $350K would be paid to secure her release. Redacted was advised by the Bogota CO that it was against policy and regulation for the US to negotiate the release of any US citizen from a terrorist organization and that any efforts on the part of Redacted were strictly of his own volition. On December 15, 1995 Redacted paid approximately $350K of his own money to the abductors, thus securing PRINCESS’s release. The CS was reimbursed $49K by the Bogota CO for expenses incurred during the negotiations (reference a memo from Ruben Prieto to Anthony Senneca, CS, Bogota CO dated 12/21/95) The FLDO issued Redacted, a DEA employee in Bogota, $50K from its commission account as a partial repayment to the CS for the $350K expensed. This transaction is documented by a signed DEA 103 by Redacted funded by the Operation Pisces commission account. No other monies have been paid to this CS. e. After conducting extensive debriefings of
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under my review as an OPR INSPECTOR, I would find that DEA HQ was grossly derelict in its oversight and supervision duties; and that this was not only the root cause of PRINCESS’S kidnapping but of all the apparently rampant corruption occurring under the aegis of the PRINCESS OPERATION. C. This provides additional indication that MAJOR BELTRAN, the last man reported to be with PRINCESS before her kidnapping, was in fact a registered CS (informant) for DEA Bogota. All prior statements indicating that BELTRAN should be considered a suspect in the engineering of said kidnapping, are again applicable. D. These excerpts capture the fraudulent nature of any claims that PRINCESS work had resulted in a single indictment or conviction. All comments relating to this operation being run in a manner that was inconsistent with a legitimate law enforcement operation, are again applicable.
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PRINCESS upon her return to the US, from 12/21/95 thru 1/16/96, it was determined by DEA FLDO, FBI Miami and the Bogota CO that PRINCESS was, in fact, abducted (reference memo from John Costanzo to Harold WANKEL Chief of Ops dated 1/28/95). Miami FD then recommended that five (5) moiety payments totaling $1.25 million be paid to PRINCESS as an award for her cooperation. It was the opinion of the Miami FD that this payment might avoid any future litigation problem between DEA and PRINCESS. In a memorandum dated 6/4/96 Marshall recommended to Harold WANKEL that PRINCESS receive awards in the amount of $996K. As a condition of granting this reward payment, it was recommended that PRINCESS be required to provide all necessary cooperation, including testimony, in pursuit of the indictment and convictions in this investigation. It was also recommended that these payments be made incrementally based on her continued cooperation. Within the memorandum from MARSHALL to WANKEL referenced above it was stated that an assessment of the investigation was conducted by
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MARY LEE WARREN, Chief of the Criminal division of the office of the Deputy Assistant Attorney General which indicated that in addition to the $22 Million seized, PRINCESS was also responsible for the seizure of 11,000 kilograms of cocaine, 120 grams of heroin and 3500 kilograms of hashish (in addition to the 400 kilos of cocaine and 28 grams of heroin reference the Leeder investigation). There are no reports that indicate she provided any direct information which led to the seizure of an additional 10,600 kilograms of cocaine…… Also stated in the above referenced memorandum is the fact that as a result of PRINCESS’S assistance 25 arrests had already been made and the potential existed for the indictment of up to 150 defendants. On 11/12/98, ASAC KANE spoke to JAMES MILFORD about his recollection regarding the 150 potential arrests. MILFORD advised that he was told by ASAC SALVEMINI that there were 150 indictable targets developed in this investigation. MILFORD then tasked SALVEMINI to follow up with the AUSA regarding indictments an prosecution of these targets. As far as can be determined from the case files referenced above, a total of 17 individuals were arrested from 1992 – 1997, which can be attributed to PRINCESS’s assistance. The 150
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defendants alluded to in the memorandum were targets identified by National Guard Intelligence Analysts who were assisting with this investigation. The analysts compiled this list of potential defendants by reviewing case file GS-92-X033. The analysts listed all individuals mentioned in this case, whether or not these individuals were identified as significant targets. On 4/16/97 SA KEMPSHALL reviewed the list of potential defendants prepared by the National Guard analysts and determined that only seven (7) of the individuals listed were viable targets of indictment. These were (redacted seven names) all identified as money brokers. AUSA Herzog declined to prosecute as previously stated. Based on the information contained within the memorandum from Marshall to WANKEL, Administrator Constantine approved a reward payment of $996K for PRINCESS (see memo by WANKEL to Milford dated 7/8/96. This memorandum instructed that the payments be accomplished over a two year period with an immediate payment authorized of $350K which was paid out for the Operation Pisces account 7/11/96. Existing documents reveal that a total of $996K was paid to PRINCESS.
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On 10/28/98, GS KEMPSHALL was advised by former TFO GREG LEES that he had learned that PRINCESS had been interviewed by Vanity Fair magazine regarding her experiences as a confidential Source working for DEA and her dissatisfaction with the payments she received. GS KEMPSHALL was also advised that former TFO GREG LEES and former TF GS Thomas TIDERINGTON were both interviewed for this article. On that same date, GS KEMPSHALL advised ASAC HOCHMAN of the above. On 11/2/98 ASAC HOCHMAN to notify HQ to prepare a memorandum providing details.
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Item #151 From the Testimony of GS Thomas TIDERINGTO N
From the Deposition of Thomas TIDERINGTON: Page 13: “Well, in informant handling 101, if you will, is that – first of all, you never promise an informant anything. And that was really the basis of the direction that I gave my officers, the direction that I got from ASAC SALVEMINI. And that’s pretty much how we operated. Pg 43: “I explained to her many, many, many times that I – I asked her if she knew what DEA stood for. And I explained, Don’t Expect Anything, okay, is what we explained to her. And it was a standing joke, you know, that DEA stands for don’t expect anything. And that’s really the direction that I gave my detectives in dealing with her is that we can’t promise people things that we can’t deliver. Pg 63: Q: Was it your responsibility to determine how much the PRINCESS was owed? A: No. It was my responsibility to – the direction that I was given was to document the things that she did in terms of her cooperation with the government and to provide that information to DEA HQ so that a determination could be made by them as to what a reasonable payment would be for her services. Paraphrased and condensed from the trial
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Comment/opinion, Item #151 Informant Handling 101, also mandates that an informant’s handlers do everything possible to protect said informant. As per the totality of this review, DEA did all it could to recklessly jeopardize her life.
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testimony of Thomas TIDERINGTON: Pg 569, …at some point there were a couple of secretly recorded meetings with the PRINCESS. At some point we were directed to tape record our conversations that we were having with The PRINCESS. Directed by Joe SALVEMINI. Pg 571 Mr. Avery points out there are no audio tapes produced by the Government in this case. TIDERINGTON does not know how many tapes there ever were or what ever happened to them. Pg 578, in regards to “Don’t Expect Anything”, TIDERINGTON says “Because I’ve been involved with narcotics business, informant handling, for almost thirty years and I know at the end the informants are never happy – there’s never a really happy ending when the relationship between law enforcement and the informant ends. I don’t know of anybody that has said “it’ been a great experience and I recommend this as a career path for other people.” Pg 583: Q: And as a result of her participation with the Task Force, did any of her activities put her in risk of physical harm or danger? A: We were all at risk, yes, including The PRINCESS, yes.
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Item #152 From Judge Williams, Court Opinion and Order filed 1/27/09
Item #153
Pg 22, the court is aware that the kidnapping appears to have been unrelated to her work as an undercover agent, and that it occurred while in the midst of her undercover work, when she went to meet with the Major of the police and in the taxi cab after the meeting was attacked. She was unaccompanied by any DEA employees or any of ASAC SALVEMINI’s task force.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUNDS OF TASK FORCE AGENTS TIDERINGTON Background: Pg 5 of his deposition: “I’ve been a police officer since 1978. I started out as a Detroit Police Officer. I was laid off from the Detroit PD and migrated down to south Florida where I was hired by the Fort Lauderdale PD. I have a bachelors degree in criminal justice. And throughout my career – the majority of my career was spent working narcotics enforcement. Q: And did there come a time when you became a
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Comment/opinion, Item #152: A. As viewed through the lens of a DEA supervisory officer, OPR Inspector, Country Attache and DEA HQ Operations Officer, this and every trip reviewed in this document were directly related to and caused by PRINCESS'S undercover work. B. The judge, at the time this decision was made, was unaware of the likelihood of MAJOR BELTRAN being a paid informant for DEA, and the fact that this would qualify him as operating as a paid employee and Agent of DEA, at the time he accompanied PRINCESS to her kidnapping, as well as the efforts to conceal same by DEA and possibly the DEFENSE. Comment/opinion, Item # 153: A. The selection of ALL local police to play key roles in this matter, was emphatically inappropriate and represented a significant danger to PRINCESS’S safety. TIDERINGTON, in fact, had gone from local law enforcement to being in charge of a major international drug trafficking and money laundering case, in a matter of days. I have never heard of a more radical case of substandard personnel management, which is, in my opinion, one of the several root causes of both the corruption and the
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member of the Task Force that ultimately involved the PRINCESS? A: Yes. Q: Do you recall when that was, when you became involved with the PRINCESS? A: I believe 1990, maybe 1991. Q: Where were you employed at that time? A: City of Fort Lauderdale…..I was a sergeant in the Organized Crime Division, Ft Lauderdale PD. Q: How is it you came to be recruited to the task force? A: I guess I was selected for that assignment. I interviewed for it. And I was selected by my chief, and also by the DEA boss at the time, who was ASAC Joe SALVEMINI. From RICK MORRIS Deposition: Page 5: Q: When did you join the Coral Springs PD? A: 1986…..as a Police Officer. Q: Did you undergo any specialized training when you first joined the Coral Springs PD? A: Just a basic certification for the State of Florida. Q: Did there come a time that you came to know the Plaintiff in this case?.... A: Yes.
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kidnapping of PRINCESS. B. RICK MORRIS testimony indicates a total dependence on an Intelligence Analyst, SANDRA NEAL in the handling of PRINCESS, further supporting all opinions relating to the inappropriateness of LOCAL POLICE OFFICERS being charged with the handling of an international level INFORMANT. C. RICK MORRIS states that PRINCESS was debriefed at DEA HQ in Washington DC, “many times,” which, since PLAINTIFF has only received a single debriefing report done in Washington DD, during the entire period of the PRINCESS OPERATION, highlights the illegal concealment of all debriefing reports from Discovery, and further supports all opinions relating to endemic corruption in the DEA chain-of-command involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION.
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Q: Will you tell e the nature of how you came to be involved with her? A: I was assigned to Narcotics in 1987. A:….by Coral Springs PD? A: Yes. Q: And did there come a time that you were somehow assigned out to any federal agency or any federal task force? A: Yes. That would have been, I think 1992, I believe. Q: And what assignment did you have in 1992? A: I as assigned to the DEA in the FLDO. Q: And what was your capacity when you first joined? A: Just as a TFA. Q: What were the general duties as a TFA? A: We were responsible locally. It was a coordinated effort with the federal government to – it was a joint effort with the federal government to bring local drug offenders, high intensity drug traffickers to a federal level for prosecution. Q: When you first joined, did you undergo any training that was provided you by the federal government or any federal agency? A: I believe so, yes. There were a couple of schools back then…..Basically narcotics, they were narcotics schools. ….. Pg 8 Q: Did you receive any training in soliciting
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cooperating individuals in any of these schools? A: Previously to that I did Q: What schooling or training did you have in soliciting cooperating individuals? A: I’ve been to many narcotics schools. At this time I’m not going to be able to give you all the dates and times but over the last 23 years, you know, I’ve been to numerous schools dealing with confidential informants and dealing with narcotics. Pg 10: See, my problem is now after all these years I don’t remember when the training was, was it before or after, I’m not sure, but there was so much training at that time. Pg 18: Basically all the decisions were made by Joe SALVEMINI. At that point, he had an assistant who was a Ft. Lauderdale Sgt, Tom TIDERINGTON, and Tom TIDERINGTON was probably in charge. His status was in charge of the day by day operation of the task force. But SALVEMINI was the head of DEA, the highest ranking DEA official and he made all the decisions on anything. We would have meetings and he would tell us what direction and what the DEA status would be. He was the Group Supervisor who was in charge.
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Pg 19: Q: How long was the recommendation that she go to Washington to be debriefed made after you first came in contact with her? Are we talking weeks, months? A: It was within weeks because there was an analyst named – let me think for a minute. Being local at that point, guys such as myself and JIMMY HUGHES, we could tell you anything about local traffickers. Q: Okay. A: When we got into international traffickers, especially based in Colombia, we had to depend on experts from DEA. Q: Okay. A: And SALVEMINI was our resident expert and we also had an analyst and I’ll think of her name in a minute. Q: Is she local? A: Yes. She was assigned to our office. Q: SANDRA NEAL? A: Yes. SANDRA NEAL had just come back from a tour in Colombia and she was phenomenal as far as the level of her intelligence and we depended on Sandy. And again, we made recommendations that she be taken out of Fort Lauderdale and sent to the Department of Justice in Washington, DC. Pg 20: Did ultimately the plaintiff go to
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Washington to be debriefed? A: Many times.
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BEGIN EXCERPTS FROM POLICIES, RULES, REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES Item # 154
DEA AGENTS MANUAL, SECTION 6621.5 PARTICIPATION IN “OTHERWISE ILLEGAL” ACTIVITY 2. Administrator’s approval is required for participation in any otherwise illegal activity involving a significant risk of violence or physical injury to individuals. Approvals will be recorded in writing.
Item # 155
Comment/opinion, Item # 154: This manual section clearly demanded the knowledge and approval of the DEA ADMINISTRATOR for virtually every single undercover operation for which she was utilized. Were I reviewing this matter as an OPR Inspector I would cite the ADMINISTRATOR for failing to adhere to this section. His ignorance of this further supports all opinions relating to the inappropriateness of his leadership.
DEA AGENTS MANUAL, SECTION 6603 DATED 4/7/93, Comment/opinion, Item # 155: POLICY ON AUTHORIZATION OF SENSITIVE INVESTIGATIVE A. This manual section clearly demanded ACTIVITIES the knowledge and approval of the DEA ELEMENTS (i.e. SARC) charged with the 6603.2 Application to HQ, part B, line 5: A review and approval, for virtually every description of the proposed sensitive activity; why single undercover operation for which it is necessary to the furtherance of the PRINCESS was utilized. Were I reviewing this matter as an OPR Inspector I would cite investigation; what alternative, less sensitive techniques have been considered, tried or rejected; the APPROPRIATE HQ PERSONNEL (i.e. SARC) and WHAT SAFEGUARDS OR CONTROLS WILL for failing to adhere to this section; said failure, in my opinion, a key enabling factor BE INCLUDE TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF in the kidnapping of PRINCESS. ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES. B. The SARC committee completely failed in
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It says here that a proposed sensitive investigation activity shall be the subject of a written proposal from the SAC/CA to the appropriate Operations section/office, addressing a list of subjects including the above. That approvals are limited to six months and must be applied for extension, and that new sensitive activities require new applications.
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its proscribed duties to plan for safeguards and controls in regards to physical safety of CI and that HQ must have approved that fact or the SARC committee would not have been formed and reviewing this ongoing operation. C. PLAINTIFF was never furnished copies of each application for extension, we have one or two, and it would seem that each time they applied for an extension that safeguards and controls were absent, and also HQ authorization repeatedly failed to notice such absence. HQ knew because they knew of the threat to the DEA agent that she uncovered and they should have known about the attempted kidnap and the hit put out on her in that jail, etc. HQ has no excuse.
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Item # 156
DEA AGENTS MANUAL, SECTION 6621.22, POLICY ON APPROVAL AT HEADQUARTERS, PAGES 267-269, 3 PAGES
There is a section here under 6621.22 part B Item 14: There may be a significant risk of violent or physical injury or the risk of financial loss to an innocent individual. With respect to undercover employees of the DEA, the term “significant risk” means that the risk of violence or physical injury to the employee is greater that that normally associated with undercover activities.” Item # 157
6604.1 FIELD MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES A. The SAC/CA will institute those measures necessary to assure that all aspects of the activity are adequately supervised and monitored. This includes the following: 5. Promptly notifying Headquarters of any unforeseen sensitive circumstances that arise. B. The SAC/CA will submit a monthly progress report to the appropriate Operations section/office covering the following subjects: 2. Significant problems encountered, if any.
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Comment/Opinion, Item # 156: Were I reviewing this as an OPR inspector I would cite this manual citation as having been violated by DEA HQ, by omission; again, a key enabling factor in the kidnapping of PRINCESS.
Comment/opinion, Item # 157: A. This manual citation, as per my review, was grossly ignored; yet another key factor leading to the kidnapping of PRINCESS. B. PLAINTIFF received none of the monthly progress reports, which demanded a DEA HQ response, referred to in the DEA AGENTS MANUAL, further supporting all opinions relating to mismanagement and failure to adhere to DEA regulations, and/or the illegal concealment of said reports from PLAINTIFF.
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C. The SAC/CA will respond in writing within 60 days to any recommendations stemming from a headquarters on-site review of the activity. Unresolved issues stemming from such recommendations will be referred to DO for final resolution.
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Item # 158
6604.2 HEADQUARTERS RESPONSIBILITIES
Comment/opinion, Item # 158: No indication on file that HQ ever conducted C. Generally, within the first 90 days of the an on site review as mandated by the activity, an on-site review will be conducted by manual; yet another key dereliction of staff drawn from the appropriate Operations oversight duties leading to both the section/office and OUS. This review will cover the corruption noted as well as the kidnapping. following points: 4. Have any major problems, policy issues or unusual developments occurred?.
Item # 159
6612 INFORMANTS 6612.1 GENERAL POLICIES A. This section contains policies and procedures to be followed in the establishment, use, and handling of Cooperating Individual by DEA. To a considerable extent, it is based upon the requirements prescribed by the Domestic Operations Guidelines (Appendix B).
Comment/opinion, Item #159: A. Item # 1, in my opinion, would clearly establish MAJOR HERNAN BELTRAN as an INFORMANT under DEA REGULATIONS, which would further support all opinions that his role in the PRINCESS OPERATION had been illegally obfuscated and/or covered up, as already noted herein.
The title Cooperating Individual covers the following:
C. The section also points out the possible motivation of other INFORMANTS—never identified to PLAINTIFF— to whom DEA inexplicably exposed PRINCESS’S undercover role as an INFORMANT.
1. Informant: A person who, under the direction of a specific DEA agent, and with or without expectation of compensation, furnishes information on drug trafficking or performs a lawful service for DEA in its investigation of drug trafficking.
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2. Defendant/Informant: As above, but subject to arrest and prosecution for a Federal offense; or a defendant in a pending Federal or state case who expects compensation for his assistance in either the form of judicial or prosecutive consideration, or compensation of another form.
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Item # 160
6612.2 ESTABLISHING INFORMANTS 6612.2 General: All persons who will be utilized as DEA Informants will be formally established as such. The specific procedures required in establishing a person as an informant vary somewhat, depending upon the characteristics of the person involved. In instances of either extreme sensitivity or where a “source of information” is being established for payment purposes, certain establishment procedures may be waived by the SAC or Country Attache. Such exemptions from the norm will be used judiciously. These procedures that may be exempted under this criteria are so indicated below. Any such exemptions must be specifically documents in Item 58 of the DEA Form 202 Establishment Report. 6612.22 Informant Code Number. A. Each DEA Informant will be assigned a code number…….redacted paragraph…… B and C redacted D. Informants under the control of another agency will not usually be assigned DEA code numbers……….. 6612.23 Informant Code Book. Each office will maintain an informant code book….redacted paragraph….. 6612.24 Informant Files
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Comment/opinion, Item # 160: A. PLAINTIFF has never been furnished a full copy of the INFORMANT FILE for PRINCESS. Were I reviewing this matter as an OPR inspector with the task of affixing MANAGEMENT RESPOSIBILITY for both the corruption and kidnapping, I would have been given immediate access to said file. B. If MAJOR BELTRAN, the man last known to be with PRINCESS moments before her kidnapping, were paid anything for his services and/or expenses related to his being PRINCESS’S main contact in Colombia, this section makes it mandatory that he be furnished an INFORMANT IDENTIFIER code. C. If in fact BELTRAN was used without such a code, this would be further indication of a total disregard by DEA, at all levels of the chain-of-command involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION’s, total disregard of DEA mandates, another key causative factor in DEA negligence causing her kidnapping. D. DEA operating policy mandates that an OPR inspection of the INFORMANT FILES occur every two years. PLAINTIFF has received none of the documentation associated with this mandatory inspection,
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A. For each informant a separate DEA 5 File Jacket will be established by the establishing office………….. B. In certain instances of extreme sensitivity, files of those informant for whom a waiver of establishment procedures was granted per 6612.21 may be stored separately…….. C. Non-DEA employees, including those of other Federal agencies, either law enforcement agencies or other DoJ elements, will not be permitted access to those files……. D. Informant files will be maintained in code number sequence….. E. Informant files will contain the following documents: 1. DEA Form 356 CI Payment record…. 2. DEA Form 202, CI Establishment Report, plus any other documents connected with the informant’s establishment. 3. DEA Form 473, Cooperating Individual Agreement 4. DEA Form 103, Voucher for Payment for Information and Purchase of Evidence……. 5. Copies of all debriefing reports (except for the headquarters informant file). 6. Copies of case initiation reports bearing on the utilization of the CI (except for the Headquarters files). 7. Copies of statements signed by the CI……..
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which clearly puts DEA HQ in a position to be aware of every nuance of the handling of PRINCESS.
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8. Any administrative correspondence pertaining to the informant including documentation of any representations made on his behalf or any other nonmonetary considerations furnished. 9. Any deactivation report or declaration of an unsatisfactory informant. F. For each CI in an active status, the controlling agent will review the CI file on a quarterly basis to assure it contains all relevant and current information. Where a material fact that was earlier reported on a DEA 02 Establishment Report is no longer correct (e.g. a change in criminal status, means of locating him, etc.) a supplemental DEA 202 should be submitted with the corrected entry. If the new information warrants a higher level of approval than was originally necessary, this approval will be sought by this DEA-202. If the new information is routine, the approval of the immediate supervisor on the DEA 202 will suffice, regardless of the original level of approval. G. Where a CI is utilized and/or paid by an office other than the establishing office, its file on that informant need only consist of those
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documents pertinent to its utilization and/or payment. 6612.25 Photographs. All CIs will be photographed (unless a recent photograph is already available). One print will be attached to each copy of the Establishment Report. This requirement may be waived by the SAC (or Country Attache) pursuant to 6612.21 CIs controlled by another agency who are established for payment purposes only need not be photographed. 6612.26 Fingerprinting and Criminal History A. All CI’s being established by a domestic field office will be checked for prior criminal records in NADDIS and via NCIC……….. B. Where a verified FBI number is not available, that potential CI should be fingerprinted…….. C. The CI may be used on a provisional basis while awaiting a response from the FBI…….. D. In instances of extreme sensitivity or where a source of information is being established for payment purposes, the fingerprinting requirement may be waived…… E. The foregoing criminal history/fingerprint requirements do not apply to informants
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controlled by another agency who are established for payment purposes only. F. All CIs being established by a foreign field office must be fingerprinted…..
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Item # 161
6612.27 INFORMANT ESTABLISHMENT REPORT A. An Informant Establishment Report will be prepared on DEA Form 202 for any person assigned an informant code. B. The DEA Form 202 will be prepared in sufficient copies to be distributed as follows: Original – Originating office file Copy – Division Office CI file Copy - District Office CI file Copy – Headquarters (AMRI) CI file Distribution will be via registered mail, return receipt requested. It will not be sent with other reports, memoranda, etc. in the same envelope. C. In instances of extreme sensitivity, the SAC (or Country Attache) may waive the normal distribution of the DEA Form 202 (see 6612.21). In these instances, a single copy will be prepared and stored in the Division or country Office informant file in a sealed envelope; and a memorandum will be submitted to DO detailing the waiver. ………… D. The DEA Form 202 will be completed as fully as possible. Special instructions are as follows:
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Comment/opinion, Item # 161: A. Among the “pertinent details” that were omitted from the establishment report, are PRINCESS’S lack of experience as a moneylaunderer and the risks involved in using her in a deep cover role.
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Item 1: Subsequent to supervisor approval, enter the informant code number. Item 5: Enter the date the DEA Form 22 is drafted. Item 10: Enter the telephone number at which the person is usually contacted. Item 42: Include pending charges. Item 58: Enter a brief evaluation of the informant’s potential and proposed utilization. If he is a defendant/informant or a restricted-use CI enter the pertinent details. Also enter the details of approval for use, if applicable (name of the approving party, date of approval, conditions of approval, the agent to whom the approval was given). Enter the substance and circumstances of any non-monetary assurance given. Also enter any procedural waivers pursuant to 6612.21. Use a white bond addendum sheet if additional space is needed.
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Item # 162
6612.3 UTILIZATION OF INFORMANTS 6612.31 General Policies A. Informants are assets of DEA, not a specific agent. At its discretion, DEA management may reassign an informant to the control of another agent or another office. B. Agent/CI contacts will be of a strictly professional nature. Intrinsic social or business contacts are expressly prohibited. C. Contacts with CIs will be such that their knowledge of DEA facilities, operations, activities, and personnel is kept to the minimum necessary to their successful utilization. D. At least two agents must be capable of contacting an informant. Whenever practical, two agents (or an agent and an officer of another enforcement agency) will be present at all contacts with the CI. E. All significant contacts with the CI and all information obtained at these contacts will be documented in writing. F. CI (and sources of information) shall be advised at the outset that: 1. They shall not violate criminal law in furtherance of gathering information or providing services to DEA, and that any evidence of such a violation
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Comment/opinion, Item # 162: A. The unexplained use of CIs—other than PRINCESS— in an undercover capacity that involved said CI’s being made aware of PRINCESS’S cover and her identity as a DEA informant, is a serious violation of Item C in this section of the Agents Manual, and may in fact have played a key role in her kidnapping. Yet, PLAINTIFF has yet to receive any of the mandatory documentation that should have accompanied this potentially disastrous choice of tactics. B. The HANDLERS of PRINCESS failed to document most of her undercover contacts with even a modicum of detail necessary for prosecution and intelligence gathering. This failure, astoundingly, eluded all HQ reviews of this operation. C. PRINCESS apparently never advised that she might be required to testify at trial, which, in my opinion, was a key part in “conning” her into her undercover role. D. All elements of the DEA chain-ofcommand, up to and including UPPER MANAGEMENT, were constantly appraised of threats against PRINCESS as well as dangerous individuals who suspected her of working for DEA, yet there is no indication of them responding in any way. This could
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will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. 2. They have no official status, implied or otherwise, as agents or employees of DEA. 3. The information they provide may be used in a criminal proceeding, and that, although DEA will use all lawful means to protect their confidentiality, this cannot be guaranteed. 4. It is a Federal offense to threaten, harass, or mislead anyone who provides information about a Federal crime to a Federal law enforcement agency. Should they experience anything of this nature as a result of their cooperation with DEA, they should contact their controlling agent immediately. (See 6115.2)
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not be more derelict of headquarters oversight duties, which would have been my opinion were I reviewing this as an OPR INSPECTOR.
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Item # 163
Comment/opinion, Item # 163: This entire DEA mandate was ignored, A. As part of the establishment process, and which I reserve the right to testify about at prior to the supervisor granting approval to the length, explaining what its purpose is, how establishment of the CI, a full debriefing will it is perceived through the eyes of an OPR take place. The nature and extent of this Inspector/DEA Supervisor/Internal Affairs debriefing will vary with the individual’s investigator, and why said violation of background (e.g. whether he is a long-time standards played a direct role in both the associate of criminals, etc.) A line of inquiry corruption noted and the kidnapping of will be developed such that all knowledge of PRINCESS. criminals and criminal activity, both drug and non-drug-related, will be covered.
6612.32 DEBRIEFING OF INFORMANTS
B. The general order of priority to the criminal information sought will be as follows. 1. Actionable drug-related criminal information. 2. General drug-related criminal information 3. Non-drug-related criminal information The debriefing will not be limited to, nor overly focus upon, the first priority. It could well be that a broad coverage of the second priority will lead to a better choice of targets and objectives than an oversimplified discussion of actionable information. In obtaining information on a drug trafficker,
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the financial aspects of his activities will also be included (e.g. how many is transferred, assets, proceeds, etc.). The drug-related information sought will not be limited to the traffic within the geographic boundaries of the immediate office. C. Non-drug-related criminal information will be disseminated to the appropriate agencies unless there is a valid reason not to do so…… Particular attention should be paid to information that would interest the FBI….. Any information pertaining to a threat, plan, or attempt by an individual or group to physically harm, kidnap or destroy the property of high U.S. Government officials, foreign officials, or their families will be reported to the U.S. Secret Service.
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Item # 164:
6612.6 MANAGEMENT OF INFORMANTS 6612.61 Immediate Supervisor (see also 6214.21.) A. The immediate supervisor is responsible for assuring that all handling of informants by employees under his supervision is in compliance with the Domestic Operations guidelines. ILLEGIBLE that will be routinely considered by the immediate supervisor in carrying out this responsibility include that: 4. Each informant is fully and accurately debriefed on targets of immediate interest, knowledge of long-range or general interest, and knowledge of non-drug criminal activity. Further, that this information is fully and accurately reported. 5. Each informant is being utilized in a manner so as to make best use of his potential. B. The immediate supervisor and/or a member of the Divisional Intelligence Unit will participate in a full debriefing of each active informant under his unit’s control at least every 90 days. This debriefing will cover the full range of topics set forth in 6612.32, and be properly reported as with any other debriefing.
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Comment/opinion, Item # 164: A. All comments in item #163 are applicable. B. All debriefings of PRINCESS were sketchy and substandard to a degree that made them worthless as prosecution tools. In addition, there appears to have been no follow-up investigative effort on any of the information she provided, including information concerning threats to her life. C. The mandate to conduct a full debriefing every 90 days for every active informant, appears to have been simply ignored and/or withheld from Discovery.
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Item # 165
6612.62 SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE (All the following requirements shall also apply to Country Attache). A. Where the nature of the informant is such as to require the SAC’s approval for use, the SAC shall assume a responsibility paralleling that of the immediate supervisor for pertinent factors set forth in 6612.61A. This does not relieve the immediate supervisor of his responsibilities, but instead provides for a “double check”. B. On a quarterly basis, the SAC (or ASAC) shall conduct a review of all active informants with the supervisors under his command. This review will cover the following points: 1. Whether these informants should remain in an active status 2. Whether these informants are being appropriately targeted and utilized 3. Whether the debriefings have been complete and fully reported. 4. Whether the appropriate initial or ongoing approval requirements are being met. 5. After completion of this review, the SAC/OA shall certify in a brief memorandum to AO entitled “Quarterly Review of Informants” that this review has been completed.
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Comment/opinion, Item # 165: This entire DEA mandate was also apparently ignored, which I reserve the right to testify about at length, explaining what its purpose is, how it is perceived through the eyes of an OPR Inspector/DEA Supervisor/Internal Affairs investigator, and why said violation of standards played a direct role in both the corruption noted and the kidnapping of PRINCESS.
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Item # 166
6612.72 Protection provided Outside the Witness Protection Program A. Individuals who warrant some measure of protection but do not meet the criteria for inclusion in this program may be provided financial assistance from DEA PEPI funds. The cost of relocation may be considered in determining the amount of reward paid to an informant/witness (see 6612.43). Next section detail of procedures to enter witness protection. In this section of procedures: In addition, both threat and risk assessment reports must be prepared. 1. The Threat Assessment Report must include a brief synopsis of the investigation including defendants, the criminal organization, the illegal activities and detailed information on the threat, whether direct or potential, to the witness and his/hr family as a result of his/her cooperation with the government. It should further include names and identifying data for all individuals who may pose a danger to the witness, and information on the witness’s association with defendants
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Comment/opinion, Item # 166: I have seen no INFORMANT in my career more meriting of protection than PRINCESS, yet this protection, apparently, was never even considered. When viewed through the lens of my now 45 years of training and experience and in consideration of the totality of findings listed above, this abject failure to consider the continued security of PRINCESS provides additional elements of PC indicative of said failure to act being intentional and with malice aforethought.
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and/or his/her direct involvement in the illegal activity. 2. The risk assessment report, which is now required by statute, must provide a risk assessment on the witness and his/her family members/associates 1 years and older, and must include detailed information addressing the following issues: a. Significance of the investigation or case in which the witness is cooperating, b. The possible danger from the witness to other persons or property in the relocation area if the witness is placed in the program (applies to the witness and his/her family members or associates). c. The alternatives to program use which were considered and why they will not work. d. Whether or not the prosecutor can secure similar testimony from other sources. e. The relative importance of the witness testimony. f. Whether or not the need for the witness’ testimony outweighs the risk of danger he/she may pose to the public (applies to the witness and
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his/her family members or associates) 3. The risk assessment can be presented to the Government prosecutor for his/her endorsement to eliminate the necessity of a separate assessment. A risk assessment is not required for a prisoner witness unless family members are being considered for relocation or when a prisoner witness is authorized additional program services upon his release from custody. H. In practice, these reports will likely be prepared by an Assistant US Attorney and the DEA case agent. It is important that these reports be prepared accurately and carefully. The DEA field office should forward a copy of these reports, with a concurring cover memorandum by the SAC, to OS. If the DEA field office should have additional information, or a different assessment from that contained in these reports from the US Attorney, this should be included in the cover memorandum. This is particularly important with regard to the significance of the informant and the assessment of the threat. I. OS will review the submission for completeness, evaluate the significance of the informant and his need for protection, and make a positive or
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negative recommendation to HQ (DO). Upon review, DO will issue DEA’s formal recommendation to the Department. Upon receipt of the report from the US Attorney and written concurrence by DEA, the Department will make the decision as to admission of the witness into the program. J. If the individual has not been previously assigned an informant code number…. K. Admission into this program is considered to be permanent, and, once admitted, a witness will not be used as an informant again. This prohibition also extends to any family member who is relocated with the witness. In certain instances, the Department may waive this prohibition and allow the re-use of a protected witness. The circumstances for such a waiver would have to be highly compelling. Any request for a Departmental waiver must be routed via memorandum through DEA HQ’s Office of Investigative Support (OS). This memorandum must explicitly detail the informant’s personal history data and motivational factors; the nature, duration and location of the informant’s anticipated services; the significance of the case; and the name of concurring Assistant US Attorney. The approval process may take five to
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ten days to complete……
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Item # 167
Section 6115 – THREATS AGAINST DEA EMPLOYEES, FACILITIES, INFORMANTS, TASK FORCE OFFICERS, JUDGES, PROSECUTORS OR OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS A. DEA Employees 1. Any threat received, or allegedly made, against DEA personnel will be reported, through the chain of command, to the SAC or Office Head immediately. The SAC or Office Head will immediately assign a case agent to ensure that appropriate investigation is initiated, conducted, and completed. The SAC or Office Head will then report the threat by telephone to the Office of Security Programs (PS) to be followed by teletype to PS, the Operations Division (DO), and the Office of International Programs (OF) if the threat involves a foreign based agent or office. The information in the teletype should include the following: a. Name, title and location of person(s) threatened. b. Case Agent Name and contact numbers (home and office) c. Date of Threat and background to
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Comment/opinion, Item #167: Comments in item # 166 again applicable. On record are at minimum three threats against PRINCESS— the attempted kidnapping in Ft. Lauderdale, the threat to her life in Colombia, and the ordered kidnapping and hit in jail—yet no report was prepared as mandated by this Manual Section. .
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same (provide possible motivation and summarize preliminary efforts to corroborate). d. Nature of Threat (who allegedly made it, his record and location if known; who reported it and what is the reliability of the source) e. Local Security Measures that will be taken to enhance the security of the employee(s). f. A Preliminary Assessment if local measures will suffice or if it appears likely that it will be necessary to relocate either the employee and/or his family, either temporarily or permanently. g. Remarks: Include family situation (to include ages of dependents whose safety could be in jeopardy), spouse employment or other conditions affecting relocation. 2. (about giving threat investigations highest priority) 3. (about security equipment provisions) 4. (about relocation if necessary) B. DEA Informants. Report as in 2a above and contact the appropriate prosecutor’s office for possible application of the Victim and Witness
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Protection Act. For individuals who warrant some measure of protection but do not qualify for the Witness Protection Program, see 6612.43C of the Agents Manual. While the threat against an informant does not merit the priority basis of a threat against a DEA employee, all reasonable efforts should be made to resolve the threat. One additional Report of Investigation must be forwarded to the PS within 45 days of the initial reporting. C. DEA Task Force Officers. Report as in 2a above, with the SAC ensuring that the officer’s parent agency is also notified immediately. DEA will provide all reasonable assistance; however, the officer’s parent agency must assume primary responsibility for resolving the threat and providing appropriate security for the officer and his family. D, E and F are similar to C and are for facilities, Judges or Prosecutors, and non TF law enforcement officers.
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Item # 168:
6116 COMPROMISE OF A DEA INVESTIGATION, INFORMANT OR WITNESS A. Information developed which indicates the possible compromise of a DEA investigation, informant or witness will be immediately reported through the chain of command to the SAC (or equivalent management official). B. The SAC will in turn notify Headquarters (PR and the appropriate drug section) via teletype within 24 hours (or by the next working day). The teletype will set forth as many details as are known at that point. C. Depending upon the circumstances, PR may conduct an investigation, or direct the SAC to initiate an investigation to fully develop all the facts and assure that appropriate follow up measures are taken.
Item # 169
MIAMI FIELD DIVISION CI MANAGEMENT PROGRAM B. BACKGROUND - The Position of CIC (CI Coordinator) was established in the MFD to provide specific instructions to agents and first line supervisors on the establishment, utilization, reporting requirements, file maintenance, payment procedures and review requirements to
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Comment/opinion, Item #168: This DEA Agents Manual mandate was ignored by all HANDLERS and REVIEWERS involved in PRINCESS OPERATION. I reserve the right to include in testimony the vast implications of DEA’s failure to adhere to its own mandate, at all level of its chain-ofcommand, as to the security of PRINCESS and the actual kidnapping itself. .
Comment/opinion, Item # 169: A. Given the ongoing disputes between SALVEMINI and HQ as to the handling of PRINCESS, and the untrained inexperienced officers assigned as her handlers, a CIC should have been named to oversee this case. B. The quality of the debriefing reports of
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ensure compliance as outlined in Subchapter 612 of the DEA Agents Manual. E. INITIAL DEBRIEFING OF COOPERATING INDIVIDUALS A major responsibility of the G/S or RAC is to monitor the quality of debriefing reports for overall depth, completeness, thoroughness, detail and the documentation of intelligence received from the CI……….. F. FULL DEBRIEFING REPORTS OF INVESTIGATION (DEA-6) EVERY 90 DAYS FOLLOWING ESTABLISHMENT OR REACTIVATION After the CI has been established an whenever the CI is debriefed and furnishes information, a DEA6 entitled “Debriefing of (Code Number)” will be prepared using the same format and paragraph categories as in the initial debriefing report. Section 6112.32(E) of the Agents Manual requires tat a full debriefing be conducted of all CIs at least every 90 days and that the immediate supervisor and/or member of the Divisional Intelligence Group participate in this full debriefing. This full debriefing and/or the initial debriefing should address the following areas of inquiry which have been requested to be covered in addition to the DEA Agents Manual
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PRINCESS, was radically substandard, as pointed out above. Yet, all passed supervisory reviews at every level of DEA HQ. C. Debriefing mandates, as stated above, were almost entirely disregarded in the handling of PRINCESS.
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requirements: (a) financial information, (b) information on targeted kingpin organizations (TKOs), (c) importation of cocaine base, (d) clandestine laboratory activity, (e) chemicals, (f) smuggling routes with specific emphasis on the Caribbean, (g) distribution networks in the US (to include the names of purchases, the means of transportation, etc.), (h) radio frequencies utilized by traffickers, (i) clandestine landing strips, (j) radio call signs, (k) terrorist activities, and (l) drug-related homicides. Supervisors are responsible for establishing internal suspense systems to ensure these full debriefings are being accomplished. (emphasis theirs) Q. 90 DAY SUPERVISORY REVIEW CI UTILIZATION The DEA Agents Manual 6612.62 (A, B, and C) requires that the SAC or ASAC shall conduct a review of all active CIs with each G/S (CAs or RACs, where applicable) under his/her command. In the MFD, the above mentioned supervisors will personally review every active CI file for which they are responsible, at least once a quarter……….Note: This is a supervisory review and does not replace the requirement that all active CIs be fully debriefed at least every 90 days with a first line supervisor or member of the
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Divisional Intelligence Group present at the debriefing…………..This quarterly review is a certification by each first line supervisor to their respective ASACs of the following points: (1) Whether the CI should remain in an active status, (2) Whether the CI is being appropriately targeted and utilized, (3) Whether the debriefings have been complete and fully reported, and (4) Whether the appropriate initial or ongoing approval requirements are being met.
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Item # 170
SUBCHAPTER 662 UNDERCOVER OPERATIONS, DEA MANUAL Page 271, 6621.32 Undercover Operations Review Process A. The appropriate Drug Section, in conjunction with OMG, will screen each proposal for adherence to the application requirements described in…… B. In reviewing a proposal, the UORC shall with the risks and benefits of the operation, carefully considering the following factors: 1. The risk of physical injury to individuals, financial loss to persons or businesses, damage to reputation or other harm to innocent persons.. 2. The risk of civil liability or other loss to the Government. 3. The risk of invasion of privacy or interference with privileged or confidential relationships. 4. The degree to which persons acting in an undercover capacity may become involved in illegal conduct, as defined in Subsection 6621.5. 5. The suitability of Government participation
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Comment/opinion, Item # 170: The fact that this critical screening review, as to risk of undercover assignment resulting in physical injuries, was never done and/or never reported, and/or, documentation of same never furnished PLAINTIFF, is supportive of all comments and opinions that relate to: * Endemic Corruption. * Dereliction of Oversight Duties.
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in the type of activity that is expected to occur during the undercover operation. 6. All appropriate requirements contained in the D#EA Agents Manual, specifically Chapter 66. E. If approved, the UORC Chairman will forward the proposal to the Assistant Administrator for Operations, then to the Deputy Administrator and finally to the Administrator for approval.
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Item 170 (Inventory item # 172)
BEGIN REVIEW OF MATERIALS RECEIVED ON JANUARY 10, 2010 Defendant’s Status Report Regarding Additional Documents, signed 7/27/07 by PETER D. KEISLER AAG. Received for Review 2/8/10 The affidavit affirms the following: (1) That PLAINTIFF has already received ALL minutes of ALL SARC minutes of meetings that can be found in DEA HQ. (2) That PLAINTIFF has already received in Discovery ALL audio tapes recorded during OPERATION PRINCESS, that could be found in DEA records and inventory.
Comment/opinion, Item #170: The inexplicably missing items, provide strong support all comments relating to the dereliction of all oversight duties he DEA HQ as regards the PRINCESS OPERATION, resulting in said operation being used as a cover for theft and other corrupt activities, as well as the complete disregard of all Investigative Standards, Undercover Procedural Standards and Informant Handling and Protection standards that specifically resulted in the kidnapping of PRINCESS, that is the subject of this matter.
(3) That no OPR investigation was ever conducted as events related to the kidnapping of PRINCESS.
Item 171 (Inventory # 173)
(4) That FBI files and reports related to PRINCESS has still not been obtained. Declaration of JEFFREY A BIELSKI: The following statements made by Mr. BIELSKI are excerpted: (1) That, MR. BIELSKI states that he is the Chief of Undercover Operations of the Office of Enforcement, Drug Enforcement
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Comment/opinion, item #171: Mr. BIELSKI in one sworn affidavit admits to his duty in upper management being to “provide oversight” for the PRINCESS OPERATION, and in the same affidavit, indicates that he [and DEA HQ] were derelict in that duty.
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Administration, Department of Justice and that as such he provides “program oversight and review for firld requests to conduct sensitive operations.”
One must keep in mind that this was one of the most important international undercover operations, perhaps, in DEA’s history. That, the very purpose of having a DEA HQ, is providing oversight for such (2) That, Mr.BIELSKI searched all DEA HQ operations; that, Discovery received records and files and could find NO files documents the fact that at least TWO or documents “specifically reflecting meetings of SARC for the purpose of details of an OPERATION PRINCESS discussing OPERATION PRINCESS did in fact SARC meeting>” occur, during which top DEA HQ MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL did attend. Yet, there is not a single memo, or note available to provide a single detail of the discussion that occurred during these meetings? All prior comments and opinions relating to the management of OPERATION PRINCESS being substandard, and/or, inept to a degree that is unacceptable as professional error or oversight, and/or endemically corrupt, are again applicable.
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Item # 172 (Inventory Item # 174)
Item # 173 (Inventory Item 175)
Declaration of OLIVER C. DAVENPORT: Special Agent DAVENPORT is assigned to the Fort Lauderdale District Office of DEA, where the PRINCESS OPERATION originated and where all evidence seized and/or obtained, in accordance with DEA standards, should be recorded and stored. S/a DAVENPORT indicates in his affidavit that “Subsection 6681.21 © of the DEA Agent’s Manual, states in part that all non-drug evidence must be fully reported on a DEA-6 (Report of Investigation) and DEA-7a )Acquisition of nondrug property and Regulatory Seizure),” and that he had searched all the pertinent files and locations in the FLDO where such evidence should be recorded and stored, and “was unable to locate” any forms or taped evidence cassettes. Declaration of RICHARD A MEDEMA Mr. MEDEMA declares that he is the senior attorney in the ASSET FORFEITURE SECTION of DEA, and that, in his capacity of “providing litigation assistance” to DEA requested that the OPR [Office of Professional Responsibility] database be searched for any indication that OPR had conducted an investigation into the “kidnapping of PLAINTIFF in Colombia.”
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Comment/opinion, Item #172: This is the response to PLAINTIFF’S request for all recorded items of evidence obtained during OPERATION PRINCESS. Since numerous were noted during my review, as having been stored at the FDLO, the response provides further support for all opinions relative to OPERATION PRINCESS being managed in a substandard, and/or endemically corrupt manner that exposed PRINCESS to inordinate dangers resulting in her kidnapping.
Comment/opinion, Item # 173: The declaration provides elements of PC indicative of DEA’s intentional avoidance, and/or blocking and/or preventing in some manner, an Office of Professional Responsibility investigation into the DEA MANAGEMENT role in the kidnapping of PRINCESS, as follows: (1) That, there were significant elements of PC indicative of the PRINCESS OPERATION being used as a front for
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seizing assets and not for any legitimate law enforcement purpose, and “oddly” of all the legal staff at DEA HQ, the one chosen to conduct this search is assigned to the ASSET FORFEITURE SECTION. (2) That, OPR had already investigated the theft of funds during the PRINCESS OPERATION by RENE DELACOVA and found significant Probable Cause that said theft was as a result, in grand part, of major violations of standards of management and oversight, including in the statement of DELACOVA himself, yet somehow chose not to pursue the investigation beyond DELACOVA’S theft.. (3) That, even a minimally competent review of the DELACOVA theft should have revealed that there was good reason to believe additional funds may have been stolen and/or other fraud committed under the guise of the PRINCESS OPERATIONS. Yet, again, OPR for unknown reasons chose not to investigate any further. (4) That, I have served as an OPR inspector for a period of almost three years, and that the failure to investigate into management
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Item # 174 (Inventory item 177) 8-25-94
Sensitive Activities Review Committee [SARC] MINUTES: The document indicates that a meeting of top level law enforcement managers from DEA HQ, DOJ and Military were convened to on August 25, 1994 “to conduct a six-month review of Ft. Lauderdale’s proposal for the continuation of OPERATION PRINCESS. The minutes conclude with: “After a discussion of various issues it was the recommendation of the committee that this operation be approved for an additional period of six months. The committee also recommended that no more than ten million dollars be laundered within this period without the express approval of the SARC. A three month informal SARC review will be held in three months…”
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responsibility as relates to both the DELACOVA theft and the PRINCSS KIDNAPPING is contrary to all standards and training in that area of responsibility. Comment/opinion, Item # 174: The minutes of this meeting are only a page-and-a-half in length and indicate that the DEA HQ was fully appraised as to the PRINCESS OPERATION. The following is noted as significant to my review: (1) The MINUTES indicate that this is a 6 month review, yet, OPERATION PRINCESS at this point has been ongoing for 3 years. Why has PLAINTIFF only been provided with two minutes of SARC meetings? (2) The minutes make it clear that, at minimum, an international undercover operation as well as a top-level international CI, is being hands-on run by a local police officer with insufficient training and experience. (3) Despite the fact that even a cursory review of the case file would show glaring indications of substandard practices and/or corruption, No concerns, questions or inquiries, whatsoever, as voiced by any of the TOP LEVEL MANAGERS, are
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apparent in the minutes. (4) No mention and/or consideration of the theft of $1 million of trafficker funds during the PRINCESS OPERATIONS, by DELACOVA, whose investigation had begun the prior October—a powerful indicator on many levels of SARC and DEA HQ’s dereliction of oversight duties in itself. (5) The minutes indicate that there will be a three month review; however, PLAINTIFF has received no documentation of this. (6) The document indicates that the minutes themselves, with attachments, were forwarded to ADMINISTRATOR CONSTANTINE with attachments, indicating that the ADMINISTRATOR himself was appraised of the operation and had approved of its continuance. (7) The “attachments” were never turned over to PLAINTIFF as per discovery demands. (8) These brief minutes, during which numerous TOP MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL were present and allegedly providing oversight, seem to imply that NO HEADQUARTERS personnel were tracking the progress of OPERATION PRINCESS
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whatsoever, and that all DEA HQ knew of the operation was what they were being told during this and the subsequent meetings. This is radically contrary to all my training and experience, as relates to DEA HQ oversight of important international investigations. (9) None of the ATTENDEES to this critical meeting apparently kept any detailed notes that would reveal what precisely was said about the PRINCESS OPERATION, which is antithetical to the practices of any MANAGEMENT LEVEL OFFICERS of any agency involved in international covert operations. One can compare this absence of NOTES to the copious notes made by ADMINISTRATOR CONSTANTINE’S AID DAVID LUITWEILLER (see inventory items 184-187) Item # 175 (Inventory item# 176) 3-30-95
Sensitive Activities Review Committee [SARC] MINUTES: The document indicates that a meeting of top level law enforcement managers from DEA HQ, DOJ and Military were convened to on March 30, 1995. The purpose of the meeting is listed as “to conduct a review of Ft. Lauderdale’s proposal for
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Comment/opinion, Item # 175: The only question asked by this committee of top-level MANAGEMENT STAFF was “how much” money was laundered? All comments in Item #174 are again applicable, with the exception of the alleged
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the continuation of OPERATION PRINCESS.: “3 month review” which apparently either OPERATION PRINCESS is described as: never happened or was never reported. “a Ft. Lauderdale based DEA/Task Force money laundering investigation which targets the highest echelon of Cali, Colmbia based narcotics traffickers, as well as other high level traffickers spread globally, and money launderers.
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Item # 176 Inventory Item # 178 11-28-95 -
DEA Sensitive Memo from DAVID M. LUITWEILER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator [TOM CONSTANTINE] to HAROLD WANKEL CHIEF OF DEA OPERATIONS: The document indicates the following: “The ADMINISTRATOR has been told on several occasions that [PRINCESS] wason personal business and not specifically active as a CI. A review of the material provided on this matter [however] seems to make it quite clear that [PRINCESS] was functioning as a CI in furtherance of a DEA investigation.” The document goes on to cite evidence supporting the ADMINISTRATOR’S belief which is summarized as follows: a. DEA Cable 7713, 9/4/95 clearly stating that PRINCESS traveled to Colombia “to meet with traffickers to discuss ongoing money laundering operations an to gather intelligence on the traffickers activities.” b. A memo of TF GS TIDERINGTON dates 11/16/95 “outlines facts and events in furtherance of a DEA investigation…” c. A memo by TIDERINGTON indicating that HQ Intelligence Analyst SANDY NEAL indicating that she [NEAL] made inquiry requesting that PRINCESS “remain in Colombia for an
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Comment/opinion, Item # 176: In this frank memorandum, ADMINISTRATOR CONSTANTINE’S A, MR. LUITWEILER, as politely as possible under the circumstances, calls DEFENDANT WANKEL and/or his STAFF liars, asking for clarification on all the evidence that in fact proves the lie. The memo cites information that clearly indicates that PRINCESS at no time—as opposed to DEA HQ claims to the contrary— was traveling to Colombia for anything other than DEA business. This memorandum is apparently assigned to CRAIG N. CHRETIEN, Cchief OF INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS (see inventory item# 192) for response. The response, in essence, evades making comment on the implicit charges found in the instant memorandum, that indicate that PRINCESS was clearly NOT operating under “her own volition” during her trip to COLOMBIA. The CHRETIEN memo (below) simply ducks the most pertinent question on file. There is no other response on file. The memo provides significant support for
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additional period of time….” d. Links PRINCESS’S trips to Colombia to money laundering transactions in Miami and New York. e. Cites a memo to the file written by CA SENNECA indicating that SALVEMINI had told him [SENNEDA] that PRINCESS was in Colombia on “her own volition” that was “in direct conflict” with a-through-d.
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all opinions related to DEA HQ deception and/or cover-up and/or a level of ineptitude in MANAGEMENT that is too far round-thebend to be accepted as reasonable professional error.
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Item # 177 (nventory item # 180) 11-21-10
Memo from ADMINISTRATOR THOMAS A. CONSTANTINE to HAROLD WANKEL CHIEF OF OPERATIONS, dated 11-21-95: This document indicates the following: a. That the ADMINISTRATOR has had several discussions surrounding the disappearance of PRINCESS with DOJ and DOS OFFICIALS, yet he [THE ADMINISTRATOR] lacks a “concise understanding of the pertinent facts connected to this matter:” b. The ADMINSTRATOR then demands a report from WANKEL’S staff clarifying the following: - Who from DEA had prior knowledge of PRINCESS’S trip? - Had PRINCESS discussed meeting with any DRUG TRAFFICKING sources during the trip? – What instructions if any, were given to the INFORMANT concerning the trip? - Was the INFORMANT expected to maintain contact with DEA or report the results of the trip? c. Outline how DEA was notified of the INFORMANT’S disappearance and what steps were taken to notify proper authority? d. Ourline what we hae been able to reconstruct concerning the INFORMANT’S activities on the day of her disappearance (8-31-95). e. The memo goes on to outline specific contacts made by PRINCESS and/or her telephone; calls that were intercepted by
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Comment/opinion, Item # 177: This memo, first, reveals that the ADMINISTRATOR had no knowledge whatsoever of OPERATION PRINCESS until her kidnapping. This claim is contradicted directly by the SARC minutes which were sent on to the ADMINISTRATOR’S office for approval. The memo (and others) provide significant support for all opinions relating to a dysfunctional DEA MANAGEMENT, with the “head” so to speak, unaware of what the body is doing. It is also important to note that this memo and others (see Item 177) will never be fully answered, in that the items cited by the ADMINISTRATOR CONSTANTINE’S OFFICE, as clearly contradicting all DEA MANAGEMENT CLAIMS that PRINCESS was operating on her own in Colombia when kidnapped, were never addressed in response.
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Italian authorities on 9-27-95.
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Item # 178 (Inventory # 181) 12-1-95
Memo from LOUIS FREEH, DIRECTOR FBI to THOMAS CONSTANTINE, DEA ADMINISTRATOR: Re: “Disappearance of [PRINCESS]: The memo cites the following findings of an FBI investigation that are significant to all opinions herein: a. “As per the telephone toll records of [PRINCESS’S] cellular phone, HERNAN BELTRAN was among the last individuals who had contact with the [PRINCESS]. [BELTRAN] acknowledged that he had been with [PRINCESS] and agreed to help [PRINCESS’S] brother find her.” b. “HERNAN BELTRAN, aka ‘EL MAYOR’, DEA NADIS #2596051, was formerly a commander un the Colombian national Police in Cali, Colombia. BELTRAN was dismissed from the CNP due to misconduct and subsequently become involved in handling ‘security/intelligence’ operations for drug traffickers in Cali. c. “BELTRAN is known to carry out kidnapping, torture and murder and has been characterized by known DEA sources as a ruthless individual ‘who kills for the fun of it.’ He is also known to have extensive connections within the CNP, DAS and Colombian Military.”
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Comment/opinion, Item # 178: This memo when considered along with the totality of evidence reviewed herein, presents significant Probable Cause of the following: (1) That during the four plus years of the PRINCESS OPERATION, PRINCESS’s security was knowingly placed in the hands of BELTRAN, known to DEA as a corrupt policeman, a kidnapper and a psychotic killer (the man whom undoubtedly engineered her kidnapping), and/or the ineptitude in her handling in management was such that or any criminal could have easily done the job. (2) That, this memo and its contents continue to provide significant elements of PC indicative of HERNAN BELTRAN being a principle conspirator in the actual kidnapping of PRINCESS, that is the subject of this matter. (3) That, to this writing, (February 20, 2010) DEA has resisted all attempts at obtaining discovery concerning full disclosure of HERNAN BELTRAN’S relationship to DEA and the
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d. A “proof of life” audio tape was somehow obtained and forwarded by BELTRAN to PRINCESS’S BROTHER via DHL on 11/27/95. e. “For the past 90 days numerous recorded conversations have taken place between BELTRAN and PRINCESS’S BROTHER,” all centered on the providing of “proof of life.” f. The FBI put BELTRAN under surveillance to find PRINCESS, concluding that “Cali Colombia is controlled primarily by DRUG TRAFFICKERS, including the telephone systems, and all other intelligence gathering mechanisms within the city of Cali are questionable.” g. “Based on the series of telephone conversations between BELTRAN and PRINCSS’S BROTHER, the negotiations for her release have reached a critical cross point that requires that the family meet the ransom demands…”
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PRINCESS OPERATION. (4) That BELTRAN played a role in the kidnapping of PRINCESS. (5) That DEA DEFENDANTS, ALL LEVELS OF THE CHAIN-OF-COMMAND involved with PRINCESS OPERATION, were aware of the record and reputation of HERNAN BELTRAN during his involvement with PRINCESS and the PRINCESS OPERATION. (6) That, HERNAN BELTRAN, in violation of all DEA reporting standards, was omitted from all DEA reporting throughout the PRINCESS OPERATION.
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Item # 179 (Inventory item 183)
Memorandum from JOHN A COSTANZO, ASSOCIATE SAC, MIAMI FIELD DIVISION, dated 11/22/95: This memo purports to be the answer to the ADMINISTRATOR’S MEMORANDUM, dated 1121-95, requesting detailed information as to PRINCESS’S relationship to DEA.
Comment/opinion, Item # 179: This is the memorandum that was attacked by ADMINISTRATOR CONSTANTINE, through his Aide, DAVID LUITWEILER, on the basis of it being “inconsistent” with other facts on file indicative of PRINCESS having been working for and at the behest of DEA at the time of her kidnapping. (Item 176):
Item # 180 (Inventory items, 184 through 1876)
Handwritten Notes of DAVID LUITWEILER, AIDE to ADMINISTRATOR THOMAS CONSTANTINE: These notes document LUITWEILER’S review of the CONSTANZA memorandum (Item # 179) and all its attachments.
Comment/opinion, Item # 180: These notes provide additional support for my opinions and comments, as follows: (1) Mr. LUITWEILER, (inventory 184) points out importantly that “There are no DEA people named as having responsibility for [PRINCESS]” supporting all opinions that DEA allowed her to be managed by LOCAL POLICE officers whom were significantly lacking in training and experience to manage an international undercover operation, of any levele, not to mention one of the most important informants in DEA’s history. (2) The quality and quantity of Mr. LUITWEILER’S notes as compared to the complete absence of any detailed notes of the critical SARC meetings, supports all opinions as to the substandard practices
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related thereto. (3) He notes importantly, that a proposal allegedly written by the FDLO to DEA HQ requesting permission to use PRINCESS in a money-laundering operation, is nowhere to be found, supporting all opinions relating to an absence of oversight on the part of the entire chain-of-command involved in the PRINCESS OPERATION, neglecting all oversight duties as to reporting and file-keeping. (4 Notes that TIDERINGTON’S report is substandard omitting important names, and that the CI report is undated, supporting all opinions related to substandard reporting. (5) Points out that PRINCESS according to TIDERINGTON and SALVEMINI had been requested by DEA HQ to remain in Colombia to develop additional intelligence, supports all opinions relating to DEA HQ having full knowledge and ultimate control of OPERATION PRINCESS. (6) Names SALVEMINI cable indicating the case number GS-92-K033 on which PRINCESS was working while she was in Colombia.
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Item # 181 (Inventory item # 187)
Item # 182 (Inventory Item #190)
Handwritten Notes of DAVID LUITWEILER, AIDE to ADMINISTRATOR THOMAS CONSTANTINE: These notes document whatever information MR. LUITWEILER was able to learn about the kidnapping itself and are synopsized as follows: a. Immediately prior to her kidnapping, PRINCESS was meeting with DRUG CONTACTS, during whch BELTRAN himself was apparently present. b. BELTRAN left meeting with her just before her kidnapping. c. SALVEMINI presumed PRINCESS was doing DEA business, when she was kidnapped. d. SALVEMINI tells SENNECA that PRINCESS had been working for DEA for four years. e. That a memo to files by CINDY RYAN indicated that “if PRINCESS was able to complete the operation she was active in before the kidnapping DEA MIAM would have submitted a request for a $1 million reward.” f. That HERNAN BELTRAN was “currently in charge of security for [DRUG TRAFFICKER] JUAN CARLOS RAMIREZ. . . [a] RODRIGUEZGACHA connection.” Memorandum (undated and unsigned) from ANTHONY SENNECA, COUNTRY ATTACHED EA, BOGOTA COLOMBIA COUNTRY OFFICE to CRAIG T. CHRETIEN, DEPUTY CHIEF, DEA
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Comment/opinion, Item # 181: These notes provide additional support for my opinions and comments, as follows: (1) That HERNAN BELTRAN, a known corrupt COLOMBIAN POLICE OFFICER, kidnapper, psychotic killer and associate of top-level Colombian drug traffickers, played an undisclosed role in all PRINCESS’S undercover activities in COLOMBIA. (2) That this association was either at the behest of and/or the knowledge of SOME OR ALL OF DEFENDANTS. (3) That DEA HQ, was negligent in their oversight duties at allowing BELTRAN access to the PRINCESS OPERATION, particularly as regards the grave potential consequences that could and would be paid by PRINCESS. (4) That there is significant PC indicative of BELTRAN having played a major role in the kidnapping himself. (5) That, PRINCESS was in fact working for DEA as an undercover informant at the time of her kidnapping. Comment/opinion, Item # 182: This memorandum, when considered along with the totality of evidence reviewed herein, is supportive of the following
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INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS: opinions and comments: This memorandum apparently written after the kidnapping of PRINCESS is synopsized as follows: (1) That, the DEA INFORMANT and/or a. That a DEA Source of Information and/or “source” described as NIXON, is in informant, identified as SOURCE NIXON “is fact, corrupt EX- COLOMBIAN POLICE independently pursuing efforts to effect the OFFICER, HERNAN BELTRAN. (No other release of PRINCESS.” data concerning DEA’s use of OTHER b. That, “even though NIXON is curretly acting INFORMANTS requested in Discovery, on his own accord and without instruction has been forthcoming). from the BCO…his initial and continuing (2) That, as per SENNECA’S statements involvement in this matter was at the specific that BELTRAN’s “initial and request of the BCO. “ continuing involvement with this c. That ‘NIXON” made the following requests matter,” provides strong support for to protect “HIS” own safety: all opinions related to PRINCESS being d. That PRINCESS’S brother FRANCESCO not be kidnapped while working undercover made aware of NIXON’S participation [as a for and with the express knowledge of DEA at the time of her kidnapping. DEA source] in the kidnapping matter. e. That PRINCESS never be publicly identified as (3) The fact that BELTRAN was attending a DEA INFORMANT. the meeting with PRINCESS and the f. That, there be no publicity linking any law DRUG TRAFFICKERS, prior to her enforcement agency to the release of kidnapping indicates that DEA PRINCESS. COLOMBIA was not only aware of her g. That “NIXON” also made the following actions, but had requested the statements: participation of BELTRAN. h. That NIXON believes that the reason for the (4) That, if in fact, BELTRAN aka NIXON kidnapping was “the loss of TRAFFICKER was requested to work undercover MONIES.” with PRINCESS at this meeting, DEA’s i. That, PRINCESS should never again travel to action in requesting this participation Colombia. was tantamount to the amateurish
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j. That PRINCESS should never again return to the family residence in Florida. k. That consideration should be given to relocating PRINCESS’S family members now residing in Cali, Colombia. l.
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and reckless disregard of PRINCESS’S safety. (discussed above), (5) “NIXON’S apparent close involvement with the KIDNAPPERS, and his statement that the kidnapping itself was because of the “lost” money (seized and/or stolen by DEA), is strongly supportive of all my opinions relating to the very nature of PRINCESS’S undercover assignment being evincive of the reckless endangerment of her life and safety. (6) “NIXON’S” other statements concerning the future safety of PRINCESS and her family being in jeopardy, are supportive of all my opinions and statements relating to the substandard recruitment and handling of PRINCESS and the PRINCESS OPERATION, having placed PRINCESS and her family in life-long jeopardy. (7) NIXON as well as BELTRAN, have been omitted from all official reporting in this matter, which is both indicative of deception and inconsistent with ALL DEA and professional reporting requirements that I have ever been exposed to.
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Item # 183 (inventory item # 192) 3-25-96
Memorandum from CRAIG CHRETIEN, Office of International Operations to ADMINISTRATOR THOMAS CONSTANTINE, dated 3-25-96 The memo is for the purpose of “clarifying the sequence of events following the August 31, 95 abduction of [PRINCESS), in answer to the LUITWEILER 11-28-95 memorandum. The meo makes the claims that are excerpted and synopsized as follows: a. That, while CA SENNECA “was aware of CI’S activities and occasional travel to Colombia, he had no knowledge that the CI was in Colombia at the tie of the abduction.” That, “SENNECA first learned of the incident”
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(8) NIXON may in fact be C2, referred to in item 142, as posing as PRINCESS’S brother for DEA, but then how can he be acting on his own accord? (9) The lack of detailed reporting concerning the critical events surrounding the kidnapping and subsequent release of PRINCESS, is both radically substandard and, in consideration of the theft of in excess of $1 million in trafficker funds for which PRINCESS would be responsible, strongly evincive of corruption and cover-up. Comment/opinion, Item # 183: This memorandum, when considered along with the totality of evidence reviewed herein, is supportive of the following opinions and comments: (1) SENNECA, as CA in COLOMBIA, is responsible to the AMBASSADOR as well as DEA HQ for ALL activities conducted by DEA in Colombia. For him to be vaguely aware of PRINCESS’S undercover activities in Colombia, and not be fully informed, is inconsistent with my training and experience as a Country Attache. Further: it supports all opinions relative to DEA putting PRINCESS into a
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during a 9-1-95 call from SALVEMINI. b. That, it was SALVEMENI who informed SENNECA that he [SALVAMENI] had been informed by PRINCESS’S brother that it was HERNAN BELTRAN who had made the notification of HERNAN BELTRAN that “a GUERILLA GROUP had kidnapped PRINCESS.” c. That “ASAC COSTANZO stated ASAC SALVAMENI does not remember who at DEA HEADQUARTERS was aware of PRINCESS’S trip to COLOMBIA. But ASAC COSTANZO said that during an ASAC conference, held before the abduction and supposedly taped, someone from DEA HQ had asked the participants whether any of them had CIs in Colombia who could support an investigation. At this time, ASAC SALVEMINI is said to have stated that PRINCESS was in Colombia…” d. Conclusion: That “a complete and accurate determination of the key issues surrounding this incident may not be possible” [due to an absence of documentation].
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position that would highly likely result in her death or kidnapping and then disregarding her security, in violation of its agreement with her as well as the AGENCY’S duty to do everything reasonable to protect its informants. (2) SENNECA’S claim that he was unaware of PRINCESS’S presence at the time of her kidnapping is strongly contradicted by item # 182 above. If he in fact had requested that his informant NIXON/BELTRAN intervene, as he states, then NIXON/BELTRAN was present at PRINCESS’S meeting with the DRUG TRAFFICKERS before here kidnapping at DEA’S request. (3) “NIXON/BELTRAN” (or possibly C2) strongly contradicts the alleged information received from BELTRAN that “guerillas” had kidnapped PRINCESS, and lays the blame squarely on DEA, in that PRINCESS was kidnapped because of the money seized and/or stolen by DEA during the PRINCESS OPERATION as I had opined. (4) The conclusion indicating that there was insufficient documentation on file to get a “a complete and accurate determination of the key issues
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surrounding [THE KIDNAPPING]” is a selfcreated problem brought about by the refusal to adhere to reporting and investigative standards as well as an absence of oversight and accountability noted throughout this report and provides strong support to all opinions relative thereto, as enabling and/or causative factors to the damages suffered by PLAINTIFF. Item # 184 (Inventory item # 194)
A four-page chart purporting to list all monies handled by DEA (pickups, transfers and commissions) in OPERATIONS PRINCESS. The chart indicates that from 8/21/92 until 10/20/95, the following amounts were credited to the undercover actions of PRINCESS posing as a money-launderer: “Pick up”: $62,731,354.91 “Transfer”: $38,180,604.37 “Commission”: $1,978,831.99 “Seized”: $22,380,383.16.
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Comment/opinion, Item # 184: The figures, when considered along with the totality of reporting, provide support for the following findings and opinions: (1) PICK-UPS CLAIMED IN INVENTORY ITEM 194 AS COMPARED WITH THOSE DOCUMENTED IN DEA-6 REPORTING [DISCOVERY]: - CLAIMED $62,731,354.91 - DOCUMENTED IN DISCOVERY: only $23,665,157. - UNACCOUNTED: $ 39,034,843 - MISSING AND/OR NEVER-COMPLETED DEA-6 reports estimated at in excess of 100.
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(2) MONEY CLAIMED AS SEIZED COMPARED WITH MONEY ACTUALLY ACCOUNTED FOR IN DISCOVERY: -CLAIMED: $22,380,383.16 DOCUMENTED: $11,270,281 UNACCOUNTED: $11,110,102.
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(3) The absence of documentation of the seizure as well as the handling of monies seized for which PRINCESS would be held accountable is both radically substandard and evincive of theft and corruption, that could have only happened with an absence of oversight throughout the DDEA HQ chain-of-command and is directly causative to the kidnapping.
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Item # 185 (Inventory item # 195) 12-12-05
DEA TELEX sent from DEA BOGOTA to DEA HQ, FBI et al a. The Telex indicates that HERNAN BELTRAN is actively involved negotiating for the release of PRINCESS, however, his role is entirely obscured in that he appears to be more representing the KIDNAPPERS’ interests than those of the PRINCESS. b. That DEA was getting real-time information about the negotiations from REDACTED who was also referred to as an SOI (source of information), and that this individual or individuals were involved in the negt c.
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V Materials Reviewed 1) Trial Transcripts, Informant-X003 v The United States of America, before Honorable Mary Ellen Coster Williams, United States Court of Federal Claims a) Monday, June 11, 2007, Pages 1-225 b) Tuesday, June 12, 2007, Pages 226-553 c) Wednesday, June 13, 2007, Pages 554-849 d) Thursday, June 14, 2007, Pages 851-958 e) Monday, June 18, 2007, Pages 959-1159 f) Tuesday, June 19, 2007, Pages 1301-1409 g) Wednesday, June 20, 2007, Pages 1501-1585 Received 7/17/09 2)
Opinion and Order, In the United States Court of Federal Claims, No. 97-579C filed 1/27/09 by the Honorable Judge Williams in the matter of Informant-X003 v The United States, 50 pages
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Deposition of Joseph P. Salvemini dated 3/3/1999, 38 pages
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Deposition of Joseph P. Salvemini dated 8/22/2002, 67 pages
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Deposition of Douglas Wankel dated 8/17/04, 94 pages
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Deposition of Donald Marshall dated 3/23/07, 70 pages
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Deposition of Officer Rick Morris dated 7/16/02, 50 pages
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Deposition of Robert R. Michelotti dated 4/17/07, 52 pages
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Deposition of Robert Nieves dated 4/20/07, 64 pages
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Deposition of Thomas A. Constantine dated/27/04, 50 pages
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Deposition of Gregory Passic dated 3/29/07, 43 pages
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Deposition of Mary Lee Warren dated 12/15/04, 39 pages
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Deposition of Thomas J. Tiderington dated 12/5/02, 68 pages
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Deposition of Officer James Hughes dated 3/6/03, 54 pages
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Deposition of Officer Greg Lees dated 3/6/03, 61 pages
Received August 5, 2009 16)
Memorandum dated June 18, 1996, Subject Travel and Kidnapping of SGS-92 X003 from Chief of Domestic Operations Donnie R. Marshall and Chief of Int’l Operations Crain N. Chretien to Administrator Thomas A. Constantine, 7 pages
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Memorandum dated October 3, 1995, Subject Abduction of SGS-
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92-X003 from Assistant SAC Joseph P. Salvemini to Chief of Operations Harold D. Wankel, redacted, 14 pages 18)
Memorandum dated April 17, 1997, Subject Operation Princess GS-92-X033/IG1-CI, Closing Report, from TFA Gregory Lees to Director of Ops Gregory K. Williams, Associate SAC John A. Costanzo, Associate SAC Joseph P. Salvemini and TF Group Supervisor Alvin Pollack, 5 pages
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Memorandum dated November 9, 1993, Subject Pick-Ups Involving SGS-92 X003 from ASAC Joseph P. Salvemini to Associate SAC Paul Higdon, 3 pages
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Memorandum dated November 14, 1994, Subject Operation Princess GS-92-X033 from ASAC Joseph Salvemini to Associate SAC Paul C. Higdon, 1 page
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Memorandum dated August 11, 1995, Subject Operation Princess II (XL-95-0008) from Country Attache John A. Costanzo of Rome Country Office to SAC James S. Milford of Miami Field Division, 2 pages
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Memorandum dated March 11, 1993, Subject Request for Legal Research from Ass’t SAC Joseph P. Salvemini to Chief Counsel Dennis Hoffman, 3 pages
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Memorandum dated December 10, 1993, Subject Potential Compromising of SGS-92-X003 from ASAC Joseph P. Salvemini to Associate SAC Paul Higdon, 6 pages
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Memorandum dated August 29, 1994, Subject Allegations of NonCooperation Regarding GS-92-Z015 and I1-93-0043 from ASAC Joseph P. Salvemini to SAC Thomas V. Cash, 5 pages
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Memorandum for the File labeled Secret, by Cynthia R. Ryan Associate Chief Counsel regarding Investigation of the Kidnapping of “the Princess”, Meeting on 10/10/95 at FBI HQ, no date, 5 pages
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Memorandum for the Administration from Michael F. Kane Acting SAC Regarding SGS-92-X003 pertaining to cooperation with DEA from 1/92 until 6/97, no date, redacted, pages 3-5 deleted, 1-2, bottom of 5-11 present, 9 pages
27)
Memorandum for the Administrator dated November 15, 1995 from Deputy Assistant AG Mary Lee Warren, Subject Informal Study of Federal Agencies’ Informant Awards in Recent Years and Resultant Estimation of Range of Aware that Might be Requested for CI (“the Princess”), pages G25-G35, 11 pages
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28)
Confidential Memorandum dated January 28, 1996, Subject Operation Princess SGS-92-X003 from Associate SAC John A. Constanzo to Chief of Operations Harold D. Wankel, pages G112-G114, 3 pages Refers to numerous debriefing reports after the Princess’s return
29)
Handwritten notes, pages G125-G126, 2 pages
30)
Memorandum dated July 19, 1995 Subject SARC Proposals for Operation Princess II from ASAC Joseph P. Salvemini to ADO Robert Michelotti, pages G39-G48, 10 pages
31)
DEA Miami Field Division User’s Guide to Operation Pisces, FTS 356-4890, DEA Sensitive, 22 pages
32)
DEA Miami Field Division, Division Order, DO-2 Revised, Subject Cooperating Individual (CI) Management Program, 16 pages
33)
DEA Agents Manual, section 6603 dated 4/7/93, Policy on Authorization of Sensitive Investigative Activities, 5 pages
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34)
DEA Agents Manual, section 6134, Policy on Headquarters Approval of High Cost Investigations, 2 pages
35)
DEA Agents Manual, section 6621.22, Policy on Approval at Headquarters, pages 267-269, 3 pages
36)
DEA Agents Manual, section 6621.3, Policy on Application to Headquarters, pages 269-270, 2 pages
37)
DEA Agents Manual, section 6625.32, Policy on Where Trafficker Directed Funds Will Be Used, and Section 6626, Reverse Undercover Operations, part 6626.1 General, 1 page
38)
DEA Agents Manual, section 6612.4, Payments to Informants, pages 218-229, 12 pages
39)
DEA Agents Manual, section 6133.14 – 6133.34, Gambling Losses, Acquisition of Property, Entering a Lease, PE/PI Expenditures, General, Allowances, Authorizations, and Procedures, 2 pages
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40)
DEA Administrative Manual Volume 1 dated 11/27/95 Subchapter 055 General Investigative Expenditures, 2 pages
41)
US DoJ/DEA Financial Operations Section, 10 pages
42)
OPR Report of Investigation, File No. PR-GS-94-0010 dated December 12, 1993 by OPR Inspector John B. Brown III Regarding Signing of Plea Agreement on 12/7/93 by G/S Rene Antonio de la Cova, Jr., and attached file regarding Rene de la Cova, 53 pages
Received August 14, 2009: 43)
DEA Manual, Subchapter 6621 Undercover Operations Guidelines, pages 265-273, 9 pages total
44)
Personal History Report on CI SGS-92-X003 (The Princess), prepared 12/12/91, 7 pages
45)
Cooperating Individual Agreement dated 12/12/91, 1 page
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46)
Statement of Understanding between DOJ, DEA and SGS-92X003, dated 4/8/94, 1 page
47)
Memorandum from Thomas V. Cash, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Operations to John C. Lawn, Administrator, Re Operations Pisces – SEO 453 Phase II – Authorization to Continue, dated 11/26/86, 17 pages
48)
Memorandum from ASAC John A. Constanzo to Chief of Operations, OC Harold D. Wankel regarding Operation Princess, dated 1/28/96, 3 pages
49)
Memorandum regarding Threat Against DEA (T/F) Agent, information provided by SGS-02-X003, dated 5/15/92, 2 pages
50)
Memorandum regarding SARC Meeting of 1/27/94 re Pending Operation Pisces Proposals, 2 pages
51)
Memorandum from TFA Gregory Less to multiple parties regarding Closing Report of Operation Princess dated 04/17/97, 5 pages
52)
Memorandum from Chief Counsel Dennis F. Hoffman to ASAC
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Joseph P. Salvemini regarding Discovery of Secretly-Recorded Consent Tapes, dated 04/21/93, 8 pages 53)
Memorandum from “Tony”, stamped Secret, regarding Princess Meeting 10/13/95, 2 pages
54)
Debriefing of SGS92-X003, Operation Pisces, dated 07/29/94, 4 Pages contains info on BELTRAN
55)
Memorandum from Deputy Assistant AG Mary Lee Warren regarding Informal study of federal agencies’ informant awards in recent years, dated 11/15/95, 7 pages
56)
Memorandum from Chief of Domestic Operations Donnie R. Marshall to Chief of Operations Harold D. Wankel regarding Request for Award Payment to SGS-92X003 dated 06/04/96, 3 pages
57)
Memorandum of Award Requests from Joseph P. Salvemini to Robert Michelotti, ADO, HQ, dated 02/22/95, 3 pages
58)
Request for Authorization for Payment to SGS-92-X003 from
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Operation Pisces dated 09/23/93, 2 pages 59)
Request for Authorization for Payment to SGS-92-X003 from Operation Pisces dated 12/17/93, 2 pages
60)
Request for Authorization for Payment to SGS-92-X003 from Operation Pisces dated 8/30/93, 2 pages
61)
Request for Authorization for Payment to SGS-92-X003 from Operation Pisces dated 07/28/93, 2 pages
62)
Request for Award to Source of Information submitted 12/15/93, 2 pages
63)
Request for Award to Source of Information submitted 09/22/93, 2 pages
64)
Memorandum from ASAC Joseph P. Salvemini to Assistant DO, OUS, HQ Robert Michelotti regarding Award Requests, dated 02/22/95, 3 pages
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65)
Three (3) Requests for Payment to SGS-92-X003 for three (3) different case files, submitted 10/13/95, 3 pages
66)
Memorandum regarding Authorization for Payment Exceeding Limit, dated 08/03/94, 2 pages
67)
Memorandum regarding Authorization for Payment Exceeding Limit, dated 09/19/94, 2 pages
68)
Memorandum regarding Authorization for Payment Exceeding Limit, dated 11/15/94, 2 pages
69)
Memorandum regarding Authorization for Payment Exceeding Limit, dated 03/29/95, 2 pages
70)
Memorandum regarding Authorization for Payment Exceeding Limit, dated 05/95, 2 pages
Received September 3, 2009 (all the following ROIs are heavily redacted)
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71)
ROI # redacted, dated 05/16/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Summary of Currency Transaction in Miami on 5/16/94 Transaction Redacted, 2 pages
72)
ROI # redacted, dated 05/11/94 by TFA Gary King regarding Summary of Currency Transaction in New York on 5/4/94 Transaction Redacted, 2 pages
73)
ROI # redacted, dated 05/11/94 by TFA Gary King regarding Summary of Currency Transaction in New York on 5/2/94 Transaction Redacted, 2 pages
74)
ROI # redacted, dated 05/2/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Transfer Instructions for Currency Pickup, Miami, FL on 4/26/94 – Acquisition of Exhibit N-131, 2 pages
75)
ROI # redacted, dated 04/29/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Transfer, Miami Pickup on 04/28/94 – Acquisition of Exhibit N-132, 1 page
76)
ROI # redacted, dated 4/28/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Summary of Currency Transaction in Miami on 4/28/94 Transaction Redacted, 2 pages
77)
ROI # redacted, dated 04/07/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding
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Transfer Instructions of Currency Transaction, Houston, TX on 04/07/94 - Acquisition of Exhibit N-130, 2 pages 78)
ROI # redacted, dated 03/24/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Transfer Instructions of Currency Transaction, Chicago 3/22/94 - Acquisition of Exhibit N-128, Transaction Number: 862, 2 pages
79)
ROI # redacted, dated 03/22/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Summary of Currency Transaction, Chicago, IL on 3/22/94, $256,881.00. Transaction Number Redacted, 2 pages
80)
ROI # redacted, dated 03/20/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Transfer Instructions of Currency Transaction, Houston 3/16/94 - Acquisition of Exhibit N-127, Transaction Number redacted, 2 pages
81)
ROI # redacted, dated 3/2/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Transfer Instructions of Currency Pickup in Houston, TX on 2/24/94 - Acquisition of Exhibit N-126, Transaction #854, 2 pages
82)
ROI # redacted, dated 02/23/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding
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Transfer Instructions of Currency Pickup in Houston, TX on 2/17/94 - Acquisition of Exhibit N-125, Transaction #849, 2 pages 83)
ROI # redacted, dated 09/23/93 by TFA Kathy Wilde regarding Currency Pickup on 09/22/93, San Juan, P.R., 3 pages
84)
ROI # redacted, dated 05/26/93 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Summary of Currency Pickup on 05/26/93, 2 pages
85)
ROI # redacted, dated 11/23/92 by TFA James Hughes regarding Undercover Report, Re: currency Pickup dated 11/18/92, Acquisition of Exhibits N-72 & N-73, 3 pages
86)
ROI # redacted, dated 10/30/92 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Money Pickup on 10/29/92 and - Acquisition of Exhibits N-64, N-65, N-66 and N-67, 2 pages
87)
ROI # redacted, dated 9/22/92 by TFA Frank Adderley regarding Pick-up of US Currency on 9/21/92 and Debriefing of Redacted, 2 pages
88)
ROI # redacted, dated 08/24/95 by TFA Greg Lees regarding
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Summary of Currency Transaction, Miami, FL on 08/18/95, Transaction #940 and - Acquisition of Exhibits N-177 and N-178 – Case Status, 5 pages 89)
ROI # redacted, dated 06/08/95 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Currency Pick Up in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on 05/31/95: - Acquisition of Exhibit N-173, Transfer Instructions, 3 pages
90)
ROI # redacted, dated 04/17/95 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Transfer Instructions, Montreal 04/06/95, Acquisition of Exhibit N-168, 3 pages
91)
ROI # redacted, dated 12/20/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Currency Transaction, Puerto Rico 12/15/94, Transaction #927, and Acquisition of Exhibit N-165, 2 pages
92)
ROI # redacted, dated 12/19/94 by TFA Jeffrey Young regarding Surveillance/Summary Report of Currency Pickup in San Juan, P.R. on 12/15/94, 2 pages
93)
ROI # redacted, dated 12/09/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Currency Transaction, Puerto Rico on 12/05/94 - Acquisition of Exhibit N-163, 2 pages
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94)
ROI # redacted, dated 11/15/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Transfer Instructions, New York, NY 08/03/94. Acquisition of Exhibit N-162, 2 pages
95)
ROI # redacted, dated 11/15/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Currency Transaction Summary, Puerto Rico, 06/15/94. Acquisition of Exhibit N-161, 2 pages
96)
ROI # redacted, dated 11/08/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Currency Transaction, New York 11/3/94. Acquisition of Exhibit N-160, 2 pages
97)
ROI # redacted, dated 10/20/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Currency Transaction Summary, Chicago, Illinois on 10/17/94. Transaction Number 921. Acquisition of Exhibit N-155, 2 pages
98)
ROI # redacted, dated 11/15/94 by TFA Gary King regarding Currency Transaction Summary, Tampa, Florida on 08/11/94. Acquisition of Exhibit N-153, 2 pages
99)
ROI # redacted, dated 07/30/94 by TFA Michael Mann regarding Surveillance/Summary Report of Currency Pickup in San Juan, P.R. on 7/20/94, 3 pages
100) ROI # redacted, dated 07/29/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding
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Currency Transaction Summary, Puerto Rico, 7/22/94. Acquisition of Exhibit N-151, 3 pages 101) ROI # redacted, dated 7/22/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Transfer Instructions for Puerto Rico Currency Transaction on 7/20/94. Acquisition of Exhibit N-150, 2 pages 102) ROI # redacted, dated 07/05/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez regarding Currency Pickup of Approximately $300,000.00 from a Latin/female named “Josefina” on 06/09/94 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 1 page 103) ROI # redacted, dated 06/23/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Currency Transaction Summary, Miami 06/20/94. Acquisition of Exhibit N-148, 3 pages 104) ROI # redacted, dated 6/14/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Currency Transaction Summary Boca Raton 6/13/94 $139,660.00. Acquisition of Exhibit N-145, 2 pages 105) ROI # redacted, dated 6/14/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Summary of Currency Transaction Miami 6/9/94, Transaction Number redacted, Acquisition of Exhibit N-144, 2 pages
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106) ROI # redacted, dated 06/03/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Transfer Instructions for Cashiers Check, Boca Raton, FL on 6/3/94 - Acquisition of Exhibit N-141, 2 pages 107) ROI # redacted, dated 06/03/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Transfer Instructions of Currency Pickup in Miami on 6/1/94 - Acquisition of Exhibit N-143, 2 pages 108) ROI # redacted, dated 06/03/94 by TFA Michael Mann regarding Surveillance and Currency Transaction Report 6/3/94, 2 pages 109) ROI # redacted, dated 05/24/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Summary of Currency Transaction in Miami on 5/24/94, Transaction Number redacted, 2 pages Received October 5, 2009 110) DEA Manual section 6604.1 – Field Management’s Responsibilities, dated 4/7/93, 1 page 111) DEA Manual section 6604.2 – Headquarters Responsibilities, dated 4/7/93, 1 page
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112) DEA Manual section 6605 –Closing a Sensitive Investigative Activity, dated 4/7/93, 1 page 113) DEA Manual Table of Contents for Chapter 66 Enforcement Procedures, Subchapter 661 Sources of Information, Section 6612 – Informants, 1 page 114) DEA Manual section 6612 –Informants, dated 7/9/90 with updates, 35 pages Received October 30, 2009 115) Aug 92, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page including Travel and Subsistence Expenses, and Vouchers for Payment of SGS-92-X003, dated 8/92, signed 9/3/92 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 15 pages, Bates Number 2269-2287, 2372, 2360-2363 116) Sep 92, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page
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including Travel and Subsistence Expenses, and Vouchers for Payment of SGS-92-X003, presigned and undated by Group Supervisor Thomas Tiderington, 10 pages, Bates Number 2369-2371, 2374, 23762378 117) Oct 92, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page including Travel and Subsistence Expenses, and Vouchers for Payment of SGS-92-X003, signed 10/29/92 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 9 pages, Bates Number 2354-2358, 2364-2367 118) Nov 92, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page including Travel and Subsistence Expenses, and Vouchers for
Payment of SGS-92-X003, signed
12/29/92 by TFA Hughes for G/S Thomas Tiderington, 8 pages, Bates Number 2345, 2350-2353, plus 2 pages without Bates Numbers 119) Dec 92, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page including Travel and Subsistence Expenses, and Vouchers for Payment of SGS-92-X003, signed 12/29/92 by TFA Hughes for G/S Thomas Tiderington, 4 pages, Bates Numbers 2345, 2347-2349 120) Jan 93, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page
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with check logs of various travel and payments and Voucher for Payment of SGS-92-X003, dated 1/93, signed 2/2/93 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 5 pages, Bates Numbers 2341-2344, plus 1 page without Bates Number 121) Feb 93, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments and Voucher for Payment of SGS-92-X003, dated 2/93, signed 3/4/93 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 9 pages, Bates Numbers 2332-2340 122) Mar 93, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments and Vouchers for Payment dated 3/93, signed 4/5/93 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 8 pages, Bates Numbers 2316-2323 123) Apr 93, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments dated 4/93, signed 5/1/93 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 5 pages, Bates Numbers 2310-2315 (missing pages 2311) 124) May 93, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments and Travel and Subsistence Reports, dated 5/93, signed 6/8/93 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 8 pages, Bates Numbers 2324-2331
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125) Jun 93, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments and Travel and Subsistence Reports, dated 6/93, signed 7/7/93 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 10 pages, Bates Numbers 2302-2309 (2 pages without Bates Numbers) 126) Jul 93, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments and Travel and Subsistence Reports, requests for payment, receipts, dated 7/93, signed 8/2/93 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 15 pages, Bates Numbers 2288-2299 (2 pages without Bates Numbers) 127) Aug 93, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments and Travel and Subsistence Reports, and Requests for Payment to SGS-92-X003, dated 8/93, signed 9/7/93 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 27 pages, Bates Numbers 2039-2063 128) Sep 93, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments and Travel and Subsistence Reports, and Requests for Payment to SGS-92-X003, dated 9/93, signed 10/4/93 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 14 pages, Bates Numbers 2064-2074
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129) Oct 93, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments, dated 10/93, signed 11/1/93 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 6 pages, Bates Numbers 2075-2080 130) Nov 93, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments, dated 11/93, signed 11/31/93 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 7 pages, Bates Numbers 2081-2087 131) Dec 93, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments and Travel and Subsistence Reports, and Requests for Payment to SGS-92-X003, dated 12/93, signed 1/5/94 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 12 pages, Bates Numbers 2088-2094 (5 pages No Bates Numbers) 132) Jan 94, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments and Travel and Subsistence Reports, and Requests for Payment to SGS-92-X003, dated 1/94, signed 2/1/94 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 11 pages, Bates Numbers 2196-2205 133) Feb 94, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page
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with check logs of various travel and payments and Travel and Subsistence Reports, and Requests for Payment to SGS-92-X003, dated 2/94, signed 3/2/94 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 10 pages, Bates Numbers 2174-2182, 2194 134) Mar 94, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments and Requests for Payment to SGS-92-X003, dated 3/94, signed 4/4/94 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 13 pages, Bates Numbers 2184-2195 APRIL 1994 – JULY 1994 NOT PRESENT 135) Aug 94, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments, and Requests for Payment to SGS-92-X003, dated 8/94, signed 9/7/94 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 10 pages, Bates Numbers 2261-2262, 8 pages without Bates Numbers 136) Sept 94, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments and Travel and Subsistence Reports, and Requests for Payment to SGS-92-X003, dated 9/94, signed 10/14/94 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 11 pages, Bates Numbers 2252-2260
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137) Oct 94, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments and Travel and Subsistence Reports, and Requests for Payment to SGS-92-X003, dated 10/94, signed 11/10/94 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 11 pages, Bates Numbers 2244-2251 138) Nov 94, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments and Travel and Subsistence Reports, and Requests for Payment to SGS-92-X003, dated 11/94, signed 12/7/94 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 11 pages, Bates Numbers 2236-2243 139) Dec 94, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments and Travel and Subsistence Reports, and Requests for Payment to SGS-92-X003, dated 12/94, signed 1/17/95 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 12 pages, Bates Numbers 2227-2235 (various pages without Bates Numbers) 140) Jan 95, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments, and Requests for Payment to SGS-92-X003, dated 1/95, signed 2/2/95 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 7 pages, Bates Numbers 2220-2226 141) Feb 95, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page
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with check logs of various travel and payments and Travel and Subsistence Reports, and Requests for Payment to SGS-92-X003, dated 2/95, signature page missing, 13 pages, Bates Numbers 2207-2219 142) Mar 95, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments and Travel and Subsistence Reports, and Requests for Payment to SGS-92-X003, dated 3/95, signed 4/2/95 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 21 pages, Bates Numbers 2095-2129 143) Apr 95, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments and Travel and Subsistence Reports, and Requests for Payment to SGS-92-X003, dated 3/95, signed 5/10/95 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 12 pages, Bates Numbers 2108-2114, 2117, 2118, 2127, 2128 144) May 95, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments, and Requests for Payment to SGS-92-X003, dated 5/95, signed 6/9/95 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 10 pages, Bates Numbers 2119-2126 145) Jun 95, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments, 1 receipt, dated 6/95, signed 7/12/95 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 5 pages, Bates Numbers 2130-2134
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146) Jul 95, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments and Travel and Subsistence Reports, and Requests for Payment to SGS-92-X003, dated 7/95, signed 8/8/95 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 12 pages, Bates Numbers 2135-2143 147) Aug 95, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments, dated 8/95, signed 9/9/95 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 5 pages, Bates Numbers 2144-2148 148) Sept 95, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments, dated 9/95, signed 10/4/95 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 6 pages, Bates Numbers 2149-2154 149) Oct 95, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments, expenses related to Kidnapping, dated 10/95, signed 11/20/95 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 11 pages, Bates Numbers 2155, 2156-2160, 2000, 2005-2008 150) Nov 95, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page
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with check logs of various travel and payments, dated 11/95, signed 12/5/95 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 5 pages, Bates Numbers 2029-2033 151) Dec 95, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of various travel and payments, dated 12/95, signed 1/2/96 by G/S Thomas Tiderington, 16 pages, Bates Numbers 2034-2038, 2009-2017, 2003 152) Feb 96, Expenses with check logs of various travel and payments, and request for payment to SGS-92-X003, dated 2/96, signature page missing, 4 pages, Bates Numbers 2161-2162 plus 2 pages without Bates Numbers 153) Mar 96, Expenses with check logs of various travel and payments, and request for payment to SGS-92-X003, dated 3/96, signature page missing, 4 pages, Bates Numbers 2163-2165 plus 1 page without Bates Numbers 154) Apr 96, Imprest Fund and Operating Account Folder cover page with check logs of reimbursements to SGS-92-X003 for medical and salary, dated 4/96, signed 5/20/96 by Illegible, 6 pages, Bates Numbers 2019-2023, 2 pages without Bates Numbers 155) May 96, Check log including salary and expenses for SGS-92-
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dated 5/96, signature page missing, 5 pages, Bates Numbers 2166, 2168, plus 3 pages without Bates Numbers 156) Jun 96, Check log including salary and expenses for SGS-92dated 6/96, signature page missing, 2 pages, Bates Numbers 2167, 2169 157) Sept 96, Business Expense Reports for TFA Greg Lees, dated 9/27/96, 3 pages, Bates Numbers 2171-2173 158) Multiple Vouchers of Requests for Purchase of Evidence/Payment for Information/Services, for SGS-92-X003, 75 Vouchers present (no Bates Numbers) 159) Various Memos Requesting and Authorizing Payment to SGS-92X003, 52 pages 160) Memo dated 5/15/92 regarding Threat Against DEA (TF) Agent, 2 pages 161) Memos regarding 12/9/93 sensitive meeting, 2 pages
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162) 1992 ROI Files: 162A) ROI # redacted, dated 01/02/92 by S/A Heloise Nydegger, Re: Undercover Telephone Conversation Between Redacted and Redacted on December 23, 1993/ Acquisition of Exhibit N-8, (1 page). 162B) ROI # redacted, dated 01/04/92 by S/A Heloise Nydegger, Re: Undercover Conversation Between Redacted and Redacted/Acquisition of Exhibit N-5, N-6 and N-7 (3 pages). 162C) ROI # redacted, dated 01/13/92 by S/A Heloise Nydegger, Re: Undercover Telephone Conversation Between Redacted, Redacted and Redacted on 12/2/91 Acquisition of Exhibit N-4 (1 page). 162D) ROI # redacted, dated 02/02/92 by S/A Heloise Nydegger, Re: Undercover Telephone Conversation Between Redacted and Redacted/Acquisition of Exhibit N-11 (2 pages). 162E) ROI # redacted, dated 07/08/92 by G/S James F. Cloonan, Re: Case Initiation (2 pages). 162F) ROI # redacted, dated 09/10/92 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Surveillance Report of Money Pickup on 9/6/92 and Acquisition of Exhibits N-17 & N-18 (3 pages).
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162G) ROI # redacted, dated 09/13/92 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Surveillance Report of Currency Pickup on 9/8/92 - Acquisition of Exhibits N-22 & N-23 (2 pages). 162H) ROI # redacted, dated 09/16/92 by TFA Willie Hernandez, Re: Undercover Meeting at McDonalds Restaurant on 9/6/92 – Pickup of $250,000.00 in U.S. Currency (2 pages). 162I) ROI # redacted, dated 09/18/92 by TFA Willie Hernandez, Re: Undercover Meeting with Redacted on 9/17/92 at McDonalds Restaurant in New York City (2 pages). 162J) ROI # redacted, dated 09/18/92 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Surveillance of Currency Pickup on 9/17/92 and Acquisition of Exhibits N-35, N-36 & N-37 (3 pages). 162K) ROI # redacted, dated 10/07/92 by TFA Frank Adderely, Re: Reward for Redacted/ Case Status (1 page). 162L) ROI # redacted, dated 11/23/92 by TFA James Hughes, Re: U.S. Currency Deposited in U/C Accounts/Transaction Redacted (2 pages).
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162M) ROI # redacted, dated 12/17/92 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Undercover Report – Reference Currency Pick Up Transaction Redacted (2 pages). 163) 1992 Debriefing Files: 163A) ROI # redacted, dated 01/21/92 by S/A Heloise Nydegger, Re: Debriefing of Redacted on 1/14/92 Concerning U/C Meeting with Redacted (2 pages). 163B) ROI # redacted, dated 01/23/92 by I/A Sandra Neal, Re: Debriefing of Redacted.(6 pages). 163C) ROI # redacted, dated 01/29/92 by TFA Rick Morris, Re: Debriefing of Redacted Concerning U/C Meeting with Redacted (2 pages). 163D) ROI # redacted, dated 04/11/92 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 Reference to activity of Redacted (3 pages). 163E) ROI # redacted, dated 06/05/92 by I/A Patrick J. Kerner, Re: Debriefing of Redacted (4 pages).
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163F) ROI # redacted, dated 07/13/92 by S/A James F. Cloonan, Re: Debriefing of Redacted (2 pages). 163G) ROI # redacted, dated 07/29/92 by TFA Frank Adderley, Re: Ninety (90) Day Debriefing of Redacted (4 pages). 163H) ROI # redacted, dated 09/13/92 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Debriefing of Redacted Relating to Pick-up of U.S. Currency on 9/8/92 (2 pages). 163I) ROI # redacted, dated 09/22/92 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Debriefing of Redacted, Following the Meeting with Redacted and Redacted on 9/20/92 (2 pages). 163J) ROI # redacted, dated 12/02/92 by I/A Robert Russo, Re: Debriefing of Redacted, on November 24,1992, at Fort Lauderdale, Florida (5 pages). 163K) ROI # redacted, dated 12/08/92 by I/A Robert Russo, Re: Debriefing of Redacted, on 12/7/92 at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, concerning the trip to New York, December 3-5, 1992 (2 pages). 163L) ROI # redacted, dated 12/08/92 by I/A Robert Russo, Re:
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Debriefing of Redacted, on 12/7/92 at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, (5 pages). 163M) ROI # redacted, dated 12/15/92 by I/A Robert Russo, Re: Debriefing of Redacted, on 12/10/92 at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, re: moving money from Venezuela to the United States and the pickup of $272,00 in New York. (2 pages). 164) 1993 ROI Files: 164A) ROI # redacted, dated 01/13/93 by S/A Thomas Duncan, Re: Undercover Meeting for Redacted (4 pages). 164B) ROI # redacted, dated 01/15/93 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Undercover Meeting for Redacted and Redacted, Re: Currency Pickup on 1/12/93/ Acquisition of Exhibit N-80, Transaction #011293FLA (4 pages). 164C) ROI # redacted, dated 01/22/93 by S/A Ed Duffy, Re: Transaction Redacted (Currency Pickup) (2 pages). 164D) ROI # redacted, dated 11/19/93 by TFA Greg Lees, Re:
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Surveillance of U/C Meeting on 11/18/93 in Geneva, Switzerland. (1 page). 164E) ROI # redacted, dated 11/22/93 by TFA Greg Lees, Re: Summary for Currency Pickup, Geneva, Switzerland on 11/22/93 (2 pages). 164F) ROI # redacted, dated 12/08/93 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Identification of Redacted and Redacted (1 page). 165) 1993 Debriefing Files: 165A) ROI # redacted, dated 01/13/93 by I/A Robert Russo, Re: Debrief of Redacted on 1/14/93 re: Pickup of 1.3 million dollars on 1/12/93 (3 pages) 165B) ROI # redacted, dated 01/29/93 by I/A Robert Russo, Re: Debrief of SGS-92-X003 concerning activities from January 13-28, 1993 in connection with Redacted (5 pages) 165C) ROI # redacted, dated 02/12/93 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Debriefing of Redacted on February 12, 1993 (5 page). 165D) ROI # redacted, dated 02/26/93 by I/A Robert Russo, Re:
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Debriefing of Redacted on 2/26/93 (3 pages) 165E) ROI # redacted, dated 03/03/93 by I/A Robert Russo, Re: Debrief of Redacted on 3/5/93 (2 pages) *How could he document on something that happened on 3/5 if he was writing the report on 3/3? 165F) ROI # redacted, dated 03/05/93 by I/A Robert Russo, Re: Debriefing of Redacted on 3/5/93 (3 pages) 165G) ROI # redacted, dated 03/08/93 by I/A Robert Russo, Re: Debrief of Redacted on 3/8/93 (5 pages) 165H) ROI # redacted, dated 05/25/93 by I/A Sandra Neal, Re: Debriefing of Redacted (14 pages) 165I) ROI # redacted, dated 09/01/93 by TFA Greg Lees, Re: Debriefing of Redacted on 9/1/93 (2 pages) 165J) ROI # redacted, dated 09/17/93 by I/A Sandra Neal, Re: Debriefing of Redacted (4 pages)
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165K) ROI # redacted, dated 12/13/93 by I/A Sandra Neal, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 (8 pages) 166) 1994 ROI Files: 166A) ROI # redacted, dated 04/26/94 by TFA Greg Lees, Re: Summary of Currency Transactions in Miami on 4/26/94, Redacted (2 pages) 166B) ROI # redacted, dated 06/26/94 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Case Initiation (1 page) 166C) ROI # redacted, dated 07/15/94 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Summary of Currency Transaction, Acquisition of Exhibit N-149 (2 pages) 166D) ROI # redacted, dated 12/05/94 by TFA Doug Williams, Re: Currency Pickup in San Juan, Puerto Rico on 12/5/94 (2 pages) 167) 1994 Debriefing Files:
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167A) ROI # redacted, dated 05/16/94 by I/A Sandra Neal, Re: Debriefing of Redacted (8 pages) 167B) ROI # redacted, dated 06/13/94 by I/A Sandra Neal, Re: Debriefing of Redacted (7 pages) 167C) ROI # redacted, dated 06/28/94 by I/A Sandra Neal, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 (1 page) 168) 1995 ROI Files: 168A) ROI # redacted, dated 04/10/95 by S/A Carl Kotowski, Re: Surveillance of Currency Pick-up on 4/6/95 in Montreal, Canada (2 pages) 169) 1995 Debriefing Files: 169A) ROI # redacted, dated 07/05/95 by TFA Greg Lees, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92- X003 (6 pages) 169B) ROI # redacted, dated 07/25/95 by TFA Greg Lees, Re: Debriefing
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of SGS-92- X003 on 7/25/95 (1 page) 169C) ROI # redacted, dated 09/28/95 by TFA Greg Lees, Re: Debriefing of Redacted (10 pages) 170) 1996: Debriefing Files: 170A) ROI # redacted, dated 03/11/96 by TFA Greg Lees, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 on 3/08/96 (1 page) 170B) ROI # redacted, dated 09/06/96 by I/A Sandra Neal, Re: 90 Day Debriefing of CS-92-062987 (2 pages) 171) 1997: Debriefing File: 171A) ROI # redacted, dated 04/04/97 by I/A Sandra Neal, Re: 90 Day Debriefing of CS-92-062987 (2 pages) Received February 5, 2010
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172) Defendant’s Status Report Regarding Additional Materials. Dated 07/27/07 (3 pages) 173) Declaration of Jeffrey A. Bielski, Chief of Undercover and Special Activities Unit, DEA Headquarters. Dated 07/19/07. (2 pages) 174) Declaration of Oliver Davenport, Special Agent re: assigned to search for tape recorded evidence in Ft. Lauderdale DO. Dated 07/24/07. (2 pages) 175) Declaration of Richard Medema. Senior Attorney Asset Forfeitures Division, DEA HQ. Re: search all DEA files for reports of kidnapping of Princess. Dated 07/26/07. (2 pages). 176) SARC (Sensitive Activities Review Committee) minutes of meeting 3/30/95. (2 pages). 177) SARC (Sensitive Activities Review Committee) minutes of meeting 8/25/94. (2 pages). 178) Memo from David M. Luitweiler, Executive Assistant to the
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Administrator to Harold Wankel, Chief of Operations, Dated 11/28/95. Re: SGS-92-X003 (Princess), indicating that DEA HQ was advised “quite clearly” that Princess was traveling and functioning in Colombia as a CI “in furtherance of a DEA investigation.” (3 pages). 179) Informal note (undated) from AX (possibly the Administrator) to OC (Doug Wankel) asking a series of important questions as to the abduction of Princess (1 page). 180) Memo from Thomas A Constantine, Administrator dated 11-21-05, to Doug Wankel, Chief of Operations, requesting a report clarifying all aspects of Operation Princess. (2 pages). 181) Memo from Louis Freeh, Director FBI dated 12/1/95 to Thomas Constantine DEA Administrator, titled “Disappearance of a Naturalized US Citizen 8/31/95 Colombia; Hostage Taking.” Recaps activities and people involved in obtaining release of Princess. (3 pages). 182) One page Spanish language transcript of one side of a conversation. Francisco LNU speaking. No dates, no other identification on document. (1 page). 183) Memorandum from J. A Costanzo to D. Wankel, Dated 11/22/95.
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Subject: Kidnapping of SGS-92-X003 (5 pages). in response to item 180 184) Two pages of handwritten notes identified as written by David M. Luitweiler, undated, entitled “Review of Constanzo’s report.” (2
pages).
185) Two pages of handwritten notes identified as written by David M. Luitweiler, undated, entitled “Tiderington Memo.” (2 pages). 186) One page of handwritten notes identified as written by David M. Luitweiler, undated, entitled “Salvemini’s Cable of 9/4/95.” (1 page). 187) Five pages of handwritten notes identified as written by David M. Luitweiler, undated, entitled “Pilar Concha 8-5-51.” (5 pages). 188) Memo from DRM, undated. Subject: “Request for Award Payment to SGS-92-X003.” Recaps amount of cocaine seized and past money awarded to SGS. (2 pages). 189) Note from OFL/Hartman to OC/Wankel, OF/Chretien, OFD/Long. Dated 11/29/95, RE: Princess Kidnapping. Recaps questions and answers concerning information CA Senneca knew about the CI’s kidnapping. (1 page).
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190) Note from Anthony J. Senneca, Country Attache to Craig T. Chretien, Deputy Chief. Undated. Subject: “Considerations in the event of release of SGS-92-X003 through efforts of BCO source ‘NIXON.’” Recaps identity protection precautions for SGS. (2 pages). 191) Declaration of David M. Luitweiler, not presently employed at DEA, previously held position of Executive Assistant to Mr. Thomas Constantine from May 1994-July 1999. Dated 01/08/08. Re: concerning handwritten notes for review of Princess material. Transcripts of handwritten notes, items 127,128,129, 130 (6 page). * Note, item 187 identifies PRINCESS as “Pilar Concha,” however, this name is redacted in typed transcript of notes. 192) Memorandum from Craig N. Chretien. Chief, to The Administrator. dated 03/26/96. Re: clarification of responses to six questions posed by David Luitweiler’s 11/28/95 memorandum titled “SGS-92-X003.” (4 pages). Coordinates with items 179 & 189. 193) Letter from Thomas V. Cash, Special Agent in Charge to Honorable Kendall Coffey, United States Attorney, Southern District of Florida, dated 09/20/94, re: “Operation Princess – GS-92-X033, LGC11.” Re: Money laundering/drug investigation qualified as a stand alone Attorney General’s exemption. (1 page).
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194) Transaction chart entitled “Operation Princess.” Undated. Re: Transaction #, $ Pick up, City, $ Transfer, Commission, $ Seized (5 pages). 195) Cable (secret) from AM Embassy Bogota to FBI, DEA, Dept. of Justice, Sec. State, Sec. Def., CJCS, & Uncincso, dated 12/13/95. Subject: Redacted. Re: Princess abduction. Redacted lines. (3 pages). 196) Cable (unclass) from AM Embassy Bogota to Dept. of Justice & Sec. State, dated 10/23/95. Subject: Redacted. Re: Concha’s kidnapping by Coordinadora Guerrilla Simon Bolivar. Redacted lines (2 pages). 197) Cable (unclass) from AM Embassy Bogota to Dept. of Justice, Sec. State, FBI, CIA & DEA, dated 10/31/95. Subject: “Colombia Kidnappings: Abduction of Pilar Carmen Concha.” Re: Negotiator continuing to negotiate with Beltran. Redacted lines. (3 pages). 198) Cable (unclass) from Redacted to Dept. of Justice, CIA, DEA & FBI, dated 11/02/95. Subject: “Colombia Kidnappings: Abduction of P redacted R Carmen Concha.” Re: Talks with Juan Carlos Ramirez Abadia, AKA Chupeta, regarding the victim. Redacted lines (4 pages). 199) Cable (unclass) from AM Embassy Bogota to Sec. State, CJCS, Uscincso, Dept. of Justice, FBI, DEA & CIA, dated 11/07/95. Subject: “Colombia Kidnappings: Abduction of Pilar Carmen Concha.” Re: Guerillas would release Redacted
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secretly, despite having been ordered to kill her, for a sum of money payable to the Guerillas. Redacted lines. (7 pages). 200) Cable (unclass) from Am Embassy Bogota to CJCS, Dept. of Justice, Sec. State, Uscincso, Sec. Def., CIA, DEA & FBI, dated 11/09/95. Subject: Redacted. Re: Redacted reported a conversation about the victim with Cali Mafia leaders on Nov. 1. Redacted line. (2 pages). 201) Cable (unclass) from Am Embassy Bogota to Sec. Def., Uscincso, Dept. of Justice, Sec. State, CIA, DEA & FBI, dated 11/17/95. Subject: Redacted. Re: Proof-of-life request to be fulfilled by 6pm on 11/16. Redacted lines (3 pages). 202) Note from Hartman/OFL to Gonzales/OFL, Long/OFD & Chretien/OF, dated 11/20/95. Subject: “Colombia - Princess Update (Carmen Concha). Re: Proof-ofLife request for 6pm on 11/16/95 was not fulfilled. Redacted lines. (1 page). 203) Memorandum from Michael F. Kane, Acting Special Agent in Charge for the Administrator through The Chief of Operations, undated. Subject: “Redacted, SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987.” Synopsis: Miami Field Division conducting a
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management review of the utilization of SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 as a Cooperating Source. Redacted lines. (11 pages). 204) Note from Anthony J. Senneca, Country Attache, DEA to FILE, dated 09/06/95. Subject: Redacted. Re: ASAC Salvemini states that Redacted often combined personal business and DEA business on her trips to Colombia. Redacted lines. (2 pages). 205) Memorandum from Anthony J. Senneca, Country Attache to Robert J. Nieves, Deputy Chief, Office of International Operations through Sandalio Gonzales, Chief South American Section, dated 10/18/95. Subject: “Disappearance/Kidnapping of Redacted.” Re: Senneca tries to defend himself, stating that he did not fail to report the kidnapping in a timely fashion. Uses less than professional language. (2 pages). 206) Four pages of Handwritten notes by Pilar Concha, dated 10/26/93, witnessed by illegible and illegible, dated 10/26/93. Re: Pilar’s money laundering assistance, payments received, her professional relationship with DEA agents. (4 pages). 207) Twenty-one, double sided pages of Handwritten notes, documenting bills received, bills paid and salary paid. All money “payed to me,” or “owed to me.” No name indicated. Dated 1992-1996. (21 pages).
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208) Deletion Codes for documents contained in “SGS-92-X003 vs. United States, Selected Documents, Excised Copy.” (1 page). 209) Suspicious Activity Report (SAR), assigned to MM, dated 09/25/00. Suspect: SGS-92-X003. Re: BSA/Structuring/Money Laundering violation at Bank Atlantic, in Ft. Lauderdale FL. (4 pages). i.
Letter to unknown from unknown, undated. Re: information about illegal activities at the Ameriplast plant in Pompano Beach, FL and SGS-92-X003 bringing back illegals from Columbia to work for her, and her involvement with Steve Cinnante. (1 page).
ii.
List Summary Response, dated 12/20/00. Names: Leo Smith, DOB 01/22/57, Leo Smith DOB 06/09/60, Leo Smith DOB 05/09/75. (1 page).
212) List Summary Response, dated 12/20/00. Name: Raymond Delossanto Santos DOB unlisted. (1 page). 213A) Kidnapping Offense Report, Initial. Dated 01/23/90. Subject: SGS-92-X003 –Victim; Kidnapping;(00:Miami). Location of occurrence: Sister’s Home, 01/04/90 at 2:45pm. Reported to your office: 01/08/90 at 5:10pm reported by Davie Police Department. Summary: Detective Dennis
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Mocarski reports SGS-92-X003 forcibly taken from her sister’s home in retaliation for unpaid narcotics debts. (2 pages). 213B) Copy of item 213A, except it contains handwritten notes; lower right corner near section D. Case closed based on “7-21433-1” and stamped “FEB 6 1990.” Stamped in upper left corner, including illegible initials. 213C) Copy of item 213A, except in lower right corner it contains a stamp “AUG 30 1994” 214) Kidnapping Offense Report, Supplemental. Dated 03/01/90. Subject: SGS-92-X003 – Victim; Kidnapping; (00:Miami). Re: Victim located. Summary: Detective Dennis Mocarski reports that the victim returned safely home, no ransom was paid, she does not identify her abductors. (2 pages). 215) Kidnapping Offense Report, Closing. Dated 04/06/90. Subject: SGS-92-X003 – Victim;Kidnapping;(00:Miami). Re: Case closed based on “other.” Summary: Sergeant Dennis Mocarski stated victim is still withholding information, but she indicated the kidnapping could have been directed by Mario Gonzalez. Case closed. (2 pages).
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216) Note to unknown, from unknown, undated, heavily redacted. Re: Peter Fried kidnapped and held for ransom. Peter Fried and Robert Leeder under investigation by DEA for drug trafficking, 12/27/76. Agent Ed Goodwin, DEA Miami investigating Fried and Leeder, 01/04/77. (1 page). 217) Cable from Caracas to Director Priority, dated 01/05/77, Re: Request for check on arrest records of Peter Fried DOB 05/07/47, Robert Leeder DOB 08/14/48, Jose Cruz Decano 05/12/22, Havana. Heavily redacted. (1 page). 218) Cable from Director to Caracas, dated 01/05/77, Re: information redacted. (4 pages). 219) Cable from Am Embassy Bogota to Am Embassy Caracas, dated 01/04/77. Subject: Kidnapping of American Citizen Peter Fried. Re: Retired Army Colonel Hernando Forero-Gomez, and former Police Official Captain Armando Becerra have been arrested for kidnapping of Peter Fried and attempted extortion. Fried has not been located. (2 pages). 220) Cable from Am Embassy Bogota to Sec. State, info Am Embassy Panama, dated 12/30/76. Subject: Kidnapping of Amcit Peter Fried. Re: Maj. Hernandez assumes Fried is being held somewhere in Narino, Columbia. (5 pages).
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221A) Cable from Caracas to Director, dated 12/13/76. Subject: Peter Fried (Victim, Extortion. 00:Miami). Re: Information Redacted. (1 page). 221B) Copy of item 221A except it contains handwritten notes and stamped “DEC 16 1976.” (1 page). 222A) Cable from Miami to Director, dated 12/02/76. Re: two owners of finca and fourteen workers, where Fried was allegedly held, were arrested. Redacted. (2 pages). 222B) Copy of item 222A except lines are crossed out and edited. 223) Cable from Am Embassy Bogota to Sec. State, info Am Embassy Panama, dated 11/23/76. Re: Fried’s kidnapping case still puzzling. Additional information provided by Fried’s brother and family friend appears to conflict with information provided by Columbian Administrative Dept. of Security. (7 pages). 224) FBI transcript, dated 08/18/94. Pertaining to investigation on 07/25/94 at Fort Lauderdale, FL by SAs Larry G. Adams and Kevin J. Klim, date dictated 07/29/94. Re: Interview with Mark C. Klein: Mark C. Klein, Frank Scara and Steven Cinnante involved in business in 1981 in Ft. Lauderdale FL. (2 pages).
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225) FBI transcript, dated 09/14/94. Pertaining to investigation on 09/13/94 at Dearborn, Michigan by SA Pamela A Casey, date dictated 09/14/94. Re: Interview with Renee Ronchain Houstan: relationship with David Bishop, former detective at Plantation, FL, in mid 1980s. She met Steven Cinnante through Bishop. (2 pages). 226) FBI Airtel from SAC Miami to SAC Tampa, dated 08/25/94. Re: request for files pertaining to Steven J. Cinnante and “Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force.” (3 pages). 227) FBI transcript, dated 07/13/94. Pertaining to investigation on 07/06/94 at Largo FL, by SA Kevin J. Klim, date dictated 07/07/94. Re: interview with Steven J. Cinnante, Inmate, telephonically advised that he spoke with Redacted and received contact number for Christian O’Badia in Bogota, Columbia. (1 page). 228A) FBI Teletype from FBI Tampa to FBI Miami, FBI Louisville, dated 07/07/94 *date crossed out and handwritten as 07/08/94. Re: SA Kevin J. Klim with travel to Miami to conduct two subject interviews and three potential witness interviews. Heavily Redacted. (5 pages).
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228B) Copy of item 228A, except it does not contain the heading which indicates it is a teletype, also contains handwritten notes in the lower left corner, and a stamp in the lower right corner. (5 pages). 229A) Record Request (Criminal, Motor Vehicle, Other) for Redacted, to IA Annie Doke, Return to SA Kevin J. Klim, dated 06/07/94. (1 page). 229B) Copy of item 229A, except name IA Annie Doke is crossed out and Sharon Robidere is written above, additional handwritten notes on bottom. (1 page). 230) Letter from Allen H. McCreight, Special Agent in Charge to Honorable Donna A.Bucella, Acting united States Attorney, dated 06/17/94. Re: confirming a conversation between Kevin J. Klim (SA), Pinellas Resident Agency and Walter E. Furr (AUSA). (3 pages). 231) List of Subjects to be Interviewed, undated. Includes: Christian O’Badia, H. Louis Sirkin and Ronald Barrt Finn. (1 page). 232) List of Witnesses to be Interviewed, undated. Includes: Steven J. Cinnante, Redacted, Paul A. Cinnante, Robert J. Cinnante, Terri LNU, Mark Klein, Dalia Ortega, Robert Ortega, Lynn Storms, Nestor Santos, Mercedes Plasencia, Concepcion Neto, Nicolas Gaspar, Renee Ronchain Houston and David Bishop. (3 pages).
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233) List of Possible Subjects to be Interviewed, undated. Includes: Raul Oliva-Dominguez and Jose Santa Cruz Londono (1 page). 234) FBI Airtel from SAC Tampa to SAC Miami, dated 06/23/94. Re: interview with Steven J. Cinnante, who gives detailed information on drug deals involving many of the people listed in items 231-232. Also contains a list of people to interview or places to visit. (14 pages). 235) Memorandum from SA Kevin J. Klim to SAC Tampa, dated 06/22/94. Re: information for indexing purposes, including: Redacted, Dalia Ortega, Renee Ronchain Houston, Lynn Diane Storms, Lynn Ann Stormes, Fabio Alfredo Artola, Robert Cinnante and Paul A. Cinnante. All names have handwritten slashes through them. (3 pages). 236) FBI Transcript, dated 06/07/94. Pertaining to Investigation on 05/26/94 at Fort Walton Beach, FL by SA Larry G. Adams and SA Kevin J. Klim date dictated 05/31/94. Re: Interview with Steven Cinnante in which he gives details about his past drug business and partners. (9 pages). 237) Records Response for Redacted, undated. Re: FCIC reply, DHSMV reply, NCIC reply. (4 pages).
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238) Transcript dated 10/29/98 Washington, D.C. by SA E. J. Colonna and SA Robert Alan White, dated 10/30/98. Re: Interview with George Douglas Abraham, Attorney who gave information about clients Lisa Manzo, Carlos Acuna and DEA Employee Sandra Neal. (14 pages). 239) 1992 ROI Files: 11 ROIs present. Copy of item 162, except more redactions. 240) 1992 Debriefing Files: 13 Debriefing Reports present. Copy of item 163, except more redactions. 241) ROI # redacted, dated 01/22/92 by SA Heloise Nydegger. Re: Meeting with PTJ in Caracas, Venezuela. (2 pages) 242) ROI # redacted, dated 01/22/92 by SA Heloise Nydegger. Re: Meeting with PTJ and Surveillance of U/C Meeting at Tamanco Hotel. (2 pages) 243) ROI # redacted, dated 01/23/92 by SA Heloise Nydegger. Re: Surveillance of U/C Meeting at Tamanco Hotel on 01/15/92. (1 pages) 244) ROI # redacted, dated 01/23/92 by SA Heloise Nydegger. Re: Undercover Telephone Conversation Between Redacted on 01/02/92; Acquisition of Exhibit N-9. (2 pages).
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245) ROI # redacted, dated 01/23/92 by SA Heloise Nydegger. Re: Undercover Telephone Conversation Between Redacted on 01/06/92 and 01/07/92; Acquisition of Exhibit N-10. (1 page). *Program code not redacted – “SEO-500” 246) ROI # redacted, dated 01/23/92 by SA Heloise Nydegger. Re: U/C Telephone Conversation Between Redacted on 01/08/92 and 01/09/92; Acquisition of Exhibit N-15. (2 pages). 247) ROI # redacted, dated 01/28/92 by TFA Rick Morris. Re: Undercover meeting. (1 page). 248) ROI # redacted, dated 02/05/92 by SA Heloise Nydegger. Re: Undercover Telephone Negotiations Between TFA Rick Morris and Redacted on 02/03/92 and Acquisition of Exhibit N-13 and N-14. (2 pages). 249)
ROI # redacted, dated 02/25/92 by SA Heloise Nydegger. Re: Undercover Telephone Conversation Between Redacted and Redacted /Acquisition of Exhibit N-21, N22, N-23, N-24 and N-25. (3 pages).
250) Case Initiation, dated 06/02/92 by TFA James Hughes. Re: This investigation was initiated on 06/02/92 by TFA James Hughes, FLDO with concurrence of G/S Thomas J. Tiderington. (1 page).
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251)
ROI # redacted, dated 06/16/92 by TFA Rick Morris. Re: Receipt of Exhibit N-8. (1 page).
252)
ROI # redacted, dated 06/22/92 by TFA Rick Morris. Re: Receipt of Exhibit N-7. (1 page).
253)
ROI # redacted, dated 06/23/92 by TFA Rick Morris. Re: Undercover Expenses in Paris, France. (2 pages).
254)
ROI # redacted, dated 06/26/92 by TFA Rick Morris. Re: Undercover Meeting with Redacted. (4 pages).
255)
ROI # redacted, dated 07/10/92 by S/A James F. Cloonan. Re: Initiation of illegible OCDETF Investigation (1 page).
256)
ROI # redacted, dated 07/15/92 by S/A James M. Hoy. Re: Surveillance of Redacted and Redacted on 07/15/92 in Coral Gables, Florida. (2 pages).
257)
ROI # redacted, dated 07/15/92 by TFA Rick Morris. Re:
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Undercover meeting with Redacted. (2 pages). 258)
ROI # redacted, dated 07/20/92 by S/A James F. Cloonan. Re: Undercover Meeting with Redacted. (2 pages).
259)
ROI # redacted, dated 07/21/92 by TFA Rick Morris. Re: Receipt of Exhibit N-9. (1 page).
260)
ROI # redacted, dated 07/21/92 by TFA Rick Morris. Re: Receipt of Exhibit N-10. (1 page).
261)
ROI # redacted, dated 08/31/92 by TFA Frank Adderley. Re: Transfer of $5,000.00 per Instruction of Redacted on 08/27/92. (1 page).
262)
ROI # redacted, dated 09/06/92 by TFA Robert Smith. Re: Surveillance and Undercover Monitoring of a Meeting at McDonald’s, 929 N.W. 62nd St., Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Acquisition of Exhibit N-17. (1 page).
263)
ROI # redacted, dated 09/08/92 by TFA Robert Smith. Re:
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Surveillance and Undercover Monitoring of a Meeting at McDonald’s, 929 N.W. 62nd St., Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Acquisition of Exhibit N-22. (1 page). 264)
ROI # redacted, dated 09/13/92 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Receipt of FAX from Redacted and Redacted on 09/11/92 and Acquisition of Exhibit N-28 (2 pages).
265)
ROI # redacted, dated 09/15/92 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Undercover Telephone Conversation Between Redacted and Redacted and Acquisition of Exhibit N-32 (2 pages).
266)
ROI # redacted, dated 09/17/92 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Receipt of FAX from Redacted Directing American Express Payment and Acquisition of Exhibit N-27 & N-34 (2 pages).
267)
ROI # redacted, dated 09/21/92 by TFA Frank Adderley. Re: Undercover meeting with Redacted and Redacted on 09/21/92 (2 pages).
268)
ROI # redacted, dated 09/22/92 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Surveillance Report of Money Pick-Up (2 pages).
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269)
ROI # redacted, dated 09/30/92 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Undercover Meeting Between G/S Rene DeLaCova and Redacted on Currency Pickup on 09/30/92 (2 pages).
270)
ROI # redacted, dated 10/01/92 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Surveillance of Money Pickup on 09/30/92 (2 pages).
271)
ROI # redacted, dated 10/12/92 by TFA Frank Adderley. Re: Surveillance of Money Pickup from Redacted on 10/12/92 (2 pages).
272)
ROI # redacted, dated 10/12/92 by S/A James H. Hoy. Re: Surveillance at 900 Bay Drive, Miami Beach, Florida on 10/12/92 (2 pages).
273)
ROI # redacted, dated 10/15/92 by TFA Rick Morris. Re: Undercover Meeting with Redacted in Panama City, Panama (4 pages).
274) ROI # redacted, dated 11/04/92 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Surveillance Report of U/C Meeting on 11/03/92 Between Redacted, G/S Rene DeLaCove and Redacted/Acquisition of Exhibit N-63 (2 pages).
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275) ROI # redacted, dated 11/05/92 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Surveillance Report of U/C Meeting Between G/S Rene DeLaCove, Redacted and Redacted (2 pages). 276)
ROI # redacted, dated 11/05/92 by TFA Frank Adderley. Re: Surveillance of Undercover Meeting At Casa Juancho Restaurant on 11/05/92 (1 page).
277)
ROI # redacted, dated 11/06/92 by TFA Frank Adderley. Re: Authorization of Electronic Interception of Digital Display Pager Number (1 page).
278) ROI # redacted, dated 11/07/92 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Surveillance of U/C Meeting/Acquisition of Exhibit N-70 (3 pages). 279) ROI # redacted, dated 11/08/92 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Surveillance Report of U/C Meeting at the Gazibo Restaurant (1 page). 280) ROI # redacted, dated 11/19/92 by I/A Robert J. Russo. Re: Colombian telephone numbers given to SGS-92-X003 by money laundering brokers from Cali, Colombia (3 pages). 281) ROI # redacted, dated 11/24/92 by S/A Edward Duffy. Re: Case
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Status (1 page). 282) ROI # redacted, dated 12/01/92 by S/A Edward Duffy. Re: Rental Vehicle and Installation of Redacted (1 page). 283) ROI # redacted, dated 12/02/92 by S/A Edward Duffy. Re: Surveillance of U/C Meet with Redacted 12/1/92 (1 page). 284) ROI # redacted, dated 12/16/92 by Inv. Alex Joseph. Re: Surveillance Redacted on 12/15/92 at 7th Avenue and 53 Street, New York, NY (2 pages). 285) ROI # redacted, dated 12/18/92 by S/A Richard Guerard. Re: Surveillance Redacted on 12/17/92 (2 pages). 286) ROI # redacted, dated 12/22/92 by Inv. Alex Joseph. Re: Surveillance of Redacted (2 pages). 287) ROI # redacted, dated 12/29/92 by S/A Richard Guerard. Re: Surveillance Redacted (1 page).
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288) ROI # redacted, dated 12/31/92 by S/A Richard Guerard. Re: Surveillance at Redacted on December 30, 1992(2 pages). 289) ROI # redacted, dated 12/31/92 by Inv. Alex Joseph. Re: Redacted (2 pages). 290) 1 Chart In Spanish, undated, entitled “Organizacion Empresarial Grajales, Carta Organizacional” (1 page). 291) ROI # redacted, dated 02/06/92 by I/A Sandra L. Neal. Re: Debriefing of Redacted (2 pages). 292) ROI # redacted, dated 06/15/92 by I/A Patrick Kerner, DEA HQS. Re: Debriefing of Redacted (6 pages). 293) ROI # redacted, dated 06/17/92 by I/A Patrick Kerner, DEA. Re: Debriefing of Redacted. *document heavily redacted (12 pages). 294) ROI # redacted, dated 10/02/92 by TFA Frank Adderley. Re: Ninety (90) Day Debriefing of Redacted. (3 pages). 295) ROI # redacted, dated 11/12/92 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Debriefing of Redacted, Reference to Meeting with Redacted and Redacted (3 pages).
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296) ROI # redacted, dated 12/08/92 by S/A Richard Guerard, Re: Debriefing of C/S-1 on 12/7/92 (1 page). 297) 1993 ROI Files, 3 ROIs present. Copy of item 164, except more redactions. 298) 1993 Debriefing Files: 10 Debriefing Reports present. Copy of item 165, except more redactions.
299) ROI # redacted, dated 01/05/93 by Inv. Alex Joseph, Re: Utility Check (1 page). 300) ROI # redacted, dated 01/07/93 by S/A Richard Guerard, Re: Surveillance of Redacted January 6,1993. (2 pages). 301) ROI # redacted, dated 01/13/93 by TFA Norm Surface, Re: Subpoena to Cellular One and Bell South Mobility. (2 pages).
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302) ROI # redacted, dated 01/14/93 by S/A Thomas A. Duncan, Re: Undercover Telephone Conversation with Redacted – Redacted – Case Status. (1 page). 303) ROI # redacted, dated 01/14/93 by S/A Thomas A. Duncan, Re: U.S. Currency Deposited in Redacted (1 page). 304) ROI # redacted, dated 01/15/93 by TFA Norm Surface, Re: Surveillance of U/C Meeting on 1/14/93 (1 page). 305) ROI # redacted, dated 01/18/93 by TFA Norm Surface, Re: Surveillance of Redacted (3 pages). 306) ROI # redacted, dated 01/21/93 by TFA Norm Surface, Re: Service of Subpoena to Crysler Motor Corp. (Regarding key-code for Redacted Vehicle/Transaction (1 page). 307) ROI # redacted, dated 01/28/93 by S/A Thomas A. Duncan, Re: Case Initiation (1 page). 308) ROI # redacted, dated 01/30/93 by TFA Norm Surface, Re: Surveillance of Redacted, Miami Florida on 1/29/93 – Acquisition of Exhibit N-2 (2 pages). 309) ROI # redacted, dated 02/01/93 by TFA Frank Adderley, Re:
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Minimization for Redacted (1 page). 310) ROI # redacted, dated 03/02/93 by G/S Rene A. DeLaCove, Re: U/C meeting with Redacted at Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant (2 pages). 311) ROI # redacted, dated 03/05/93 by TFA Norman Surface, Re: Surveillance of Undercover Meeting at Burt and Jacks (1 page). 312) ROI # redacted, dated 03/05/93 by TFA Norman Surface, Re: Surveillance of Meeting on 3/3/93, at Cafe Sci-Sci (2 pages). 313) ROI # redacted, dated 03/15/93 by S/A Thomas A. Duncan, Re: Acquisition of Exhibit N-86 (2 pages). 314) ROI # redacted, dated 04/23/93 by I/A Robert J. Russo, Re: Personal telephone book belonging to Redacted suspect in Redacted (2 pages). 315) ROI # redacted, dated 04/26/93 by I/A James S. Ledley, Re: Analysis of FinCEN Data on Redacted (2 pages).
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316) ROI # redacted, dated 05/04/93 by TFA Greg Lees, Re: Surveillance of U/C Meeting Between TFA James Hughes, G/S Rene DeLaCove, Redacted and Redacted on 5/3/92. Acquisition of Exhibit N-92 (2 pages). 317) ROI # redacted, dated 05/04/93 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Undercover Meeting on 5/3/93 with Redacted (2 pages). 318) ROI # redacted, dated 05/20/93 by TFA Greg Lees, Re: Surveillance of Redacted on 5/20/93 (2 pages). 319) ROI # redacted, dated 05/28/93 by TFA Curt Mancini. Re: Information Obtained on Redacted (2 pages). 320) ROI # redacted, dated 06/01/93 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Surveillance of Redacted and Redacted (2 pages). 321) ROI # redacted, dated 06/09/93 by S/A Thomas A. Duncan, Re: Seizure of Currency on 6/8/93; Transaction Redacted (2 pages). 322) ROI # redacted, dated 06/14/93 by S/A Edward Duffy. Re: Service
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of Subpoena (1 page). 323) ROI # redacted, dated 06/28/93 by TFA James Hughes. Re: U/C Telephone Conversation Between Redacted dated 6/25/93 – Acquisition of Exhibit N-99. (1 page). 324) ROI # redacted, dated 06/29/93 by TFA James Hughes. Re: U/C Telephone Conversation Between Redacted and Redacted – Acquisition of Exhibit N-98. (2 pages). 325) ROI # redacted, dated 09/14/93 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Currency Pickup on 9/13/93 (2 pages). 326) ROI # redacted, dated 11/19/93 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Surveillance of U/C meeting on 11/18/93 in Geneva, Switzerland. (1 page). 327) ROI # redacted, dated 11/22/93 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Summary for Currency Pickup, Geneva, Switzerland on 11/22/93. (2 pages). 328) ROI # redacted, dated 11/23/93 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Currency Seizure in Montreal, Canada on 11/24/93. (2 pages).
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329) ROI # redacted, dated 12/08/93 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Identification of Redacted (1 page). 330) ROI # redacted, dated 12/20/93 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Receipt of Phone Number (1 page). 331) ROI # redacted, dated 01/05/93 by S/A Edward Duffy. Re: Ninety (90) Day Debriefing of SGS-92-X003. (2 pages). 332) ROI # redacted, dated 06/08/93 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Ninety (90) Day Debriefing of Redacted. (1 page). 333) 1994 ROI Files: 3 ROIs present. Copy of item 166 334) 1994 Debriefing Files: 1 Debriefing Reports present. Copy of item 167C 335) ROI # redacted, dated 04/11/94 by TFA Doug Williams. Re: Surveillance Report. (1 page).
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336) ROI # redacted, dated 04/15/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Subpoena Request Southern Bell. (1 page). 337) ROI # redacted, dated 05/10/94 by S/A Edward Duffy. Re: Surveillance of U/C Meeting at Los Ranchos on 5/10/94. (2 pages). 338) ROI # redacted, dated 05/10/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Transfer Instructions, New York Pickup on 5/4/94/Acquisition of Exhibit N-135 (3 pages). 339) ROI # redacted, dated 05/13/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Transfer Instructions for Currency Appropriation Funds for Redacted/Acquisition of Exhibit N-136 (3 pages). 340) ROI # redacted, dated 05/13/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Acquisition of Exhibit N-138 (1 page). 341) ROI # redacted, dated 05/18/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Transfer Instructions for Miami Pickup on 5/16/94. Acquisition of Exhibit N-137 (2 pages). 342) ROI # redacted, dated 05/18/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: U/C Meeting at Bayside Mall in Miami, Florida on 5/14/94 (2 pages).
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343) ROI # redacted, dated 05/26/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Transfer Instructions for Currency Pickup, Miami on 5/24/94. – Acquisition of Exhibit N-142. (1 page). 344) ROI # redacted, dated 06/03/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: U/C Meeting, Boca Raton on 6/3/94; Pickup of Cashiers Check $235,500.00 – Acquisition of Exhibit N-140. (2 pages). 345) ROI # redacted, dated 06/05/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: U/C Meeting in Miami on 5/27/94 with Redacted - Acquisition of Exhibit N-139. (2 pages). 346) ROI # redacted, dated 06/13/94 by TFA Michael Mann. Re: Acquisition of Cellular Telephone Redacted/Surveillance Report. (2 pages). 347) ROI # redacted, dated 06/26/92 by TFA Rick Morris. Re: Undercover Meeting with Redacted. (4 pages). copy of item 254, attached to 254. 348) ROI # redacted, dated 07/12/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Receipt of Information from Redacted. (1 page).
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349) ROI # redacted, dated 08/06/94 by TFA Jeffery Young. Re: Surveillance of U/C Meeting with Redacted and Redacted at Pete Rose’s Restaurant on 8/6/94.(1 page). 350) ROI # redacted, dated 08/08/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Undercover Meeting with Redacted and Redacted on 8/6/94.(2 pages). 351) ROI # redacted, dated 08/18/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Undercover Meeting with Redacted and a Redacted Male Named Redacted on August 16, 1994. (2 pages). 352) ROI # redacted, dated 11/03/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: U/C Meeting with Redacted and Acquisition of Exhibits N-156, N-157, N-158 & N-159 on 10/31/94 (3 pages). 353) ROI # redacted, dated 04/01/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Debriefing, U/C Meeting on 3/31/94/Case Status – Acquisition of Exhibit N-129 (3 pages). 354) ROI # redacted, dated 05/16/94 by I/A Sandra Neal. Re: Debriefing of Redacted (8 pages). Copy: see item 167A
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355) ROI # redacted, dated 06/05/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Debriefing of Redacted on 6/3/94 (2 pages). 356) ROI # redacted, dated 06/13/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Debriefing of Redacted on 6/13/94 (2 pages). Copy: see item 167B 357) ROI # redacted, dated 06/13/94 by I/A Sandra Neal. Re: Debriefing of Redacted (7 pages). 358) ROI # redacted, dated 06/22/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Debriefing of Redacted on 6/22/94 (2 pages). 359) ROI # redacted, dated 07/12/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Debriefing of Redacted on 7/12/94 (2 pages). 360) ROI # redacted, dated 10/19/94 by I/A Sandra Neal. Re: Debriefing of Redacted (7 pages). 361) 1995 ROI Files: 1 ROIs present. Copy of item 168A 362) ROI # redacted, dated 01/12/95 by I/A Patricia Keys. Re:
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Telephone Toll Analysis on Cellular Number Redacted (4 pages). 363) ROI # redacted, dated 05/02/95 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: U/C Meeting Between SGS-92-X003 and Redacted on 5/2/95/ Acquisition of Exhibits N-169 & N-170 (3 pages). Contains Info on BELTRAN 364) ROI # redacted, dated 06/06/95 by TFA Jeffery Young. Re: Surveillance of Money Pickup on 5/31/95 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. (3 pages). 365) ROI # redacted, dated 06/15/95 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Case Initiation Report (1 page). 366) ROI # redacted, dated 06/15/95 by S/A Charles Dvorak. Re: Information regarding Redacted (1page). 367) ROI # redacted, dated 11/27/95 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Undercover Meeting with Redacted and an Unidentified Latin Male on 11/27/95 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (3 pages). 368) ROI # redacted, dated 11/28/95 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Case Status. Details: On 8/31/95 TFA Lees was contacted by Redacted who advised that SGS-92-X003 had been kidnapped. (1 page).
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369) ROI # redacted, dated 11/28/95 by TFA Doug Williams. Re: Surveillance Report and Acquisition of Exhibit N-186. (2 pages). 370) ROI # redacted, dated 12/01/95 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Undercover meeting with Redacted on 12/1/95 at North Miami Beach, Florida (2 pages). 371) 1995 Debriefing Files: Copy of item 169A, 169B, 169C 372) ROI # redacted, dated 01/10/95 by I/A Sandra Neal. Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 (2 pages). 373) ROI # redacted, dated 02/16/95 by S/A Jeffrey Brunner. Re: Debriefing of Redacted (2 pages). 374) ROI # redacted, dated 05/04/95 by I/A Sandra Neal. Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 (9 pages). 375) ROI # redacted, dated 09/25/95 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Initial Debriefing of Redacted (2 pages).
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376) ROI # redacted, dated 01/23/96 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Return of Pisces Check Redacted by SGS-92-X003 (1 page). 377) ROI # redacted, dated 01/25/96 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Investigative File Closing Report (1 page). 378) ROI # redacted, dated 05/22/96 by TFA Michael Mann. Re: Incorrect CS Number on DEA 6’s Dated 4/11/96 and 4/12/96 (1 page). 379) ROI # redacted, dated 09/10/96 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Surveillance on 8/29/96 and Acquisition of Exhibit N-187 (2 pages). 380) 1996: 2 Debriefing Files present, copies of Item 170A and 170B 381) ROI # redacted, dated 04/29/96 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Debriefing of CS-92-063987 (2 pages). 382) ROI # redacted, dated 12/17/96 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: 90 Day Debriefing of CS-92-063987 (1 page).
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383) ROI # redacted, dated 06/19/96 by TFA Jeffery L. Young . Re: Deactivation of CS-92-063987 (Regular CS) (1 page). 384) 1997: 1 Debriefing File present, copy of Item 171A MATERIELS RECEIVED AFTER THIS POINT WERE NOT REVIEWED PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF REPORT DATED, 2/23/10: Received March 2, 2010 385) Memorandum from John A. Costanzo, Associate SAC Miami, Field Division to Harold D. Wankel, Chief of Operations, OC. Dated January 28, 1996. Subject: Operation PRINCESS SGS-92-X003. Re: SGS was kidnapped in Cali, Columbia by individuals associated with Hernan BELTRAN, a member of the Juan Carlos RAMIRES aka CHUPETA cocaine trafficking organization. (3 pages). Received March 3, 2010 386) Trial Transcript. SGS-92-X003, Plaintiff v. The United States, Defendant. No. 97-579C (Judge Williams). Defendant’s Response To Requests for Admissions. (10 pages)
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*The following ROIs are Unredacted: 387) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 10/19/94 by I/A Sandra Neal. Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 (7 pages) contains info on BELTRAN 388) ROI # GS-92-X003, dated 01/10/95 by I/A Sandra Neal. Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 (2 pages). contains info on BELTRAN 389) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 01/27/95 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Code Sheet from Carlos Emel GOMEZ. Acquisition of Exhibit N-166 (2 pages) contains info on BELTRAN 390) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 04/17/95 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Transfer Instructions, Montreal 4/6/95. Acquisition of Exhibit N-168 (3 pages) 391) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 05/02/95 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: U/C Meeting Between SGS-92-X003 and Jorge Elias BEJARANO on 5/2/95/ Acquisition of Exhibits N-169 & N-170 (3 pages) 392) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 07/05/95 by TFA Greg Lees. Re:
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Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 (6 pages) contains info on BELTRAN 393) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 09/28/95 by Greg Lees. Re: Debriefing of SGS-87-0034 (10 pages) contains info on BELTRAN 394) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 04/29/96 by Greg Lees. Re: Debriefing of CS-92-063987 (2 pages) contains info on BELTRAN 395) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 09/06/96 by I/A Sandra Neal. Re: 90 Debriefing of CS-92-063987 (2 pages) contains info on BELTRAN 396) Operations Plan dated 01/19/93, prepared by S/A Thomas A Duncan. Re: Suspect Alberto LNU, Money Laundering est. $400,000.00 (3 pages). Coordinating info in Debriefing report, item 298B 397) ROI # SGS-95-0046 (this number is crossed out and “GS-92-X033” is handwritten above) dated 09/25/95 by TFA James Hughes Re: Initial Debriefing of SGS-95-0046 (2 pages) contains info on BELTRAN MATERIAL RECEIVED MARCH 8, 2010
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398) Memorandum dated 06/28/98 from Emile “Moe” Manara Staff Coordinator, OUS to Richard A. Fiano Chief of Domestic Operations, Subject: Request to Close Sensitive Investigation Operations PICES (FFS:060-04.2). Attached memo: 12/09/94 from Thomas V. Cash to Mr. Robert Bryden, Re: Exemption statute does not permit the maintenance of an umbrella program like Operation Pices. (2 pages). 399) DEA Agents Manual, section 6621.7 Monitoring and Control of Undercover Operations and 6621.8 Closing an Undercover Operation. pages 274-276 (3 pages). 400) DEA Agents Manual, section 6604.2 Headquarters Responsibilities and 6605 Closing a Sensitive Investigation Activity, pages (3 pages). 401) Memorandum dated 07/08/96 from Harold D. Wankel Chief of Operations to James Milford Special Agent-in-Charge Miami Field Division, Subject: Award Payment to SGS-92-X003. (1 page). 402) Memorandum dated 11/21/95 from Thomas A. Constantine Administrator to Harold D. Wankel Chief of Operations, Subject: Confidential Informant SGS-92-X003 ”The Princess”. Re: A list of questions to be answered concerning The Princess’s abduction. (2 pages). 403) 90-Day Review of CI Utilization, by S/A Hughes, dated 04/29/96, CI Number: CS-92-063987, DEA Payments Past 90 Days: $52,457.00 (1 page).
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404) 90-Day Review of CI Utilization, by S/A Hughes, dated 10/01/96, CI Number: CS-92-063987, DEA Payments Past 90 Days: $365,336.00 (1 page). 405) 90-Day Review of CI Utilization, by S/A Hughes, dated 12/18/96, CI Number: CS-92-063987, DEA Payments Past 90 Days: $85,000.00 (1 page). 406) 90-Day Review of CI Utilization, by S/A Hughes, dated 03/25/97, CI Number: CS-92-063987, DEA Payments Past 90 Days: $100,000.00 (1 page). 407) 90-Day Review of CI Utilization, by S/A Hughes, dated 01/18/95, CI Number: SGS-92-X003, DEA Payments Past 90 Days: $25,000.00 (1 page). 408) Position Description, Country Attache in Bogota, Colombia, signed by Francis M. Mullen Jr., dated 04/04/84 (1 page). 409) DEA Manual: Country Attache, GS-1811-16. Re: Position Summary, Major Duties, Supervision and Guidance Received, Other Factors (3 pages).
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410) Nine pages of typed, unredacted notes. Time line of the PRINCESS’s abduction. (9 pages). Redacted copy of this time line is attached to Inventory Item 17: Memorandum dated October 3, 1995, Subject Abduction of SGS-92-X003 from Assistant SAC Joseph P. Salvemini to Chief of Operations Harold D. Wankel 411) ROI # GS-92-X011 dated 02/24/92 by TFA Rick Morris. Re: Expenses incurred by SGS-92-X003 (1 page) 412) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 10/26/92 by TFA Frank Adderley. Re: Undercover Telephone Conversation with Redacted and Redacted on 10/26/92 (2 pages) 413) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 10/28/92 by TFA Frank Adderley. Re: Reward to SGS-92-X003 on 10/28/92 (1 page) 414) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 07/14/93 by TFA Doug Williams. Re: Meet with SGS-92-X003 on 7/14/93 (1 page) 415) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 07/19/93 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Undercover Report, Re: Payment of Currency to Redacted (1 page)
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416) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 07/28/93 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Payment to SGS-92-X003 for Purchase of Evidence (1 page) 417) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 08/18/93 by TFA Doug Williams. Re: Undercover Meeting with Redacted on 8/12/93-Acquisition of N-103 (1 page) 418) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 04/14/94 by I/A Sandra Neal. Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 (2 pages). 419) Letter from Joseph P. Salvemini Assistant Special Agent in Charge to William D. West Assistant Director, OCDEFT, dated 02/11/94 (by stamp). Re: Request for two work permits for Francisco Jose Concha and Elena Aristizalbal (Concha) (2 pages). 420) FBI Teletype from Bogota to Director FBI, FBI Miami, FBI Quantico, dated 11/17/95. Subject: Disappearance of a Naturalized US Citizen; 8/31/95; Colombia; Hostage Taken. Re: Detailed account of events leading up to and during the abduction of the PRINCESS. (19 pages) Contains info on BELTRAN 421) Newspaper article entitled “Police seek woman taken from Davie,” from Sun-Sentinel, dated 01/10/90. Re: Abduction of Pilar Cinnante Concha from her sister’s home in 1990. (1 page).
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422) Memorandum from Thomas J. Tiderington Task Force G/S to John Costanzo Associate SAC, dated 11/16/95. Subject: SGS-92-X003 Travel to Colombia. Re: Notes that the Princess mixes personal/business interests in her trips to Colombia. (2 pages). 423) Memorandum from Joseph P. Salvemini Assistant SAC to John A. Costanzo Associate SAC, dated 11/02/95. Subject: Visit of DOJ-OPR Attorney James Duncan. Re: Duncan’s investigation of AUSA Shaun Martin for the unauthorized disclosure of SGS-92-X003. (1 page). 424) Memorandum from Joseph P. Salvemini Assistant SAC to John Costanzo Associate SAC, James Milford Special Agent in Charge, Colonel William Fennell DoD Liason, dated 10/13/95. Subject: Coordination with DoD/Special Operations Command (SOCOM) for Clandestine Signals Intelligences (SIGINT) and Monitoring. Re: Request for equipment to facilitate the rescue of the PRINCESS (2 pages). 425) Memorandum from Joseph P. Salvemini Assistant SAC to Frank Tarallo Associate SAC, dated 08/29/95. Subject: Compromise of SGS-92-X003. Re: Refers to 08/24/95 memo, item 427 (1 page). 426) Memorandum from William B/ Simpkins Deputy Chief Inspector to James S. Milford Special Agent in Charge, dated 08/24/95. Subject: Compromise of SGS-92-X003. Re: Refers to 07/28/95 memo and 03/29/95 memo, items 428 and 429 (1 page).
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427) Memorandum from Joseph P. Salvemini Assistant SAC to Mr. Joseph Cocoran Senior Inspector, dated 07/28/95. Subject: Information Regarding SGS-92-X003. Re: Intentional compromise of the PRINCESS by Northern District of Illinois AUSA Sean Martin (1 page). 428) Memorandum from Charles J. Dvorak Special Agent to G/S Michael P. Ebert Asset Removal Group, dated 03/29/95. Subject: Information Regarding SGS-92-X003. Re: Detailed account of AUSA Sean Martin’s exposure of the PRINCESS during Luis Carlos Herrera’s Debriefing. (2 pages). *We do not currently possess this debriefing report 429) Letter from James S. Milford Special Agent in Charge to Julius C. Beretta Acting Chief of Operations DEA Hqs, dated 04/14/95. Subject: Compromise of SGS-92-X003 by U.S. Attorney’s Office, Chicago, Illinois. Re: This matter to be brought to attention of appropriate Dept. of Justice officials. *States that he is faxing several memoranda relating to unnecessary compromise, but gives no titles/dates (1 page). 430) Memorandum from James A. Morgan Special Agent in Charge to James S. Milford Special Agent in Charge, dated 04/12/95. Subject: Disclosure of the Identity of SGS-92-X003. Re: Describes notification to secure identity of the PRINCESS after exposure (1 page). *Makes reference to an attached memo but gives no title/date
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431) Memorandum from Michael P. Ebert Group Supervisor Asset Removal Group to Randolph D. James ASAC Division 30, dated 03/30/95. Subject: Disclosure of SGS-92-X003 by AUSA Sean Martin to SI195-0047 on 03/29/95. Re: See enclosed memo from SA Charles Dvorak to me relative to events which took place on 03/29/95, item 429 (1 page). 432) Cable from DEA Fort Lauderdale to DEA Miami, HQS, Chicago, Tampa, Jacksonville, Rome, dated 08/15/95. Ref: Debriefing of FBI Informant Re possible compromise of DEA investigative reports. Re: Creation of fake DEA-6 forms by Redacted, who faxed them to Redacted at a Colombian number. (4 pages). 433) Cable from DEA Houston to DEA HQS, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, dated 02/28/95. Ref: Seizure of two hundred kilograms of cocaine/arrest of Joel Torres, William Roman Rodriguez, Harold Cortes and Gillermo Castano Guzman. Re: TFA Hernandez involved with $42,000.00 pick up (2 pages). 434) Operation Pices Packet. Miami Field Division, November 1983. Re: Objectives. (18 pages). *Several pages are blank, with one word; “Cash Flow” for example. MATERIALS RECEIVED AUGUST 12, 2010
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435) Memorandum. From Dale W. Schuitema A/SAC 2 to Joseph Salvemini ASAC, Dated 02/05/03. Subject: Unacceptable Conduct. Re: Salvemini is admonished by Schuitema for his inappropriate behavior, including emotional outburst, resistance to teamwork and unproved expenses. (3 pages). 436) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 05/16/94 by TFA Kathy Wilde. Re: Debriefing of SGS-94-X004. Re: SEJO has people watching the CI’s home in Colombia and that SEJO wants to kidnap the CI or a family member to repay debt. (1 page). 437) ROI # GS-94-0037 dated 05/16/94 by I/A Sandra L. Neal. Re: Debriefing of SGS-94-0018. Re: CI in the United States under the guise of being arrested for money laundering. SEJO does not believe charges and wants to kidnap CI’s family member to repay debt (1 page). Note: Illustrates direct control and management of the Princess Operation by DEA HQ, along with notification of life-threatening situation faced by Princess, should she be allowed to continue operating in UC capacity.
438) Cable from DEA Fort Lauderdale to DEA HQS WASHDC. Miami, Roanoke, Bogota, Dated 07/15/94. Subject: Update on threat/abduction situation involving SGS-94-0018 - GS-94-0037, IGC11, Henao, Alberto. Re: SGS-94-0018’s wife’s mother was kidnapped and tortured by SEJO, acting on behalf of Chepe Santacruz. Santacruz’s Cali police are monitoring SGS’s wife’s movements. Forced her and her brothers to sign over 2 million dollar worth of property to repay SGS’s debt. (3 pages). Note: Illustrates
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direct control and management of the Princess Operation by DEA HQ, along with notification of lifethreatening situation faced by Princess, should she be allowed to continue operating in UC capacity.
439) Synopsis. Undated. Subject: A summary of information provided by Miguel Elian-Paez and Alberto Henao-Lopez from debriefings 02/04/94 - 02/17/94. Re: Descriptions of Mauricio Castano, Jose Alcides Loaiza-Montoya (SEJO), Chepe Santacruz-Londono, Juan Carlos Ramirez (Chupeta), Luis Alberto Urdinola (Lucho) and their family members or associates. (3 pages) 440) Cable to DEA HQS, Roanoke, Washington, Miami, Houston, New York, Bogota, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angles. Undated. Subject: Alberto Henao. Re: Information on Javier Cruz-Mena, including physical description, family members, business locations. 441) Risk Assessment. Undated. Author Unknown. Subject: Alberto Henao-Lopez and Miguel Elian-Paez. Re: List of reasons supporting the usage of Henao and Elian. (2 pages). (Author includes “jokes” under Elian’s Alternatives to Program, section 3.) 442) Synopsis. Undated. Author Unknown. Subject: A rough chronology of events provided by Miguel ElianPaez and Alberto Henao-Lopez from debriefings 02/04/94 - 02/17/94. Re: Henao contacted SEJO and begged him not to hurt his family, that he had SEJO’s money. SEJO replied that he kidnapped Henao’s
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brother, Mario, and would kill him along with the rest of the family if he did not receive his money from Henao. (2 pages) 443) Synopsis. Undated. Author Unknown. Subject: A rough chronology of events provided by Miguel ElianPaez and Alberto Henao-Lopez from debriefings 02/04/94 - 02/17/94. Re: SEJO hit Elian with a baseball bat, shouting that Elian was working with the DEA. Elian contacts DEA and states his life and family’s life is in danger. Elian, Henao and their families are removed from Cali and arrive in Ft. Lauderdale on 02/12/94. Mario Henao, brother, is being held hostage by SEJO and will be killed if the 4.5 million is not repaid. Henao and Elian also owe 2 million to Miguel Solano and 3 million to Claudio Endo. (6 pages). Note: Illustrates DEA HQ, reaction in this instance as opposed to its continuing to allow PRINCESS to be exposed to inordinate danger of kidnapping and or death.xxxxx.
444) Synopsis. Undated . Author Unknown. Subject: A rough chronology of events provided by Miguel ElianPaez and Alberto Henao-Lopez from debriefings 02/04/94 - 02/17/94. Re: Narrative very similar to Item 443, but information is in a different order and includes details about SEJO wanting to keep Elian on a finca, as a hostage possibly, until the money was recovered. Henao convinced SEJO that was not necessary. (2 pages).
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445) Synopsis. Dated 02/03/94. Author Unknown. Subject: Debriefing of Miguel Elian-Paez and Alberto Henao-Lopez. Re: Narrative very similar to Item 443, but information is in a different order and includes details Elian described about money transfers in Colombia. (2 pages). 446) Synopsis. Dated 02/07/94. Author Unknown. Subject: Summary of Information provided by Elian. Re: Narrative very similar to Item 443, but information is in a different and includes details on Remache (SEJO’s bodyguard) taking Henao and Elian’s paperwork assets, including house, property, cars, etc. (3 pages) 447) Synopsis. Dated 02/14/94. Author Unknown. Subject: Recorded conversations between Alberto HenaoLopez and individuals located in Cali. Re: Narrative very similar to Item 443, but information is in a different order and includes details about Henao begging SEJO over the phone not to kill his brother, Mario, or his family in Cali. (2 pages). 448) Cable from DEA Ft. Lauderdale to DEA HQS WASHDC, Miami, Houston, New York, Bogota, Carcacas. Dated 02/15/94. Re: Hostage Rescue Request. Rescue Request for Mario Henao at CEJO’s office/apartment in Cali. (3 pages).
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449) Note. From Sandi/FLDO to Mark. Undated. Subject: Family members that need to come out of Cali. Re: Mario Henao (brother), Angela Maria Arango de Henao (wife), Natalia (daughter), Olmedo Henao-Hoyos (father), Fabiola (mother). (1 page). 450) Teletype. To Bogota. Dated 02/15/94. Subject: Hostage Rescue Operation. GS-92-X033, IGC1-1 Luis Fernando Mejia, GS-94-0037, IGC1-1 Alberto Henao. Re: Details on the floor plan of CEJO’s officer/apartment where Mario Henao is possibly being held. (2 pages). 451) Cable. From Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami. Dated 02/11/94. Subject: GS-92-X033, IGC1-1 Luis Fernando Mejia, GS-94-0037, IGC1-1 Alberto Henao, Seizure of $8,82,180.00 in U.S. currency. Re: Includes information on currency pickups: “As of 1/31/94 thirteen pick ups totaling $6,311,245 dollars had been made, five of which had been arranged for by ELIAN with undercover TFA Hughes. As of this date, only the amount of the initial pick up made in New York on 1/21/94, $353,712 dollars had been released to Colombia. The remaining funds were being held pending seizure.” TFA Hughes tells ELIAN and HENAO to come to Ft. Lauderdale to address a problem with the money. Upon arrival, they are taken into custody. ELIAN and HENAO agree to cooperate with the DEA and provide information. Following of information provided by ELIAN and HEANO is similar to narrative in Item 443, plus a few additional details. (4 pages).
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452) Cable. From Bogota to DEA WASHDC, New York, Houston, Miami, Roanoke. Dated 02/28/94. Subject: ZE-94-0002, LECLL, GS-94-0037, IGC1-1 Alberto Henao. Re: 8 million owed to SEJO by Henao and Elian. 11 family members of Elian and Henao arrive in Ft. Lauderdale. Mario and Mother/Father still in hostage situation. Raid is executed and Mario is removed from SEJO’s office without incident. Henao’s wife, along with their daughter, refused to leave. Later, Mario Henao and his parents stated they were unaware of a hostage situation and that Mario had been moving freely for the past few days. [Henao lying?] (6 pages). 453) Fax. From Sandra Neal, DEA Ft. Lauderdale to Mark Strange, Bogota. Dated 02/15/94. Re: Diagram and Floor Plans of SEJO’s officer/apartment, notated in Spanish (7 pages). 454) Handwritten Notes. Undated. Author Unknown. Title: Brother, Sister-In-Law + their 2 Daughters. Re: Physical Descriptions of Elian and Henao’s family members and their addresses. (5 pages). 455) Summaries. Undated. Author Unknown. Re: Identification of Witnesses (Miguel Elian-Paez and Alberto Henao-Lopez), states that ELIAN and HENAO would be reliable informants. Yet at some point in 1994, ELIAN allegedly writes a letter in which he states PRINCESS “is DEA.” See item 486 (10 pages).
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456) Cable. From Ft. Lauderdale to DEA HQS WASHDC, Miami, Houston, New York, Bogota, Caracas. Subject: GS-92-X033, IGC1-1 Luis Fernando Mejia, GS-94-0037, IGC1-1 Alberto Henao, Re: Identical Narrative to Item 450, Teletype. (3 pages). 457) Cable. From Ft. Lauderdale to DEA HQS WASHDC, Miami, Houston, San Juan, Bogota. Dated 12/02/93. Subject GS-92-X033, IG1-C1, Mejia, Luis Fernando, Operation Pisces GFG1-84-8001. Re: DEA seizes approx. 1 million U.S.D. from Henao, claiming it was IRS. Undercover DEA set up a meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, Henao offers U/C cocaine deal. (5 pages). 458) Cable. From DEA Tampa to DEA HQS WASHDC, Miami, New York, Ft. Lauderdale. Dated 08/24/94. Subject: Please Agreement of Javier Guzman (Former task force agent). Re: Guzman signed a plea on charges of money laundering, facing 108-135 months in federal incarceration. Guzman set up money laundering operation (92-94) with Pedro Rodriguez-Castro and Luis Fernando Latorre during an undercover operation. (2 pages). 459) Cable. From DEA Ft. Lauderdale to DEA HQS WASHDC, Miami, Dated 03/29/95. Subject: GS-92X033, LGC11, Luis Fernando Mejia, Operation Pisces. Re: Luis Fernando Latorre is holding the CI responsible for the 3 million dollar loss in Geneva, Switzerland and Montreal, Canada in 1993. An U/C agent successfully met with Latorre in prison after hearing that Latorre wanted the CI kidnapped and
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executed. DEA requests funds of 11,000 USD for the CI to relocate. (2 pages) (Copy of Item 69, UNREDACTED). 460)
ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 06/02/92 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Case Initiation. Re: SGS-92-X003, Confidential Informant, was approached by Luis Fernando MEJIA, to launder large sums of illicit funds from the United States to Colombia. (1 page).
461) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 09/11/92. Re: Undercover Telephone Conversation/Acquisition of Exhibit N25. Re: Recorded call between SGS-92-X003 and Mejia - owners of money were upset to find $3000.00 less, Princess explained to Mejia that it is a common occurrence. (2 pages). 462) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 03/19/93 by G/S Rene DeLaCova. Re: U/C Meeting with Miguel Elian in Aruba. Re: Elian met with DeLaCova to discuss the terms of release for the hostage SCI-92-0119, who was kidnapped by Juan Fernando Gomez in Colombia. The ransom was $300,000.00 or 62 kgs of cocaine. (3 pages). 463) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 04/30/93 by G/S Rene DeLaCova. Re: U/C Meeting with Miguel Elian in Miami on 04/30/93. RE: Elian’s partner, Barona, had been kidnapped, due to the loss of several currency pickups. Arrangements between Elian and DeLaCova for DeLaCova to smuggle 5,000 kilos of cocaine from Panama to New York (6 pages).
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464) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 05/04/93 by TFA James Hughes Re: Undercover Meeting on 5/3/93 with Miguel Elian. Re: Elian named CEJO as Barona’s kidnapper, and Elian liquidated Barona’s assets to negotiate his release. Barona must pay back the 20 million dollar loss. The PRINCESS agreed to assist in laundering a portion of the 20 million dollars. The owner of the currency is Giovanni Caicedo. (2 pages) 465) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 06/23/93 by G/S Rene DeLaCova Re: U/C Telephone Conversation with Miguel Elian. Re: Elian told DeLaCova that DeLaCova would be contacted to arrange further details on $500,000.00 pick up. Elian also told DeLaCova that Barona cost him a lot of money, and that Elian attributes the theft on part of the money couriers. *Lying about date: Listed as 6/23/93 preparation date, but ROI contains info about events which transpired the following day, 6/24/93. (2 pages). 466) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 06/28/93 by TFA James Hughes Re: U/C Telephone Conversation Between SGS-92-X003, Rafael Gonzalez MORENO dated 06/25/93 - Acquisition of Exhibit N-99. Moreno spoke on the telephone with the PRINCESS. Owners of money are “28,” refers to Nestor RODRIGUES , “66”, and Lucho MURCIA. On 06/28/93, PRINCESS would speak with the owners of the money seized on 06/23/93. (1 page). Copy of Inventory Item 323 except UNREDACTED.
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467) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 06/28/93 by TFA James Hughes Re: U/C Telephone Conversation Between SGS-92-X003, Rafael Gonzalez MORENO Acquisition of Exhibit N-99. Re: The PRINCESS speaks to MORENO on the phone about the currency seizure on 06/23/93 of approximately $760,000.00 usd. Moreno told the PRINCESS that he believed the informant’s worker was responsible. (2 pages) 468) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 08/03/93 by TFA James Hughes Re: Undercover Meeting with Miguel Elian on 8/2/93. Re: Elian states that Jaime Ramirez-Duque believed that DeLaCova was a government informant, based on events leading to Duque’s arrest. The 3 million dollar pickup remained in DeLaCova’s bank account after Duque’s arrest, and then disappeared. (2 pages) 469) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 09/17/93 by I/A Sandra Neal, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003. Copy of Item 165J, but UNREDACTED (4 pages). 470) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 11/1/93 by TFA Norm Surface, Re: Travel to Rome, Italy to Conduct Currency Pick Up Which Was Unsuccessful. Re: The phone number PRINCESS was using to contact ALVARO LNU for a $400,000.00 pick up, was identified as a phone number of an Italian informant who was posing as a trafficker or money launderer. “This error” was unknown before travel arrangements were made because the Italian Police did not relay the correct information to the TFAs. (1 page).
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471) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 04/14/94 by I/A Sandra Neal. Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 (2 pages). Copy of Inventory Item # 418 but UNREDACTED 472) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 05/18/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: U/C Meeting at Bayside Mall in Miami, Florida on 5/14/94 (2 pages). Copy of Inventory Item 342, but UNREDACTED. 473) ROI # GS-92-X003 dated 06/14/94 by I/A Wendi Roewer, DEA Headquarters NPSF, Re: Case File Information on Carlos Alberto MEJIA. Information on individuals: Carlos Alberto MEJIA (aka Tulio), Wilfredo GONZALES-Ruiz, Jose ZULETA-Lapa, Ricardo MEJIA, Carlos Julio BAQUERO, Carlos MEJIA (aka El Flaco), Joseph BROLMANN (aka University), Pedro GONZALEZ (aka Jimmy), Louis VICTORIA (aka Sebastian), Rodrigo ARENAS-Patino, Diego MONTOYA, Mario AZCARATE, Harold AZCARATE, Fred SOBEL, Nestor Padilha VERIRA, Adilson Roberto DO-NASCIMENTO, Silvestre GRANTOO, Eduardo Gonzales SALZAR, Guraldo Pocobi FILHO, TAORMINA (travel agency) (5 pages). 474) ROI # G3-92-Z004 dated 12/29/94 by I/A Lidia Lipsey, Atlanta GA, Re: Initial Debriefing of SG3-950021. Re: Information on informant SG3-93-0003, Operation Dinero and Carlos Juan, RAMIREZ (aka CHUPETA), Victor CARRANZA, Ivan Fabio URDINOLA, Arcangle HENAO-Montoya, Pacho HERRERA. (7 pages).
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475) Cable from Caracas to DEA HQS WASHDC, Miami dated 4/11/95. Re: Threat against DEA Informant SZ3-94-0004. Re: Informant provided DEA Group 25 (Ft.Lauderdale, FL) with information leading to a 513,830 dollar seizure on 02/13/95. SG3 maintained a story of what took place and was able to reestablish some credibility with this group (names all REDACTED). (3 pages). 476) Cable from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, dated 11/17/92, Subject: GS-92-X033, Luis Fernando MEJIA, Operation Pisces. Re: Currency seizure of 470,000.00 on 10/27/92 by Group 25, owner was Chepe Santa Cruz Londono. Chepe ultimately decided that G/S DeLaCova and Miguel Elian would be responsible for 60% of the money, with Juan Carlos Diaz responsible for 40%. 282,000.00 was placed in an Operation Pisces Account; the rest declared as a seizure. (2 pages). 477) Cable from Ft. Lauderdale (Joseph Salvemini) to WASHDC, Miami, dated 02/23/93, Subject: GS-92X033, Luis Fernando MEJIA, GS-92-Z015 Luis Carlos HERRERA. Re: Outlines several cases and leads launched due to the work of the PRINCESS. Salvemini states that without the help and cooperation of the PRINCESS it would be impossible to move forward. (3 pages). Note: Illustrates direct control and management of the Princess Operation by DEA HQ. 478) Cable from Ft. Lauderdale (Joseph Salvemini) to WASHDC, Miami, dated 04/07/93, Subject: GS-92X033, Luis Fernando MEJIA, GS-92-Z015 Luis Carlos HERRERA. Re: Ft. Lauderdale Group 25 is
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targeting a Cali based airline, Acesca Airlines, as responsible for transporting multi ton quantities of cocaine on behalf of several king pins. The PRINCESS is anticipated to meet with several individuals to negotiate money laundering proposals. (4 pages) Note: Illustrates direct control and management of the Princess Operation by DEA HQ.
479) Cable from WASHDC to Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, dated 10/25/93, Subject: GS-92-X033, Luis Fernando MEJIA, Re: $400,000.00 pick up in Italy. REDACTED noticed that the cell number used to contact ALVARRO was an undercover cellular phone used by REDACTED. The pick up did not occur. (2 pages). Note: Illustrates direct control and management of the Princess Operation by DEA HQ.
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Cable by Joseph Salvemini, from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami. Dated 03/09/94, Subject: Request for Information, GS-92-X033, Luis Fernando MEJIA. Re: “Approximately 3 million dollars of the total approximate 8.5 million dollars picked up under subject case in late January 1994 and had subsequently seized by the Ft. Lauderdale Task Force, had supposedly been contracted for on behalf of Claudio Endo. On 3/7/94 the PRINCESS was telephonically contacted by Pablo RONCALLO, who related that Claudio Endo had just been killed the night before in Cali in conjunction with the loss of the above-cited three million dollars. Endo had reportedly been shot fifty times.” (2 pages) Note: Illustrates direct control and management of the Princess Operation by DEA HQ, along with notification
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of life-threatening situation faced by Princess, should she be allowed to continue operating in UC capacity.
481) Cable by Joseph Salvemini, from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami. Dated 05/06/94, Subject: Request to expend DOJ asset forfeiture funds in furtherance of GS-92-X033, Luis Fernando MEJIA and GS-94-0136 Claudio Pasquale LOCATELLI. Re: Carlos Alberto MEJIA threatened to kidnap the PRINCESS if she did not repay the debt of 350,000.00, seized by DEA. (5 pages) Note: Illustrates direct control and management of the Princess Operation by DEA HQ, along with notification of lifethreatening situation faced by Princess, should she be allowed to continue operating in UC capacity.
482) Cable from WASHDC to Miami, Houston, Newark, New York, Atlanta, Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale. Dated 03/18/94. Subject: REDACTED. Re: SIJIN in Cali discovered the body of REDACTED in a sewage ditch. Assassination squad of 25 armed men arrived at REDACTED location. (3 pages). 483) Cable from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, New York. Dated 07/29/94. Subject: REDACTED. Re: REDACTED forming a new cartel, “El Cartel del Dulce.” Information from REDACTED that REDACTED would be killed when he/she arrived in Cali. (4 pages). Note: Illustrates direct control and management
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of the Princess Operation by DEA HQ, along with notification of life-threatening situation faced by Princess, should she be allowed to continue operating in UC capacity.
484) Cable by Joseph Salvemini, from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami. Dated: 10/11/94. Subject: GS-92X033, Luis Fernando MEJIA. Re: “Pacho” aka Jose Francisco CRUZ told the PRINCESS that his organization just lost 1,000 kilos of cocaine in Canada. CRUZ told the PRINCESS that he organized the kidnapping of the banker, Sabatino Nicolucci, in Montreal. (4 pages). 485) Cable by Joseph Salvemini, from Miami to WASHDC, New York, Atlanta, San Diego, Houston, Detroit, WASHDO, Roanoke, Charles, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa. Dated 10/24/94 Subject: Issues Relative to the Closing of Operation Pisces. Re: Bank accounts not in use being closed, undercover corporations being dissolved, undercover telephone and fax services shut down. List of questions on Operation Pisces funds. (3 pages). 486) Cable by Joseph Salvemini, from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami. Dated: 11/10/94. Subject: Debriefing of the PRINCESS. Re: The PRINCSES returned to Cali at the request of Hernan BELTRAN. BELTRAN told the PRINCESS that Giovanni CAICEDO believed that the PRINCESS was working for the “law.” Letter written by Miguel ELIAN in which ELIAN states the PRINCESS “is DEA.” (4 pages)
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487) Cable by Joseph Salvemini, from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, Montreal, Ottawa. Dated: 11/14/94. Subject: GS-92-X033, Luis Fernando MEJIA. Re: Detailed information provided by Alan MEDINA on the kidnapping of Sabatino “Sammy” Nicolucci (who owed 1.4 million dollars to Jose Francisco Cruz. (3 pages). 488) Cable by Joseph Salvemini, from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami. Dated 01/10/95. Copy of Narrative from ROI Inventory Item # 388, Debriefing of the PRINCESS by I/A Sandra Neal. (2 pages). 489) Cable by Joseph Salvemini, from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, Tampa. Dated 01/27/95. Subject: Plot to kidnap/assassinate the PRINCESS. Re: TFA Hernandez was told by LATORRE that he wanted to kill the PRINCESS because she stole 1.4 million from LATORRE. LATORRE identified the PRINCESS, her family and location to TFA Hernandez and contracted the kill. (4 pages). 490) Cable by Joseph Salvemini, from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, Atlanta. Dated 02/03/95. Subject: GS-92-X033 Luis Fernando MEJIA. Re: Mike ARIAS was kidnapped due to money lost during the take down of Operation Dinero. One out of the four owners of the money stated that ARIAS will be killed in eight days if the 800,000.00 is not repaid. (2 pages).
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491) Cable from WASHDC to Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Bogota. Dated 03/02/95. Subject: REDACTED. Re: REDACTED is holding the C.I. responsible for the loss of money in Miami Beach, FL. Pablo/Lucas questioned the C.I. on his/her story of the money being seized by local police. (4 pages). 492) Cable by Joseph Salvemini, from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami. Dated 03/03/95. Subject: Debriefing of the PRINCESS. Re: The PRINCESS met with Hernan BELTRAN in Cali. PRINCESS’s credentials were questioned by Roberto JURI, then she was commissioned to do pick ups in New York, Houston and Los Angeles. (5 pages). 493) Cable from Caracas to WASHDC, Ft. Lauderdale. Dated 03/06/95. Subject: REDACTED. Re: Ft. Lauderdale DO seized 513,830.00 and arrested REDACTED. (3 pages). 494) Cable from WASHDC, to Ft. Lauderdale, Miami. Dated 03/04/95. Subject: REDACTED. Re: Owner of the 513,830.00 seized currency made threats against C.I. The C.I. relocated his/her family but is trying to reestablish credibility. (4 pages). 495) Cable from WASHDC, to Ft. Lauderdale, Miami. Dated 03/08/95. Subject: REDACTED. Re: Meeting between the C.I and MEJIA to discuss the loss of money in Miami between Feb. 13-20. (3 pages).
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496) Cable from WASHDC, to Ft. Lauderdale, Miami. Dated 03/13/95. Subject: REDACTED. Re: C.I. continues to work with REDACTED and REDACTED to possibly provide assistance for an investigation on the 513,830.00 currency seizure. (3 pages). 497) Cable from WASHDC, to Ft. Lauderdale, Miami. Dated 03/20/95. Subject: REDACTED. Re: C.I. continues to work with REDACTED and REDACTED regarding the 513,830.00 currency seizure. If the investigation uncovers that the police did seize the money, the C.I. will be cleared of any responsibility for repayment. (2 pages). 498) Cable by Joseph Salvemini, from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, New York, Albany, JFKDO, Tampa Dated 04/19/95. Subject: GS-92-X033 Luis Fernando MEJIA. Re: LATORRE indicated that he wanted a second individual (SCJ-95-0004) killed after the PRINCESS. (2 pages). 499)
Cable by Joseph Salvemini, from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, Dated 08/21/95. Subject: GS-92X033 Luis Fernando MEJIA. Re: the PRINCESS met high ranking members of the Italian Mafia in Italy. (2 pages).
500) Cable from WASHDC to Ft. Lauderdale. Dated 08/25/95. Subject:
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GS-92-X033 Luis Fernando MEJIA. Termination of OPERATION PRINCESS. Re: Operation PRINCESS termination by 09/30/95, with maximum arrests and seizures in the United States. NOTE: PRINCESS was abducted on 08/31/95… (1 page). 501) Handwritten Notes. Undated. No author. Re: find copies of 6’s, instructions on information to redact including names and file titles, find out to whom HQ I/A report was distributed, memos being changed to non-classified, current status of C.I. (1 page). 502) Investigative Report by the Office of Professional Responsibility. By Ernesto Perez Inspector OPR, Dated 09/13/96, Subject Unauthorized Disclosure. Re: Photocopies of two DEA-6s (by Russo and Kerner) were discovered in Jose Roman DELGADO’s residence on 07/25/95. Reports had information on PRINCESS debriefings and were faxed to DELGADO by Luis Hernan MUNOZ-Gomez with instructions for DELAGDO to identify the PRINCESS and locate/kill HERRERA and another subject in federal custody. DELGADO created fictitious documents and charged 10,000-15,000 for the service. (4 pages). 503) Cable by Joseph Salvemini, from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami. Dated 07/28/95. Subject: GS-92X033 Luis Fernando MEJIA. Re: Instructions faxed to Jose Roman DELGADO by Luis Hernan MUNOZGomez to kill Luis Carlos HERRERA and Geraldo Chain CUADROS. (3 pages).
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504) Cable by Joseph Salvemini, from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami. Dated 08/16/95. Subject: GS-92X033 Luis Fernando MEJIA. Re: DELGADO created a fictitious document and charged MUNOZ-Gomez 15,000.00 for the service. (4 pages). 505) Memo from William B. Simpkins, Deputy Chief Inspector, OPR to James S. Milford Special Agent in Charge, Miami. Dated 08/08/95. Subject: Possession of DEA-6s by Jose Roman DELEGADO. Re: Were DEA-6s distributed by any Miami field personnel? (1 page). 506) Memo from Joseph Salvemini Assistant SAC to William B. Simpkins, Deputy Chief Inspector OPR and James S. Milford Special Agent in Charge, Miami. Dated 08/23/95. Subject: Possession of DEA-6s by Jose Roman DELEGADO. Re: Redaction on DEA-6s appears to be amateur and not the work of the DEA Freedom of Information Office. Reference to AUSA Sean Martin compromising identity of the PRINCESS (3 pages). 507) Investigative Report by the Office of Professional Responsibility. By Ernesto Perez Inspector OPR, Dated 11/28/95, Subject Unauthorized Disclosure, Interview with I/A Robert Russo. Re: Russo states that he could not find a complete copy of the DEA-6 with his name on it, nor could Kerner. Russo states that he does not recall participating in that debriefing of the PRINCESS. (6 pages).
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508) PRINCESS Link Chart. Undated. No Author. Various links between PRINCESS and traffickers and possible kidnappers. Includes BELTRAN and NIXON. (1 page). 509) Key Personalities in PRINCESS Case. Dated 11/19/95. No Author. Includes BELTRAN and REDACTED individuals. (2 pages). 510) Chronology of Events; PRINCESS. Undated. No Author. Re: Information on Carmen del Pilar Concha, SGS-92-X003, her abduction and post kidnapping events. Includes BELTRAN (4 pages). 511) Synopsis of Events. Undated. No Author. Re: Luis Carlos HERRERA and Gilberto RodriquezOREGUELA, Timeline of currency seizures. Currency handled to date: $62,308,437.00. Currency seized to date: $22,134,643.00 (6 pages) 512) Timeline of Operation PRINCESS. Undated. Donnie R. Marshall, Chief of Domestic Operations. Kathy Marshal, S/C East Geographic Desk. Re: Timeline of cables and memos from 07/03/95 to 03/26/96. (15 pages) 513) Timeline of PRINCESS’s abduction. Coordinates with Inventory Item # 17 and #410. Includes BELTRAN. (17 pages)
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514) Operation PRINCESS. Undated. No Author. Re: When Started and Why, Initial Aims, Phases, Accomplishments, Seizures (111 pages). 515) ROI # GS-92-X033. Dated 09/02/95 by S/A John R. Schuller, SO Group Miami. Re: Polygraph Examination of Luis Carlos HERRERA-LISCANO. Re: HERRERA not truthful in his responses about only telling his wife that PRINCESS worked for DEA and that he did not have anything to do with her disappearance. (2 pages). 516) ROI # GS-92-X033. Dated 01/17/96 by I/A Sandra Neal Re: Debriefing of the PRINCESS. Re: PRINCESS was kidnapped in Cali on 8/31/95 and held until 12/15/95. On 12/21/95-01/16/96, PRINCESS was debriefed on events. Includes BELTRAN. (15 pages) 517) Memo. From Hartman to Long and Chretien. Dated 12/12/95 Subject: Colombia Princess Update. Re: NIXON was conducting his/her own investigation and was confident that he/she could negotiate the release of PRINCESS in 7 to 10 days for $200,000.00 (1 page). 518) Memo. From James Casey to Joneill. Undated. Subject: DEA Hostage. Re: DEA informant in Miami was successful in contacting BELTRAN, and requested Proof of Life to be fulfilled by BELTRAN of PRINCESS taped reading the day’s newspaper. (2 pages)
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519) Memo. From Joseph Salvemini Assistant SAC to Frank Tarallo Associate SAC Miami. Dated 09/07/95. Subject: Abduction of PRINCESS. Re: Summary of PRINCESS’s work/success with DEA and summary of her abduction through 09/06/95. Includes BELTRAN. (3 pages) 520) Memo. From Legal Attache Dwight S. Dennett to File (256-MM-77203). Dated 11/19/95. Subject: Kidnapping of American citizen, 8/31/95 Cali Colombia. Re: Chronology of the PRINCESS’s affairs on record; from birth on 08/05/51 to 11/18/95 Teletype. Includes BELTRAN. (40 pages). 521) Memo for Deputy Attorney General. From Thomas A. Constantine, Administrator. Dated 12/05/95. Subject: Background and Status: Kidnapping of DEA PRINCESS. Re: On Sept. 28, Italian Authorities intercepted a conversation between Carlos Molano and Massimo Senesi where they named PRINCESS as responsible for recent arrests of 30 individuals and seizure of over 1,000 kilos of cocaine. (3 pages). 522) Memo. From Ruben S. Prieto, Acting Asst. Country Attache Bogota to Anthony Senneca Country Attache Bogota. Dated 12/21/95. Subject Payment to SZE-96-0007 for Expenses. Re: Request for repayment to SZE-96-0007 for $49,000.00 of expenses incurred during the successful release of the PRINCESS. . (2 pages). 523) Memo. From Barry M. Sabin AUSA to William Keefer Managing Assistant Central Region, Michael Walleisa Chief Central Narcotics & Violent Crimes, and Debra Herzog Chief Central White Collar
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Crimes. Dated 02/05/96. Subject: Operation PRINCESS: Charging Decision for Couriers. Re: 120-150 couriers encountered during PRINCESS’s work, questions on how to proceed with these individuals. (7 pages). 524) Cable from WASHDC to Bogota, Rome. Dated 09/04/95. Subject: Possible Abduction REDACTED. Re: Summary of events leading to PRINCESS’s abduction. (4 pages) 525) Cable by Joseph Salvemini from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, Bogota, Rome. Dated 09/05/95. Subject: Additional information regarding the abduction of the PRINCESS. Re: Records of PRINCESS’s phone calls on 08/31/95 (2 pages) 526) Cable from WASHDC to Bogota, Rome, Miami, Chicago, Roanoke, Dated 09/04/95. Subject: Additional Information Re: Abduction of REDACTED. Same Narrative as Inventory Item 515, HERRERA’s Polygraph. (3 pages). 527) Cable from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, Chicago, Roanoke, Rome, Bogota. Dated 09/29/95. Subject: Developments in Abduction of the PRINCESS. Re: SGS-87-0034 will travel to Colombia to discuss PRINCESS’s abduction. (3 pages)
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528) Cable by Joseph Salvemini from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, Chicago, Roanoke. Dated 09/12/95. Subject: Development in Abduction of PRINCESS. Re: PRINCESS’s brother continues to speak with BELTRAN, who does not provide exact information on actual frequencies, calls signs or exact times of radio usage between BELTRAN and the kidnappers. (4 pages) 529) Cable by Joseph Salvemini from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami. Dated 09/15/95. Subject: Request for Extension of Money Laundering Exemption for “Operation PRINCESS.” Re: Request to delay the shut down of Operation PRINCESS until 11/30/95, in light of her current abduction (2 pages) 530) Cable. From WASHDC to Miami, Ft. Lauderdale. Dated 09/28/95. Subject: Request to Extend Operation PRINCESS. Re: Approval to extend Operation PRINCESS to 11/30/95. (1 page) 531) Cable by Joseph Salvemini from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, Chicago, Roanoke, Rome, Bogota. Dated 09/25/95. Subject: Development in Abduction of PRINCESS. Re: Proof of Life audio tape received, evaluation reveals that the PRINCESS was reading from a script and is under extreme stress. Includes BELTRAN. (4 pages) 532) Cable by Joseph Salvemini from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, Chicago, Roanoke, Rome, Bogota. Dated 09/28/95. Subject: Activation of SATTRAC device. Re: BELTRAN was provided with a video camera and auxiliary batteries, equipped with a SATTRAC device (2 pages)
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533) Cable by Wankel. From WASHDC to DEA World Wide, Guam. Dated 09/29/95. Subject: Informant Travel to Colombia GFAN-95-9138. Re: Advisement that DEA informants can travel to or through Colombia only with prior coordination with the Bogota Country Office and documented approval from the Office of International Relations, No Exceptions. (1 page) 534) Cable from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, Chicago, Roanoke, Rome, Bogota. Dated 09/29/95. Subject: Developments in Abduction of PRINCESS. Re: Same Narrative as Inventory Item # 527. (3 pages) 535) Cable from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, Chicago, Roanoke, Rome, Bogota. Dated 10/06/95. Subject: Developments in Abduction of PRINCESS. Re: SGS-87-0034 met with Henry LNU, Oscar LNU and Dario LNU who assist with the negotiations with Guerillas for PRINCESS’s release. (4 pages). 536) Cable by Joseph Salvemini from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, Chicago, Roanoke, Rome, Bogota. Date unclear 1995. Subject: Development in Abduction of PRINCESS. Re: Lopez suggests that the PRINCESS’s brother contacts Carlos Emel GOMEZ, who may be of assistance. (4 pages) 537) Cable by Joseph Salvemini from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, Caribbean, Curacao, Bogota. Date 10/11/95. Subject: Foreign Travel Authorization/Country Clearance. Re: Request to travel to Aruba,
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Netherlands Antilles to meet with SGS-87-0034 and debrief him/her on activities and formulate strategy for PRINCESS’s return. (2 pages) 538) Cable from Bogota to SECSTATE, Dept. of Justice. Dated 10/17/95. Subject: Colombia Kidnapping: AMCIT Pilar Concha. Re: Embassy requests on-going guidance on proper intelligence and evidence collecting procedures. (2 pages) 539) Cable by Joseph Salvemini from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, Chicago, Roanoke, Rome, Bogota. Dated 10/23/95. Subject: Debriefing of SGS-87-0034. Re: Information on individuals SGS had contact with while trying to negotiate the release of the PRINCESS. Includes BELTRAN. (10 pages) 540) Cable from WASHDC to Ft/ Lauderdale, Miami. Dated 11/14/95. Subject: GS-92-X033 Luis Fernando MEJIA. Re: BELTRAN told Ricardo SANTACRUZ-Echeverri that that the PRINCESS was alive and that he was trying to help her family recover her. BELTRAN claimed he had nothing to do with the kidnapping. (2 pages) 541) Cable by Joseph Salvemini from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami. Dated 11/27/95. Subject: Request for Extension of Money Laundering Exemption for “Operation PRINCESS.” Re: Request for 60 day extension for Operation PRINCESS. (2 pages).
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542) Cable by James A. Morgan from Chicago to Ft. Lauderdale, WASHDC, Miami. Bogota. Dated 11/27/95. Subject: Information Concerning the PRINCESS. Re: HERRERA stated he spoke with Paola ROMANO who stated she spoke with the PRINCESS 3 weeks from 11/11/95, and learned that the PRINCESS was moving with her “husband” (TFA Rick Morris) to Washington DC. (2 pages) 543) Cable by Joseph Salvemini from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, Bogota, Rome. Dated 12/05/95. Subject: Interview with Luis Carlos HERRERA Liscano on 11/27/95. Re: HERRERA’s son’s communication with Paola ROMANO referenced a timeframe of contact with PRINCESS which was impossible. It is known that PRINCESS’s conversation about moving to Washington occurred 2 months prior to the PRINCESS’s abduction. ( 2 pages) 544) Cable from Bogota to SECDEF, USCINCSO, WASHDC, Dept. of Justice, SECSTATE, FBI. Dated 12/05/95. Subject: Colombian Kidnappings, Abduction of REDACTED, Possible Breakthrough. Re: NIXON quoted DEA agents 90% chance of success for extraction of PRINCESS (2 pages) 545) Cable. 12/05/00 (date?). Subject: Colombian Kidnappings, Abduction of REDACTED, Possible Breakthrough. Re: Request guidance from Washington. Question: is NIXON capable of doing as much as he claims? (1 page)
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546) Cable from Bogota to WASHDC, SECSTATE, Dept of Justice, USCINCSO, SECDEF, Miami, FBI. Dated 12/07/95. Subject: Debriefing of BCO SOI regarding the Abduction of PRINCESS. Re: SOI is confident that BELTRAN is behind the kidnapping. (SOI=NIXON) (5 pages) 547) Cable from SECSTATE WASH to Bogota, SECDEF, DEA, CIA, DOJ, USCINCSO. Dated 12/08/95. Subject: Colombian Kidnappers, Abduction of the PRINCESS. Re: USG policy not to make concessions to hostage-takers. Therefore we do not counsel private individuals to pay ransoms - if NIXON should pay ransom, USG will not reimburse him. (1 page) 548) Cable from Bogota to WASHDC, SECSTATE, Dept of Justice, USCINCSO, SECDEF, Miami, FBI, Dated 12/13/95. Subject: Debriefing of BCO SOI regarding the Abduction of PRINCESS. Re: SOI obtained photographs of the PRINCESS, who appears to be in poor health. SOI is coordinating to have a doctor ready for the PRINCESS’s release. (5 pages) 549) Cable from Bogota to SECDEF, USCINCSO, WASHDC, Dept. of Justice, SECSTATE, FBI. Dated 12/14/95. Subject: Colombian Kidnappings, Abduction of REDACTED. Re: NIXON fully understands that he is acting independent of the embassy and USG. NIXON ready to pay the 200,000.00 for release of the PRINCESS. (2 pages)
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550) Cable from Bogota to SECDEF, USCINCSO, WASHDC, Dept. of Justice, SECSTATE, FBI. Dated 12/16/95. Subject: Colombian Kidnappings, REDACTED released. Re: PRINCESS was released to an undocumented informant (NIXON) on 12/16/95, in Cali. U.I. paid 300,000.00 for her release. PRINCESS was accompanied to Miami by DEA officials. PRINCESS said she was well treated during her 3 months of captivity. (2 pages) 551) Cable from Bogota to SECDEF, USCINCSO, WASHDC, Dept. of Justice, SECSTATE, FBI. Dated 12/19/95. Subject: Debriefing of BCO SOI regarding the Release of PRINCESS. Re: SOI states events went according to plan during PRINCESS’s release (3 pages) 552) Cable from Bogota to SECDEF, USCINCSO, WASHDC, Dept. of Justice, SECSTATE, FBI. Dated 12/20/95. Subject: Colombian Kidnappings, Future Use of REDACTED. Re: Evaluate the degree to which the PRINCESS and U.I. (aka SOI, aka NIXON) were compromised during events, and their future use by the USG. (2 pages) MATERIALS RECEIVED AUGUST 24TH, 2010, RE: OPR INVESTIGATION RENE DELACOVA Coversheet: Rene DELACOVA, PR-GS-94-0010, Volume 2:
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553) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspector Johnnie L. Price. DE LA COVA: Rene A. and Theresa. Dated 11/08/93. Re: Interview of Ric Chandler. (2 pages, Bates # 10001-10002). 554) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspector Ronald L. Jordison. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/09/93. Re: Surveillance of Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA on 10/29/93. Details: The DE LA COVA’s exited their residence carrying a large black bag, entered 801 Suite of Attorney Roy J. Khan, and left with a much smaller black attaché case. Attached: One page of notes with sketch of suitcase.( 2 pages, Bates # 10003-10004, 11880) 555) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspector Ronald L. Jordison. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/09/93. Re: Interview and Sworn Statement of S/A Robert C. Cersis, On 11/03/93. Details: Short list of currency transactions in which DE LA COVA participated, on record. (2 pages, Bates # 10005-10006). 556) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for Robert C. Versis. Dated 11/03/93. (1 page, Bates # 10007) 557) Statement: S/A Robert C. Versis, given to Inspectors Ronald L. Jordison and James W. Castillo. Dated 11/03/93. Concerning: Allegation of Various Money Laundering Violations. (5 pages, 10008-10012)
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558) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for Robert C. Versis. Dated 11/03/93. (1 page, Bates # 10013) 559) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspector Ronald L. Jordison. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/09/93. Re:Garbage Pick-Up at Residence of Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA, 20141 NW Street, Pembroke Pines, Florida 11/04/93. (2 pages, Bates #10014-10015). 560) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspector Ronald L. Jordison. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/11/93. Re: Garbage Pick-Up at Residence of Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA, 20141 NW Street, Pembroke Pines, Florida 11/08/93. (2 pages, Bates #10016-10017). 561) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspector Ronald L. Jordison. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/11/93. Re: Interview of Det. Gary King, Pompano Beach Police Department, on 11/09/93, at Ft. Lauderdale DO. (2 pages, Bates #10018-10019). 562) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for Gary D. King. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 10020)
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563) Statement: Det. Gary D. King, Pompano Beach PD, given to Inspectors Ronald L. Jordison and James W. Castillo. Dated 11/09/93. Concerning: Allegation of Various Money Laundering Violations. (4 pages, 10021-10025) 564) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for Gary D. King. Dated 11/03/93. (1 page, Bates # 10025) 565) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspector Alexander J. Gourley. DE LA COVA: Rene A. Dated 11/12/93. Re: Interview of Zulima Snitker. (2 pages, Bates #10026-10027). 566) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for Zulima Snitker. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 10028) 567) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for Zulima Snitker. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 10029) 568) Statement: Zulima Snitker. given to Inspectors Alexander Gourleu and Johnie L. Price. Dated 11/09/93. Concerning: Allegation of Various Money Laundering Violations. (1 page, Bates #10030)
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569) Basic Question List. Undated. No Author. Re: appears to be a list of interview questions. (1 page, Bates # 10031). 570) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspector Ronald L. Jordison. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio and Theresa Susan Dated 11/12/93. Re: Detection of Evidence by US Customs Canine (“Bird”) on 11/10/93. (2 pages, Bates #10032-10033). 571) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspector Alexander J. Gourley. DE LA COVA: Rene A. Dated 11/12/93. Re: Interview of S/A Edward J. Duffy. (2 pages, Bates #10034-10035). 572) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for S/A Edward J. Duffy. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 10036) 573) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for S/A Edward J. Duffy. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 10037) 574) Statement: S/A Edward J. Duffy given to Inspectors Alexander Gourley and Johnie L. Price. Dated 11/09/93. Concerning: Allegation of Various Money Laundering Violations. Details: Duffy states that he did not observe DE LA COVA spending large sums of money or acquiring inheritances (3 page, Bates #10038-10040)
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575) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspector Alexander J. Gourley. DE LA COVA: Rene A. Dated 11/12/93. Re: Interview of S/A Timothy E. Kuca. (2 pages, Bates #10041-10042). 576) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for S/A Timothy E Kuca. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 10043) 577) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for S/A Timothy E. Kuca. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 10044) 578) Statement: S/A Timothy E. Kuca given to Inspectors Alexander Gourley and Johnie L. Price. Dated 11/09/93. Concerning: Allegation of Various Money Laundering Violations. Details: Kuca did not witness large amounts of money being spend, inheritance, etc. DE LA COVA did show him boat appraisal. (4 page, Bates #10045-10049) 579) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspector William R. Hardin. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/15/93. Re: Interview of Johannes M. VanDeVen on 11/05/93 (2 pages, Bates #10049-10050).
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580) Statement: SGI-91-0007 given to Inspector William R. Hardin. Dated 11/05/93. Concerning: Allegation of CI Payment. Details: SGI worked in Netherlands, never checked that cash payments matched paper figures. (2 pages, Bates #10051-10052) 581) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspector Alexander J. Gourley. DE LA COVA: Rene A. Dated 11/15/93. Re: Interview of Det. Curtis Mancini. (2 pages, Bates #10053-10054). 582) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for Det. Curtis Mancini. Dated 11/15/93. (1 page, Bates # 10056) 583) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for Det. Curtis Mancini. Dated 11/15/93. (1 page, Bates # 10044) 584) Statement: Det. Curtis Mancini given to Inspectors Alexander Gourley and Johnie L. Price. Dated 11/15/93. Concerning: Allegation of Various Money Laundering Violations. Details: Mancini did not observe DE LA COVA with large amounts of money (2 page, Bates #10057-10058). 585) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspector Johnie L. Price. DE LA COVA: Rene A. and Theresa. Dated 11/15/93. Re: Interview of S/A Ira Israel. (2 pages, Bates #10059-10060).
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586) Statement: S/A Ira Israel given to Inspectors Alexander Gourley and Johnie L. Price. Dated 11/09/93. Concerning: Allegation of Various Money Laundering Violations. Details: Israel did not observe DE LA COVA with large amounts of money (3 pages, Bates #10061-10063). 587) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for S/A Ira Israel. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 10064) 588) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for S/A Ira Israel. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 10065) 589) Basic Question List. Undated. No Author. Re: appears to be a list of interview questions. (1 page, Bates # 10066). 590) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspector Johnnie L. Price. DE LA COVA: Rene A.. Dated 11/16/93. Re: Interview of Det. Kathy Wilde (2 pages, Bates #10067-10068). 591) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for Det. Kathy Wilde. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 10069)
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592) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for Det. Kathy Wilde. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 10070) 593) Statement: Det. Kathy Wilde given to Inspectors Alexander Gourley and Johnnie L. Price. Dated 11/09/93. Concerning: Allegation of Various Money Laundering Violations. Details: Wilde did not observe DE LA COVA with large sums of money. Wilde did recall Pilar complaining about DE LA COVA, calling him stupid - calling all men stupid and easy to manipulate. (3 pages, Bates #10071-10073). 594) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspector John B. Brown III. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/16/93. Re: Statement of Det. Thomas J. Tiderington. Details: “DELACOVA suggested to Det. Tiderington to during his work with ELIAN, to ‘create’ fake court documents which would show that $7 million had been seized by the government.” Plan was not executed.(3 pages, Bates #1007410076). 595) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for Det. Thomas J. Tiderington. Dated 11/15/93. (1 page, Bates # 10077) 596) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for Det. Thomas J. Tiderington. Dated 11/15/93. (1 page, Bates # 10078)
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597) Statement: Det. Thomas J. Tiderington given to Inspector John B. Brown III. Dated 11/15/93. Concerning: Illicit Money Laundering Activities. Details: DELACOVA said he was hiding out, from OPR because he transferred $25,000.00 and it must have triggered something at the bank (7 pages, Bates #10079-10085). 598) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspector Robert J. Palombo. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/16/93. Re: Interview of Margaret De La Cova. (2 pages, Bates #10086-10087). 599) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspector Robert J. Palombo. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/16/93. Re: Interview of S/A Thomas Duncan. Details: Duncan did not observe DE LA COVA with large sums of money (2 pages, Bates #10088-10089). 600) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for S/A Thomas Duncan. Dated 11/10/93. (1 page, Bates # 10090) 601) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for S/A Thomas Duncan. Dated 11/10/93. (1 page, Bates # 10091)
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602) Statement: S/A Thomas Duncan given to Inspectors Robert J. Palombo and Vincent J. DiSefano. Dated 11/10/93. Concerning: Allegations of Money Laundering Violations. Details: Duncan did not observe DE LA COVA with large sums of money (3 pages, Bates #10092-10094). 603) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspector Johnnie L. Price. DE LA COVA: Rene A.. Dated 11/16/93. Re: Interview of S/A Heloise Nydegger (2 pages, Bates #10095-10096). 604) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for S/A Heloise Nydegger. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 10097) 605) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for S/A Heloise Nydegger. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 10098) 606) Statement: S/A Heloise Nydegger given to Inspectors Alexander Gourley and Johnnie L. Price. Dated 11/09/93. Concerning: Allegation of Various Money Laundering Violations. Details: Nydegger did not observe DELACOVA with large sums of money but DELACOVA did tell her he won money while gambling in Aruba on a case. (3 pages, Bates #10099-10101).
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607) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Robert J. Palombo and Vincent J. DiSefano. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan.Dated 11/17/93 Re: Interview of TFO James Hughes. Details: Hughes did not observe DELACOVA with large sums of money. (2 pages, Bates #10102-10103). 608) Statement: Det. James Hughes given to Inspectors Robert J. Palombo and Vincent J. DiSefano. Dated 11/15/93. Concerning: Allegation of Various Money Laundering Violations. Details: Hughes did not observe DELACOVA with large sums of money. (3 pages, Bates #10104-10105, 10108). 609) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for Det. James Hughes. Dated 11/15/93. (1 page, Bates # 10106) 610) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for Det. James Hughes. Dated 11/15/93. (1 page, Bates # 10107) 611) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Robert J. Palombo and Ronald L. Jordison. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan.Dated 11/18/93 Re: Service of Order Freezing Bank Accounts and Safe Deposit Box(s) at Barnett Bank, Cove Road Branch, Stuart Florida on 11/02/93. (2 pages, Bates #10109-10110).
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612) Order Freezing bank Accounts and Safety Deposit Box and For Other Relief. United States District Court Southern District of Florida. Dated 10/28/93. Re: Order to freeze DE LA COVA’s accounts. (2 pages, Bates # 10111-10112) 613) Bank Account Records for DE LA COVA. Dated 11/02/93. Includes photocopies of deposit slips. (7 pages, Bates # 10113-10119) 614) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Robert J. Palombo and Vincent DiStefano. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan.Dated 11/18/93 Re: Interview of TFO Norm Surface. Details: Surface did not observe DELACOVA with large amounts of money or a large inheritance (2 pages, Bates #1012010121). 615) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for TFO Norm Surface. Dated 11/10/93. (1 page, Bates # 10122) 616) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for TFO Norm Surface. Dated 11/10/93. (1 page, Bates # 10123)
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617) Statement: TFO Norm Surface given to Inspectors Robert J. Palombo and Vincent J. DiStefano. Dated 11/10/93. Concerning: Allegation of Various Money Laundering Violations. Details:. Surface did not observe DELACOVA with large amounts of money or a large inheritance (3 pages, Bates #10124-10126). 618) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspector James W. Castillo and Paul A. Teresi. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/19/93 Re: Interview of Det. Willie Hernandez. (1 pages, Bates #10127). 619) Statement: Willie Hernandez given to Inspectors James W. Castillo and Paul A. Teresi. Dated 11/19/93. Concerning: Allegation of Various Money Laundering. (2 pages, Bates #10128-10129). 620) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for Willie Hernandez. Dated 11/19/93. (1 page, Bates # 10130) 621) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for Willie Hernandez. Dated 11/19/93. (1 page, Bates # 10131) 622) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Robert J. Palombo and Vincent DiStefano. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/19/93 Re: Interview of FDLE S/A Michael Mann. Details:
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Mann did not observe DELACOVA with large sums of money or a large inheritance (2 pages, Bates #10132-10133). 623) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for FDLE S/A Michael Mann. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 10134) 624) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for FDLE S/A Michael Mann. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 10135) 625) Statement: FDLE S/A Michael Mann given to Inspectors Robert J. Palombo and Vincent DiStefano Dated 11/09/93. Concerning: Allegation of Various Money Laundering. Details: Worked with DELACOVA on a $300,000.00 pickup, which was cancelled last minute in New York. (5 pages, Bates #10136-10140). 626) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/19/93 Re: Execution of Federal Search Warrant at 20141 NW 10th Street, Pembroke Pines, Florida on 11/17/93. Details: Seized computers, one gold watch, receipt for storage facility, key for bank safe deposit box (3 pages, Bates #10141-10143).
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627) Receipt For Cash or Other Items. Rene DE LA COVA. Dated 11/17/93. Re: Detailed list of items seized from the DE LA COVA residence on 11/17/93 (2 pages, Bates # 10444-10445) 628) Search Warrant. United States District Court Southern District of Florida. Dated 11/17/93. Affidavits by John B. Brown III, Search DE LA COVA Residence. Re: Includes detailed list of items included under search warrant. (2 pages, Bates # 10146-10147). 629) Application and Affidavit for Search Warrant. United States District Court Southern District of Florida. Dated 11/17/93. Affidavits by John B. Brown III, Search DE LA COVA Residence. Re: Includes detailed list of items included under search warrant. (23 pages, Bates # 10148-10171). 630) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/21/93 Re: Court Order for Interception of Electronic Communications of Digital Paging Device (3 pages, Bates #10172-10173, 10176). 631) Order Authorizing Interception of Electronic Communications. United States District Court Southern District of Florida. Dated 11/15/93. Re: Interception for Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA’s telephone (2 pages, Bates # 10174-10175).
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632) Application and Affidavit for Order Authorizing the Interception of Electronic Communications. United States District Court Southern District of Florida. Dated 11/15/93. Affidavit by John B. Brown III,. (24 pages, Bates # 10177-10200). 633) Application Authorized for Order Authorizing the Interception of Electronic Communications. United States District Court Southern District of Florida. Dated 11/14/93. Re: Authorized for 30 days. (6 pages, Bates # 10201-10206). 634) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/22/93 Re: Consent Search of 1992 Ford Explorer on 11/17/93. Details: DELACOVA created a written waiver of Rights and Consent to search his 1992 Ford Explorer (2 pages, Bates #10207-10208). 635) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/22/93 Re: Consent Search of Storage Unit #b-368, University Self Storage on 11/17/93. Details: DELACOVA created a written waiver of Rights and Consent to search his storage unit. DELACOVA rented the unit the same day his safe deposit box at Barnett Bank was drilled open. Unit was empty upon opening. (3 pages, Bates #10209-10211, 10213).
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636) Rental Agreement, University Self Storage. Dated 10/27/93. Rented by Rene DeLaCova. Listed “Trappaz” as employer. (1 page, Bates # 10212.) 637) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Robert J. Palombo and Vincent DiStefano. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/22/93 Re: Interview of Lois E. Ryerson. Details: Fiscal Assistant Ryerson stated DELACOVA obtained $20,000.00 from fiscal for payment of two C.I.s, in $100.00 bills. DELACOVA also worked a case with Versis who took out $18,000.00, which was not used on the case. Ryerson did not count the money upon return. (3 pages, Bates #10214-10216). 638) Statement: Lois E. Ryerson given to Inspectors Robert J. Palombo and Vincent DiStefano Dated 11/17/93. Concerning: Allegation of Various Money Laundering. Details: “Mr. DELACOVA was quite slow at returning money and was constantly being harassed by the Cashier that the money was over due. Various times he would have his Agents check out the money, then I would learn, ‘Rene’s got it.’” (3 pages, Bates #10217-10219). 639) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for Lois E. Ryerson. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 10221) 640) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for Lois E. Ryerson. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 10220)
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641) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/22/93 Re: Consent Search of 22’ AquaSport Vessel at Pembroke Pines Storage Yard on 11/17/93. Details: DELACOVA created a written waiver of Rights and Consent to search his boat (2 pages, Bates #10222-10223). 642) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/22/93 Re: Execution of Federal Search Warrant on Safe Deposit Box #624, Great Western Bank on 11/18/93 (1 page, Bates #10224). 643) Search Warrant. United States District Court Southern District of Florida. Dated 11/17/93. Affidavit by John B. Brown III, Search DE LA COVA Safe Deposit Box #624, Great Western Bank. (1 page, Bates #10225). 644) Inventory of Property Seized from Safe Deposit Box #624. Dated 11/18/93. Re: includes detailed list of seized materials including bonds, jewelry appraisals, certificates, etc. (3 pages, Bates # 10226-10228). 645) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Ronald L. Jordison and James W. Castillo. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/23/93 Re: Service of Federal Grand Jury Subpoena on
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University Self Storage Documents: Rental Agreement, DELACOVA’s drivers license, etc. (2 pages, Bates #10229-10230). 646) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Ronald L. Jordison and James W. Castillo. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/23/93 Re: Service of Federal Grand Jury Subpoena on Barbara DE LA COVA on 11/23/93. Details: Copy of Subpoena attached (3 pages, Bates #1023110233). Coversheet: Rene DELACOVA, PR-GS-94-0010, Volume 3: 647) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Ronald L. Jordison and James W. Castillo. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/23/93 Re: Execution of Federal Search Warrant on Safe Deposit Box #244, BankAtlantic on 11/18/93. *One or more pages missing (1 page, Bates #10235). 648) Search Warrant. United States District Court Southern District of Florida. Dated 11/17/93. Affidavit by John B. Brown III, Search DE LA COVA Safe Deposit Box #244, BankAtlantic. Re: Contains a total of $145,940.00 U.S. Currency (2 page, Bates #10236-10237). 649) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Robert J. Palombo and Vincent DiStefano. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/24/93 Re: Interview of S/A James M. Hoy Details: Hoy stated
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DELACOVA participated in a case with $18,000.00 which was not used and returned, however, he overheard a conversation that the money returned was not the same currency as initially received by Versis (agent who took out the money) (2 pages, Bates #10238-10239). 650) Statement: S/A James Hoy given to Inspectors Robert J. Palombo and Vincent J. DiSefano. Dated 11/09/93. Concerning: Allegation of Various Money Laundering Violations. Details: Hoy he overheard a conversation that the $18,000.00 of DELACOVA’s case, was returned with different currency than initially received by Versis (agent who took out the money) (7 pages, Bates #10240-10246). 651) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for S/A James Hoy. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 10247) 652) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for S/A James Hoy. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 10248) 653) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Robert J. Palombo and Vincent DiStefano. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/24/93 Re: Interview of Det. Douglas R. Williams (2 pages, Bates #10249-10250).
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654) Statement: Det. Douglas R. Williams given to Inspectors Robert J. Palombo and Vincent J. DiSefano. Dated 11/10/93. Concerning: Allegation of Various Money Laundering Violations. Details: Williams did not observe DELACOVA with large amounts of money (2 pages, Bates #10251-10252). 655) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for Det. Douglas R. Williams. Dated 11/10/93. (1 page, Bates # 10253) 656) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for Det. Douglas R. Williams. Dated 11/10/93. (1 page, Bates # 10254) 657) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/25/93 Re: Sealed Court Order and Installation of a Trap and Trace Device for the Home Telephone of Rene and Theresa DELACOVA (2 pages, Bates #10255-10256). 658) Order Authorizing the Installation and Use of a Trap and Trace Device. United States District Court Southern District of Florida. Dated 11/10/93. (6 page, Bates #10257-10262). 659) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/25/93 Re: Sealed Court Order and Installation of Pen Register on Residence Telephone of Rene and Theresa DELACOVA (2 pages, Bates #10263-10264).
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660) Order Authorizing the Installation and Pen Register Device. United States District Court Southern District of Florida. Dated 11/10/93. (6 page, Bates #10265-10270). 661) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Vincent J. DiStefano. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/27/93 Re: Investigation of Shipment to 84c West Jefferson Street, Westover, West Virginia (DELACOVA’s brother’s residence). Details: Do not know contents of package. (4 pages, Bates #10271-10274, + 2 copies, Bates # 11311-11314, and 11315-11316). 662) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Robert J. Palombo and Vincent DiStefano. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/27/93 Re: Interview of S/A Ronald B. Johnson Details: Johnson did not observe DELACOVA with large sums of money (2 pages, Bates #10275-10276). 663) Statement: S/A Ronald B. Johnson given to Inspectors Robert J. Palombo and Vincent J. DiSefano. Dated 11/09/93. Concerning: Allegation of Various Money Laundering Violations. Details: Johnson knew DELACOVA had a small boat. (3 pages, Bates #10277-10279). 664) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for : S/A Ronald B. Johnson. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 10281)
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665) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for: S/A Ronald B. Johnson. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 10280) 666) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Robert J. Palombo and Vincent DiStefano. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 11/27/93 Re: Interview of Tamara Baez Details: Baez heard DELACOVA say that he purchased emeralds in Colombia prior to Christmas 1992, she new he had a boat and was in the process of buying a larger boat (2 pages, Bates #10282-10283). 667) Statement: Tamara Baez Group Assistant given to Inspectors Robert J. Palombo and Vincent J. DiSefano. Dated 11/09/93. Concerning: Allegation of Various Money Laundering Violations. Details: Baez heard DELACOVA state he won money from gambling. (2 pages, Bates #10284-10285). 668) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for : Tamara Baez Group Assistant. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 10287) 669) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for: Tamara Baez Group Assistant. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 10286) 670) ***OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 12/12/93 Re: Signing of Plea Agreement on 12/07/93 by G/S Rene Antonio DE LA
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COVA, Jr. Details: DE LA COVA will plead guilty to an Information charging him with violation of Title 18 United States Code Section 641, “Theft of Government Funds” Details: Plea Agreement attached: includes orders to resign from DEA and to make a restitution of money received on 07/17/93, between $716,547.00 to $1,000,000.00 (8 pages, Bates #10288-10295 + 4 copies, Bates # 10398-10404 and 10382-10387 and 11328-11336 and 11344-11352). 671) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 12/13/93 Re: Surrender of Estimated $158,000.00 of Stolen currency by Rene DE LA COVA on 12/07/93. Details: Currency hidden in storage facility. Attached: Photographs of bundles of currency and Cash Receipt. (5 pages, Bates #10296-10300). 672) Letter from Attorney Kendall Coffey to Senior Inspector Paul A. Teresi. Dated 11/22/93. Re: Request that all currency seized in DE LA COVA investigation be retained as evidence. (1 page, Bates # 10301). 673) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 12/15/93 Re: Debriefing of RENE ANTONIA DE LA COVA. Details: DE LA COVA explains his actions, including drinking heavily while working undercover, making pickups without notifying other agents nor surveillance, and spending the stolen DEA currency on luxury. (25 pages, Bates #10302-10326).
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674) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 12/17/93 Re: Signing of Letter of Agreement on 12/15/93 by S/A Theresa S. DE LA COVA. Details: Theresa will not be prosecuted for Rene’s offensives, she will resign from the DEA, she and Rene will payback the stolen currency. (2 pages, Bates #10327-10328). 675) Letter From Attorney Kendall Coffey to Daniel H. Forman, Esq. Dated 12/09/93. Re: Terms of agreement signed by Theresa DE LA COVA (6 pages, Bates # 10329-10334) (+4 copies, Bates # 1039110396 and 10407-10412 and 11337-11342 and 11353-11358). 676) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 12/21/93 Re: Sworn Statement of S/A Rene Antonio DE LA COVA Regarding Contacts from ASAC Jack TOTAL. Details: TOTAL told DE LA COVA that he was under investigation by OPR (2 pages, Bates #10335-10336). 677) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for : Rene Antonio DE LA COVA. Dated 12/17/93. (1 page, Bates # 10337) 678) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for: Rene Antonio DE LA COVA. Dated 12/17/93. (1 page, Bates # 10338)
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679) Statement: Rene Antonio DE LA COVA given to Inspectors John B. Brown III and Paul A. Teresi. Dated 12/17/93. Concerning: Contacts from ASAC Jack TOTAL during the period 10/22/93 to 10/26/93 (1 page, Bates #10339). 680) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III and Paul A. Teresi. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 12/22/93 Re: Assignment of Interest in Retirement Fund, Thrift Savings and other Compensation from U.S. Government. Details: DE LA COVAs agree to surrender all compensation they were entitled to as a result of their employment with DEA. Attached: 2 assignment letters by Rene and Theresa. (4 pages, Bates #10340-10343). 681) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III and Paul A. Teresi. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 12/23/93 Re: Service of Court Order to Un-Freeze Bank Accounts at Barnett Bank. (4 pages, Bates #10344-10347). 682) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III and Paul A. Teresi. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 12/23/93 Re: Recovery of $10,000.00 from Nancy DE LA COVA’s Barnett Bank Account as Partial Restitution of Rene & Theresa DE LA COVA. Attached: Photocopy of $10,000.00 check. (3 pages, Bates #10348-10350).
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683) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III and Paul A. Teresi. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 12/23/93 Re: Recovery of $10,600.00 from Nancy Barnett Bank Accounts as Partial Restitution. Attached: Photocopy of $10,600.00 check. (3 pages, Bates #1035110353). 684) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III and Paul A. Teresi. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 12/23/93 Re: Service of Court Order to Un-Freeze Bank Account at Bank Atlantic. Attached: Order of United States District Court Southern District of Florida. (4 pages, Bates #10354-10357). 685) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III and Paul A. Teresi. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 12/23/93 Re: Service of Court Order to Un-Freeze Bank Account at Great Western Bank. Attached: Order of United States District Court Southern District of Florida. (3 pages, Bates #10358-10360). 686) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III and Paul A. Teresi. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 12/23/93 Re: Recovery of $19,600.00 from Western Bank as Partial Restitution. Attached: Photocopy of $19,600.00 check. (3 pages, Bates #10351-10353).
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687) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III, Paul A. Teresi James W. Castillo. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 12/27/93 Re: Processing of Seized/Recovered Currency for Deposit in Asset Forfeiture Fund. Details: List of currency amounts and where they were located. Attached: Photocopies of four Deposit Tickets check. (8 pages, Bates #10364-10371). 688) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III and Paul A. Teresi. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 12/28/93 Re: Court Order to Un-Freeze T. Rowe Price Investment Account and Receipt of Account Liquidation Checks. Attached: Court Order. (4 pages, Bates #1037210375). 689) Letter from Richard T. Kircher Litigation Paralegal to Mary K. Butler, AUSA. Dated 12/22/93. Re: Enclosed checks representing proceeds of the liquidation. Attached: photocopies of 2 checks. (3 pages, Bates # 10376-10378) 690) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III and Paul A. Teresi. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 12/28/93 Re: Resignation of Rene A. DE LA COVA, Jr. and Theresa S. DE LA COVA from DEA. Attached: Resignation Forms. (4 pages, Bates #10379-10381, 10397, + 1 copy, Bates 11326-11327).
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691) Information: United States District Court Southern District of Florida. Re: Charges against Rene DE LA COVA for knowingly and willfully embezzling U.S. Currency in an amount in excess of $714,500.00. (2 pages, Bates # 10389-10390, + 1 copy, Bates # 10405-10406). 692) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III and Paul A. Teresi. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 12/29/93 Re: Receipt of NationsBank Official Check for Seized and Recovered Currency. Details: Grand total of Cash Seized or Recovered: $421,889.00. Attached: Photocopy of check. (4 pages, Bates #10413-10416). 693) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III and Paul A. Teresi. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 01/04/94 Re: Court Order to Un-Freeze Janus Fund Investment Accounts and Receipt of Account Liquidation Checks. Attached: Court Order. (4 pages, Bates #1041710420). 694) Letter from Judy Reed Legal Assistant to Mary K. Butler, AUSA. Dated 12/23/93. Re: Enclosed checks representing proceeds of the liquidation. Attached: photocopies of 2 checks. (4 pages, Bates # 1042110424)
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695) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III and Paul A. Teresi. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 01/05/94 Re: Plea of Guilty by Rene A. DE LA COVA. Attached: GUILTY PLEA. (4 pages, Bates #10425-10428). 696) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III and Paul A. Teresi. DE LA COVA: Rene Antonio, Theresa Susan. Dated 01/21/94 Re: Reimbursement for Calls Made on DEA Sprint Card by mother of Rene DE LA COVA. Attached: Photocopy of Check and Phone Records. (8 pages, Bates #10429-10437). 697) Letter from L Wayne Nicks, ADAA OPR to Chief Harold Howard, AHMP. Undated. Re: Request for check addresses of Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Attached: Check Addresses. (3 pages Bates # 1043810440) 698) Memorandum. From Ellen Harrison Acting Associate Chief Counsel to Thomas G. Byrne, OPR. Dated 10/13/93. Re: Availability of Consumer Credit Information in OPR Investigation. Details: OPR cannot seek consumer credit information of the spouse of DEA employee simply to further an OPR investigation. (1 page, Bates # 10441).
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699) Memorandum. From Ellen Harrison Acting Associate Chief Counsel to Paul A. Teresi Inspector Miami. Dated 02/07/92. Re: OPR cannot request consumer report of former employees, or family of employees. (3 pages, Bates # 10442-10444) 700) Memorandum. From Armando Marin Senior Inspector to Thomas Byrne DAA/OPR. Dated 10/26/93. Re: DE LA COVA contacted Marin to find out if he was under investigation by OPR, Marin stated he could not divulge that information. (1 page, Bates # 10445) 701) Letter. From Thomas G. Byrne to Jean D. Mathis Deputy Assistant Administrator. Dated 10/26/93. Re: In light of OPR allegations, it is requested that Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA are put on administrative leave. (1 page, Bates # 10446, + one copy Bates # 10871) 702) Memorandum. From Jean D. Mathis Deputy Assistant Administrator to Rene DE LA COVA. Dated 10/26/93. Re: DE LA COVA on administrative leave effective immediately (1 page, Bates # 10447) 703) Memorandum. From Jean D. Mathis Deputy Assistant Administrator to Rene DE LA COVA. Dated 10/26/93. Re: Nonduty Status with Pay Administrative Leave for DE LA COVA (1 page, Bates # 10448) 704) Memo to the File. From Tom Byrne OPR. Dated 10/27/93. Re: Recap of currency investigation to 10/26/93. (3 pages, Bates # 10449-10451).
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705) Letter. From Thomas G. Byrne OPR to John Hicks FBI. Dated 10/28/93. Re: Request of latent fingerprint examination for Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. (1 page, Bates # 10452) 706) Memorandum. From Thomas G. Byrne OPR to S/A John Total. Dated 11/02/93. Re: Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA are under OPR investigation, do not talk to them. If they contact you, notify OPR. (1 page, Bates # 10453). 707) Letter. From Paul A. Teresi to June Swindle. Dated 11/05/93. Re: Request for immediate cover of all mail to Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. (2 pages, Bates # 10454-10455, + 1 copy Bates # 10456-10457) 708) Memo. Thomas G. Byrne. Dated 11/10/93. File IGF-94-4008 DE LA COVA has been transferred to PRGS-94-0010.03. (1 page, Bates # 10458). 709) Memo. From Donna Cook, Chief Cash Unit to Rene DE LA COVA. Dated 10/16/93. Re: Travel Advance Subunit reviewed DE LA COVA’s account, reflecting a balance of $13,718.06 (1 page, Bates # 10459). 710) Letter (Draft) From Stephen H. Greene Acting Administrator to Attorney Kendall Coffey. Undated. Re: Commendations to AUSA Mary K. Butler and AUSA Bruce Udolf for their participation in DE LA COVA case. (2 pages, Bates # 10460-10461)
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711) Note. From GLC/AP to SHG/Acting Administrator. Dated 12/07/93. Re: Theresa DE LA COVA will not be prosecuted, Rene will pay back the $750,000.00 he “skimmed.” May be sentenced to 2 years. (1 page, Bates # 10462) 712) Note. From SD to Mr. Cooper. Undated. Re “Put on your call - up and we can send a domestic cable (prepared by OPR) at that time. Pls keep Dr. Russamenti informed.” (1 page, Bates # 10463). 713) Note. From GLC to Tom B. Dated Dec. 8. Re: Pls put this on call-up per Mr. Greene’s suggestion. Need to keep Ruzzamenti on board and cash OFF BOARD!!!” (1 page, Bates # 10464) 714) Receipt for Cash or Other Items. Zulema Snell, Non-Drug Evidence Custodian. Houston Field Office. Dated 12/02/93. Re: Exhibits N-14, N-15. (1 page, Bates # 10465) 715) Letter From Kendall Coffey to Al Gorley DEA. Dated 12/08/93. Re: Gorley and other agents to assist attorneys in handling materials related to investigation of DE LA COVA. (3 pages, Bates # 1046610468). 716) Receipt for Cash or Other Items. F. Steve Lough, OPR Inspector. DEA HQS. Dated 12/09/93. Re1 Safety Deposit Box Agreement (1 page, Bates # 10469)
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717) Memorandum From Paul A. Teresi to Thomas G. Byrne. Dated 12/16/93. Subject: Authorization from Assistant U.S. Attorney to Proceed Administratively on DEA Employees. Re: ASAC Jack Total, ASAC Richard Gorman and ASAC Thomas Clifford will not be required to be witnesses in DELACOVA proceedings. (1 page, bates # 10470) 718) Memo. From Thomas Byrne to Glennon L. Cooper. Dated 01/05/94. Re: Rene DE LA COVA appeared before Court and pled to information charging 1 count of Theft of Government Funds, bail $50,000.00 and sentencing 03/18/94. (1 page, Bates # 10471). 719) Cable by Stephen H. Greene. From DEA/PR to DEA Domestic Offices HQS. Dated 01/05/94. Re: Recap of DE LA COVA charges and plea. “Although this is a regrettable incident the cooperative efforts of the US attorneys offices San Diego and Miami, IRS/CID and DEA OPR amply demonstrate our commitment to assure the integrity of DEA.” (3 pages, Bates # 10472-10474, + copy Bates # 10477-10479) 720)
News Release. Dated 12/22/93. Contains similar information to Cable in Item 167. Re: “It is particularly tragic when the agent is a veteran who was otherwise trusted with major responsibilities.” (2 pages, Bates # 10475-10476, + 1 copy Bates # 10485-10487).
721) Timeline. Dated 01/08/94. Record of Rene DE LA COVA’s work with DEA. (1 page, Bates 10480).
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722) Memorandum. From Paul A. Teresi to Tammy Balas ACA HQS. Dated 01/20/94. Re: Over due bill on part of DE LA COVA from Operation Dinero. Attached: Bill. (2 pages, Bates # 10481-10482) 723) Memorandum. From Stephen H. Greene to Glennon Cooper. Dated 02/15/94. Re: List of items which need further investigation, including, DE LA COVA’s excessive drinking, absence from office, statements, etc. (1 page, Bates # 10483). 724) Press Release. No Author. Undated. Re: “I regret that I must inform you of the following facts, but DEA will not tolerate any breaches of integrity within its ranks.” Recap of DE LA COVA case. (1 page, Bates # 10484). 725) Newspaper Articles. Photocopies of several articles describing DE LA COVA’s offenses. (5 pages, Bates # 10486-, 10488, 10489, 10490,10491) 726) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Lee Wayne Nicks and Thomas Byrne. John TOTAL. Dated 11/16/93 Re: Interview of ASAC John H. TOTAL. Details: TOTAL told DE LA COVA he might be under OPR investigation (2 pages, Bates #10492-10493).
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727) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for : John TOTAL. Dated 10/26/93. (1 page, Bates # 10494) 728) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for: John TOTAL. Dated 10/26/93. (1 page, Bates # 10495) 729) Statement: John TOTAL given to Inspectors Harry Weinkauff and Thomas Sheehan. Dated 10/26/93. Concerning: Knowledge that Rene DE LA COVA was under investigation by OPR. Details: TOTAL told DE LA COVA he might be under investigation. When TOTAL found out DE LA COVA was under investigation, he did not give any more information (3 page, Bates #10496, 10498,10499). 730) Statement: John TOTAL given to Inspectors Harry Weinkauff and Thomas Sheehan. Dated 10/27/93. Concerning: Knowledge that Rene DE LA COVA was under investigation by OPR. Details: supplemental details. (3 page, Bates #10497, 10500, 10501). 731) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Lee Wayne Nicks and Thomas Byrne. John TOTAL. Dated 01/13/94 Re: Interview of ASAC John H. TOTAL. Details: Further details on TOTAL’s contact with DE LA COVA prior to investigation discovery (3 pages, Bates #10502-10503.)
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732) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for : John TOTAL. Dated 01/13/94. (1 page, Bates # 10513) 733) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for: John TOTAL. Dated 01/13/94. (1 page, Bates # 10512) 734) Statement: John TOTAL given to Inspectors Lee Wayne Nicks and Thomas Byrne. Dated 01/13/94. Concerning: Allegations of Disclosure of Sensitive Information. Details: Further details on TOTAL’s contact with DE LA COVA prior to investigation discovery (7 page, Bates #10505 - 10511). Coversheet: Rene DELACOVA, PR-GS-94-0010, Volume 1: 735) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors James Castillo and Ronald Jordison. GS Rene and SA Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 10/26/93 Re: Interview of the PRINCESS. Details: PRINCESS personally participated in money pickups, was professional when working for DEA, never received undocumented payments (6 pages, Bates #10521-10526 + one copy Bates # 10863-10868). 736) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors William Hardin and Lee Wayne Nicks. GS Rene DE LA COVA. Dated 10/27/93 Re: Additional Information Concerning Rene DE LA COVA. Details: DE LA COVA’s Safe Deposit box (2 pages, Bates #10527-10528).
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737) Memorandum of Interview by S/A Ronald M. Bas. Dated 10/13/93. Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Re: Interview of Diana Bernotas and Linda Elias of Homefed Bank. Details: Amount and Dates DE LA COVA made deposits into box. ( 2 pages, Bates # 10529-10530) 738) Subpoena to Homefed Bank by Southern District of California. Dated 10/08/93. Re: Turn over financial records of DE LA COVAs. Attached: safe box application and slips, currency transaction reports, etc. (24 pages, Bates # 10531-10554) 739) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III and Paul A. Teresi. Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/01/93 Re: Execution of US District Court Order Freezing Bank Account and Safe Deposit Box at Barnett Bank on 10/28/93. Attached: Court Order, Safe Deposit Slips and Bank Records (11 pages, pages, Bates #10555-10565). 740) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Stephen Young, Anthoy Ricevuto, LAPD David Parham. Rene DE LA COVA. Dated 11/02/93 Re: Results of LAPD Narcotic Detection Canine Probe. Details: Canine detected narcotics on DE LA COVA’s briefcase found in safety deposit box (4 pages, pages, Bates #10566-10569).
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741) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III and Paul A. Teresi. Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/03/93
Re: Execution of US Federal Search Warrant. Details: Seizure of contents
of from Theresa’s work station at HIDA office. (5 pages, pages, Bates #10570-10574). 742) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B. Brown III and Paul A. Teresi. Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/03/93
Re: Request for Financial Investigation. Attached: Search Warrant, Seized
Financial Records, (6 pages, Bates #10575-10580). 743) Letters from Theresa De La Cova of various dates explaining derogatory credit and savings bonds. (5 pages, 10581-10584) 744) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Vincent DiStefano and Paul A. Teresi. Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/03/93
Re: Receipt of Exhibit #N-11. Re: clear plastic bag with 15 bundles of US
Currency totaling $18,000.00. Attached: Custody of Non-Drug Evidence Report (3 pages, Bates #10585-10587). 745) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John B Brown III, Ronald Jordison, James Castillo and Paul A. Teresi. Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/03/93
Re: Execution of Federal Search Warrant
at Residence of Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA 20141 NW 10th Street, Pembroke Pines, Florida. Attached: Application and Affidavit for Search Warrant. (11 pages, Bates #10588-10598).
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746) Inventory of Property Seized at DE LA COVA RESIDENCE. 10/27/93. Items include: passports, bank records, cash receipts, mortgage letters, POA, taxes, check books, phone records, etc. (23 pages, Bates # 10599-10621) 747) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Johnnie Price, Alexander J. Gourley and Paul A. Teresi. Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/03/93 Re: Interview of David E. Blanton. Details: Blanton received a call from DE LA COVA indicating interesting in purchasing his boat, advertised at $67,000.00 (4 pages, Bates #10622-10625). 748) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Marin Armando, Robert Palombo and Paul A. Teresi. Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/03/93 Re: Interview of Confidential Source of Information. Details: Source believes there may be a connection between DE LA COVA and suspicious Sgt. James Horn ( pages, Bates #10626-10627). 749) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Marin Armando, Robert Palombo and Paul A. Teresi. Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/03/93 Re: Interview of Nancy DE LA COVA. Details: DE LA COVA’s mother; did not receive any packages for him. (2 pages, Bates #10628-10629).
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750) ROI by Douglas N. Biales, Eugene Resident Office. Dated 11/03/93. DELACOVA, Renee A. Re: Interview of Lorrie McKern on 11/03/93. Details: Purchase of prefabricated home by SCI-91-007 on 04/08/93. (2 pages, Bates # 10630-10631). 751) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Johnnie Price, Alexander Gourley and Paul A. Teresi. Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/04/93 Re: Interview of Christine Karnafel. Details: DE LA COVAs were going to refinance their home at Pembroke Pines and were going to purchase property at 3501 NW 114th Lane, Coral Springs Florida. (2 pages, Bates #10632-10633). 752) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Johnnie Price, Alexander Gourley and Paul A. Teresi. Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/04/93 Re: Interview of Robert J. Ferriola. Details: Chain of events during sale of property at Coral Springs Florida. Attached: Residence Inspection, Contract for Sale and Purchase, Checks, (15 pages, Bates #10634-10648). 753) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Ronald Jordison, Robert Palombo and Paul A. Teresi. Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/04/93 Re: Interview of Barbara DE LA COVA. Details: Stepmother of Rene DE LA COVA; stated that Rene gave his father approx. $2,280.00, knows of no other money. (2 pages, Bates #10649-10650).
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754) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors, Ronald Jordison, James Castillo and Paul A. Teresi. Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/04/93
Re: Interview of S/A Heath Anderson. Details: Anderson
observed DE LA COVA making payments to CIs in denominations of 10 and 20 dollar bills, which is not the customary way to pay CIs. To the best of Anderson’s knowledge, these payments were not verified by anyone else. (11 pages, Bates #10588-10598). 755) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for: S/A Heath Anderson. Dated 11/03/93. (1 page, Bates # 10655) 756) Statement: S/A Heath Anderson given to Inspectors James Castillo and Ronald Jordison. Dated 11/03/93. Concerning: Allegations of Disclosure of Sensitive Information. Details: DE LA COVA paying CIs with unconventional bill denominations (2 page, Bates #10653 - 10654). 757) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for: Heath Anderson. Dated 11/03/93. (1 page, Bates # 10656) 758) Voucher. Imprest Fund. Dated 09/23/93. For $10,000.00. Signed by Rene De La Cova. Voucher Numbers 1661, 1662. (2 pages, Bates # 10657-10658)
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759) Lease Agreement between DE LA COVAs and Heath & Carrie Anderson. For property 260 NW 40th Terrace, Deerfield Beach FL. Dated 01/01/93. Re: Rental agreement for $825.00 per month. (4 pages, Bates # 10659-10662). 760) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors, Ronald Jordison, James Castillo and Paul A. Teresi. Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/04/93
Re: Written statement of Linda L. Trobaugh, Assistant
Manager, Bank Atlantic, South Pembroke Office on 10/28/93. (2 pages, Bates #10663-10664). 761) Statement: Linda L Trobaugh given to Inspectors James Castillo and Ronald Jordison. Dated 10/28/93. Concerning: DE LA COVA Safe Deposit Box 244. Details: DE LA COVA claims to have lost the keys to his lock box, so it was to be drilled open on 10/28/93. Trobaugh learns that the DEA froze the account, tells DE LA COVA box cannot be drilled until 10/29/93. DE LA COVA returns that day stating that he had contacted his lawyer because there were important documents in his box. (1 page, Bates #10655). 762) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors, Ronald Jordison, James Castillo and Paul A. Teresi. Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/04/93
Re: Written statement of Liz Grayson, Senior customer
Supervisor, Bank Atlantic, South Pembroke Office on 10/28/93. (2 pages, Bates #10666-10667).
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763) Statement: Liz Grayson given to Inspectors James Castillo and Ronald Jordison. Dated 10/28/93. Concerning: DE LA COVA Safe Deposit Box 244. Details: DE LA COVA claims to have lost the keys to his lock box, so it was to be drilled open on 10/28/93. Grayson states that DE LA COVA withdrew 6,000.00 cash from his account. Just after the security department informed Grayson about the freeze on the account (1 page, Bates #10668). 764) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors, Ronald Jordison, James Castillo and Paul A. Teresi. Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/04/93
Re: Service of Order Freezing Bank Accounts and Safety
Deposit Box 244 at Bank Atlantic, South Pembroke Office on 10/28/93. Details: Total cash in box 244: $145,940.00 Attached: Court Order, Bank Account Records, Deposit Slips, Inventory of Safety Deposit Box (16 pages, Bates #10669-10682). 765) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors, Ronald Jordison, James Castillo and Paul A. Teresi. Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/05/93
Re: Receipt of Documents, Photographs and Video Tape
from Bank Atlantic on 11/04/93. Details: Attached: Photographs of DE LA COVA from surveillance camera, Bank Account Records, Deposit Slips, Withdrawal Slip for $6,000.00 (13 pages, Bates #10686-10698). 766) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John Brown III, Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/05/93
Re: Court Order and Installation of Electronic Tracking Device on 1992 Ford Explorer Four
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Door. Details: Attached: Court Order, Affidavit and Application for installation of tracking device. (15 pages, Bates #10699-10713). 767) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John Brown III, Paul A Teresi. Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/05/93
Re: Placement of S/A Teresa DE LA COVA on Administrative Leave. (3
pages, Bates #10714-10716). 768) Memorandum. From Jean D. Mathis to Theresa S. DE LA COVA. Dated 10/26/93. Subject: Nonduty Status With Pay Administrative Leave. (2 page, Bates # 10717-10718) 769)
OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John Brown III, Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/05/93
Re: Freezing Order Restraining Withdrawals from Brokerage Account: Lombard
Institutional Brokerage Firm. Attached: Court Order and Affidavit (19 pages, Bates #10719-10737). 770) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John Brown III, Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/05/93
Re: Freezing Order Restraining Withdrawals from Brokerage Account: T. Rowe Price.
Details: Attached: Court Order and Affidavit (19 pages, Bates #10738-10756).
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771) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John Brown III, Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/05/93
Re: Freezing Order Restraining Withdrawals from Brokerage Account: Invesco Fund.
Details: Attached: Court Order and Affidavit (19 pages, Bates #10757-10775). 772) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John Brown III, Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/05/93
Re: Freezing Order Restraining Withdrawals from Brokerage Account: Janus Capitol Corp.
and Janus Group of Mutual Funds. Details: Attached: Court Order and Affidavit (19 pages, Bates #10776-10794). 773) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John Brown III, Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/05/93
Re: Freezing Order Restraining Withdrawals from Brokerage Account: American Funds
Service Company. Details: Attached: Court Order and Affidavit (19 pages, Bates #10795-10813). 774) OPR Report of Investigation by inspectors John Brown III, Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/05/93 Re: Freezing Order Restraining Withdrawals from Brokerage Account: Vanguard Group and Vanguard Wellseley Income Fund. Details: Attached: Court Order and Affidavit (19 pages, Bates #10814-10832). 775) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors James Castillo and Alexander Gourley. Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/06/93
Re: Interview of S/A James S. Segeda. (3 pages, Bates #10833-10835).
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776) Statement: S/A James S. Segeda given to Inspectors James Castillo Al Gourley and Johnnie Price. Dated 11/05/93. Concerning: Allegations of Money Laundering Violations Details: Segeda states that the reason for DE LA COVA replacing the $18,000.00 in 100 dollar bills with smaller denominations was so it would look more like “street money,” which would look better for the drug deal. DE LA COVA repeatedly stated that a money list was not necessary Segeda states that DE LA COVA wanted to purchase a residence in Key Largo for 70-80,000.00, and a boat for $60,000.00 (9 page, Bates #1083610844). 777) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for: S/A James S. Segeda. Dated 11/05/93. (1 page, Bates # 10845) 778) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for: S/A James S. Segeda. Dated 11/05/93. (1 page, Bates # 10846) 779) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors James Castillo and Alexander Gourley. Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/06/93
Re: Interview of S/A William Dyer. (2 pages, Bates #10847-10848).
780) Statement: S/A William Dyer given to Inspectors James Castillo Al Gourley and Johnnie Price. Dated 11/05/93. Concerning: Allegations of Money Laundering Violations Details: Dyer states that DE LA
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COVA was going to buy a boat with $10,000.00 down on a $50,000.00 total. DE LA COVA told Dyer that his overseas assignments pulled in $100,000.00 to $150,000.00 (6 page, Bates #10849-10852). 781) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for: S/A William Dyer. Dated 11/05/93. (1 page, Bates # 10853) 782) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for: S/A William Dyer. Dated 11/05/93. (1 page, Bates # 10854) 783) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Johnnie Price, Paul Teresi and Alexander Gourley. Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 11/08/93
Re: Interview of Kenneth W. Leech. Details: DE LA COVAs a
contract for a pool to be installed for $23,071.00, but before he could make payment, DE LA COVA’s accounts were frozen. (6 pages, Bates #10856-10861). 784) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Anthony Ricevuto and William R. Hardin. Rene DE LA COVA. Dated 10/28/93
Re: Placement of G/S Rene DE LA COVA on Administrative Leave (4 pages, Bates
#10869-10873).
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785) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Antonio Loya, Anthony Ricevuto and William R. Hardin. Rene DE LA COVA. Dated 10/28/93
Re: Interview of William Van Tassel on 10/28/93 (2 pages, Bates
#10874-10875). 786) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Nick Waynes, Anthony Ricevuto. JOHN TOAL. Dated 10/28/93
Re: Interview and Signed Statement of ASAC Thomas Clifford (2 pages, Bates #10876-
10877). 787) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Anthony Ricevuto and William R. Hardin. Rene DE LA COVA. Dated 10/28/93
Re: Case Initiation Report (2 pages, Bates #10874-10875).
788) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Anthony Ricevuto and William R. Hardin. Rene DE LA COVA. Dated 10/29/93
Re: Statements Homefed Bak (7 pages, Bates #10880-10886).
789) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Lee Wayne Nicks, Anthony Ricevuto and William R. Hardin. Rene DE LA COVA. Dated 11/01/93
Re: Activities of Rene DE LA COVA on 10/26/93. Details:
$99,000.00 found in safe deposit box. DE LA COVA used his government discount to purchase airline tickets to CA, stated he was unaware that he could not use the government discount while on Administrative Leave. (9 pages, Bates #10887-10896).
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790) Memorandum. From William B Simpkins Deputy Chief Inspector OPR, to Craig N. Chretien, SAC San Diego Division. Dated 09/19/95. Re: Destruction of Drug Evidence in RV-94-0010. Details: Re: Memorandum dated 08/30/95 by S/A Deidra Robertson details careless handling of Exhibit RV-940010. Robertson stored drug evidence in her desk, and displayed other elements of improper handling. (1 page, Bates # 10897) 791) Custody Form. Dated 12/01/93. Exhibits N-14, N-15. Photographs taken 07/22/93 and 07/15/93. Submitted by Cheryl Roberts. (2 pages, Bates # 10898-10899) 792) Bank Slips. Nations Bank, Houston Texas. Dated 07/19/93. Account EMG TOOL. (6 pages, Bates #10900-10905) 793) Note. To Scottie. Re: “Could you run these two people for me, both in Naddis and CI file: Juan Manuel GONZALEZ-Ramirez, Colombia Maybe SZE-91-0057 and Cesar Antonio FAYAD. Jan. 92 to date” Attached: Computer Search Results. (172 pages, Bates # 10906-11077) 794) Newspaper Articles. Dated 11/03/93-11/04/93. Re: Charges against DE LA COVA for Sexual Misconduct and Theft of US Government Funds. (5 pages, Bates # 11078-11082). 795) Employment with DEA Information. Rene DE LA COVA. (8 pages Bates #11084-11091)
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796) Employment with DEA Information. Theresa Susan Van Tassel. (15 pages Bates #11092-11106) 797) Photographs. Ford Truck, Currency Bundles. (11 pages, Bates # 11107-11117) 798) Memorandum. From S/A Robert G Koval, New York Division to S/I Steve Lough OPR. Dated 01/13/94. Subject: Interview of SCT-92-0024. Re: SCT is in jail, states that cartel members hold him responsible for DE LA COVA’s situation because he was first to tell authorities of DE LA COVA. SCT told S/A Javier Pena in Bogota that there were corrupt DEA agents. (2 pages, Bates # 11118-11119) 799) DEA-79. Subpena by F. Steve Lough. Dated 11/05/93. Re: J.W. Marriot Hotel, Houston TX Records. Attached: Signature Cards, Folio Sheets – Telephone Calls for room Rental by DE LA COVA on 07/14/93 to 07/22/93. (12 pages, Bates # 11120-11131) 800) Letter From Johnny F. Phelps, SAC to John Caplinger, District Director Immigration and Naturalization Services. Dated 10/21/93. Re: Francis Denis LABELLE attempted to purchase passport through fraud – DEA should have been notified. (1 page, Bates # 11132) 801) Memorandum. From Richard D. McEnany New Orleans, to Johnny F. Phelps. Dated 10/06/93. Subject: INS Report Regarding Money Laundering Scheme. Re: Francis Denis LABELLE and involvement with
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organization that wanted to fly 70 million dollars out of the US. Also known as John Thorpe in 1989, CI was deactivated. (4 pages, Bates #11133-11136) 802) Cable from DEA WASHDC to Bogotá, Atlanta. Dated 10/15/93. Subject: Congressional Inquiry. Re: Information on Juan Maunel GONZALES Ramirez and Cesar Antonio FAYDA. Establishing agent for these CIs was Teresea DE LA COVA. The CIs (3 pages, Bates # 11137-11139) 803) Note. Undated. No Author. Re: GONZALES and FAYDA. “The DEA did not enter an agreement with these two individuals. Any action that they took which led to their alleged murder by the Cali Cartel is not known or condoned by the Bogota Country Office.” (2 pages, Bates # 11140-11141) 804) Letters. Dated 09/22/93. Re: Wives of GONZALES and FAYDA request documents which prove GONZALES and FAYDA were employed by the DEA as CIs. GONZALES and FAYDA were killed by Cali Cartel, their wives claim that the DEA failed to protect GONAZALES and FAYDA. (14 pages, Bates # 11142-11156). 805) Memorandum. From Gary E Wade, to Anthony R Bocchichio, Miami. Dated 05/27/93. Subject: GI-92Z012 Seizure of $175,065.00 and Delivery of $199,890.00. (7 pages, Bates #11157-11163)
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806) Handwritten Notes. Undated. No Author. Re: Bank access, American Airlines, Hertz, American Express Card. (1 page, Bates # 11164). 807) Currency Totals. Timeline 08/21/92 to 09/24/93. Total Currency Handled: $23,451,667.00. Total Seized: $5,097,490.00. Re: Transaction Numbers, Dates and Locations. (3 pages, Bates #11165-11167) 808) Handwritten Chart. List of TWX, and Account Figures for: PICSES, GREEN ICE, DINERO, FISCON. (15 pages, Bates # 11168-11183) 809)
PICSES Catalogue. Report Date 10/13/93. Re: List of Pickup Dates, Locations and Currency Amounts and Picses Statement of Income and Expenses. (6 pages, Bates # 11184-11189)
810) Juniper Personnel Roster. Re: DEA Totals for Domestic Training. (1 page, Bates # 11190) 811) Affidavit from Paul A. Teresi. (5 pages, Bates # 11191-11195). 812) Special Review Ft. Lauderdale Integrity Issue PI-94-S002, Rene DE LA COVA. Dated 03/07/9403/11/94. Steven W. Casteel Deputy Assistant Administrator. Includes: Finding of Facts, Analysis, Conclusions and Recommendation. (113 pages, Bates # 11196-11309)
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813) OPR Report of Investigation by Paul Teresi and Vincent DiStefano. Rene DELACOVA & Teresa DELACOVA. Dated 11/27/93
Re: Interview of S/A Ronald B. Johnson. (2 pages, Bates #11317-
11318). 814) Statement: S/A Ronald B. Johnson given to Inspectors Vincent DiStefano and Robert Palombo. Dated 11/09/93. Concerning: Allegations of Money Laundering Violations Details: Johnson has no knowledge of DELACOVA having large sums of money (3 pages, Bates #11319-11321 + 1 copy, Bates # 111324111325). 815) OPR Warning and Assurance to Employee Required to Provide Information for: S/A Ronald B. Johnson. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 11323) 816) OPR Acknowledgment of Directive to Maintain Confidentiality of Office of OPR Investigations, for: S/A Ronald B. Johnson. Dated 11/09/93. (1 page, Bates # 11322) 817) Memo. From FBI to Thomas G. Byrne. Dated 12/09/93. Re: Latent Print Examination. Details: 2 palm prints found. Palm prints are not available in files for DELACOVAs. (1 page, Bates # 11449) 818) Case Files for Armando CARDENAS and Luis Hernando ZAPATA ZAPATA. Requested to be added into DELACOVA’s case file by Wayne. (14 pages, Bates # 11452-11479)
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819) OPR Report of Investigation by John Brown III and Ronald L. Jordison. Rene DELACOVA & Teresa DELACOVA. Dated 03/01/94. Details: Eaton states that DELACOVA was drinking heavily in Houston, and that the scheduled pick ups were canceled after the first 2 million (3 million canceled). Re: Sworn Statement of S/A Brent Eaton. Details: Attached: Statement, Warning and Assurance to Employee, Directive to Maintain Confidentiality, Eaton’s Trip Report (12 pages, Bates #11480-11491 + 1 copy, Bates 11492-11500). 820) Travel Vouchers. DE LA COVA. Includes: Vouchers, Receipts, Airline Tickets, etc. (20 pages, 1150111520) 821) Letter from Omaira Gomez Galvis to DEA. Undated. Re: Gomez was claims to have been in a romantic relationship with DELACOVA for 2 years. She states he convinced her to make drug calls on his behalf. She states that he is more corrupt than he appears and asks the DEA to look closer at his case. (2 pages, Bates # 11521-11522). 822) Newspaper Articles. DE LA COVA. 11/03/93, 11/16/93. (3 pages, Bates # 11523-11525) 823) Final Disposition. Resignation of Theresa and Rene DE LA COVA effective 12/30/93. Dated 11/09/93. (2 pages, Bates # 11528-11529).
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824) Freedom of Information Act requested by S/A Robert Matos for cases: PR-C3-90-0024, PR-C1-92-0076 and 94-0127, 94-0197, 95-0041, 96-0236. (6 pages, 11530-11535). 825) OPR Report of Investigation by John Brown III and Paul Teresi. Rene DELACOVA & Teresa DELACOVA. Dated 11/03/93. Re: Execution of Federal Search Warrant for the office of Rene DELACOVA at DEA Fort Lauderdale on 10/29/93. Attached: Inventory of items from DE LA COVA’s desk. (21 pages, Bates 11578-11598). 826) OPR Report of Investigation by Ronald L. Jordison and Paul Teresi. Rene DELACOVA & Teresa DELACOVA. Dated 11/06/93. Re: Recovery of Leased Vehicle Driven by Rene DELACOVA and Inventory and Custody of Contents on 10/27/93 Details: 3 safe deposit safe keys, savings bond, credit cards, 1 gun Smith & Weston 38 cal with 5 rounds of ammo. (7 pages, Bates 12113-12119). 827) Letters. Written to Judge Graham by friends, family and co-workers of Rene DE LA COVA, asking for leniency in DE LA COVA’s sentencing. (28 pages Bates # 12120-12153) 828) OPR Report of Investigation by John Brown III and Paul Teresi. Rene DELACOVA & Teresa DELACOVA. Dated 12/21/93. Re: Sworn statement from Theresa DE LA COVA regarding contacts from ASAC Jack TOAL. Details: Theresa contacted Toal to see “what’s going on,” but Toal said he had no information.
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Attached: Statement, Warning and Assurance to Employee, Directive to Maintain Confidentiality (4 pages, Bates # 12191-12195). 829) OPR Report of Investigation by Ronald L. Jordison and Paul Teresi. Rene DELACOVA & Teresa DELACOVA. Dated 03/28/94. Re: Sentencing of Former DEA G/S Rene DE LA COVA. Details: 24-36 months incarceration and $25,000.00 fine. (1 page, Bates 12255) 830) OPR Report of Investigation by Stephen Young. Rene DELACOVA. Dated 03/04/94. Re: Interview of Rene DE LA COVA. Details: Allegations of sexual misconduct put forth by Omaira Gomez Galvis. DE LA COVA states that she made the same allegations against him at trial and was later convicted of narcotic violations. (3 page, Bates 12256, 12386-12387) 831) OPR Report of Investigation by John Brown III and Paul Teresi. Rene DELACOVA & Teresa DELACOVA. Dated 02/08/94. Re: Telephone Call from Theresa DE LA COVA – Pre-pay of Condo and Residence Mortgages by Rene DE LA COVA. Details: Theresa states Rene is “acting crazy,” and she is “sick of all the lies.” (2 page, Bates 12257-12258) 832) OPR Report of Investigation by John Brown III and Paul Teresi. Rene DELACOVA & Teresa DELACOVA. Dated 03/10/94. Re: Receipt of Records from Emigrant Savings Bank re: advance Mortgage Payments on condo in NYC. Attached: Bank Records, Mortgage Payments (25 page, Bates 12259-12283)
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833) Memorandum. From Paul A Teresi to Thomas G. Byrne. Dated 03/08/94. Subject: Knowledge by DEA Management of Probable Missing Currency in Money Pick Ups by Former Supervisor Rene DE LA COVA. Re: DE LA COVA made 4 money pickups in Aruba, not just the three that were reported, Supervisors at Ft. Lauderdale office should have been aware of this. (2 pages, Bates # 12284-12285) 834) Receipt for Cash or Other Items by John Brown III. DE LA COVA. Dated 05/18/94. Re: Check to US Marshals Service for $2,343.12 (2 page, Bates # 12295-12296) 835) OPR Report of Investigation by James Castillo and Paul Teresi. Rene DELACOVA & Teresa DELACOVA. Dated 03/16/94. Re: Seizure of U.S. Currency. Interview of Rene DELACOVA. Re: DELACOVA had $60,000.00 hidden in his attic, which was not found during 2 searches. He transported the money to California because he was nervous it would invalidate his plea agreement, but then he turned it in. Attached: Statement of Rene DE LA COVA (10 pages, Bates 12288-12289. 12508-12515) 836) Memorandum. From Paul A Teresi to Thomas G. Byrne. Dated 05/04/94. Subject: Interview of ASAC Joseph Salvemini, Ft Lauderdale District Office. Re: Salvemini would not sign OPR DEA statement without a revision. (2 pages, Bates # 12293-12294)
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837) OPR Report of Investigation by John Brown III and Paul Teresi. Rene DELACOVA & Teresa DELACOVA. Dated 12/22/93. Re: Debriefing of Theresa DE LA COVA. Details: Theresa states that she did not know that Rene stole cash until after they were put on Administrative Leave on 10/26/93. Describes vacations and expenses Rene covered, claiming that he got the money from his father’s life insurance policy. (12 pages, Bates 12297-12308) 838) OPR Report of Investigation by John Brown and Paul Teresi. Rene DELACOVA & Teresa DELACOVA. Dated 05/14/94. Re: Seizure of U.S. Currency. Interview of Rene DELACOVA. Re: Designation of Prison Facility for the incarceration of Former G/S Rene DE LA COVA. Details: Location- Federal Prison Camp, Boron California on 05/25/94 to begin serving 24 month sentence. Attached: Surrender Form (2 pages, Bates 12288-12289) 839) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John Brown III, Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 05/14/94
Re: Order to Unfreeze Vanguard Wellseley Income Fund and Receipt of Investment
Account Liquidation Check. Attached: Check copy (3 pages, Bates #12394-12396). 840) Acquisition of Non-Drug Property and Regulatory Seizures. Receipt of Exhibit #N-1. Re: one safety deposit agreement and signature card, box 4197 at Homefed Bank, in name of Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. (3 pages, Bates #12400-12401, 12449).
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841) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John Brown III, Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 05/14/94
Re: Order to Unfreeze Invesco Funds Account and Receipt of Investment Account
Liquidation Check. Attached: Check copy, Receipt for Check (4 pages, Bates #12402-12404, 12408). 842) Note: Information on DELACOVA Case, number, date opened, complaint. (1 page, Bates # 12409) 843) Memorandum. From Joseph Savelmini to Robert A Rogers, Chief FOI. Dated 11/02/94. Subject: Records Request. Re: Savelmini requesting all records pertaining to himself or his role in DEA (6 pages, Bates # 12410-12416) 844) Disposition of Drug Evidence. By John Brown III. Dated 09/13/94. DE LA COVA. Re: “The following exhibits in this case are no longer needed as evidence and should be disposed of in accordance with Administration instructions: N-1 78436, Cocaine. (1 page, Bates # 12417) 845) Handwritten Notes. Undated. No Author: “fax/phone (illegible) the office. C.I. to 1, $200,000 (illegible) Costanzes - U.S. Short- Clifford - Princess. 10,m mo. (illegible”). (3 pages, Bates # 12418-12420) 846) Letter. From Theresa DE LA COVA to Inspector John Brown III. Dated 07/31/95. Re: Request for return of her personal property which was seized during investigation. (1 page, Bates # 12447)
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847) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John Brown III, Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 05/27/94. Re: Telephone conversation with Rene DELACOVA on 05/23/94. Details: DELACOVA turned himself in a day early. Theresa applied for pistol license, Rene stated to take the “threat against her life” into consideration. (2 pages, Bates #12450-12451). 848) Newspaper Articles. Dated 03/26/94. Re: DELACOVA to pay fine and spend 2 years in jail. (2 pages, Bates # 12453-12454) 849) Office Review: Fort Lauderdale, August 1994. Re: Office of Planning and Policy Analysis conducted a review of the DE LA COVA case, to determine the responsibility of ASAC Joseph Salvemini for the illegal and unprofessional activities of DELACOVA. “Poor supervisory control of Confidential Informants including overpayment to CIs and lack of documentation/justification.” ***HUGE amount of incriminating information in this document pertaining to DELACOVA and the PRINCESS. Includes direct quotes from Salvemini (14 pages, Bates #12464-12471 850) OPR Case Status Report. Case Closed: Rene DE LA COVA, Theresa DE LA COVA. Last Report: 06/20/94. (2 pages, Bates # 12472-12473) 851) Letter. From John B. Brown III to Mary K Butler. Dated 11/04/94. Re: Request for status of restitution to be made by Rene DE LA COVA. (1 page, Bates # 12474)
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852) Memorandum. From Joseph Savelmini to Thomas V. CashDated 11/04/94. Subject: Recommendations Regarding DELACOVA case. Attached: Salvemini’s observations regarding issues surrounding DELACOVA. Attached: Salvemini’s observations (8 pages, Bates # 12475-12483) 853) Memorandum. From Glennon Cooper to Thomas Byrne. Dated 02/07/94. Subject: OPR ROI on Debriefing of Rene DE LA COVA. Re: A well written report is needed to convey the lessons learned from DE LA COVA’s mistakes to all DEA personnel. (1 page, Bates # 12484) 854) OPR Case Status Report. Dated 08/15/94. Rene DE LA COVA. Case will be closed once evidence is disposed of. (4 pages, Bates # 12485-12488) 855) Letter to Diedre Cohen, ABC News. Re: Questions about Theresa and Rene DE LA COVA. Undated. No Author. (3 pages, Bates # 12489-12491) 856) Memorandum. From Paul Teresi to L. Wayne Nicks. Dated 05/31/94. Subject: Request for Determination of Status of Retirement Fund and Other Compensation Due the Government as Restitution from Rene and Therese DE LA COVA. (2 page, Bates # 12492-12493) 857) Newspaper Article. Dated 05/06/94. Re: Movie about Panama invasion. (2 pages, Bates # 12494-12495)
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858) Unemployment Claim. Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 01/09/94. (2 pages, Bates # 12496-12497) 859) Memorandum. From Paul Teresi to Thomas Byrne. Dated 01/05/94. Subject: Request for DEA Certificates of Appreciation for AUSA Mary K Butler and AUSA Bruce Udolf. (2 page, Bates # 1249812499) 860) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John Brown III, Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 04/05/94. Re: Receipt of $30,000.00 (Cashier’s Check) from Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA as Restitution. Attached: Check copy (3 pages, Bates #12533-12535). 861) Receipt for Cash or Other Items by John Brown III. DE LA COVA. Dated 04/05/94. Re: Checks from Capital Bank of Carlsbad: $11,000.00 and $19,000.00 (2 page, Bates # 12536-12567) 862) OPR Case Status Report. Dated 01/14/94. Rene DE LA COVA. Re: “Restitution is now at $776,547.00 based on the ‘discovery’ of the $60,000.00.” (1 page, Bates # 12543) 863)
OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John Brown III, Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 12/22/93. Re: Recommendations for Time-Off Award Program. Details: Award hours for working on DE
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LA COVA case: John Brown, James Castillo, Ronald Jordison, Karen Carbonaro (7 pages, Bates #12544-12550). 864) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John Brown III, Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 03/15/94
Re: Order to Unfreeze American Funds Service Co. Account and Receipt of Investment
Account Liquidation Checks. Attached: Check copy, Court Order, (6 pages, Bates #12551-12556). 865) Note: To T. Byrne. No author. Dated 03/25/94. Re: DE LA COVA sentenced to 24 months incarceration, a fine of $25,000.00 and restitution to the government in the amount of $30,000.00 payable to the court by 04/08/94. (1 page, Bates # 12569) 866) Note: From Thomas G. Byrne to Stephen Greene, Glennon Cooper, Catherine Shaw, Tom Cash. Dated 03/17/94. Re: 24-30 month term of imprisonment expected. US Attorney did not indicate they will issue press release. Highly likely that there will be press coverage. (1 page, Bates # 12574) 867) Cable from DEA HQS, to Miami, Ft. Lauderdale. Dated 02/28/94. Re: Inspectors will begin the Special Review on 03/07/94 in Florida. Attached: Special Review Memo with directions. (2 pages, Bates # 12590-12591)
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868) Letter From Stephen H Greene to Kendall Coffey. Dated 02/17/94. Re: Expressing appreciation to Coffey’s office from the DEA for closing the DELACOVA case in a fair and expeditious conclusion. Attached: Rough Drafts of Letter (8 pages, Bates # 12593-12601) 869) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John Brown III, Rene and Theresa DE LA COVA. Dated 01/13/94
Re: Termination of Utilization of Electronic Surveillance Equipment. (2 pages, Bates
#12606-12607). MATERIALS RECEIVED AUGUST 24TH, 2010, RE: OPR INVESTIGATION SANDRA NEAL: 870) Declaration of Karl C Colder. Dated 06/10/10. Colder claims, as the Deputy Chief Inspector of OPR, that documents 10,000-12,645 (Rene DeLaCova) and documents 13,000-16,159 (Sandra Neal) constitute full and complete copies of the reports and exhibits of the OPR investigations. (1 page). Coversheet OPR: Sandra Neal PR-GS-97-0074. Date Opened: 02/19/97: 871) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John J. Bryfonski, John R. McCarty, Robert J. Baggs, James R. Fitzgerald, Lance O. Mrock, Paul Markonni, Susan Tischler, Ronald J. Pierro and John G. Sullivan. File: Sandra Neal. Dated 10/14/99
Re: Final Report. Details: Carlos Acuna, a former DEA
Confidential Informant, was suing the DEA due to a breach of an oral contract, in which he was not
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paid the full amount for the work he did for the DEA. There was suspicion that Acuna’s lawyer, Douglas Abraham illegally obtained copies of DEA forms though Sandra Neal, Acuna’s wife. Neal undergoes a series of interviews and it was determined that she provided copies of DEA-6s to Abrahams. Neal was unable to complete her last interview due to a depressive disorder. (18 pages, Bates #13001-13017). Attached: Final Report, Draft (15 pages, Bates # 13814-13828) 872) Table of Contents: OPR Investigation, Sandra Neal. (5 pages, Bates # 13018-13022) 873) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Lance O. Mrock and John B. Albano, File: Sandra Neal. Dated 03/26/97
Re: Case Initiation Report. Details: information provided by William Snider, Attorney
Advisor, Asset Forfeiture Section (CCF) relates that Sandra Neal may have illegally provided DEA documents to Mr. Douglas Abrahams in support of her husband’s (Mr. Carlos Acuna) in support of his motion against the DEA (2 pages, Bates #13023-13024) 874) Letter from Eric H. Holder, United States Attorney to OPR Inspector John R McCarty. Dated 06/25/97. Re: Criminal prosecution against Sandra Neal, for allegedly providing DEA documents to her husband’s attorney, should be declined in favor of administrative action. (1 page, Bates # 13025) 875) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Robert J. Baggs, John R. McCarty and John B. Albano, File: Sandra Neal. Dated 08/07/97
Re: Interview of IRS Sandra Neal and Search of Workspace conducted
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on 07/28/97. Details: Neal stated that she kept Houston DEA copies in her office in Florida, and would sometimes bring DEA documents to her home to complete tasks, then returning the documents to the office. Neal stated she once saw her husband, Acuna, with a large stack of DEA documents but stated that she never provided copies of DEA-6s to her husband, or any attorney. Attached: Sandra Neal Statement, OPR Warning and OPR Confidentiality forms (7 pages, Bates #13026-13032) 876) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Robert J. Baggs, John R. McCarty and John B. Albano, File: Sandra Neal. Dated 08/05/97
Re: Interview of Assistant US Attorney Robert J. Stabe conducted on
07/29/97 Details: ASUS Stabe stated he may have allowed Acuna to review some of the DEA-6s in question during a different court case. Also noted initials “BZI” in the lower corner, could not explain the initials. Attached: Robert Stabe Statement (5 pages, Bates #13033-13038) 877) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Robert J. Baggs, John R. McCarty and John B. Albano, File: Sandra Neal. Dated 08/05/97
Re: Interview of SA Frank M. McDaniel conducted on 07/29/97
Details: Stated that he never gave DEA-6s to Acuna, and since there was no trial, Acuna did not need to have the copies of the reports in his possession. McDaniel did give copies to attorneys Bob Stabe and Bernie Hobson. Attached: Frank McDaniel Statement, OPR Warning and OPR Confidentiality forms (6 pages, Bates #13039-13044)
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878) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Robert J. Baggs, John R. McCarty and John B. Albano, File: Sandra Neal. Dated 08/05/97
Re: Interview of GS Jerry L. Garner conducted on 07/29/97
Details:.Garner was the case agent on the files in question. He did not give them to Acuna. He did give copies to attorneys Bob Stabe and Bernie Hobson Attached: Jerry Garner Statement, OPR Warning and OPR Confidentiality forms (6 pages, Bates #13051-13056) 879) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Robert J. Baggs, John R. McCarty and John B. Albano, File: Sandra Neal. Dated 08/04/97
Re: Interview of First Assistant US Attorney Bernard E. Hobson
conducted on 07/29/97 Details: Hobson did not give copies of DEA-6s to Acuna and that he was not involved in the “discover” process. Attached: Bernard Hobson Statement (6 pages, Bates #1305713060) 880) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Robert J. Baggs, John R. McCarty and John B. Albano, File: Sandra Neal. Dated 12/22/97
Re: Chronology of Events. (4 pages, Bates #13061-13064)
881) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Paul J. Markonni, Ernesto Perez, Susan B. Tischler and Robert J. Palombo, File: Sandra Neal. Dated 10/31/97
Re: Surveillance of IA Sandra Neal and Brian
A Jung on 10/28/97. Attached: Records Obtained (17 pages, Bates #13065-13088) 882) OPR Interview of Sandra Neal. Dated 10/28/97. (46 pages, Bates # 13089-13134)
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883) Trial Transcript: Deposition of Sandra Neal. Dated 10/29/97. Details: Neal launched a sexual harassment complaint against Rochon, who retaliated by making allegations that Neal was living with SM3, which she claimed to be untrue. Discussion that SM3 was not paid the agreed upon amount by DEA. Cross Examination unable to begin because Neal’s lawyer could not be present. (75 pages, Bates # 13135-13209) 884) Letter from Sandra Neal to Judge Robert H. Hodges, Jr. Dated 10/23/97. Re: A list of actions and threats by the DEA and OPR, in which they tried to intimidate Neal, in order to prevent her from giving a truthful account during her deposition. Neal is seeking protection from the Court. (5 pages, Bates # 13210-13214) Note: Indication of DEA acting to conceal the extent of corruption surrounding PRINCESS; motive for wanting her killed. 885) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Robert J. Baggs, John R. McCarty and John B. Albano, File: Sandra Neal. Dated 12/15/97
Re: Debriefing of CS-83-026504 conducted on 11/04/97 and
11/17/97. Details: Neal had shown the CS sensitive DEA documents that related to her husband’s civil case. CS stated that Neal lied in her deposition about not having met with Abraham. (4 pages, Bates #13215-13218)
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886) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Robert J. Baggs, John R. McCarty and John B. Albano, File: Sandra Neal. Dated 12/15/97
Re: Court Reported Interview of CS-83-026504 conducted on
11/24/97. Details: CS states that Abraham created a fictitious character, “swampfox,” who left the sensitive DEA documents on his doorstep… a story he fabricated in order to protect the identity of Sandra Neal. Attached: Court Proceedings (70 pages, Bates #13219-13290) 887) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Robert J. Baggs, John R. McCarty and John B. Albano, File: Sandra Neal. Dated 12/04/97
Re: Video recorded meeting between CS-83-026504 and Sandra Neal
on 12/02/97. (3 pages, Bates #13291-13293) 888) OPR Confidentiality Form signed by Joan M. Zajac. Dated 12/01/97. (1 page, Bates # 13294) 889) OPR Confidentiality Form signed by William A Fulton. Dated 12/01/97. (1 page, Bates # 13295) 890) Letter from William B Simpkins to Steve Tkach. Undated. Re: CS working with OPR is a paralegal employed by Abraham. Requested authorization to monitor, audio and video tape recording on Dec. 2nd meeting between Neal and CS. (2 pages, Bates # 13296-13297) 891) Transcript: Audio recording of meeting between Sandra Neal and CS-83-026504. Dated 12/02/97. Details: Neal and CS discuss how Neal gave sensitive DEA documents to Abraham, and Abraham
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created the character “swampfox” as a cover, and that Neal had legal access to these documents at some point in time. In addition, Neal states that the DEA-6s were given to Acuna by the assistant US Attorney in prepping him to testify, that she never gave him DEA-6 documents. Acuna was never called to testify, and no one ever asked for the DDEA-6s to be returned, p. 99-105. (123 pages, Bates # 1329813421) 892) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John R. McCarty and John B. Albano, File: Sandra Neal. Dated 12/15/97
Re: Acquisition of Exhibit N-9; telephonic conversation between Sandra Neal and CS
on 12/03/97. Details: Additional CIs to come forward with the same claim as Acuna; that they were not paid the full amount by DEA for their work. Pilar is one of the CIs. Attached: transcript of conversation (11 pages, Bates #13422-13433) 893) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors James R Fitzgerald, John R. McCarty and John B. Albano, File: Sandra Neal. Dated 12/16/97. Re: Acquisition of Exhibit N-10; telephonic conversation between Sandra Neal and CS on 12/05/97. Details: Neal received a finders fee for additional CIs, including $700 for Pilar Concha. Attached: transcript of conversation (9 pages, Bates #13434-13442) 894) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John R. McCarty and John B. Albano, File: Sandra Neal. Dated 12/23/97. Re: Acquisition of Exhibit N-12 (a cassette tape of T/P conversation 12/19/97) and
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Exhibit N-13 (photocopies of postal money orders and cash). Details: CS = Brian Jung. Neal receiving total of $1400.00 in finders fees. Attached: transcript of conversation (8 pages, Bates #13443-13450) 895) Fingerprint Report. OPR. Dated 01/06/98. Sandra Neal. Re: One of Neal’s fingerprints on an envelope address to Abraham, Attn: Brian. (2 pages, Bates # 13451-13452) 896) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John R. McCarty and John B. Albano, File: Sandra Neal. Dated 02/12/97. Re: Acquisition of Exhibit N-14 and N-15 (Tape recorded telephone calls made by CS with Neal). Details: Neal compares the DEA to the KGB, the states a very good friend of hers in Chicago was harassed by DEA, illegally detained him and had a closed-door session for 6 hours, “they wouldn’t leave him two hours later, when he did leave, he killed himself. And nobody’ll ever know what went on. Talk about hushing something up.” “The biggest threat to their whole thing, as far as Pilar goes, also, is Joe (Salvemini) and I.” p. 67-68. Attached: transcripts of conversations (98 pages, Bates #13453-13550) 897) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John R. McCarty and John B. Albano, File: Sandra Neal. Dated 02/20/98. Re: Execution of Federal Search Warrant on the work space of IRS Sandra Neal. Details: Seized Computer disks, DEA form 352, DEA Memos, phone rolodex, agent’s manual, microcassette tape, cassette tape, paperwork. Attached: Court Order, Affidavit, Seized Items List (30 pages, Bates #13551-13582)
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898) DEA-6. By John Parker, Newington, VA. File Title: Sandra Neal. Dated 03/06/98. Re: Computer forensic examination of one computer, one hundred five diskettes and one mini data cartridge. Details: Unerased files did not pertain to case. Erased files were extracted, printed and returned to Inspector McCarty. (2 pages, Bates # 13583-13584) 899) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John K Bryfonski, Charles A Gardner. File: Sandra Neal. Dated 08/24/99. Re: Declination of Criminal Prosecution of IRS Neal (3 pages, Bates #13585-13587) 900) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John K Bryfonski, Charles A Gardner. File: Sandra Neal. Dated 08/24/99. Re: Telephonic Interview of ASAC Gerald H. Hochman Conducted on 08/20/99 Details: Hochman stated that he told Neal that the meeting at OPR on 08/20/99 was mandatory. Attached: Statement, Warning and Confidentially. ( 6 pages, Bates #13588-13593) 901) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John K Bryfonski, Charles A Gardner. File: Sandra Neal. Dated 08/24/99. Re: Conversation with Ms. Judith Ford, Attorney for Sandra Neal Details: Bryfonski told Ford that Neal did not have the right to refuse the OPR meeting, nor the right to refuse to answer questions. Ford stated she had filed a motion, based on advisement from Neal’s psychologist that she was not fit to travel and attend the OPR meeting. Attached: Copy of Warning and Letter (6 pages, Bates #13594-13599)
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902) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John K Bryfonski, Ronald J Pierro, Richard McEnany and James V Mittica. File: Sandra Neal. Dated 09/29/99. Re: Telephone contacts with Ms. Judith Ford and Ms. Sandra Neal Details: Neal is required to appear at OPR meeting, dr. states she is not fit to attend. Attached: Letter from William Simpkins, Letter from Gregory Marsella (Neal’s Doctor) (6 pages, Bates #13600-13605) 903) Memo from Rafael Agurre, GS to Joseph Salvemini. Undated. Subject: The Princess. Chronology of events surrounding the Princess’s abduction, as related by Aguirre. Aguirre claims that the Princess stated that she was being held by Guerillas of the 5th and 30th FARC fronts, that she knew Beltran was not responsible in any way and that she suspected Manuel Zibara. Seneca informed the Princess that she could no longer work with the DEA, allegedly Princess stated that she was certain her kidnapping had nothing to do with DEA and that she could return to Bogota because everything was “ok.” Ricardo Santacruz and Nixon agreed that based on prior experience, Princess’s abduction looked like an “auto secuestro” (self kidnapping) (28 pages, Bates # 13606-13629) 904) Memo from Roal to Country Attache/Bogota. Dated 09/13/95. Subject: Hernan (Beltran) Activities. (5 pages, Bates # 13653-13657) 905) Nations Bank Account Records. Sandra Neal. Various Dates. (64 pages, Bates # 13658-13721)
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906) Confidential Informant System. Carlos Ernesto Acuna. Dated 09/10/93. Includes handwritten figures: “194 payments =692,782.06 from 8/28/87 thru 02/02/93.” (1 page, Bates # 13722). 907) Cable by Joseph Salvemini to DEA HQS WASHDC, Miami, Chicago, Roanoke, Rome, Bogota. Dated 09/26/95. Subject: Developments in Abduction of the Princess. Re: Captors requesting $1 million dollar ransom. Salvemini requests that the 1 million dollars be allocated from the asset forfeiture fund, paid to SGS-95-0046 in order to facilitate the release of the Princess. (2 pages, Bates # 13725-13726) 908) Letter from Scott S. Dahl, Trial Attorney to Inspector Robert Baggs. Undated. Re: Interviewed Brian Anthony-Jung, requesting all telephone numbers and records for DEA Ft. Lauderdale office, all tapes and transcripts between Jung, Neal or Abraham, all Neal’s bank records, description of all reimbursement that Jung received from DEA, and for DEA to remove all recording equipment from Jung’s home without causing damage. (2 pages, Bates # 13741-13742) 909) Records for Sandra Neal and Carlos Acuna: DMV, Property, Businesses. Transmittal Sheet date 07/27/98 from Scott Dahl to Robert Baggs. (18 pages, Bates # 13743-13766) 910) Notes on Sandra Neal’s Case. No Author. Undated. Includes printed and handwritten notes. (14 pages, Bates # 13767-13780)
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911) Timeline by Brian Jung to John McCarty. Dated 01/30/98. Re: Jung’s time in Neal’s investigation. (8 pages, Bates #13781-13787) 912) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John K Bryfonski, Ronald J Pierro, James Mittica, Lance Mrock, Robert Baggs. File: Sandra Neal. Dated 10/29/99. Re: Acquisition of Exhibits N-16, N-18, N-19 Attached: Fedex forms for shipped exhibits(6 pages, Bates #13788-13793) 913) Court Order. Sandra Neal V Janet Reno. Dated 08/23/99. Emergency Motion for Protective Order is “denied at moot.” (1 page, 13798) 914) List of Proposed Questions for Sandra Neal. No Author. Undated. (11 pages, Bates # 13801-13811) 915) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John K Bryfonski, John Albano. File: Sandra Neal. Dated 04/29/99. Re: Case Status Report. Details: Neal filed a civil complaint against the DEA for sexual harassment, reprisal, retaliation and disparate treatment. (2 pages, Bates #13812-13813) 916) Acquisition of Non-Drug Property and Regulatory Seizures. Sandra Neal. Dated 12/08/97. (15 pages, Bates #13829-13843)
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917) Letter from Stuart M Goldberg, Acting Deputy Chief Public Integrity Section to William B Simpkins. Dated 08/10/98. Re: No basis to pursue criminal investigation, take any administrative action you deem appropriate. (1 pages, Bates # 13844) 918) Letters from Sandra Neal, describing her complaints against the DEA. DEA has not taken action to address her complaints. Dated April-June 1998. (13 pages, Bates # 13845-13856) 919) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Robert Baggs, John Albano, John McCarty. File: Sandra Neal. Dated 04/29/99. Re: Case Status Report. Details: Deactivate CS, attempt to enlist the help of Abraham against Neal (2 pages, Bates #13859-13860) 920) Letters between Joshua Hochberg and William Simpkins. Dated May 1998. Re: No longer paying CS Jung as a source, asking for a decision on Neal’s case. (7 pages, Bates # 13865-13871) 921) Interrogatories of William Simpkins. Dated 04/06/98. Re: Most questions Simpkins did not answer due to pending nature of investigation. Stated that Neal’s gender did not effect the decision to investigate her as a source of leaked information. (7 pages Bates # 13872-13878) 922) Document Request pertaining to Sandra Neal. No Author. Undated. (4 pages, Bates # 13879-13882)
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923) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors John Albano, John McCarty. File: Sandra Neal. Dated 05/01/98. Re: Case Status/Service of Subpoenas. Details: Records from Nations Bank ( 20 pages, Bates #13883-13912) 924) DEA Investigative Report Critique. DEA V Sandra Neal. Dated 01/19/92. Re: Neal was subjected to Sexual Assault and Battery by former ASAC William Rochon, who had an additional 23 allegations against him of sexual harassment. Rochon was administratively disciplined and the DEA did not refer this crime to state or local authority for prosecution. Description of other Incidents (improper relationship with CI) used to discredit Neal in present case. (10 pages, Bates # 13913-13922) 925) Phone Records. Query Date 06/17/91. (7 pages, Bates # 13923-13929) 926) Memo to Francis X. Dever. Dated 08/25/92. Re: Comment on proposed action by DEA Board of Professional Conduct. Details: Neal was made to look as if she had committed “false statements,” an act by OPR which is deemed bias and prejudice. (6 pages, Bates # 13930-13935) 927) Neal/Acuna Query. Cases Identified in FBI Documents. (23 pages, Bates #13936-13958) 928) Letter from United States Attorney Eric H. Holder, Jr to Ralph Lotkin, Esquire. Dated 02/07/97. Re: Jung reported to the FBI that his employer, Douglas Abraham was paying a DEA agent to provide him
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with confidential information regarding drug informants. Jung recorded conversations with Abraham, without the consent or approval of FBI. (3 pages, Bates #13959-13961) 929) Letter from Eric H Holder to Inspector John R McCarty. Dated 05/29/97. Draft. Re: Administrative action against Neal rather than criminal prosecution. (4 pages, Bates # 13962-13965) 930) Letter from Sandra Neal to Gerald H Hochman. Dated 03/18/98. Re: Request to have Neal’s rolodex returned to her. (3 pages, Bates # 13966-13968) 931) Court Order. Dated 11/20/97. Princess V The United States. Granting Defendant’s motion to Stay Proceedings. (2 pages Bates # 13969-13970). 932) Letter from John Erickson, Trial Attorney to Sandra Neal. Dated 09/19/97. Re: Review 13 documents and return table. (5 pages, Bates # 13981-13985) 933) Letter from John Erickson, Trial Attorney to Sandra Neal. Dated 10/01/97. Re: Erickson asking Neal to review the 13 documents to determine if she has them in her possession. (2 pages, Bates # 1398613987)
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934) Receipt for Cash or Other Items. Dated 11/18/97. John McCarty. One Cassette Tape. (1 page, Bates 13988) 935) Background Information Questionnaires. Sandra Neal. Dated 12/17/97. (10 pages, Bates # 1398913997) 936) Authorization for Release of Information. Sandra Neal. Dated 12/09/97. Attached: Several DEA-6 Reports written by Sandra Neal. (146 pages, Bates # 13998-14143) 937) Handwritten Notes. “Houston, Interview 07/29/97, OPR 6 Done 08/05/97.” Several Interview Questions for AUSA Bob Stabe, Jerry L. Garner, Frank “Mike” McSatiel, Sandra Neal, AUSA Bernard Hobson (26 pages, Bates # 14144-14169) 938) Person Locator: Douglas Abraham and Sally Abraham. Undated. (4 pages, Bates # 14170-14173) 939) Receipt for Cash or Other Items. Dated 02/03/98. John McCarty. $5,500.00 Payment to CS PI. (2 pages, Bates 14174-14175) 940) Letters from Brian Anthony Jung to Douglas Abraham. Dated 04/24/98. Re: Jung terminating his employment with Abraham. Attached: Letter from Jung to McCarty, re: DEA would pay $20.00 per
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hours, for 200 hours per month upon Jung’s termination with Abraham. (8 pages, Bates # 1417614183) 941) Operational Plan: OPR Team A. No Author. Undated. Re: Operatives McCarty and Baggs will travel to Ft Lauderdale, FL to video record the meeting between CS (Jung) and Neal. ( 4 pages, Bates # 1418414187) 942) Court Reported Interview of CS-83-02504 (Jung) by John McCarty and Robert Baggs. Dated 11/24/97. Re: List of Interview Questions. (20 pages, Bates # 12423-14242) 943) Wanted Ads. “Informants - DEA FBI who have claims against the Gov’t for services call 202-342-7626 Attorney Douglas Abraham” (1 page, Bates # 14243) 944) Note. No Author. Undated. “TUF 89c, Blk Rag Top Must. Gt” (1 pages, Bates # 14244) 945) Computer Records: Job Statistics, Audit Summary for Sandra Neal from 02/01/97 to 08/06/97. (118 pages, Bates # 14245-14362) 946) Person Locator: Sandra Neal and family members. Undated. (29 pages, Bates # 14363-14395)
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947) Handwritten Notes. No Author. Undated. List of Informants and files they appear in. (9 pages, Bates # 14396-14402) 948) Freedom of Information Request. Carlos Acuna. Dated 11/10/92. Attached: Materials Request. (32 pages, Bates # 14403-14434) 949) Fax: from Stan Furce to Mike Rozds (illegible). Dated 08/31/92. Attached: one letter, two cables, one letter to Immigration pertaining to Carlos Acuna who was detained on 08/07/92 by Immigration as an “Excludable” alien. Requesting Acuna’s release so he can continue to work with DEA ( 11 pages, Bates # 14435-14445) 950) Note from Brian to John. Dated 02/18/97. Re: Sandra Neal. Keep FBI public computer files separate from documents supplied by CCF. (1 page, Bates # 14446) 951) Court Case of SM3-87-0061 (Carlos Acuna) V United States. Attached: Court Cases, Motions, Rulings, Appeals, DEA-6 files, Memos, Vouchers, etc. Re: Request for $10,000,000.00 for work Acuna did for DEA - claim denied. (213 pages, Bates # 14447-14659) 952) Errata Sheet. Sandra Neal. Dated 11/20/97. List of revisions. (7 pages, Bates # 14660-14666)
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953) Memorandum From Retha M. Fulmore to Sandra Neal. Dated 01/23/98. Subject: Nonduty Status with Pay. Re: Neal on administrative leave due to on going investigation. (1 page, Bates # 14667) 954) Summary of SM3-87-0061 (Acuna) role with DEA. No Author. Dated July. (5 pages, Bates # 1466814671) 955) Court Transcript. SM3-90-040 V United States of America. Plaintiff’s Supplemental Answers to Defendant’s First Set of Interrogatories. Dated 12/18/96. (27 pages, Bates # 14672-14698) 956) Letter from Swampfox to Douglas Abraham. Undated. Cover for Sandra Neal to give the sensitive documents to Abraham. “These attached documents will help your cases and show those damned, dirty, lying bastard government lawyers and asshole DEA agents not to mess with CIs…” (1 page, Bates # 14699) 957) DEA Manual. Financial Operations Section. (12 pages, Bates # 14700-14711) 958) Court Transcript. SM3-90-040 V United States of America. Dated 02/04/97. Affidavit of Bert Michael Lana. Attached: Declarations of SM3-90-040 and SM3-87-0061. (6 pages, Bates # 14712-14717)
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959) Letters between Sara Lum Assistant US Attorney and Douglas Abraham, between Janet Reno and Francis Dever. Dated 1995 and 1996. Re: Acuna should be paid the money he earned by working with the DEA. (36 pages, Bates # 14718-14754) 960) Court Transcript. SM3-90-040 V United States of America. Attached: Complaint, Status Report, Motions, Financial Operations Section, Motions to Reconsider. (50 pages, Bates # 14758-14807) 961) Letter from Francis Dever to Sandra Neal. Dated 08/07/92. Re: Information was leaked to Neal’s principal accuser, William Rochon. Dever tells Neal that Richard should act as the Chief Investigator. (7 pages, Bates # 14832-14838) 962) Reference Request. Federal Records Center. For review by Akeha Anderson, Richard Medema. Dated 03/29/2010 (2 pages, Bates # 14839-14840) 963) Handwritten Notes. Exhibit List: PR-GS-97-0074 (Sandra Neal). No Author. Undated. (2 pages, Bates # 14841-14842) 964) Copy of Documents Recovered from Seized Diskettes of Sandra Neal (136 pages, Bates # 14844-14979)
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965) Copy of Documents Recovered From Seized Harddrive of Sandra Neal (124 pages, Bates # 14980-15103) Materials Received August 31, 2010 966) List of Confidential Sources. C.S. names redacted. Agent names, approval and deactivation dates, remarks. (1 page, Bates # 7500) 967) Email. From Joanne Marino to Richard Medema, Cc: John McKenna, Luis Perez, Robert Masters. Dated 04/29/2010. Subject: GS-92-X033 documents. Re: Richard Medema will be returning documents that were sent to him. Attached: List of documents. (3 pages, Bates # 7501-7503) 968) Cable by Paul Higdon. From Miami to WASHDC, Ft Lauderdale. Dated 12/03/93. Re: Requested that group supervisor can attend ref a meeting. (1 page, Bates # 7504) 969) Airline Ticket. Air France. Dated 06/19/92. Attached: Luggage Tag copies, Receipt for Hilton Hotel, List of Expenses. (4 pages, Bates # 7535-7538 970) Phone Records. Name Redacted. Dated 1992. Address: 6650 La Pina Ct, Boca Raton FL. Phone Number: 407-271-2234 (BellSouth Mobility) 407-451-8237 (Southern Bell) and 407-451-2253 (AT&T). (78 pages, Bates # 7539-7616)
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971) Receipts for Health and Car Insurance. Name Redacted. Dated 1995. (3 pages, Bates # 7617-1619) 972) Receipt for Moving and Storage. Name Redacted. (but appears to have Pilar Concha’s signature at bottom) Address: 6650 La Pina Ct. Boca Raton FL. Dated 03/30/95. Attached: Other moving cost receipts. (7 pages, Bates # 7621-7626) 973) Cellular Phone Bill (in Spanish). No Name.Number: 550-3390. Re: most calls to Cali. (3 pages, Bates # 7627-7629) 974) Receipts for Flights within Columbia. Dated 10/03/1995. (9 pages, Bates # 7630-7638) 975) Handwritten List of Salary/Awards. No Author. Dated 1992-1995. (3 pages, Bates #7639-7641) 976) Summary of Expenses. For the PRINCESS. Dated from 1992-1994. Total: $588,351.19 (2 pages, Bates # 7642-7643) 977) 90 Review of CI Utilization. The PRINCESS. Dated 1994-1995. (16 pages, Bates # 7644-7659)
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978) ROI. File # Il-88-Z001 by Charles Dvorak. Dated 11/02/92. Re: Purchase and Use of Convair 580 Aircraft by Avesca Ltd. Details: Aircraft involved with transport of cocaine. Seizure and replacement of Convair 580. (4 pages, Bates # 7660-7663) 979) Statement from Alejandro Nunez, P.A. Attorney. Dated 11/03/94. (1 page, Bates # 7664) 980) Handwritten Note. No author. Dated 10/30/94. Illegible. (1 page, Bates # 7665) 981) Letter from Luis Fernando to REDACTED address: Senora REDACTED, PO Box 9474, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Dated 11/02/94. Re: Requesting money owed to him, $720,000,000.00 (peso value). Commercial value that was taken from Fernando by “Pipe” at gunpoint, after Fernando was held hostage. Attached: Spanish version of letter (5 pages, Bates # 7666-7670) 982) List of Total Amount Paid to PRINCESS. Dated 1992-1995. Total $1,057,566,05. (3 pages, Bates # 7671-7673) 983) 90 Review of CI Utilization. The PRINCESS. Dated 1995-1996. (5 pages, Bates # 7674-7678) 984) Plaintiff’s First Set of Interrogatories. United States of America V $4,022,131.00 in United States Currency. Attached: Warrant, Letter From Thomas Rolle, PA to REDACTED. Re: seizure of funds
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totaling $4,022,131.00 was executed by DEA due to the criminal activities of Pedro Rodriquez-Castro. REDACTED advised to sever all business relations with Castro. (18 pages, Bates # 7679-7696) 985) Payments to PRINCESS. Dated 1992-1996. (3 pages, Bates # 7697-7699) 986) Memo from Al Pollock to Joseph Salvemini. Dated 10/08/96. Subject: “Historical” Cases. Re: Task Force Group 25 has no investigations with “historical” significance to the DEA. (1 page, Bates # 7700) 987) Summary of Expenses for PRINCESS. From 1992-1994. Total $509,451.19. (1 page, Bates # 7701) 988) Memo. From Donnie Marshall to Harold Wankel. Dated 07/04/96. Subject: Request for Award Payment to the PRINCESS. Re: CIs can be paid between 5-10% of all money seized due to their work. Therefore, PRINCESS could be entitled from $1,350,000.00 to $6,750,000.00 in connection with her $22,000,000.00 in seizures alone. An additional amount could be justified due to the drug seizures and future arrests as a result of her work. Recommending a payment of $996,000.00 based on seizure of $12,395,975.00 from the 4 DEA-499 forms that were submitted on PRINCESS’s behalf. Paid over a period of time in increments, subject to PRINCESS compliance in testifying at trials, etc. ( 3 pages, Bates # 7702-7704)
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989) Letter from REDACTED (PRINCESS) to John Costanzo ASAC. Dated 05/10/96. Re: REDACTED. Details: Requesting information on progress of payments. Needs to pay bill for extensive medical treatment of her Multiple Sclerosis, “which was intensified as a direct result of my kidnapping in the summer of 1995.” (1 page, Bates # 7710) 990) Letter from Dr. Fernando Mata to Greg Lees. Dated 05/17/96. Re: REDACTED. Details: The PRINCESS was recommended to Mata by Mr. Mark Mann on 12/22/95 for assistance with her emotional state after her release from a 105 captivation. PRINCESS had difficulty sleeping, palpitations, anxiety with peaks of diaphoresis, decrease in appetite, depression, post traumatic stress, difficulty readjusting to normal life. (2 pages, Bates # 7711-7712) 991)
Payment Sources for The PRINCESS. From Pisces Account: $1,256,735.14, Asset Forfeiture Funds: $856,700.00, Official Advance Funds: $48,566.00, Unknown Sources: $15,000.00. Total: $2,177,001.14 (7 pages, Bates # 7714-7720)
992) Cable from Bogota to WASHDC. Dated 12/08/95. Re: Reward proposals for individuals who provided information which led to arrest of Cali Cartel Kingpins: Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela, Miguel Rodriguez Orejuela and Jose Santacruz Londono. (1 page, Bates # 7723)
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993) Memorandum From Donnie Marshall to Thomas Constantine. Dated 06/18/96. Subject: Travel and Kidnapping of the PRINCESS in Colombia. Re: Interview with Joseph Salvemini. Salvemini stated that PRINCESS had to mix business with social settings when in Colombia in order to build confidence to the traffickers. Salvemini stated, according to the memo, that through the PRINCESS Operation“ he ‘begged’ DEA Hqs for direction, and none was provided. Therefore, ASAC Salvemini said, ‘I made my own direction.’” Summary of Facts: “1. The Fort Lauderdale Office did, in fact, sponsor the CSs travel to Colombia in August 1995.” (7 pages, Bates # 7724-7730). The totality of the evidence reviewed indicates that Salvemni was accurate here, in that HQ failed to assume any oversight responsibility whatsoever, turning the other way at overwhelming PC of rampant corruption and a CI who was being intentionally exposed to one potentially deadly situation after the other. 994) Payments to SS-92-X003/CS-92-063987. GS-92-X033. Detailed list with exact dates, agent’s names and payment descriptions. Total payment for GS-92-X033: $1,606,635.14. (8 pages, Bates # 77317737) 995) Operation PRINCESS $ Pick Up List. Total $ Seized: $22,380,383.16 (5 pages, Bates # 7739-7743) 996) Payments to SS-92-X003/CS-92-063987: GS-92-X011, Total: $27,966.00, GS-92-X022, Total: $30,600.00. GS-93-X001, Total: $89,200.00. GS-94-0171, Total: $139,200.00. GS-94-0037, Total: $278,400.00. GFAN-88-8001, Total: $5,000.00 (6 Pages, Bates # 7744-7749)
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997) Memorandum. From Harold Wankel to James Milford. Dated 07/08/96. Subject: Award Payment to the PRINCESS. Re: Constantine approved an award payment of $996,000.00 over a two year period. $350,000.00 from Pisces at present time. (1 page, Bates # 7773) 998) Inmate Info and List of Visitors: Carlos Herrera. (3 pages, Bates # 7774-7776) 999) Receipt for Cash or Other Items. Dated 10/23/97. (1 page, Bates # 7778) 1000) Consent for Release of Medical Records: Pilar Concha, authorizing Dr William Sheremata. Undated. (2 pages, Bates # 7777, 7779) 1001) Time line for Operation Princess. Donnie Marshall, Kathy Marshall. Undated. Re: Time line which references cables, memos, etc. surrounding the abduction of the PRINCESS from 07/03/95 to 03/26/96 (15 pages, Bates # 7784-7798) 1002) Handwritten notes. Begins in middle of line. Undated. Possible Author: GS-93-X001 - Delia Cordilla. Re: Salvemini refused to allow the FLDO evidence to be utilized in the Chicago case against Herrera because he felt it would compromise the identity of REDACTED. REDACTED was paid $32,600.00 as a reward for her assistance in this investigation. (1 page, Bates # 7799)
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1003) Timeline for Activity of GS-94-0171. (4 pages, Bates # 7800-7801, 7811-7812) 1004) Memorandum From James Coolnan to Paul Higdon. Dated 06/23/92. Subject: Immigration Parole Requests. Re: Request to have SGS-92-X002 (related to case GS-92-X022) [typos? SGS-92-X003/GS92-X033?) family be granted lawful entry into the United States. (2 pages, Bates # 7806-7807) 1005) Handwritten notes. No Author. Undated. Re: “Why was she paid so much, who justified the $311,000.00 payment to release CS?” (1 page, Bates # 7810) 1006) Note from Joanne Marino to Richard. Dated 04/09/2010. Re: DEA-6 that McKenna scanned and sent. (1 page, Bates # 7816) 1007) Cable by Joseph Salvemini from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC HQS, Miami. Dated 11/03/92. Subject: GS-92-X033. Re: Progress of the PRINCESS, seizures, etc. PRINCESS to move her family from Colombia to Florida. (3 pages, Bates # 7817-7819) 1008) Payment to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 for GS-94-0037. Total: $139,200.00 (1 page, Bates # 7820)
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1009) Memo From John (Illegible Last Name) to Donnie Marshall. Dated 10/27/95. Subject: Operation Princess. Re: Illegible print, appears to be a reward/expense list. (1 page, Bates # 7826) 1010) Memo From Bryan Cook, Staff Coordinator OMBB to Don Sturn, Deputy Chief of Operations. Dated 10/26/95. Subject: Justification for Rewards to Various Cooperating Individuals Under 28 USC 524 c1b. Re: List of examples for awards paid over $240,000.00 (2 pages, Bates # 7827-7828) 1011) Synopsis of Events. No Author. Undated. Re: Luis Carlos Herrera and Gilberto Rodriquez-Oreguela. Details: Timeline of currency and drug transactions from 1992-1995. (6 pages, Bates # 7829-7834) 1012) Cable by Joseph Salvemini. From Ft Lauderdale to Miami, Chicago, Phoenix. Dated 07/22/92. Subject: Luis Carlos Herrera. Re: Categorize Princess as “Unrestricted/Non-Defendant CI”. Request for paid living expenses for Princess, totaling $8,000.00 per month. (2 pages, Bates # 7835-7836) 1013) Cable by Lawrence. From Ambassy Bern to Rome, WASHDC, Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Milan. Dated 05/31/95. Subject: Alfredo Bono. Re: Swiss telephone number has been called by Massimo Senesi. (2 pages, Bates # 7837-7838)
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1014) Cable by Joseph Salvemini. From Ft Lauderdale to Miami, Rome, WASHDC. Dated 05/03/95. Subject: Request for travel authorization and country clearance for XL-94-0003. Re: Michael Mann to travel to Rome for meetings. (1 page, Bates # 7839) 1015) Cable by Joseph Salvemini. From Ft Lauderdale to Miami, Rome, Caracas, WASHDC. Dated 05/19/95. Subject: Luis Fernando Mejia. Re: Request for John Costanza to meet in Ft. Lauderdale to plan undercover operation with Italian Authorities. (1 page, Bates # 7840) 1016) Timeline. No Author. Undated. Title: REDACTED. Re: List of rewards, expenses, salary and travel expenses from 1992-1996. (3 pages, Bates # 7841-7843) 1017) Letter from REDACTED (Princess’s family member, most likely, her brother) to Joseph Salvemini. Dated 03/01/97. Re: List of difficulties and roadblocks to achieving citizen status for himself and his family (as promised by DEA in 1992 when Princess’s family was moved to Florida for safety). (6 pages, Bates # 7844-7850) 1018) Coversheet. “Confidential Memorandum, written by Joseph Salvemini, Dated 02/29/96, Regarding Testimony of SGS-92-X003” Re: No attached memo. (1 pages, Bates # 7851)
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1019) Letter from Luis Fernando to REDACTED. Undated. Re: Requesting money owed to him, $700,000,000.00 (peso value). States that himself and his family was forced out of their home due to “your lie.” Attached: Spanish version of letter (6 pages, Bates # 7860-7865) 1020) Envelope Copies. (5 pages, Bates # 7859, 7866, 7867, 7874, 7875) 1021) Letter from Luis Fernando to REDACTED. Dated 09/13/94. Re: In Spanish. (5 pages, Bates # 78687876) 1022) Fax coversheet. To “Tom,” From Illegible. Dated 10/19/94. Re: “Enclosed documents from Latorres’s attorney, stating that “Pipe,” stole the $3,200,000.” No documents attached. (1 page, Bates # 7883) 1023) Seizure Warrant. Douglas Williams. Dated 12/09/93. Re: Citicorp Bank, Manchaster International Mortgage Corp. (3 pages, Bates # 7884-7886) 1024) Operation Princess. No Author. Undated. Re: Outlines Phases I-V (7 pages, Bates #7889-7895) 1025) Fax coversheet. To Greg Lees from Mae. Re: clearance granted, make hotel arrangements. No Attachments. (1 page, Bates # 7896)
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1026) Memorandum. From Greg Lees to Milo Grasman. Dated 09/10/96. Subject: Fingerprint Cards REDACTED. Re: Resubmit fingerprints - CS is out of country so there will be delay. (4 pages, Bates # 7897-7900) 1027) Fax coversheet. To Anthony Senneca, Bogota From Task Force Gp 25. Undated. Re: Send fax through DEA HQS, Gp 25 cannot send or receive secure fax from Bogota. (1 page, Bates # 7901) 1028) Memorandum From Joseph Salvemini to Paul Higdon. Dated 12/10/93. Subject: Potential Compromising of SGS-92-X003. (Copy of Item #23, but UNREDACTED) (6 pages, Bates # 7902-7907) 1029) Cable by Joseph Salvemini. From Ft Lauderdale to Miami, WASH DC. Dated 07/07/95. Subject: Alfredo Bono. Re: Jeff Young, Doug Williams and Bob Russo will accompany CI to Rome for U/C operation with Sicilian Mafia. (2 pages, Bates # 7932-7933) 1030) Cable by Donnie Marshall. From DEA HQS to Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Tome, Bogota, Ottawa. Dated 06/18/96. Subject: Non-Consensual Oral Intercept by Quebec Provincial Police. Re: HQS has no objection to release of information acquired under GS-92-X003 for prosecution of individuals in Canada. (2 pages, Bates # 7934-7935)
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1031) Case Status Information. Title REDACTED. Dated 11/98. Re: Multiple Cases with Multiple Agents. (9 pages, Bates # 7936-7944) 1032) Memorandum. From Jason Psaltides, Gp 26 to Joseph Salvemini. Dated 05/23/95. Subject: Utility Refund Checks to Pisces Account. Re: Refund Checks totally $990.44, cannot deposit into Michael Sheperd account, new course of action to deposit into an Attorney’s Trust Account. Attached: copies of checks (20 pages Bates # 7945-7966) 1033) Payment to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 for GS-92-X033. Re: Detailed list of payments, dates and agents. Total: $1,606,635.14 (7 pages, Bates # 7968-7974) 1034) Memorandum From Thomas Tiderington to Joseph Salvemini. Dated 08/31/95. Subject: Exhibit N-103. Re: On 08/24/95, N-103 was removed from storage and handed over to John Brown as part of an OPR Investigation. (3 page, Bates # 7975-7977) 1035) Chronology of Events SGS-92-X003. No Author. Undated. Re: Events from the initiation of the Princess as a CI to the aftermath of her abduction. “Miami FD recommended that five request for moiety payments totaling $1.25 million dollars be paid to REDACTED as an award for her cooperation. It was the opinion of Miami FD that this payment might avoid any future litigation problem between DEA and REDACTED.” (4 pages, Bates # 7978-7981)
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1036) Handwritten Notes. No Author. Undated. Re: Synopsis of what appears to be the Princess’s interaction with police, starting in 1988 with the Coral Springs Police Dept. (1 page, Bates # 7997) 1037) Memorandum of Call. Called by Louise. Dated 06/23/93. (1 page, Bates # 7998) 1038) History of CI. No Author. Undated. Re: Summary of Princess’s history with DEA. “CI has no criminal background and has and continues to cooperate with DEA strictly on a voluntary basis.” (2 pages, Bates # 7999-8000) 1039) Cable from Ft. Lauderdale to Miami, WASHDC. Dated 02/09/94. Subject: Overview of SGS-92-X033. Re: Synopsis of case. Currency pickup from 1/21/94 to 2/2/94 total: $8,582,189.00 (2 pages, Bates # 8001-8002) 1040) Total Payments to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987. No Author. Undated. Total: $2,037,801.14 (1 page, Bates # 8003) 1041) Memorandum Joseph P. Salvemini to Harold D. Wankel, Dated 10/03/95. Subject: Abduction of SGS92-X003. Copy of Inventory Item 17 (rec’d in July 2009), except Hernan Beltran, Robert Jury and Esteban Lopez’s names are NOT REDACTED in this copy. (14 pages, Bates # 8006-8019)
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1042) Memorandum. From Chief Counsel Wendy H. Goggin to Distribution List. Dated 04/28/10. Subject: Record Search Request for Information Regarding SGS-92-X003 v. United States, Docket No. 97-579C. Re: Search for all files related to the Princess. “ A record of destruction must be included for materials which have been destroyed.” (3 pages, Bates # 8300-8303) 1043) ROI by S/A Brian Conneely NY Group T-21. File Title: Freddy Aguilera. Dated 05/29/96. Subject: Intelligence Information on Walter Herrera. (2 pages, Bates # 8303-8304) 1044) ROI by S/A Brian Conneely NY Group T-21. File Title: Freddy Aguilera. Dated 05/06/96. Subject: Intelligence Information. (2 pages, Bates # 8305-8306) 1045) ROI by S/A Brian Conneely NY Group T-21. File Title: Freddy Aguilera. Dated 05/05/96. Subject: Utility Information. (2 pages, Bates # 8307-8308) 1046) ROI by S/A Brian Conneely NY Group T-21. File Title: Freddy Aguilera. Dated 05/01/96. Subject: unknown - only contains page 2 of report. (2 pages, Bates # 8309-8310)
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1047) ROI by I/A Claudine McDaniel, Headquarters/NCIL. File Title: Carlos Mendez-Plazaz. Dated 05/28/99. Subject: Historical Chronology of DEA information on Arango-Gerrera, Mario for years 1991-2009. Re: Princess’s information on Herrera. (16 pages, Bates # 8311-8326) 1048) ROI by I/A Carol D. Umbenour, DEA Headquarters, NDBC. File Title: Valencia-Trujillo, Joaquin Mario. Dated 08/04/99. Subject: Investigative File Review on Joaquin Mario Valencia-Trujillo. (33 pages, Bates # 8327-8359) 1049) ROI by S/A Gerald Courtney, Phoenix FD, Group 6. File Title: Wekel S.A. Dated 11/18/97. Subject: Investigation of Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV. (5 pages, Bates # 8360-8365) 1050) ROI by I/A Darlinda Rodriguez, Chicago IL. File Title: Luis Carlos Herrera. Dated 10/05/95. Subject: Debriefing of Luis Carlos Herrera re: Manuel Cruz, Carlos Torres, Steven Cinnante, Pascual Bravo, Mario Arango, Aviaco and Tranquilandia. (39 pages, Bates # 8366-8404) 1051) ROI by I/A Sandra Smith, Washington FD, Group 31. File Title: Gustavo Moreno-McAllister Dated 10/18/99. Subject: Telephone Toll analysis on 305-361-7318 (26 pages, Bates # 8409-8424) 1052) Full Record of REDACTED. Date Retrieved: 05/03/10. (2 pages, Bates # 8425-8426)
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1053) Full Record of REDACTED (the Princess) Date Retrieved: 05/03/10. (3 pages, Bates # 8427-8429) 1054) Receipt for Cash or Other Items. To Tamara Lewis, SASS. Dated 05/06/10. Re: List of Items in GS-92X033. (1 page, Bates # 8430) 1055) Record Print. Title: REDACTED. Dated 11/98. Re: List of Cases. (12 pages, Bates # 8431-8442) 1056) Cable Dated 12/22/92. To multiple DEA offices and Embassies. Re: Investigation of Avesca aircraft. (4 pages, Bates # 8446-8449) 1057) Cable by Bartholomew from WASHDC to Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Atlanta. Dated 04/28/94. Subject: Mario Digiacomo. Re: Seizures in Canada (3 pages, Bates # 8450-8452) 1058) Memorandum From John Costanzo to Harold Wankel. Dated 01/28/96. Subject: Operation Princess. (Copy of Item 28, except it is no longer classified as “Confidential,” downgraded 05/10/10. Names UNREDACTED: “As you know SGS was kidnapped in Cali, Colombia by individuals associated with Hernan BELTRAN…” “CS would have no alternative but to retain the services of an attorney in order to obtain what the CS felt was due from DEA” (3 pages, Bates # 8457-8459)
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1059) Cable by Joseph Salvemini From Ft Lauderdale to Miami, WASHDC, Nassau, Freeport, Ottawa. Dated 05/10/95. Subject: Luis Fernando Mejia. Re: Ottawa not informed of U/C meeting which took place in Freeport - must improve working relationship/communication between FLDO and Canada. (2 pages, Bates # 84638464) 1060) Cable by Bartholomew. From WASHDC, to Miami, Ft Lauderdale . Dated 07/21/95. Subject: Alfredo Bono. Re: Related to Princess’s trip to Rome: Molano explains why he didn’t meet the Princess or answer her calls: “Molano stated slowly he was ‘creating distance between SGS and himself.’ Molano stated that he didn’t want SGS has an ‘enemy’.” (2 pages, Bates # 8465-8466) 1061) Cable by Bartholomew. From WASHDC, to Miami, Ft Lauderdale . Dated 07/26/95. Subject: Alfredo Bono. Re: Bono has contact ‘Don Carlos’ in Cali. (2 pages, Bates # 8467-8468) 1062) Cable by Bartholomew. From WASHDC, to Miami, Ft Lauderdale, New York . Dated 07/06/95. Subject: Massimo Senesi. Re: Princess met with Bono and Senesi in Rome during May 1995, both have contacts in France and Switzerland . (3 pages, Bates # 8469-8471) 1063) Cable From WASHDC, to Miami, Ft Lauderdale . Dated 05/25/95. Subject: Alfredo Bono. No text included: “text in Confidential file in ASAC office.” (1 page, Bates # 8472)
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1064) Cable by Bartholomew. From WASHDC, to Miami, Ft Lauderdale, Dated 07/19/95. Subject: Alfredo Bono. Re: Rome and Ft. Lauderdale have initiated a long term U/C operation. (2 pages, Bates # 84738474) 1065) Cable by Bartholomew. From WASHDC, to Miami, Ft Lauderdale, Dated 07/25/95. Subject: Alfredo Bono. Re: Background Information Request on REDACTED. (2 pages, Bates # 8475-8476) 1066) Cable by Bartholomew. From WASHDC, to Miami, Ft Lauderdale, Dated 05/11/95. Subject: Massimo Senesi. Re: Princess to help set up money laundering operation between Rome Mafia and United States. (3 pages, Bates # 8477-8479) 1067) Cable by Bartholomew. From WASHDC, to Miami, Ft Lauderdale, Dated 04/24/95. Subject: Luciano Pataro. Re: Request for Thomas Tiderington, Anthony Placido, Sandra Neal, Barry Sadin, Deborah Herzog travel to Rome on May 8 to meet with SCO and Italian Magistrate involved with investigation. Princess must also be present to meet with REDACTED if an agreement can be reached. (2 pages, Bates # 8480-8481) 1068) Cable by Lawrence. From WASHDC, to Miami, Ft Lauderdale, Dated 07/06/95. Subject: Alfredo Bono. Re: Request to downgrade cables. (2 pages, Bates # 8494-8495)
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1069) Cable by Bartholomew. From WASHDC, to Miami, Ft Lauderdale, Dated 05/19/95. Subject: Massimo Senesi. Re: CI to meet Senesi during week of May 15. Request for intercept of 3 phone numbers from Colombia, connected to Senesi (2 pages, Bates # 8496-8497) 1070) Purchase Requisition. City of Pompano Beach. Dated 09/27/94. Re: Desk name plate, DEA. (1 page, Bates # 8545) 1071) Memorandum From Assistant SAC Gerald H Hochman to SAC Vincent J Mazzilli. Dated 11/18/98. Subject: Extension of tour for Ft. Lauderdale DO Task force officer Curtis Mancini Group 1. Re: Salvemini requested 6 officer to have their tours indefinitely extended; only granting extension to Mancini. (2 pages, Bates # 8569-8570) 1072) Confidential Source Establishment for REDACTED. Date of Birth: 05/19/40. Male. Birth place: Brooklyn New York. Address: 0296 Nacienoa Ct, Boca Raton FL. (4 pages, Bates # 8581-8584) 1073) Receipt for Cash or Other Items. Money to pay SGS-87-0034. Attached: Copy of Deposit Slip. Nations Bank. Dated 10/02/95. Amount: $20,000.00 (2 page, Bates # 8585-8586)
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1074) Letter from Thomas Tiderington to John Coffey. Dated 09/22/94. Re: Accomplishments of SA Michael Mann. (2 pages, Bates # 8587-8588) 1075) Letter from SAC Michael Kane to Chief James Uhde. Dated 08/29/97. Re: Brief on the enforcement activities of Southeast Florida Regional Task Force. (2 pages, Bates # 8589-8590) 1076) Letter from SAC Michael Kane to Chief Rick Stone. Dated 08/29/97. Re: Brief on the enforcement activities of Southeast Florida Regional Task Force. (2 pages, Bates # 8591-8592) 1077) Letter Thomas Tiderington to Chief C.E. Sharrett. Dated 09/22/94. Re: Accomplishments of Det. Jeff Young. (1 page, Bates # 8593) 1078) Receipt for Cash or Other Items. By Tamara Lewis SASS. Ft. Lauderdale DO. Dated 04/09/2010. Re: “1 Box with Miscellaneous Documents (pertaining to SGS-92-X003 from GS-92-X033 - to include “Secret” DEA Debriefing 6, letters from SGS’s doctor, various list of payments and other pertinent information) ORIGINALS FedEx’d from FLDO to Richard Medema/Asset Forfeiture Counsel.” (1 page, Bates # 8646) 1079) Receipt for Cash or Other Items. By Tamara Lewis SASS. Ft. Lauderdale DO. Dated 02/24/10. Re: “Closed Case file - GS-92-X003 MEJIA, Luis Fernando (Total files - 19 & 8 brown envelopes containing sealed documents)” (1 page, Bates # 8647)
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1080) Receipt for Cash or Other Items. By Richard Medema. Office of Chief Counsel Asset Forfeiture Section Springfield, VA Dated 04/06/2010. Re: “Box containing 19 volumes and 8 brown envelopes (Documents) for closed case file GS-92-X033, MEJIA, Luis Fernando.” Transfer of custody for court. (1 page, Bates # 8648) 1081) Records Transmittal and Receipt. Transferring Agency Official: Frankie H Shroyer ASAC FLDO dated 04/01/05. Investigative files: GS-94-0001-0004, GS-94-0006, GS-94-0008-0017. GS-94-0018-0019, GS-94-0021-0036, GS-94-0038, GS-94-0039-0061, GS-94-0062-0076, GS-94-0077-0090, GS-940098-0113. Disposal Date: 2020/01. (1 page, Bates # 8649) 1082) Email From Tamara Lewis to Alvin Rollins. Undated. Re: “GS-94-0058 is now located at Federal Records Center (Box 4 of 12)” (1 page, Bates # 8650) 1083) Records Transmittal and Receipt. Transferring Agency Official: JoAnn Davis Administrative Assistant dated 09/27/96. A number of investigative files, item G6-97-0141-GS-97-0155 starred, disposal date 10/2022 (3 page, Bates # 8651-8653)
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1084) Email From Robert J Barber to William DeShazo. Dated 01/25/2000. Subject: CS Matters (URGENT REPONSE REQUIRED) Re: Total to REDACTED: $2,100,786.00. Attached: List of payments to REDACTED (3 pages, Bates # 8655-8657) 1085) Request for Criminal Checks by MFD Base Radio by S/A Grasman. Dated 11/05/98. Subject’s name REDACTED. (3 pages, Bates # 8658-8660) 1086) Memorandum From Staff Assistant FLDO Louise Gross to Chief Council Richard Medema. Dated 10/22/97. Subject: Access to REDACTED (formerly SGS-92-X003). Re: CS-92-063987 was formerly known as SGS-92-X003. Note: Agents Lees, Williams, Hughes, Kempshall, Neal, Russo and OPR Inspectors had access to CS files # 1-7 to review the files, yet there is no record that the files were actually reviewed. (2 pages, Bates # 8661-8662) 1087) Memorandum From Chief Asset Forfeiture Section Heather A Campbell to SAC William J Mitchell. Dated 10/21/97. Subject: Production of Original Confidential Source Files - - SGS-92-X003, SG1-930095. Re: The above referenced individuals have filed or intend to file civil actions against the United States Government regarding alleged promises made to them while action as sources of information. Provide this office with the above referenced original files and any other documents reflecting payment to these persons. (5 pages, Bates #8663-8667)
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1088) Memorandum From TFA Curtis Mancini to SA Milo Grasman. Dated 08/15/97. Subject: CS Consolidation and Corrections. Re: CS-96-081956: CS File Closing Being Corrected, No FBI Record Check in file at this office, No Photo available at this time. CS-94-072709: No FBI record found in this office. CS-92-063987: DEA 6 in the process of being corrected. No Print record in file, must be resubmitted. (1 page, Bates # 8668) 1089) ROI File Number REDACTED. By TFA Jeffery Young. Dated 06/19/97. Subject: Deactivation of REDACTED (regular CS) Re: Since last reporting date, REDACTED has not provided any new information. (1 page, Bates # 8669) 1090) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 04/17/97. Payment of $139,200.00 (1 page, Bates # 8670) 1091) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-94-0171. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 04/17/97. Payment of $139,200.00 (1 page, Bates # 8671) 1092) ROI # GS-92-X033 by I/A Sandra Neal. Dated 04/04/97 by I/A Re: 90 Day Debriefing of CS-92062987. Copy of Inventory Item 171A except Carlos Gomez’s name is not Redacted. Gomez is involved with cell phone distribution. (2 pages, Bates # 8672-8673)
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1093) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-94-0037. By SA Heloise Nydegger. Dated 12/20/96. Partial Award Payment for $139,200.00 (2 pages, Bates # 8677-8678) 1094) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 12/17/96 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: 90 Day Debriefing of CS-92-063987. Copy of Inventory Item #382 but Carlos Gomez’s name is not Redacted. (1 page, Bates # 8679). 1095) Memorandum From Deputy Chief of Operations Robert J Penland to SAC James S Milford. Dated 11/27/96. Subject: Award Payments from Asset Forfeiture Fund. Re: Copy of Award Payment Checks for CS REDACTED. (3 pages, Bates # 8683-8685) 1096) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-93-X001. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 11/14/96. Payment of $4,200.00 (1 page, Bates # 8686) 1097) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-93-X001. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 10/31/96. Partial Payment of $15,000.00 of $89,200.00 total (2 pages, Bates # 8687-8688) 1098) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-93-X001. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 10/31/96. Partial Payment of $10,000.00 of $89,200.00 total (1 page, Bates # 8689)
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1099) ROI # GS-92-X033 by I/A Sandra Neal. Dated 09/06/1996. Subject: 90 Day Debriefing of CS-92063987. Same Copy as Inventory Item 170B, but Carlos Molano, Juan Carlos Ramirez and Hernan Beltran’s names are not Redacted. (2 pages, Bates # 8700-8701) 1100) Memorandum From Confidential Source Coordinator SA Milo Grasman to ASAC Salvemini. Dated 08/13/96. Subject: CS Number REDACTED. Re: Several request for CS’s fingerprints for FBI, requested: 05/11/93, 06/16/93, 11/02/94, 4/19/95 and 05/23/96. (2 pages, Bates # 8702-8703) 1101) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 07/12/96. Partial Reward of $350,000.00 (2 pages, Bates # 8704-8705) 1102) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 06/04/96. Reimbursement for Living and other Expenses for month of June 1996: $ 15,336.09 (2 pages, Bates # 8706-8707) 1103) Memorandum From CSC SA Milo Grasman to Custodian of CS Records FLDO Louise Gross. Dated 05/23/96. Subject: Outstanding Reports/Items Still Pending for the Following CS Files. Re: Group 25: CS was deactivated on 12/12/94 but made 4 purchases of evidence while in deactivated status provide me with reactivation package. What happened to FBI prints sent on 12/23/91 - paid CS
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over 1 million dollars and do not have the results of FBI fingerprint check. Missing: 90 day reviews for 4/10/96, 4/28/96, 5/1/96, 5/8/96. (2 pages, Bates # 8708-8709) 1104) Memorandum From CSC SA Milo Grasman to ASAC Salvemini. Dated 05/12/96. Subject: CS Number REDACTED (SGS-92-X003). Re: CS file does not contain fingerprint card you sent to the FBI on 12/23/91 (2 pages, Bates # 8710-8711) 1105) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 05/13/96. Salary of $10,000.00 for month of May, 1996 and $5,679.50 for expenses $5,336.09. Total payment $15,336.09 (2 pages, Bates # 8712-8713) 1106) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 04/29/96 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Debriefing of CS-92-063987. Copy of Inventory Item # 381 except Hernan BELTRAN, Juan Carlos RAMIREZ and Jorge RODRIGUEZ’s names are not Redacted. (2 pages, Bates #8714-8715). 1107) Memorandum From Joseph Salvemini to CSC SA Milo Grasman. Dated 04/03/96. Subject: CS Number SGS-92-X003. Re: Reference to 03/28/96 memo, Salvemini was witness to payment of CS Attached: 03/28/96 Memo (2 pages, Bates # 8719, 8726)
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1108) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 04/01/96. Reimbursement for medical, living and other expenses: $7,642.64. Attached: Salary for April $10,000.00 (3 pages, Bates # 8720-8722) 1109) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 03/11/96 by TFA Greg Lees, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 on 3/08/96. Copy of Inventory Item # 170A except Luis Fernando Mejia’s name is not redacted and “92 063987” is handwritten in the subject.(1 page, Bates # 8723) 1110) Handwritten Notes. No Author. Undated. Re: “Need memo why no writers - need GDOP” partially illegible. (1 page, Bates # 8724) 1111) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 03/08/96. Reimbursement for expenses in months of January February and March 1996. Total: $14,815.86 Attached: Salary for March: $10,000.00 (3 pages, Bates # 8725-8727) 1112) Payments Made to SGS-92-X003 as of 02/28/96. Requested by S/C John Falvey, DEA HQS. Total Payments: $1,069,727.05 (4 pages, Bates # 8729-8732) 1113) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Joseph Salvemini. Dated 02/08/96. Salary for February: $10,000.00 (2 pages, Bates # 8734-8735)
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1114) Note From I/A Joseph Thomas to File. Dated 02/01/96. Re: DEA 6 regarding 90 debriefing of SGS-92X003. Classified as Secret by ASAC. (1 page, Bates # 8736) 1115) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Chris Feistl. Dated 01/11/96. Payment of Expenses: $25,000.00 (2 pages, Bates # 8737-8738) 1116) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Edward Duffy. Dated 12/27/95. Information and Expenses: $13,000.00 (1 page, Bates #8739) 1117) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 12/22/95. Information and Services: $6,000.00 (1 page, Bates #8740) 1118) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 12/18/95. Expenses: $6,000.00 (1 page, Bates #8741) 1119) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 11/28/95 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Case Status. Details: On 8/31/95 TFA Lees was contacted by SGS-95-0046 who advised that SGS-92-X003 had been kidnapped. Copy of Inventory Item #368 except SGS-95-0046 is not Redacted(1 page, Bates # 8742).
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1120) ROI # GS-96-0004 dated 11/21/95 by TFA Greg Lees, Subject: Non-Drug Evidence Submission. Re: Tapes of interception on Mike A. Polo’s cellular phone(1 page, Bates # 8743) 1121) ROI # GS-96-0004 by TFA Michael Mann. Dated 10/10/95. Subject: Case Initiation. Re: In June 1995 Princess made contact with Ines Velasquez de Jiminez in Colombia, and discussed money laundering into the United States. On 08/16/95 the Southeast Florida Task Force received $156,776.00 in drug proceeds to be laundered on behalf of Velasquez. (1 page, Bates # 8744) 1122) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 08/23/95. Expenses and monthly Salary (August 95): $22,800.00 (1 page, Bates #8745) 1123) ROI # GS-95-0156 by S/A Heloise Nydegger. Dated 07/31/95. Subject: Case Initiation Report. Re: SGS94-X004 had information regarding Fernando “Nando” Sorrentino’s cocaine/heroin trafficking. (1 page, Bates # 8750) 1124) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Carl Kotowski. Dated 07/27/95. Expenses: $2,00.00 (1 page, Bates #8751)
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1125) Cable by Joseph Salvemini. From Ft. Lauderdale to Miami, WASHDC. Dated 07/26/95. Subject: Operation Princess. Re: Ft. Lauderdale DO is waiting to receive a confirmation date for the SARC review at which time the termination date of Operation Princess will be determined. (1 page, Bates # 8752) 1126) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 07/25/95. Expenses and salary (July 95): $17,994.24 (1 page, Bates #8753) 1127) Cable by Robert Baker, Acting Chief of Domestic Operations. From WASHDC to Ft. Lauderdale. Dated 07/25/95. Subject: SGS-92-X003. Re: HQS is still waiting for definitive date for the termination of Operation Princess. (1 page, Bates # 8754) 1128) ROI #GS-92-X033 dated 07/25/95 by TFA Greg Lees, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92- X003 on 7/25/95. Copy of Item # 169B except the names FBI CI, Luis Hernan Munoz-Gomez, Maximo Senesi and Carlos Albert Molano were not Redacted. (1 page, Bates # 8755) 1129) Cable by Joseph Salvemini. From Ft. Lauderdale to Miami, WASHDC. Dated 07/19/95. Subject: GS-92X033. Re: Request for payment of $17,994.24 which is above quarterly limit. (2 pages, Bates # 87568757)
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1130) 90-Day Review of CI Utilization, by S/A Hughes, dated 07/05/95, DEA Payments Past 90 Days: $313,135.00 (1 page, Bates # 8758). 1131) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 07/05/95. Expenses and salary (June 95): $21,685.13 (1 page, Bates #8765) 1132) Cable by Joseph Salvemini. From Ft. Lauderdale to Miami, WASHDC. Dated 06/27/95. Subject: GS-92X033. Re: Molano provided the CI with a new telephone number for Massimo Senesi in Italy. (1 page, Bates # 8766) 1133) Cable by Beretta. From WASHDC to Ft. Lauderale. Dated 06/23/95. Subject: GS-92-X033. Re: Approval to pay SGS-92-X003 $22,500.00 (1 page, Bates # 8767) 1134) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 06/22/95. Expenses and salary (May 95): $21,094.28 (1 page, Bates #8768) 1135) Cable by Joseph Salvemini. From Ft. Lauderdale to Miami, WASHDC. Dated 07/19/95. Subject: GS-92X033. Re: Request for SGS-92-X003 payment $22,500.00, which is above the quarterly limit (2 page, Bates # 8769-8770)
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1136) ROI # GS-95-0131, dated 06/15/95 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Case Initiation Report. Copy of Inventory Item # 365 except names Juan Carlos Ramirez and Roberto Juri are Not Redacted. (1 page, Bates # 8771). 1137) ROI GS-92-X033, dated 05/04/95 by I/A Sandra Neal. Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003. Copy of Inventory Item # 374 except it contains Unredacted names of: Carlos Hemel Gomez, Mike Arias, Charley Pareja, Mono LNU, Mara Torres, Carlos Eduardo Gomez, Manuel Llano, Roberto Juri, Jose Francisco Cruz, Yolanda David, Samy Nicolucci, Gustavo Lemos, Cesar Oil, Carmelo Arango, Giovani Caicedo, Hernan Beltran, Esteban Lopez, Luis Alfonso Maluillon “el negro” Carlos Molano, Diego LNU, Los Mellizos: Juan Carlos & Victor Mejia, Massimo Senesi, Jose Aleides Loaiza-Montoya, Juan Carlos Ramirez, Jose Santacruz-Londono, Jorge Rodriguez, Jairo Ivan Urdinola-Grajales, Jesus Torndao, Pomponio, Camilo McAlister. (9 pages, Bates #8772-8780) 1138) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 05/01/95. Award Payment: $249,900.00. Attached: Memo with check approval, check copy, reward request. (5 pages, Bates #8781-8784) 1139) Memorandum From S/A Milo Grasman to G/S Tiderington, S/A Kotowski. Dated 04/19/95. Subject: CI Number SGS-92-X003. Re: Request for Princess’s fingerprints for FBI file. (2 pages, Bates # 8785, 8787)
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1140) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 04/14/95. Reimbursement of expenses to SGS-92-X003 for rental of residence: $3585.00 (1 page, Bates #8789) 1141) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA James Hughes. Dated 04/05/95. Moving Expenses for SGS-92-X003 to relocate to a new residence (FLDO TWX 00064, 3/24/95). Total: $11,000.00 (1 page, Bates #8791) 1142) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA James Hughes. Dated 04/05/95. Monthly Salary (April 95) $10,000.00 (2 page, Bates #8792-8793) 1143) Memorandum from Charles J. Dvorak Special Agent to G/S Michael P. Ebert Asset Removal Group, dated 03/29/95. Subject: Information Regarding SGS-92-X003. Re: Detailed account of AUSA Sean Martin’s exposure of the PRINCESS during Luis Carlos Herrera’s Debriefing. Copy of Inventory Item # 428 except Mr. Herrera’s name is Not Redacted on the second page. (2 pages, Bates # 8795-8796). 1144) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 03/13/95. Monthly Salary (March 95) $10,000.00 and documented expenses: $7,555.82. (3 pages, Bates #8799-8801) 1145) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 02/13/95. Monthly Salary (February 95) $10,000.00 (1 page, Bates #8802)
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1146) 90-Day Review of CI Utilization, by S/A Hughes, dated 01/12/95, DEA Payments Past 90 Days: $45,900.00 (1 page, Bates # 8806). 1147) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 01/09/95. Monthly Salary and expenses (January 95) $12,900.00 (1 page, Bates #8807) 1148) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 12/19/94. Monthly Salary (December 94) $10,000.00 (3 pages, Bates #8808-8810) 1149) List of Payments to CI GSG-92-X003 as of 12/13/94. By S/A Milo Grasman, MFD CI Coordinator. Total: $596,211.58 (3 pages. Bates # 8811-8813) 1150) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 12/05/94. Expenses for September, October, and November $13,000.00 (1 page, Bates #8814) 1151) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Hughes. Dated 11/29/94. Salary for November $10,000.00 (3 pages, Bates #8815-8817)
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1152) Cable by Joseph Salvemini From Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami. Dated Nov 94. Subject: GS-92X033. Re: $23,000.00 will be paid to the Princess as reward/reimbursement. $5,000.00 was given by the Princess to Carlos Arturo Ortiz, a Colombian attorney sent by Jorge Nadar, who is an attorney working for Geovanni Caicedo. Ortiz sent to investigate if Princess was working with the US government. (2 pages, Bates # 8818-8819) 1153) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Hughes. Dated 11/09/94. Salary $10,000.00 (1 page, Bates #8820) 1154) Memorandum From S/A Milo Grasman to G/S Tiderington, TFA Lees. Dated 11/02/94. Subject: CI Number SGS-92-X003. Re: Request for Princess’s fingerprints for FBI file. (1 page, Bates # 8821) 1155) 90-Day Review of CI Utilization, SGS-92-X003, by S/A Hughes, dated 10/31/94, DEA Payments Past 90 Days: $163,094.39 (1 page, Bates # 8829). 1156) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 10/04/94. Salary $10,000.00 (1 page, Bates #8830) 1157) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Douglas Williams. Dated 09/23/94. Monthly salary and Expenses from July-September 94 $23,094.39 (3 pages, Bates #8831-8833)
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1158) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 08/23/94. Award $100,000.00 (3 pages, Bates #8834-8836) 1159) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 08/03/94. Monthly salary and Expenses from June-July 94 $20,000.00 (3 pages, Bates #8837-8839) 1160) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 07/12/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 on 7/12/94. Copy of Inventory Item # 359 except Luis Fernando Mejia, Carlos Alberto Mejia, Astrid LNU and Caludio Pasquale Locatelli’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages). 1161) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Gary King. Dated 07/07/94. Monthly salary June 94: $10,000.00 (1 page, Bates #8841) 1162) ROI # GS-94-0171, dated 06/26/94 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Case Initiation. Copy of Inventory Item # 166B except Jose Francisco Cruz’s name is Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 8842) 1163) 90-Day Review of CI Utilization, by Illegible. dated 06/24/94. Date established: 11/18/91. Case Participation: G5-94-0055. DEA Payments Past 90 Days: $3,700.00. Note: “This CI is being deactivated without prejudice.”(1 page, Bates # 8843).
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1164) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 06/14/94. Monthly salary May 94 and Expenses: $17,600.00 (3 pages, Bates #8846-8848) 1165) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 06/22/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 on 6/22/94. Copy of Inventory Item # 358 except Luis Fernando Mejia, Ovidio Avendano, Umberto Arias, Miguel Arias, Carlos Emel Gomez, Carlos Albert Mejia, Wildred Varela and Orlando Henao’s names are Not Redacted. (2 pages, Bates # 8847-8848). 1166) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 06/13/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 on 6/13/94. Copy of Inventory Item 356 except Luis Fernando Mejia, Jose Francisco Cruz, Giovanni Caicdo-Tascon, Juan Carlos Ramirez, Patricia Robles, Gilber Varela and Cincente Rivera’s names are Not Redacted. (2 pages, Bates # 8849-8850). 1167) ROI # Gs-92-X033 dated 06/13/94 by I/A Sandra Neal. Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003. Copy of Inventory Item # 357 except Luis Fernando Mejia, Chupeta, Miguel Rosenberg, Arturo LNU, Juancho Saffon, Hernando Rodriguez, Pedro Rodriquez, Luis Fernando Latorre, Claudio Pasquale Locatelli, Jorge LNU, aka El Enano, Giovani Caicedo, Carmelo Arango, Armando Velez, Ignacio Gaitan, Jairo Correa Alzate, Ivan Ordinola, Carlos Emel Gomez, Carlos Albert Mejia, and Orlando Henao’s names are Not Redacted (7 pages, Bates # 8851-8857).
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1168) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 06/05/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 on 6/3/94. Copy of Inventory Item # 355 except Luis Fernando Mejia, Pacho LNU akak Fransisco Cruz and Luis Giovanni Caicedo-Tascon’s names are Not Redacted. (2 pages, Bates # 8858-8859). 1169) Memo From Chief Asset Forfeiture Section, J Mahony to S/A Thomas Cash. Dated 06/03/94. Subject: Acknowledgement of Reward Request SGS-92-X003. (1 page, Bates # 8860) 1170) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 05/16/94 by I/A Sandra Neal. Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003. Copy of Inventory Item # 354 except Luis Fernando Mejia, Michael Rosenberg, Claudio Endo, Pacho Herrera, Miguel Rodriguez-Orejuela, Gilberto Rodriguez-Orejuela, Chepe Santacruz, Carlos Jemel Gomez, Mike Arias, Humberto Arias, Claudio LNU, Juan Carlos Ramirez, Cesar Gil, Carmelo Arango, Giovani Caicedo, Guido Alfredo Miller, Estaban Lopez, Manuel Barona, Luis Fernando Latorre, Ines Velasquez de Jimenez, Rosario Velasquez De Holguin, Jose Import/Export, Carlos Alberto Mejia, Pedro Rodriguez-Castro, Claudio Pasquale Locatelli’s names are Not Redacted. (8 pages. Bates # 8861-8868). 1171) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 05/13/94. Travel expenses: $1,000.00 (2 pages, Bates #8870-8871)
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1172) 90-Day Review of CI Utilization, by S/A Hughes, dated 5/11/94, DEA Payments Past 90 Days: $33,300.00 (1 page, Bates # 8871). 1173) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 05/10/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 on 05/10/94. Details: Cruz seeking to move half a million dollars to Canada this week (05/10/94) (2 pages, Bates # 8872-8873) 1174) Memorandum From S/A Milo Grasman to G/S Tiderington, TFA Lees. Dated 05/09/94. Subject: CI Number SGS-92-X003. Re: Need DEA-6s to justify CI’s payments from 12/23/93 through present, total $66,260.00. (1 page, Bates # 8874) 1175) List of Payments to CI GSG-92-X003 for 1992. By S/A Milo Grasman, MFD CI Coordinator. Total: $128,966.00. Payments for 1993 and 1994, total: $248,551.19. Grand total: $377,517.19 (2 pages. Bates # 8875-8876) 1176) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 05/06/94. Information and expenses: $17,000.00 (2 pages, Bates #8877-8878) 1177) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 04/08/94. Information and expenses: $5,000.00 and $ $4960.00 (2 pages, Bates #8881-8882)
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1178) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 04/01/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Debriefing, U/C Meeting on 3/31/94/Case Status – Acquisition of Exhibit N-129. Copy of Inventory Item # 353 except Luis Fernando Mejia, Pedro Rodriguez, Juan Camilo, and I.C. Paint’s names are Not Redacted (3 pages, Bates # 8883-8885). 1179) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Thomas Tiderington. Dated 03/09/94. Information: $10,000.00 (1 page, Bates #8886) 1180) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 02/18/94. Information: $13,300.00 (2 pages, Bates #8887-8888) 1181) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 01/10/94. Information: $10,000.00 (1 page, Bates #8889) 1182) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA James Hughes. Dated 12/20/93. Salary and travel Expenses: $23,000.00 (1 page, Bates #8890) 1183) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 12/13/93 by I/A Sandra Neal, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003. Copy of Inventory Item # 165K except Pedro Rodriguez-Castro, Leticia Minimo, Luis Fernando Mejia, Silvia Irurita, Lizarao LNU, Luis Fernando La Torre, Gilberto Rodriquez
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Orejuela, Carlos Alberto Renteria, Giovani Caicedo, Claudio Endo, Efrain Hernadez, Guillermo Escobar, Alberto Henao, Chepe Santracruz, Italo Salomone, and Mario Di Giacomo’s names are Not Redacted. (8 pages, Bates # 8891-8898) 1184) 90-Day Review of CI Utilization, SGS-92-X003, by S/A Hughes, undated, stamped 01/25/94, DEA Payments Past 90 Days: $48,000.00 (1 page, Bates # 8899). 1185) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA James Hughes. Dated 11/16/93. Information and Expenses: $25,000.00 (1 page, Bates #8900) 1186) 90-Day Review of CI Utilization, by S/A Hughes, dated 10/23/93, DEA Payments Past 90 Days: $108,579.10 (2 pages, Bates # 8901-8902). 1187) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033, GS-93-X014. By TFA James Hughes. Dated 09/30/93. Information and Award: $25,000.00 (1 page, Bates #8903) 1188) Request for Award. By James Hughes. SGS-92-X003. Dated 10/01/93. $250,000.00 Requested. (1 page, Bates # 8904)
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1189) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Greg Lees. Dated 09/17/93. Information and Expenses: $12,000.00 (1 page, Bates #8908) 1190) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 09/01/93 by TFA Greg Lees, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 on 9/1/93. Copy of Inventory Item # 165I except Manual Zibara, Luciano Capuzco, Miguel Elian, Edgar Valencia and Coesgsa International Import & Export’s names are Not Redacted. (2 pages, Bates # 8909-8910) 1191) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Norm Surface. Dated 07/28/93. Payment to be given to Jaime Ramirez-Duque’s wife relative to case GS-92-X033: $5,000.00 (1 page, Bates #8911) 1192) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA James Hughes. Dated 07/27/93. Travel to Colombia. $10,000.00 (1 page, Bates #8912) 1193) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Doug Williams. Dated 07/14/93. Information and Expenses. $2,000.00 (1 page, Bates #8913) 1194) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Doug Williams. Dated 07/14/93. Reward for Information leading to seizure. $10,000.00 (1 page, Bates #8914)
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1195) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Doug Williams. Dated 07/14/93. Information and Expenses. $11,779.10 (1 page, Bates #8915) 1196) 90-Day Review of CI Utilization, by S/A Hughes, dated 07/07/93, DEA Payments Past 90 Days: $40,000.00 (1 page, Bates # 8916). 1197) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA James Hughes. Dated 06/17/93. Expenses. $15,000.00 (2 pages, Bates #8917-8918) 1198) ROI # GS-92-X033. dated 06/08/93 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Ninety (90) Day Debriefing of SGS-92X003. Copy of Inventory Item # 332 except SGS-92-X003 and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 8919). 1199) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 05/25/93 by I/A Sandra Neal, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003. Copy of Inventory Item # 165H except it includes Unredacted names of 62 individuals, including German Parra, Orlando Prieto, Jaime Ramirez-Duque, Miguel Elian, Robert Alberto Lopez, Rafel Gonzalez-Moreno, Jose Santacruz-Londono and Juan Carlos Ortiz aka Chuchillo.(14 pages, Bates # 8920-8933)
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1200) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Franklin Adderley. Dated 05/19/93. Information and Expenses. $25,000.00 (1 page, Bates #8934) 1201) Memorandum From S/A Milo Grasman to G/S Tiderington, TFA Morris. Dated 05/11/93. Subject: CI Number SGS-92-X003. Re: Request for Princess’s fingerprints for FBI file. Attached: Request for TWX 00101 (2 pages, Bates # 8935-8936) 1202) 90-Day Review of CI Utilization, by S/A Hughes, dated 04/02/93, DEA Payments Past 90 Days: $80,412.09 (1 page, Bates # 8937). 1203) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA James Hughes. Dated 03/18/93. Expenses for 4 week trip to Colombia. $25,000.00 (3 pages, Bates #8938-8940) 1204) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 03/08/93 by I/A Robert Russo, Re: Debrief of SGS-92-X003 on 3/8/93. Copy of Inventory Item # 165G except Chino, Pablo Rohcallo, Miguel Elian, Manuel Barona, Jaime Ramirez-Duque, Javier Baena, Rafael Gonzalez, Andres Liberato, Jorge Pedaza, Humbero Arias, John Jairo Restrepo-Velez, and Delia Gordillo’s names are Not Redacted. (5 pages, Bates # 8941-8945) 1205) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 03/05/93 by I/A Robert Russo, Re:
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Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 on 3/5/93. Copy of Inventory Item # 165F except Chino, Pablo Rohcallo, Miguel Elian, Jaime Ramirez-Duque, Cesar Gil, Giovani Caicedo, Marta Otoya and Kiki Otoya’s names are Not Redacted (3 pages, Bates # 8946-8948) 1206) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 03/03/93 by I/A Robert Russo, Re: Debrief of SGS-92-X003 on 3/5/93 (Dates are inconsistent) Copy of Inventory Item # 165E except Miguel Elian, Manuel Barona, Pablo Roncallo, Jorge Pedraza, Jaime Ramirez and Javier Baena’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 8949-8950) 1207) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 02/26/93 by I/A Robert Russo, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 on 2/26/93. Copy of Inventory Item # 165D except Jon Jairo Restrepo-Velez, Helmer Herrera-Buitrage, Gilberto Rodriguez-Orjuela, Jose Santacruz-Londono, Avesca Airlines, Juan Manuel Posada, Giovani Caicedo, Miguel Elian, Manuel Barona, Pablo Roncallo and Andres Liberato’s names are Not Redacted. (3 pages, Bates # 8951-8953) 1208) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Edward Duffy. Dated 02/17/93. Travel Expenses NY to FL $2,100.00 (1 page, Bates #8954) 1209) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 02/12/93 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 on February 12, 1993. Copy of Inventory Item # 165C except Pacho Herrera, Javier Alcarez, Delia Gordillo,
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Miguel Elian, Felipe, Feliciano, Pablo Roncollo, and Jon Jaivio Restreopo Ochoa’s names are Not Redacted (5 page, Bates # 8955-8959). 1210) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By S/A Thomas A Duncan. Dated 02/10/93. Used to buy a set of crystal drinking glasses for the traffickers. $475.00 (1 page, Bates #8960) 1211) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By S/A Thomas A Duncan. Dated 02/10/93. Expenses $3,937.09.00 (1 page, Bates #8961) 1212) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 01/29/93 by I/A Robert Russo, Re: Debrief of SGS-92-X003 concerning activities from January 13-28, 1993 in connection with GS-92-X033. Copy of Inventory Item # 165B except Javier LNU aka Hialeah, Pedro LNU, Miguel Elian, Pablo Roncollo, Eric LNU, Alberto LNU, Jaime LNU and Carlos’s names are Not Redacted (5 pages, Bates # 8962-8966) 1213) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By S/A Thomas A Duncan. Dated 01/19/93. Expenses $10,000. 00 (1 page, Bates #8967) 1214) Note. No Author. Undated. Handwritten: “Milo - I won’t mess around - Just send them & get them out of our Hair !!!!” Signed by Illegible, stamped 01/22/1998. (1 page, Bates # 8968)
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1215) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA James Hughes. Dated 08/28/92. Related to money pick up in NY on 8/21 $800.00 (1 page, Bates #8969) 1216) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 01/13/93 by I/A Robert Russo, Re: Debrief of SGS-92-X003 on 1/14/93 re: Pickup of 1.3 million dollars on 1/12/93. Copy of Inventory Item # 165A except Giyo, Miguel Elian, Delia Gordillo, Pacho Herrera and Le Eclictique Inc’s names are Not Redacted (3 pages, Bates # 89708972) 1217) Sign out Sheet. SGS-92-X003. Checked out by ASAC Schuitema dated 1/12/93 (1 page, Bates # 8973) 1218) DEA Form 277. From S/A Milo Grasman to Mr. Schuitma. Dated 01/12/93. Re: Grasman contacted Lois Ryerson in Ft. Lauderdale and she stated that various payments were made to SGS-92-X003 from PISCES funds, but Grasman did not receive a copy because the DEA-103s were paid from the impress fund. (1 page, Bates # 8974) 1219) ROI # GS-92-Z015; Luis Carlos Herrera, dated 01/05/93 by S/A Edward Duffy. Re: Ninety (90) Day Debriefing of SGS-92-X003. Copy of Inventory Item # 331 except Nury Renteria Caicedo, Carlos Alberto Renteria, Raul Grajales and Mario Herrera-Arrango’s names are Not Redacted. (2 pages, Bates # 89758976)
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1220) 163M) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 12/15/92 by I/A Robert Russo, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003, on 12/10/92 at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, re: moving money from Venezuela to the United States and the pickup of $272,00 in New York. Copy of Inventory Item # 163M except Miguel Elian, Nancy Vargas, Manuel Barona, Andres Liberato, Luis Fernando Arrango, Pepe, Giovani Caicedo and Muncho’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 8977-8978). 1221) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By G/S Thomas A Duncan. Dated 12/10/92. Travel Expenses $15,000.00 (2 pages, Bates #8979-8980) 1222) ROI # GS-92-Z015, dated 12/08/92 by I/A Robert Russo, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003, on 12/7/92 at Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Copy of Inventory Item # 163L except Juan Manuel Posada-Grillo, Carlos Alberto Renteria, Banco Bogota, Quiet Nacelle corp, Willie Torrijos, Miguel Rodriguez-Orjuela, Ignacio Gaitan, El Paisa, Andres Liberato, Luis Carlos Herrera, Mario Arango, Consuela Salazar, Carlos Agusto, Carlos Gustavo Estrada, Julian Estrada’s names are Not Redacted. (4 pages, missing page # 4 out of 5, Bates # 8981-8984). 1223) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 12/08/92 by I/A Robert Russo, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003, on 12/7/92 at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, concerning the trip to New York, December 3-5, 1992. Copy of Inventory Item # 163K except Andres Liberato, Kevin LNU, Edwin Torres, Telecom, Alberto and Luis Carlos Herrera’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 8985-8986).
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1224) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 12/02/92 by I/A Robert Russo, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003, on November 24,1992, at Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Copy of Inventory Item # 163J except Andres Liberato, Felipa LNU, Gitano, Jorge Salinas, Carlos Calvo, Avivar, Miguel Elian, Humberto Aries, Manuel Barona, Brustain, Luis Fernando Mejia and Londono International Communication’s names are Not Redacted. (5 pages, Bates # 8987-8991). 1225) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 11/12/92 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003, Reference to Meeting with Miguel Elian and Jorge Pedraza. Copy of Inventory Item # 295 except Elian Miguel, Jorge Pedraza, Humberto Aries, Gilberto Rodriguez-Orejuela, Miguel Rodriguez-Orejuela, Chepe Santacruz-Londono, Alfonso Lopez Michaelson, Iteramerican Trading’s names are Not Redacted. (3 pages, Bates # 8992-8994). 1226) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Franklin Adderley. Dated 11/02/92. Information and Expenses $10,000.00 (1 page, Bates #8995) 1227) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Franklin Adderley. Dated 11/02/92. Reward for money pickup $5,000.00 (1 page, Bates #8996)
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1228) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 10/07/92 by TFA Frank Adderley, Re: Reward for SGS-92-X003/ Case Status. Copy of Inventory Item # 162K except SGS-92-X003’s name is Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 8998). 1229) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Franklin Adderley. Dated 10/06/92. Reward for money pickup $20,000.00 (1 page, Bates #8999) 1230) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 10/02/92 by TFA Frank Adderley. Re: Ninety (90) Day Debriefing of SGS-92X003. Copy of Inventory Item # 294 except Rafael Gonzalez-Moreno and Regina Skowronek’s names are Not Redacted (3 pages, Bates # 9000-9002). 1231) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA James Hughes. Dated 09/28/92. Payment for expenses $2,500.00 (1 page, Bates #9003) 1232) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 09/22/92 by TFA Frank Adderley. Re: Pick-up of U.S. Currency on 09/21/92 and Debriefing of SGS-92-X003. Jose Vega and Miguel Elean’s names are Not Redacted. (3 pages, Bates # 9004-9005).
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1233) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 09/22/92 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003, Following the Meeting with Baron and Elean on 9/20/92. Copy of Inventory Item # 163I except Luis Fernando Mejia, Manuel Barona and Miguel Elian’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 9006-9007). 1234) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 09/13/92 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 Relating to Pick-up of U.S. Currency on 9/8/92. Copy of Inventory Item # 163H except Jose Vega, Al and Luis’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 9008-9009). 1235) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA Franklin Adderley. Dated 08/28/92. Sent pursuant to traffickers instructions $5,000.00 (1 page, Bates #9010) 1236) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA James Hughes. Dated 08/28/92. Expenses related to investigation instructions $1,200.00 (1 page, Bates #9011) 1237) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. By TFA James Hughes. Dated 08/28/92. Reward for 8/21 money pick up instructions $8000.00 (1 page, Bates #9013) 1238) Memorandum From S/A Milo Grasman to G/S Salvemini, TFA Cloonan, Morris Dated 08/04/92. Subject: CI Number SGS-92-X003. Re: Need to document the purpose of CI’s payments “second notice” on payments to this CI. (1 page, Bates # 8914)
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1239) ROI # GS-92-X033, dated 07/29/92 by TFA Frank Adderley, Re: Ninety (90) Day Debriefing of SGS-92X003. Copy of Inventory Item # 163G except Luis Mejia, Mono MNU, Maria Ramirez, Esperanza LNU, Potcho LNU’s names are Not Redacted (4 pages Bates # 9015-9018). 1240) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-Z015. By TFA James Cloonan. Dated 07/24/92. Payment for Expenses $10,000.00 (2 page, Bates #9019-9020) 1241) ROI # GS-92-Z015 dated 07/16/92 by TFA Doug Williams, Re: Debriefing of Cooperating Individual SGS-92-X003, Mary Nury Caicedo, Carlos Albert Renteria, Clara Tirado, Luis Carlos Herrera, Marta Gallo’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 9021-9022). 1242) ROI # GS-92-Z015, dated 07/13/92 by S/A James F. Cloonan, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003. Copy of Inventory Item # 163F except Luis Fernando Mejia-Alverez, Luis Carlos Herrera, Mono, Avivar, Carlos Albert Renteria-Mantilla, Carlos Vallejo and Cappy’s names are Not Redacted. (2 pages, Bates # 90239024). 1243) ROI # GS-92-X022 dated 07/08/92 by G/S James F. Cloonan, Re: Case Initiation. Copy of Inventory Item # 162E except Luis Carlos Herrera and Mario Arrango’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 9025-9026).
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1244) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 07/08/92 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 Following Telephone Conversation with Mejia on July 7 1992. Luis Mejia’s name is Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 9027). 1245) ROI # GFAN-88-8002, Operation Calico, dated 06/17/92 by I/A Patrick Kerner, DEA. Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003. Copy of Inventory Item # 293 except 72 names are Not Redacted, including Luis Carlos Herrera, Rafaela Rodriguez, Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela, Maquillon, Ivan Urdinola-Grajales, and Juan Carlos Ramirez. (12 pages, Bates # 9028-9040). 1246) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X022. By TFA James Cloonan. Dated 06/26/92. For info and expenses incurred $8,000.00 (1 page, Bates #9041) 1247) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X022. By TFA James Cloonan. Dated 06/12/92. For expenses relating to overseas travel $5,000.00 (2 pages, Bates #9042-9043) 1248) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X022. By TFA James Cloonan. Dated 06/11/92. For info and expenses incurred $8,000.00 (1 page, Bates #9044)
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1249) ROI # GS-92-X022 dated 06/08/92 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003. Re: Princess stated that $2,500.00 was used to pay off Herrera’s phone bill and the other $17,500.00 was used to pay off United States Immigration Agents so Luis Carlos Herrera and Mario Arrango can travel to the United States without risk of arrest (1 page, Bates # 9045). 1250) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X022. By TFA James Hughes. Dated 05/19/92. For info and expenses incurred $5,000.00 (2 page, Bates #9046-9047) 1251) 163D) ROI # GS-92-X022, dated 04/11/92 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 Reference to activity of Louis Herrera. Copy of Inventory Item # 163D except Mario Arano, Pilar Herrara, Jorge Humberto Ocampo, Jiovani Caicedo, Angel Guillerno, Alfonso Vanela, Carlos Hosquera, Gilbero Rodriguez Orejuela and Lucen Hernadez’s names are Not Redacted (3 pages, Bates # 9048-9050). 1252) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X022. By TFA James Hughes. Dated 04/10/92. Payment for trip to Colombia expenses $3,000.00 (1 page, Bates #9051) 1253) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X022. By TFA James Hughes. Dated 03/16/92. Telephone and travel expenses $1,000.00 (1 page, Bates #9052)
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1254) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X011. By TFA James Hughes. Dated 03/12/92. Reward monies for GS-92-X003 $15,000.00 (1 page, Bates #9053) 1255) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X011. By TFA Heloise Nydegger. Dated 03/12/92. Payment for Information and Expenses $5,000.00 (1 page, Bates #9054) 1256) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X011. By TFA Richard Morris. Dated 02/24/92. See DEA 6 reference expenses $4,000.00 (1 page, Bates #9055) 1257) ROI # GS-92-X011, dated 02/06/92 by I/A Sandra L. Neal. Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003. Copy of Inventory Item # 921 except Pedro Libardo Ortegon-Ortegon, Jose Gonzalo Rodriguez-Cacha, Manuel Cruz, Gernando Henao, and Francisco Penaranda-Zawski’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 9056-9057). 1258) 163C) ROI # GS-92-X011, dated 01/29/92 by TFA Rick Morris, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 Concerning U/C Meeting with Robert Leeder. Copy of Inventory Item # 163C except Robert Leeder, Omar Henao and Jaime Henao’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 90589059).
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1259) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X011. By TFA Richard Morris. Dated 01/27/92. Payment for Information and Expenses $2,000.00 (1 page, Bates #9060) 1260) 163B) ROI # GS-92-X011, dated 01/23/92 by I/A Sandra Neal, Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003. Copy of Inventory Item # 163B except Robert Joseph Leeder, Manuel Cruz, Jose Joaquin Matallana-Bermudez, Peter Fried, Jeff Cohen, Alan Pini, Evelio Sanchez, Avesco, Luis Carlos Herrera-Liscano, Mario Arango, Jorge Humberto Ocampo, Gilberto Rodriguez-Orejuela, Walter Herrera, Carlos mosquera, Alfonso Varela, Oscar Perez, Steven Cinnante, and Ernesto Ordonez’s names are Not Redacted (6 pages, Bates # 9061-9066). 1261) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X011. By TFA Heloise Nyddger. Dated 01/16/92. Payment for Information and Expenses $500.00 (1 page, Bates #9067) 1262) Informant Payment Record. SGS-92-X003 ranging from 10/92 to 01/17/97. (4 pages, Bates # 90689071) 1263) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X011. By TFA Richard Morris. Dated 01/10/92. Expense monies for hotel, meals $766.00 (1 page, Bates #9072)
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1264) ROI # GS-92-X011 by S/A Heloise Nydegger. Dated 12/12/91. Re: Case Initiation. Details: SGS-92X003 stated that Robert Leeder manufactures up to 20 kilos of cocaine a week at his residence in Colombia. Investigation targets: Robert Leeder, Manuel Cruz, Decano Cruz. (1 page, Bates # 9073) 1265) Personal History Report for SGS-92-X003. Copy of Inventory Item # 44 except it contain more information including the Princess’s photograph and fingerprints. (12 pages, Bates # 9074-9085) 1266) Case Inventory. GS-92-Z015. Dated 05/03/10. Group 25. List of Exhibits 1-20, Disposal Date 08/11/97, except #16 Tape, which was transferred out on 09/07/94 and disposed on 02/09/98. (1 page, Bates # 8020) 1267) Case Inventory. GS-92-X033. Dated 05/03/10. Group 25. List of Exhibits N1-N186, Disposal date 10/29/98, except for #N103 videotape which was transferred out on 08/31/95 and disposed on 08/31/95. (6 pages, Bates # 8021-8027) 1268) Case Inventory GS-92-X011. Dated 05/03/10. Group 25. List of Exhibits N0-N102A, Disposal date 11/04/96. (3 pages, Bates # 8028-8030) 1269) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X011. Dated 10/22/96. Originator: S/A Heloise Nydegger. Approving Official: G/S Mark Bumar. Exhibits: N-1, N-2, N-3, N-4, N-5, N-6, N-7 all
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60 minute cassette tapes. On 11/04/96, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file). (1 page, Bates # 8031) 1270) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X011. Dated 10/22/96. Originator: S/A Heloise Nydegger. Approving Official: G/S Mark Bumar. Exhibits: N-8, N-14: 90 minute cassette tapes, and N-9, N-10, N-11, N-12, N-13: 60 minute cassette tapes. On 11/05/96, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file). (1 page, Bates # 8032) 1271) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X011. Dated 10/22/96. Originator: S/A Heloise Nydegger. Approving Official: G/S Mark Bumar. Exhibits: N-16, N-17, N-18, N-19: 90 minute cassette tapes, and N-15: 60 minute cassette tape and N-20: two micro-cassette tapes. On 11/05/96, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file). (1 page, Bates # 8033) 1272) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X011. Dated 10/22/96. Originator: S/A Heloise Nydegger. Approving Official: G/S Mark Bumar. Exhibits: N-26, N-27: 90 minute cassette tapes, and N-21, N-22, N-25: 60 minute cassette tape and N-23, N-24: 30 minute cassette tapes. On 11/05/96, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file). (1 page, Bates # 8034) 1273) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X011. Dated 10/22/96. Originator: S/A Heloise Nydegger. Approving Official: G/S Mark Bumar. ExhibitsN-30: White scrap of paper, and N-31:
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miscellaneous papers. On 11/05/96, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file). (1 page, Bates # 8035) 1274) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X011. Dated 10/22/96. Originator: S/A Heloise Nydegger. Approving Official: G/S Mark Bumar. Exhibits: N-50 (2/28/92), N-51, N-55: videotapes, and N-50A, N-52, N-53, N-54: audio cassette tape. On 11/05/96, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file). (1 page, Bates # 8036) 1275) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X011. Dated 10/22/96. Originator: S/A Heloise Nydegger. Approving Official: G/S Mark Bumar. Exhibits: N-56, N-58, N-59, N-60, N-61: 60 minute cassette tapes and N-75: videotape. On 11/05/96, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file). (1 page, Bates # 8037) 1276) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X011. Dated 10/22/96. Originator: S/A Heloise Nydegger. Approving Official: G/S Mark Bumar. Exhibits: N-62, N-63, N-64, N-65: 60 minute videotapes and N-65A: cassette audio tape and N-66: misc docs. On 11/05/96, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file). (1 page, Bates # 8038) 1277) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X011. Dated 10/22/96. Originator: S/A Heloise Nydegger. Approving Official: G/S Mark Bumar. Exhibits: N-67: Printed Advertisement, N-68:
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Photograph (fax), N-69: Car rental agreement, N-70: Notebook Cellular contract. On 11/05/96, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file). (1 page, Bates # 8039) 1278) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X011. Dated 10/22/96. Originator: S/A Heloise Nydegger. Approving Official: G/S Mark Bumar. Exhibits: N-100, N-100A, N-100B, N-100C, N100D, N-101, N-101A, N-101B: Original Cassette Tapes. On 11/05/96, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file). (1 page, Bates # 8040) 1279) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X011. Dated 10/22/96. Originator: S/A Heloise Nydegger. Approving Official: G/S Mark Bumar. Exhibits: N-101C, N-102, N-102A: Original Cassette Tapes. On 11/05/96, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file). (1 page, Bates # 8041) 1280) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X011. Originator: TFA Rick Morris. Case Agent Signature: Heloise Nydegger dated 08/25/93. Approving Official: G/S Thomas Tiderington. Exhibits: N-201, N-202: Painting of Woman - Blue Frame and Painting of Woman - White Frame. On 09/14/93, the foregoing exhibits were delivered to GS-92-Z015. (1 page, Bates # 8042)
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1281) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X011. Dated 01/30/98. Originator: S/A Heloise Nydegger. Approving Official: G/S Mark Bumar. Exhibits: N-203: Cassette Tape. On 02/05/98, the foregoing exhibits were (no action checked).(1 page, Bates # 8043) 1282) Memorandum From S/A Heloise Nydegger to Case File GS-92-X011. Dated 01/30/98. Re: N-203 had been handwritten by TFA Morris, dated 09/14/92, receipt into Non-Drug Evidence 01/15/93. There is no recollection of the tape by Morris or current Non-Drug Custodian S/A Bob McKnight. (1 page, Bates # 8044) 1283) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-177, N-178: Misc Papers, N-186: (2) videotapes, N-92a: Tapes. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8045) 1284) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-160, N-162, N-163, N-164, N165: Misc Papers, N- 161: Video. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8046)
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1285) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-155, N-157, N-158, N-159: Misc Papers, N-156: Video. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8047) 1286) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-150, N-151, N-152, N-153, N154: Misc Papers. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8048) 1287) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-143, N-144, N-145, N-146, N148: Misc Papers. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8049) 1288) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-138, N-139 N-140, N-141, N142: Misc Papers. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8050)
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1289) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-133, N-134 N-135, N-136, N137: Misc Papers. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8051) 1290) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-128, N-129 N-130, N-131, N132: Misc Papers. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8052) 1291) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-123, N-124 N-125, N-126, N127: Misc Papers. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8053) 1292) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-118, N-119 N-125, N-120, N121, N-22: Misc Papers. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8054)
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1293) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-113, N-114 N-117: Misc Papers, N-115, N-116: Audio cassette. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8055) 1294) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-108, N-109 N-110, N-111, N112: Misc Papers. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8056) 1295) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-104 N-105, N-106 N-107: Misc Papers. N-103: video (crossed out, initialed and dated 10/28/98). On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8057) 1296) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits N-103: video On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8058)
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1297) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-98 N-99: audio cassette, N-100: Misc Papers, N-101, N-102: fax. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8059) 1298) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-95, N-96, N-97: audio cassette, N-92, N-93: Misc Papers. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8060) 1299) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-86: sunglasses, N-90, N0-91: fotos. N-89: 8mm cassette, N-88: Misc Papers. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8061) 1300) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-82, N-84: audio cassette, N-81, N-83, N-85: Misc Papers. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8062)
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1301) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-76: audio cassette, N-80: Misc Papers, N-75: business card, N-77: video & fotos, N-79: green bag. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8063) 1302) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-74: audio cassette, N-69, N-73: Misc Papers, N-70: video, N-73: suitcase. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8064) 1303) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-64, N-78: Misc Papers, N-65: fax, N-66, N-67: fotos. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8065) 1304) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-59: bag, N-60, N-61: video, N-62, N-63: audio cassette. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8066)
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1305) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-54: fax, N-56: hotel receipt, N55, N-57, N-58: audio cassette. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8067) 1306) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-46, N-53: bag, N-51: box, N-49, N-45: audio cassette. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8068) 1307) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-40, N-43: Misc papers, N-39: box, N-44: audio cassette, N-41: video. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8069) 1308) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-36: Misc papers, N-35: bag, N32, N-33, N-38: audio cassette. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8070)
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1309) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-27: Misc papers, N-30, N-31: fax, N-26, N-29: audio cassette. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8071) 1310) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-24: Misc papers, N-22: video, N20, N-21, N-25: audio cassette. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8072) 1311) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-19: Misc papers, N-17: video, N11, N-15, N-16: audio cassette. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8073) 1312) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-8, N-9, N-10: Misc papers, N-6, N-7: audio cassette. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8074)
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1313) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-1, N-2, N-3, N-4, N-5: audio cassette. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8075) 1314) Memorandum From Thomas Tiderington to Joseph Salvemini. Dated 08/31/95. Subject: GS-92-X033 Exhibit N-103. Re: On 08/24/94 N-103, a video cassette, was removed from evidence room and turned over to S/A John Brown as a part of an OPR investigation. (2 pages, Bates # 8076-8077) 1315) Acquisition of Non-Drug Property and Regulatory Seizures. File # GS-92-X011. Dated 11/30/91 to 05/18/92. Approved by G/S Thomas Tiderington. Contains detailed descriptions of Exhibits N-1 to N102A. (42 pages, Bates # 8078-8129) 1316) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-Z015. Dated 08/11/97. Originator: TFA Curtis Mancini. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-1, N-2, N-3, N-4, N-5: 60 minute audio cassette. On 01/21/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8130) 1317) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-Z015. Dated 08/11/97. Originator: TFA Curtis Mancini. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-10: 60 minute audio cassette,
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N-6, N-7, N-9: 90 minute audio cassette tape, N-8: 13 photographs. On 01/21/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8131) 1318) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-Z015. Dated 08/11/97. Originator: TFA Curtis Mancini. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-12: one bottle of tequila, N-13, N-14: one painted pumpkin, N-15: 60 minute audio cassette tape, N-16: one micro cassette tape (crossed out and initialed). On 01/21/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8132) 1319) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-Z015. Dated 08/11/97. Originator: TFA Curtis Mancini. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-17, N-18: one oil painting, N19: twenty audio tapes, N-20: audio cassette tape. On 01/21/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 8133) 1320) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-Z015. Dated 08/11/97. Originator: TFA Curtis Mancini. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits:N-16 one micro cassette tape. On 09/27/94, the foregoing exhibits were delivered to S/A Chuck Dvorak Chicago FD. Attached: Memo 2 transcripts by Morris also turned over to Dvorak. (3 pages, Bates # 8134-8136)
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1321) Acquisition of Non-Drug Property and Regulatory Seizures. File # GS-92-Z015. Dated 01/28/92 to 04/26/93. Approved by G/S Thomas Tiderington. Contains detailed descriptions of Exhibits N-1 to N20. (13 pages, Bates # 8137-8149) 1322) Acquisition of Non-Drug Property and Regulatory Seizures. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 06/15/92 to 08/22/95. Approved by G/S Thomas Tiderington. Contains detailed descriptions of Exhibits N-1 to N178. (143 pages, Bates # 8150-8292) 1323) Computer Screen Images. Dated 05/03/10. Signed by Roderich T. Brown. “retcaseinventory Message: There is no data found for this report: GS-92-Z015, GS-92-X022, GS-92-X033, GS-94-0058, GFG1-848001.” Case Inventory for G1-86-Z021 & G1-95-0238.
(7 pages, Bates # 8293-8299)
1324) Index of Materials Submitted in Response to Agency-Wide Search. Exhibits A1-A13, pages 17,00017,956. (1 page) 1325) Index of Responses to Agency-Wide Search Reporting No Documents Found. Exhibits B1-B26, pages 17,957-17,990. (1 page) 1326) Index of Response to Agency-Wide Search Which Identifies A Document Which May Have Been Destroyed. Exhibit C, pages 17991-17992. (1 page).
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Found Material Response (Bates # 17000-17956): 1327) Caribbean Field Division Response. Declaration of Joseph W. Shepherd. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/17/10. Re: Located files, documents, electronic records enclosed with this Declaration: List of CSS Database records related to GS-92-063987, NADDIS report related to # 2884563, NADDIS report related to # 1652334, NADDIS report related to #484203. Note: Date 06/19/97, Remarks: “Reportedly this CS is suing DEA,” page 17001 (20 pages, Bates # 17000-17020) 1328) Chicago Field Division Response. Memorandum from Stephen A Lunzinski ASAC Chicago to John Hieronymus, Forfeiture Counsel. Dated 05/26/10. Subject: SGS-92-X003 v. United States, Prudent Search. Re: Search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. (2 pages, Bates # 17021-17022) 1329) Memorandum. From Keith Leoni S/A Chicago to Robert Nieves Chief of Cocaine Investigations, OC. Undated. Subject: Request to have Manuel Otero added to TKO 552. Supplementary Material. (2 pages, Bates # 17023-17024)
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1330) Cable From Bogota to WASHC, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Rome, Milan, Paris. Dated 02/14/92. Subject: GFAN-91-4047 Cappy Hernado. Re: Investigation of laundering activities of Julio Corredor Rivera. (8 pages, Bates # 17025-17032) 1331) Cable From Bogota to WASHC, New York, Miami. Dated 10/25/91. Subject: GFAN-91-4047 Cappy Hernado. Re: Currency transfer between Cacique and Corredor, $100,000.00 (7 pages, Bates # 1703317039) 1332) ROI # GS-92-Z015 ROI by TFA Rick Morris. Dated 06/26/92. Re: Undercover Meeting with Luis Carlos Herrera. Unredacted.(4 page, Bates # 17040-17043) 1333) ROI # GS-92-Z015 ROI by S/A James Cloonan. Dated 07/20/92. Re: Undercover Meeting with Luis Carlos Herrera. Unredacted.(2 page, Bates # 17044-17045) 1334) ROI # GS-92-Z015 ROI by Illegible. Dated 06/08/92. Re: Initial Debriefing of SGS-92-X008. Unredacted.(3 page, Bates # 17046-17048) 1335) ROI # GS-92-X022 ROI by TFA James Hughes. Dated 06/01/92. Re: Receipt for Information from Phoenix Field Division. Unredacted.(2 page, Bates # 17049-17050)
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1336) ROI # GS-92-X022 ROI by I/A Patrick Kerner. Dated 06/15/92. Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003. Unredacted.(6 page, Bates # 17051-17056) 1337) Affidavit by Casimiro G Nabozny, FBI. Undated. Re: Application to extend authorization of wire interception of telephone number on Salvatore Yunez. (76 pages, Bates # 17057-17132) 1338) Affidavit by Paul M. Mangone, DEA. Undated. Re: Application to authorize a wire interception of telephone number of Victor Ballestas. (38 pages, Bates # 17133-17169) 1339) Dallas Field Division Reponses. Declaration of Jeffery B Stamm. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/28/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. Files, documents, electronic records are attached. (1 page, Bates # 17173) 1340) Memorandum. From Tanya K. Pierce, Dallas Division to John Hieronymous, Forfeiture Counsel. Dated 05/28/10. Subject: Records Search Request for Information Regarding SGS-92-X003 v. United States. (2 pages, Bates # 17174-17177) 1341) ROI # ZE-08-0014 by I/A Claudine McDaniel. Dated 05/28/09. Re: Historical Chronology of DEA Information on Mario Arango-Herrera for years 1991-2009. (16 pages, 17178-17195)
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1342) El Paso Intelligence Center Response. Declaration of Arthur A. Doty. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/24/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. List of Files, documents, electronic records related to Pilar Concha, Carmen Del Pilar Conch Sarria, Pilar Cinnante. (1 page, Bates # 17253) 1343) Records Query for Pilar Concha: NADDIS, TECS II, Department of Homeland Security. (9 pages, Bates # 17254-17262) 1344) EPIC 10 Watch Full Record Dump. Submitted by Marie Nicholas. Dated 05/04/10. People: Carmen Del Pilar Concha. (11 pages, Bates # 17263-17273) 1345) Houston Field Division Response. Declaration of Zoran B Yankovich. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/27/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. List of Files, documents, electronic records enclosed. (1 page, Bates # 17274) 1346) Memorandum. From Bernard E Hobson Houston Division to SAC Zoran Yankovich Houston. Dated 05/24/10. Subject: Prudent Search. Re: No records found for CS-92-063987, 24 references to Houston under “SGS-92-X003 Activities outside of Miami” between 10/2/92-3/3/95 (1 page, Bates # 17175)
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1347) Memorandum. From G/S Lya Coulter Houston Division to Bernard E Hobson, Divison Counsel Houston. Dated 05/25/10. Subject: Review of Records in Prudent Search Request. Re: List of files found. (2 pages, Bates # 17176-17177) 1348) Email From Pamela Arcemant to Lya Coulter, Bernard Hobson, Gary Hale. Dated 05/07/10. Subject: Prudent Search. Re: Query of CSS database for CS-92-063987 revealed no records relating to Texas. (1 page, Bates # 17278) 1349) Memorandum. From Bernard E Hobson Houston Division to Richard Medema, Office of Chief Counsel. Dated 05/27/10. Subject: Addendum to Prudent Search Results. Re: Additional files found and attached (1 page, Bates # 17179) 1350) Memorandum. From G/S Lya Coulter Houston Division to Bernard E Hobson, Divison Counsel Houston. Dated 05/27/10. Subject: Addendum to Prudential Search. Re: List of files found. (2 pages, Bates # 17180-17181) 1351) Cable by Joseph Salvemini From Ft Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, Chicago, Houston. Dated 03/25/94. Subject: Luis Fernando Mejia. (2 pages, Bates # 17282-17283)
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1352) Cable by Joseph Salvemini From Ft Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, Chicago, Houston. Dated 01/24/95. Subject: Luis Fernando Mejia. (2 pages, Bates # 17284-17285) 1353) Cable by Joseph Salvemini From Ft Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, Chicago, Houston. Dated 08/29/94. Subject: Luis Fernando Mejia. (2 pages, Bates # 17286-17287) 1354) Index to Miami Field Division Response. Declaration of Mark R Trouville. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/25/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. List of Files, documents, electronic records enclosed in the following inventories: 1. Fort Lauderdale Case File SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987, 2. Confidential Source File/Miami Shadow File SGS-92-X003, 3. Non-Drug Evidence (7 a’s and 48 a’s) SGS-92-X003, 4. Intelligence Case File SGS-92X003/CS-92-063987 (1 page, Bates # 172788) 1355) List of Miscellaneous Documents: SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987. Tampa DO. (1 page, Bates # 17289) 1356) List of Non-Drug Evidence (7a’s and 48a’s): SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987. (2 pages, Bates # 1729017291) 1357) List of Intelligence: SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 (1 page, Bates # 17292)
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1358) List of Miscellaneous Documents: SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987. Fort Lauderdale DO. (4 pages, Bates # 17293-17296) 1359) List of Miscellaneous Documents: SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987. Miami Field Division. (1 page, Bates # 17297) 1360) CS Outer Office File: SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987. Miami Division. (20 pages, Bates # 17298-17317) 1361) New York Field Division Response. Declaration of John P Gilbride. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/27/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. List of Files, documents, electronic records are listed in Attachment A. (1 page, Bates # 17338) 1362) Attachment A: List of documents pertaining to SGS-92-X003. (6 pages, Bates # 17739-17344) 1363) Cable by Joseph Salvemini From Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, New York. Dated 12/11/92. Re: Money pick up in New York on 12/3/92. (2 pages, Bates # 17345-17346)
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1364) Cable by Joseph Salvemini From Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, New York. Dated 12/02/92. Re: Telecon Between G/S Tom Tiderington and G/S Dennis Silvestri Regarding Travel of Agents to Ft. Lauderdale. (2 pages, Bates # 17347-17348) 1365) Cable by Joseph Salvemini From Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, New York. Dated 01/22/93. Re: Telecon Between Salvemini and Joseph Tripodo Regarding Travel of Agents to Ft. Lauderdale. (2 pages, Bates # 17349-17350) 1366) Cable by Joseph Salvemini From Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, New York. Dated 02/03/93. Re: Request Authorization for Currency Pick up. (2 pages, Bates # 17351-17352) 1367) Cable by Robert Bryden From New York to WASHDC, Miami, Ft Lauderdale. Dated 02/05/93. Re: Receipt and Deposit of Approx. 500,000.00. (2 pages, Bates # 17353-17354) 1368) Cable by Joseph Salvemini From Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, New York. Dated 03/09/93. Re: Authorization of Currency Pickup (2 pages, Bates # 17355-17356) 1369) Cable by Joseph Salvemini From Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, New York. Dated 03/08/93. Re: Authorization of Currency Pickup (2 pages, Bates # 17357-17358)
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1370) Cable by Joseph Salvemini From Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, New York. Dated 03/18/93. Re: Authorization of Currency Pickup (2 pages, Bates # 17359-17360) 1371) Cable by Robert Bryden From New York to WASHDC, Miami, Ft Lauderdale. Dated 10/28/93. Re: Arrest of Andres Liberato, Carlos Grullon, Carlos Grullon Jr on 10/20/93. (2 pages, Bates # 1736117362) 1372) Chart Listing SGS-92-X003’s Involvement with Major Violators (Direct) (1 page, Bates # 17363) 1373) Chart Listing SGS-92-X003’s Involvement with Major Violators (Indirect or Potential Future Involvement) (1 page, Bates # 17364) 1374) Operation Plan: Plan # 1232. Dated 12/04/92. Money Laundering Pickup $500,000.00. (3 pages, Bates # 17365-17367) 1375) Operation Plan Format. Dated 02/03/93. Money Laundering Pickup $500,000.00-$1 million. (4 pages, Bates # 17368-17371) 1376) ROI # GS-92-X033. By Richard Guerard NY. Dated 11/18/92. Subject: Surveillance of Andres LiberatoCheo on 11/18/92. Unredacted. (3 pages, Bates #17372-17275)
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1377) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Richard Guerard NY. Dated 11/30/92. Subject: Case Initiation. Unredacted. (1 page Bates #17376) 1378) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Alex Joseph NY. Dated 12/04/92. Subject: Parole Status Andres C. Liberato Unredacted. (1 page, Bates #17377) 1379) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Richard Guerard NY. Dated 12/08/92. Subject: Debriefing of C/S-1 on 12/7/92. Unredacted. (1 page, Bates #17378) 1380) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Richard Guerard NY. Dated 12/16/92. Subject: Debriefing of C/S-1 Relative to Meeting with Andres Liberato on 12/15/92 Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #17379-17280) 1381) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Alex Joseph NY. Dated 12/16/92. Subject: Surveillance of Frank LNU on 12/15/92 Unredacted. (2 page, Bates #17381-17382) 1382) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Richard Guerard NY. Dated 12/29/92. Subject: Surveillance of 2855 Claflin Avenue on 12/28/92. Unredacted. (1 page, Bates #17383)
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1383) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Richard Guerard NY. Dated 12/18/92. Subject: Surveillance Carlos “Carlito” Grullon on 12/17/92 Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #17384-17285) 1384) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Alex Joseph NY. Dated 12/22/92. Subject: Surveillance Carlos “Carlito” Grullon on 12/18/92. Unredacted. (2 page, Bates #17386-17287) 1385) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Alex Joseph NY. Dated 12/31/92. Subject: Surveillance Carlos Grullon on and Jorge E Fernandez on 12/21/92. Unredacted. (2 page, Bates #17388-17389) 1386) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Richard Guerard NY. Dated 12/31/92. Subject: Surveillance of 2855 Claflin Avenue on 12/30/92. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #17390-17391) 1387) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Alex Joseph NY. Dated 01/05/93. Subject: Utility Check on 2834 Heath Avenue NY. Unredacted. (1 page, Bates #17392) 1388) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Alex Joseph NY. Dated 01/05/93. Subject: Surveillance Carlos Grullon on and Jorge E Fernandez. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #17393-17394) 1389) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Richard Guerard NY. Dated 01/07/93. Subject: Surveillance of Carlos Grullon, Jorge Fernandez and Maria Ubeans on 01/06/93. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #17395-17396)
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1390) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Alex Joseph NY. Dated 01/21/93. Subject: Surveillance of Pedro LNU on 01/21/93. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #17397-17398) 1391) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Felix Cuebas NY. Dated 02/03/93. Subject: Undercover Report re: Currency pick up on 01/21/93. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #17399-17400) 1392) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Richard Guerard NY. Dated 02/05/93. Subject: Narco Currency pick from Jose LNU at Victors Café 72nd St at Colombus Ave on 02/04/93. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #17401-17402) 1393) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Felix Cuebas NY. Dated 02/05/93. Subject: Undercover Currency pick up on 02/04/93. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #17403-17404) 1394) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Felix Cuebas NY. Dated 02/15/93. Subject: blank. Unredacted. (1 page, Bates #17405) 1395) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Felix Cuebas NY. Dated 02/22/93. Subject: Currency pick up on 02/19/93 from Jose LNU. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #17406-17407)
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1396) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Felix Cuebas NY. Dated 03/03/93. Subject: Narco Currency pick up from Pedro LNU on 03/02/93. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #17408-17409) 1397) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Alex Joseph NY. Dated 03/24/93. Subject: Surveillance of Jose LNU on 03/23/93. Unredacted. (3 pages, Bates #17410-17412) 1398) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Richard Guerard NY. Dated 04/28/93. Subject: Currency pick on 04/27/93 of approx $270,000.00 Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #17413-17414) 1399) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Felix Cuebas NY. Dated 04/04/93. Subject: Undercover pick up of $525,300.00. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #17415-17416) 1400) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Richard Guerard NY. Dated 05/05/93. Subject: Currency pick from Simon LNU 05/04/93. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #17417-17418) 1401) ROI # GS-92-X033. By Sandra Neal. Dated 05/25/93. Subject: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003. Unredacted. (13 pages, Bates #17419-17432) 1402) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Felix Cuebas NY. Dated 05/26/93. Subject: Undercover pick up of $1,000,000.00 from Rodrigo LNU. Unredacted. (3 pages, Bates #17433-17435)
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1403) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Felix Cuebas NY. Dated 06/23/93. Subject: Pick up of $700,000.00. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #17436-17437) 1404) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Stephen Guglielmo NY. Dated 06/24/93. Subject: Arrest of Hector Rodrigo Serna and Seizure of Approx $700,000.00. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #17438-17439) 1405) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Frank Starnella NY. Dated 10/26/93. Subject: Arrest of Andres Liberato, Carlos Grullon Sr. and Carlos Grullon Jr. on 10/20/93. Unredacted. (3 pages, Bates #17440-17442) 1406) ROI # CI-93-0058. By Richard Guerard NY. Dated 07/11/94. Subject: Case Status. Unredacted. (1 page, Bates #17443) 1407) ROI # CI-93-0058. By Richard Guerard NY. Dated 04/12/94. Subject: Case Status. Unredacted. (1 page, Bates #17444) 1408) ROI # CI-93-0058. By Richard Guerard NY. Dated 12/03/93. Subject: Intelligence received from Ft. Lauderdale DO relative to return of Manuel Barona to Continental US. Unredacted. (1 page, Bates #17445)
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1409) ROI # GS-92-X033. By Sandra Neal. Dated 09/17/93. Subject: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003. Unredacted. (4 pages, Bates #17446-17449) 1410) ROI # CI-93-0058. By Stephen Guglielmo NY. Dated 09/16/93. Subject: Statements made by Julian Alvero Osorio on 09/14/93. Unredacted. (2 page, Bates #17450-17451) 1411) ROI # CI-93-0058. By Guillermo A Dudley NY. Dated 09/16/93. Subject: Surveillance of Narco Currency Pickup on 09/14/93. Unredacted. (3 page, Bates #17452-17454) 1412) ROI # CI-93-0058. By Richard Guerard NY. Dated 09/09/93. Subject: Intelligence received from Ft. Lauderdale DO relative to return of Manuel Barona to Continental US. Unredacted. (1 page, Bates #17455) 1413) ROI # CI-93-0058. By Alexander Joseph NY. Dated 06/09/93. Subject: Electronic Surveillance of Manuel Barona on 06/08/93. Unredacted. (1 page, Bates #17456) 1414) ROI # GS-92-X033. By James Hughes. Dated 05/04/93. Subject: Under cover Meeting on 5/3/93 with Miguel Elian. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #17471-17472)
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1415) ROI # GS-92-X033. By Rene DeLaCova. Dated 04/30/93. Subject: Under cover Meeting with Miguel Elian in Miami on 4/30/93. Unredacted. (6 pages, Bates #17473-17478) 1416) ROI # CI-93-0058. By Richard Guerard NY. Dated 05/17/93. Subject: Case Initiation. (2 pages, Bates #17479-17480) 1417) Memorandum From Richard Guerard to Willian F Mockler. Dated 05/15/93. Re: Authorization for Title III Wire Intercept. (3 pages, Bates # 17481-17483) 1418) Letter From James Raber. Dated 09/15/93. Re: One arrest the seizure if approx $1 million dollars. (3 pages, Bates # 17484-17486) 1419) Cable by Thomas Cash. From Miami to WASHDC, New York. Dated 09/15/93. Re: Travel of SA Morgan Halley. (1 page, Bates # 17487) 1420) Cable by Joseph Salvemini. From Ft Lauderdale to Miami, WASHDC, New York. Dated 06/18/93. Re: US Currency Seizure $ 949,863.00. (3 pages, Bates # 17488-17490) 1421) Cable by Joseph Salvemini. From Ft Lauderdale to Miami, WASHDC, New York. Dated 06/18/93. Re: Authorization for US Currency Pickup. (2 pages, Bates # 17491-17492)
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1422) Cable by Joseph Salvemini. From Ft Lauderdale to Miami, WASHDC, New York. Dated 06/18/93. Re: Currency Pickup and Transfer Instructions for pick up dated 06/10/93. (2 pages, Bates # 1749317494) 1423) ROI # GS-94-0283. By S/A Matthew Ryan, Group D-31. Dated 08/04/94. Subject: Surveillance of under cover meeting on 8/3/94. Unredacted. (3 pages, Bates #17495-17497) 1424) ROI # GS-94-0283. By S/A Matthew Ryan, Group D-31. Dated 08/22/94. Subject: Intelligence concerning Pedro Acosta-Batista. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #17498-17499) 1425) ROI # GS-94-0283. By S/A Dan Panzitta, Group D-31. Dated 08/05/94. Subject: Custody of Transaction # 910 approximately $200,00.00 U.S. currency of 8/3/94. Unredacted. (1 page, Bates #17500) 1426) ROI # GS-94-0283. By S/A Matthew Ryan, Group D-31. Dated 08/02/94. Subject: Surveillance of under cover meeting on 8/2/94. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #17501-17502) 1427) ROI # GS-92-X033. By TFA Doug Williams. Dated 08/08/94. Subject: Surveillance Report of Currency Pickup, New York, 0n 08/03/94. Unredacted. (1 page, Bates #17503)
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1428) ROI # GS-94-0283. By S/A Matt Ryan, Group D-31. Dated 08/04/94. Subject: Case Initiation. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #17504-17505) 1429) Memorandum From G/S Gerard McAleer, NY Grp D-31 to Chief Robert J Nieves, DEA HQS. Dated 08/16/94. Re: Request for TKO Designation: Acosta-Batista, Pedro. CONTAINS INFO ON Hernan BELTRAN and Bernadro BELTRAN (2 pages, Bates # 17506-17507) 1430) Cable by Joseph Salvemini. From Ft Lauderale to Miami, WASHDC, New York. Dated 08/02/94. Re: Authorization for Currency Pickup on 8/2/94 (3 pages, Bates # 17508-17510) 1431) Cable by Joseph Salvemini. From Ft Lauderale to Miami, WASHDC, New York. Dated 08/18/94. Re: Currency Transaction in New York, New York on 08/03/94 (2 pages, Bates # 17511-17512) 1432) ROI # CT-93-0038. By S/A Richard Guerard Grp T-12 NY. Dated 03/01/93. Subject: Case Initiation. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #17513-17514) 1433) ROI # CT-93-0038. By Alex Joseph. Dated 03/01/93. Subject: Surveillance of Jose Gallegos. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #17515-17516)
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1434) Supplemental New York Field Division Response. Declaration of John P Gilbride. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 06/02/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92063987 aka Operation Princess. List of Files, documents, electronic records are listed in Attachment B. (1 page, Bates # 17517) 1435) Attachment B: List of documents pertaining to SGS-92-X003. (2 pages, Bates # 17518-17519) 1436) ROI # GS-92-X033. By TFA Willie Hernandez. Dated 05/06/94. Subject: Currency Pickup of approximately one million dollars in US currency on 05/02/94 in New York City. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #17520-17521) 1437) ROI # GS-92-X033. By TFA Doug Williams. Dated 05/10/94. Subject: Pickup of approximately $500,000.00 in US currency from a Latin/male named “Truco” in New York City on 05/04/94. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #17522-17523) 1438) ROI # CI-94-0134. By S/A Dan Panzitta, Group D-31 NY. Dated 03/07/94. Subject: Case Initiation. Unredacted. (2 page, Bates #17524-17525)
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1439) ROI # CI-94-0134. By S/A Dan Panzitta, Group D-31 NY. Dated 05/05/94. Subject: Custody of approximately $1,000,000.00 USC (transaction #8872) on 5/2/95 and acquisition of exhibit N-1. Unredacted. (2 page, Bates #17526-17527) 1440) Affidavit by S/A Daniel Panzzitta. 05/18/94. Re: Application of the United states for an order authorizing the installation and use of Electronic Beeper Signal transmitters on or within blue 1990 Ford Taurus. (6 pages, Bates # 17528-17533) 1441) Affirmation by S/A Matthew Ryan. 06/13/94. Re: In support of application for authorization of Electronic Communications over paging devices (18 pages, Bates # 17534-17551) 1442) Cable by Joseph Salvemini. From Ft Lauderale to Miami, WASHDC, New York. Dated 05/18/94. Re: Pick up of 499,823.00 dollars US currency in New York, New York on May 4, 1994. (3 pages, Bates # 17552-17554) 1443) Cable. From NY to WASHDC, Ft Lauderdale. Dated 06/21/94. Re: Initiation of Clone Pager and Pen Register. (1 page, Bates # 17555)
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1444) Affidavit by S/A Daniel Panzzitta. 06/16/94. Re: Application of the United states for an order authorizing the continued installation and use of Electronic Beeper Signal transmitters on or within blue 1990 Ford Taurus. (9 pages, Bates # 17556-17564) 1445) Affidavit by S/A Daniel Panzzitta. 06/13/94. Re: Application of the United states for an order authorizing the continued installation and use of Electronic Beeper Signal transmitters on or within blue 1990 Ford Taurus. (10 pages, Bates # 17565-17574) 1446) Office of Inspections Response. Memorandum From Chief Inspector James M Kasson to Chief Counsel Wendy H Goggin. Dated 05/19/10. Subject: Continuing Record Search Request for Information Regarding SGS-92-X003 v. United States. Re: Photocopies of found documents have been attached. No other records found. (1 page, Bates # 17577) 1447) Memorandum From ASAC Dale W. Schuitema to ASAC Joseph Salvemini. Dated 02/05/93. Subject: Unacceptable Conduct. Re: Salvemini is requested to keep Schuitema informed of the cases and activities of SGS-92-X003 and to submit expenses of over $500.00 to Schuitema for approval. (3 page, Bates # 17578-17580) 1448) List of Active CIs for Fort Lauderdale District. Dated 02/19/93. (3 pages, Bates # 17581-17583)
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1449) Cooperating Individual File Review. SGS-92-X003. Controlling Agent: Richard Morris. Dated 02/26/93. (3 pages, Bates # 17584-17586) 1450) Memorandum From G/S Thomas Tiderington to ASAC Joseph Salvemini. Dated 02/16/93. Subject: Monthly Report January 1993. Re: Operational Accomplishments, Projected Activities . (3 page, Bates # 17587-17589) 1451) Task Force Officer Interview Form for James Hughes. Office of Inspections. Dated 01/08/95. Inspector Lund. (3 pages, Bates # 17590-17592) 1452) Office of Inspections Response. Memorandum From Chief Inspector James M Kasson to Chief Counsel Wendy H Goggin. Dated 05/14/10. Subject: Continuing Record Search Request for Information Regarding SGS-92-X003 v. United States. Re: List of found documents have been attached, from 19911997. No other records found. (2 pages, Bates # 17593-17594) 1453) Cooperating Individual File Review Checklist. SGS-92-X003. Dated 02/09/95. (1 page, Bates # 17595) 1454) Summary Report. Cooperating Individual File Review SGS-92-X003. Dated 12/04/95. Inspector Osleber/Scovel. Re: Total of 15 CI files were reviewed, 10 of which were selected randomly, and found to be in compliance. (1 page, Bates # 17596)
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1455) Investigative File Review Checklist. Office of Inspections. Dated 02/12/97. Re: includes case numbers GS-96-0097, GS-96-0017, GS-96-0013, GS-96-0004 (Bates # 17597-17598) 1456) Office of Professional Responsibility Response. Declaration of Karl C Colden. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 10th day . Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92063987 aka Operation Princess. List of Files, documents, electronic records are attached. (1 page, Bates # 17616) 1457) Investigative File Cover. OPR. File # PR-G1-95-0356. Dated 09/19/95. (1 page, Bates # 17617) 1458) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Ernesto Perez, File Title: Unauthorized Disclosure. Dated 09/13/96. Re: Final Report (4 pages, Bates #17618-17621). 1459) Table of Contents. File # PR-G1-95-0356. (5 pages, Bates # 17622-17626) 1460) Cable by Joseph Salvemini. From Ft Lauderale to Miami, WASHDC, Chicago, Tampa, Jacksonville, Rome. Dated 07/28/95. Subject: Mejia Luis Fernando, Operation Princess. (3 pages, Bates # 1762717629)
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1461) Cable by Joseph Salvemini. From Ft Lauderale to Miami, WASHDC, Chicago, Tampa, Jacksonville, Rome. Dated 08/15/95. Subject: Mejia Luis Fernando, Operation Princess. (4 pages, Bates # 1763017633) 1462) Memorandum From DCI William B Simpkins to S/A James Milford. Dated 08/08/95. Subject: Possession of DEA-6s by Jose Roman Delegado. (1 page, Bates # 17634) 1463) Memorandum From Joseph Salvemini to DCI William B Simpkins. Dated 08/23/95. Subject: Possession of DEA-6s by Jose Roman Delegado. (3 pages, Bates # 17635-17637) 1464) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Ernesto Perez, File Title: Unauthorized Disclosure. Dated 11/27/95. Re: Interview of I/A Robert J Russo. Attached: Warning, Confidentiality, Statement of Russo, DEA-6 dated 12/08/92 and 05/19/93 (28 pages, Bates #17638-17655). 1465) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Ernesto Perez, File Title: Unauthorized Disclosure. Dated 12/08/95. Re: Information Received from the FBI Jacksonville Office on 12/04/95. Attached: Warning, Confidentiality, Statement of Russo, DEA-6 dated 12/08/92 and 05/19/93 (3 pages, Bates #1765617658).
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1466) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Mark Greenlee, File Title: Unauthorized Disclosure. Dated 02/05/96. Re: File Review Activity. Attached: Printout of case file activity report of GS-92-X022 and GS-92-Z015. (2 pages, Bates #17659-17660). 1467) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Ernesto Perez, File Title: Unauthorized Disclosure. Dated 02/08/96. Re: Interview of I/A Sandra Neal on 02/08/96. Attached:. Warning, Confidentiality, Statement of Neal, Judge Dumartheray’s business card, teletype 01643 (11 pages, Bates #1766117671). 1468) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Ernesto Perez, File Title: Unauthorized Disclosure. Dated 06/12/96. Re: Information Received from the Bern CO on 06/12/96. Attached:. Memo dated 06/12/96, DEA-6 dated 12/08/92 and 05/19/93, Memo Cooper, Memo Simpkins (28 pages, Bates #17672-17700). 1469) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Ernesto Perez, File Title: Unauthorized Disclosure. Dated 08/28/96. Re: Information Received from the Rome CO on 08/28/96. Attached:. Memo dated 07/19/96, DEA-6 dated 12/08/92 and 05/19/93, envelope, Memo Simpkins (23 pages, Bates #1770117723).
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1470) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Ernesto Perez, File Title: Unauthorized Disclosure. Dated 08/30/96. Re: Informal Interview of G/S Carl J Kotowski on 08/29/96. (2 pages, Bates #1772417725). 1471) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Ernesto Perez, File Title: Unauthorized Disclosure. Dated 08/30/96. Re: Informal Interview of RAC Peter C Nies on 09/04/96. (2 pages, Bates #17726-17727). 1472) OPR Report of Investigation by Inspectors Ernesto Perez, File Title: Unauthorized Disclosure. Dated 06/13/96. Re: Information Received from the Bern CO on 06/13/96. (2 pages, Bates #17728-17729). 1473) Letter from S/A William Campbell to Dr. Mazzi. Undated. (3 pages, Bates # 17730-17732) 1474) OPR Final Disposition. PR-G1-95-0356. Inspector Ernesto Perez. Dated 11/11/96. Re: Letters of Clearance for I/A Patrick Kerner, S/A Peter Nies, S/A Carl Kotowski, I/A Robert Russo, I/A Sandra Neal, S/A William Campbell. (6 pages, Bates # 17734-17739) 1475) Memorandum. From Joel K Fries Deciding Official to SAC James S Milford. Dated 11/26/96. Subject: I/A Patrick Kerner, S/A Peter Nies, S/A Carl Kotowski, I/A Robert Russo, I/A Sandra Neal, S/A William Campbell PR-G1-95-0356. Re: Decision letters clearing the above individuals of any wrong doing in case # PR-G1-95-0356. (8 pages, Bates # 17740-17747)
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1476) OPR Case Tracking System. PR-G1-95-0356. Dated 11/18/96. (10 pages, Bates # 17755-17764) 1477) OPR: PR-G1-95-0356. Dated 10/31/96. (3 pages, Bates # 17766-17768) 1478) Letter. From Counsel Michael E. Shaheen Jr to Deputy Chief Inspector William B Simpkins. Dated 05/17/96. Subject: PR-G1-95-0356. Re: Completed the investigation of the allegation that AUSA Sean B Martin committed misconduct by revealing the identity of an undercover informant while debriefing a cooperating defendant. Concluded that Martin’s error reflects poor judgment, not professional misconduct. (1 page, Bates # 17769) 1479) Handwritten Notes: Interview of Roberto Mazzi. Dated 07/11/96. (5 pages, Bates # 17788-17792) 1480) Freedom of Information Action Request. Dated 01/30/97.Subject of Request: William Rochon/ Sandra Neal. (11 pages, Bates # 17802-17812) 1481) Memorandum From William B Simpkins to Michael E Shaheen Jr Dated 09/22/95. Subject: Unauthorized Disclosure of Sensitive Information by AUSA Sean Martin. Re: Coordinate an investigation of this matter: Martin’s unauthorized identification of SGS-92-X003 to defendant Luis Carlos Herrera. (4 page, Bates # 17846-17849)
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1482) Memorandum From Joseph Salvemini to Senior Inspector OPR Joseph Corcoran. Dated 07/28/95. Subject: Information Regarding SGS-92-X003. Re: AUSA Sean Martin intentionally disclosed the identity of SGS-92-X003 to defendant Luis Carlos Herrera. Attached: additional memos. (7 page, Bates # 17850-17852, 17885-17887) 1483) Memorandum From Joseph Salvemini to Dennis Hoffman, Chief Counsel DEA. Dated 03/11/93. Subject: Request for Legal Research. (3 pages, Bates # 17888-17890) 1484) Memorandum From Dennis Hoffman, Chief Counsel DEA to Joseph Salvemini. Dated 04/21/93. Subject: Discovery of Secretly Recorded Consent Tapes. (8 pages, Bates # 17891-17897) 1485) Memorandum From Joseph Salvemini to Paul Higdon. Dated 12/10/93. Subject: Potential Compromising of SGS-92-X003 (6 pages, Bates # 17898-17903) 1486) Memorandum From Joseph Salvemini to Thomas Cash. Dated 08/23/94. Subject: Allegations of NonCooperation Regarding GS-92-Z015 and I1-93-0043 (15 pages, Bates # 17904-17917)
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1487) Office of Intelligence Response. Declaration of Craig Estancuna. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/10/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. List NADDIS Records and Fincen Records (1 page, Bates # 17918) 1488) Memorandum From Judith E Bertini, Deputy Chief of Intelligence to John O Hieronymus, Forfeiture Counsel. Dated 06/09/10. Subject: Records Search Request for Information Regarding SGS-92-X003. Re: Checked COMPASS system for any information on the plaintiff (1 page, Bates # 17919) 1489) COMPASS System. Dated 05/04/10. Results for: Pilar Concha, Pilar Concha Leeder, Carmen Del Pilar Concha Sarria, Pilar Cinnante, Pilar Concha de Leeder, and Carmen P Concha. (17 pages, Bates # 17920-17936) 1490) Chief Financial Officer Response. Declaration of Frank M Kalder. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/14/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. List DEAAS system results (2 pages, Bates # 17937-17938) 1491) DEAAS Electronic Records. Dated 05/03/10. List of case numbers associated with SGS-92-X003, and monetary amounts. (1 page, Bates # 17939)
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1492) Operations Division, Policy and Source Management Response. Declaration of Sherman R Cecil. SGS92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/26/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. List CSS database results, OMPI, NASDDIS. (2 pages, Bates # 17940-17941) 1493) NADDIS Results. Dated 05/25/10. Numbers associated with Carmen del Pilar Concha: 486203, 1085210, 1096592, 1652334. Four another numbers may be associated: 2167275, 2173312, 2884563, 456585. (10 pages, Bates # 17942-17951) 1494) Operations Division, Policy and Source Management Response. Declaration of Sherman R Cecil. SGS92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/24/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. Materials Found: CSS print out. (1 page, Bates # 17952) 1495) Confidential Source System Results. Dated 05/24/10. Carmen Del Pilar Concha-Sarria. (2 pages, Bates # 17953-17954) 1496) Unit Chief, SIOS Response. Declaration of Francois Abi-Najh. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 06/03/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. Materials Found: List of Documents. (1 page, Bates # 17955)
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1497) List of Documents: Cables between Bogota and WASHDC. (1 page, Bates # 17956) Agencies Reporting No Documents Found (Bates # 17957-17990): 1498) Atlanta Field Division Response. Declaration of Rodney G. Benson. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/17/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. No Materials Found. (1 page, Bates # 17957) 1499) Denver Field Division Response. Memorandum From S/A Jeffrey D Sweetin to Wendy H Goggin, Chief Counsel. Dated 05/25/10. Subject: File Review Request Arising from SGS-92-X003 Re: No Materials Found (1 page, Bates # 17958) 1500) Detroit Field Division Response. Declaration of Robert L Corso. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/07/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. No Materials Found. (1 page, Bates # 17959) 1501) El Paso Field Division Response. Declaration of Joseph M Arabit. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/17/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. No Materials Found. (1 page, Bates # 17960)
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1502) Los Angeles Field Division Response. Memorandum From S/A Timothy J Landrum to John Hieronymus, Office of Chief Counsel. Dated 05/12/10. Subject: SGS-92-X003 v. United States, Prudential Search. Re: No Materials Found (1 page, Bates # 17961) 1503) New England Field Division Response. Memorandum From S/A Steven W Derr to Wendy H Goggin, Chief Counsel. Dated 05/27/10. Subject: SGS-92-X003 v. United States, Prudential Search. Re: No Materials Found (1 page, Bates # 17962) 1504) New Orleans Field Division Response. Memorandum From S/A Jimmy S Fox III to John Hieronymus, Office of Chief Counsel. Dated 05/27/10. Subject: Records Search Request for Information Regarding SGS-92-X003 v. United States. Re: No Materials Found (1 page, Bates # 17963-17964) 1505) Philadelphia Field Division Response. Declaration of John J Bryfonski. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/14/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. No Materials Found. (1 page, Bates # 17965) 1506) Phoenix Field Division Response. Memorandum From S/A Elizabeth W Kempshall to John Hieronymus, Office of Chief Counsel. Dated 05/25/10. Subject: Records Search Request for Information Regarding SGS-92-X003 v. United States. Re: No Materials Found (2 pages, Bates # 17966-17967)
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1507) San Diego Field Division Response. Memorandum From S/A Ralph W Partidge to File. Dated 05/25/10. Subject: Records Search Request for Information Regarding SGS-92-X003 v. United States. Re: No Materials Found (2 pages, Bates # 17968-17969) 1508) San Francisco Field Division Response. Memorandum From S/A Anthony D Williams to John Hieronymus, Office of Chief Counse. Dated 05/17/10. Subject: Records Search Request for Information Regarding SGS-92-X003 v. United States. Re: No Materials Found (1 page, Bates # 17970) 1509) Seattle Field Division Response. Declaration of Mark C Thomas. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/11/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. No Materials Found. (2 pages, Bates # 17971-17972) 1510) St. Louis Field Division Response. Declaration of Harry S Sommers. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/4/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. No Materials Found. (2 pages, Bates # 17973-17974) 1511) Washington Division Office Response. Declaration Ava A Cooper-Davis. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/28/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. No Materials Found. (1 page, Bates # 17975)
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1512) Aviation Division Response. Declaration Gary G Olenkiewiez. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/14/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. No Materials Found. (1 page, Bates # 17976) 1513) Regional Director, East Asia Region Response. Declaration Thomas P Pasquarello. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/13/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92063987 aka Operation Princess. No Materials Found. (1 page, Bates # 17977) 1514) Regional Director, Middle East Region Response. Declaration Mark S Destito. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/05/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92063987 aka Operation Princess. No Materials Found. (1 page, Bates # 17978) 1515) Regional Director, DEA Southern Cone Region Response. Declaration Patrick P Stenkamp. SGS-92X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/26/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. No Materials Found. (2 pages, Bates # 17979-17980) 1516) Regional Director, North and Central Americas Region Response. Declaration Joseph P Evans. SGS-92X003 v. The United States. Dated 04/29/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. No Materials Found. (1 page, Bates # 17981)
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1517) Regional Director, Andean Region. Declaration of Jay Bergman. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 06/09/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. No Materials Found. (2 pages, Bates # 17982-17983) 1518) Regional Director, Rome Region. Declaration of David P May. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 06/09/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. No Materials Found. (1 page, Bates # 17984) 1519) Office of Administrator Response. Declaration of Robert Brisolari. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/24/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. No Materials Found. (2 pages, Bates # 17985) 1520) Office of Administration, SARF, Response. Declaration of Mary E Colarusso. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/25/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92063987 aka Operation Princess. No Materials Found. (2 pages, Bates # 17986) 1521) Command Center Response. Declaration of Elvin Laboy. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/14/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. No Materials Found. (2 pages, Bates # 17987-17988)
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1522) Operation Support Division Response. Declaration of Preston L Grubbs. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/14/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. No Materials Found. (1 page, Bates # 17989) 1523) Special Operations Division Response. Declaration of Derek Maltz. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/14/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. No Materials Found. (1 page, Bates # 17990) Agencies With Possible Material Destruction: 1524) New Jersey Field Division Response. Declaration of Lizette Yrizarry. SGS-92-X003 v. The United States. Dated 05/10/10. Re: Directed search for materials related to SGS-92-X003/CS-92-063987 aka Operation Princess. Materials did exist at one time, but may have been destroyed. *Two ROIs from Yrizzary - Inventory Item # 1839, # 1846 (1 page, Bates # 17991…) 1525) Attachment to Declaration. By Karen P Rij. Dated 05/10/10. Re: Under GS-93-X001 a payment of $700.00 was made to the CS on 08/01/96. No record of the $700.00 payment exists at the New Jersey Division. (1 page, Bates # 17992) Investigative File Number GS-92-X033:
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1526) Executive Correspondence. Certification of Authentication. By Wendy H Goggin, Chief Counsel DEA. Dated 05/11/10. Re: Authentic photocopies of File Number GS-92-X033. (1 page) 1527) ROI # R1-87-0018. File Title: Martinez-Henao, Victor Alberto. By Michael Wood, Los Angeles. Dated 11/07/86. Subject: Surveillance of Martinez-Henao Organizatio on 10/29/86, 10/31/86, 11/02/86, and 11/05/86. Unredacted. (7 pages, Bates #1-7) 1528) ROI # R1-87-0018. File Title: Martinez-Henao, Victor Alberto. By S/A Raymond Tilton, Los Angeles. Dated 11/12/86. Subject: Execution of State Search Warrant and Arrest of Two Subjects. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates #8-9) 1529) ROI # R1-87-0018. File Title: Martinez-Henao, Victor Alberto. By S/A David R Wilson, Los Angeles. Dated 11/11/86. Subject: Case Initiation Report. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates # 10-11) 1530) ROI # R1-87-0018. File Title: Martinez-Henao, Victor Alberto. By S/A David R Wilson, Los Angeles. Dated 05/27/87. Subject: Case Status. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates # 12-13) 1531) ROI # G3-87-Z003. File Title: Serrano, Francisco et al. By S/A Albert D Latson, Atlanta. Dated 04/19/88. Subject: Debriefing of SG3-86-0049. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates # 14-15)
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1532) ROI # R1-87-0018. File Title: Martinez-Henao, Victor Alberto. By S/A Kelli McClintock, Los Angeles. Dated 08/20/87. Subject: Case Status. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates # 16-17) 1533) ROI # G3-87-Z003. File Title: Serrano, Francisco et al. By S/A Albert D Latson, Atlanta. Dated 03/18/88. Subject: Bank Accounts Established by Colombian Drug Money Launderers. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates # 18-19) 1534) ROI # G3-87-Z003. File Title: Serrano, Francisco et al. By S/A Albert D Latson, Atlanta. Dated 04/27/88. Subject: Debriefing of SG3-86-0049 Operation Transcon. Unredacted. (4 pages, Bates # 2023) 1535) ROI # G1-90-0346. File Title: Serrano, Francisco et al. By S/A David Klein, Miami. Dated 09/24/90. Subject: Service of Federal Court Order Upon Banco Santander International. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates # 24-25) 1536) ROI # G1-90-0346. File Title: Serrano, Francisco et al. By S/A Kenneth Goodman, Miami. Dated 12/20/90. Subject: Account 219-1-1949, Luis Fernando Mejia and Gustavo Garcia. Unredacted. (3 pages, Bates # 26-28)
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1537) ROI # G3-87-Z003. File Title: Serrano, Francisco et al. By S/A Sandra J Smith, DEA HQS. Dated 03/25/91. Subject: Analysis of Lourdes Villalaz’s phone book. Unredacted. (3 pages out of 164, Bates # 29-31) 1538) ROI # R2-91-0099. File Title: Markon Corporation. By S/A Judy Gustafson, San Diego. Dated 07/25/91. Subject: Debriefing of SR2-91-0063 and CI-2; the illegal activities of Ronald Lister. Unredacted. (3 pages, Bates # 32-34) 1539) ROI # R2-91-0099. File Title: Markon Corporation. By S/A Judy Gustafson, San Diego. Dated 07/25/91. Subject: Debriefing of Cooperating Individuals; the illegal activities of Ronald Lister. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates # 35-36) 1540) ROI # R2-91-0099. File Title: Markon Corporation. By S/A Judy Gustafson, San Diego. Dated 07/25/91. Subject: Case Initiation. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates # 37-38) 1541) ROI # R2-91-0099. File Title: Markon Corporation. By S/A Judy Gustafson, San Diego. Dated 07/16/91. Subject: Undercover Telephone Conversation Between Cooperating Individual and Ronald Lister. Unredacted. (1 page, Bates # 39)
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1542) ROI # GV-92-8001. File Title: Operation Paradise. By S/A Michael McManus, Nassau Bahamas. Dated 09/13/91. Subject: Intelligence Information Re: SGV-91-0006 Travels to Colombia. Unredacted. (10 pages, Bates # 40-49) 1543) ROI # GS-92-X033 (GS-92-X002 crossed out) File Title: Lucas Mejia (Luis Carlos Herrera crossed out). By S/A Vito S Guarino, Miami. Dated 06/12/92. Subject: Undercover Telephone call to Lucas Acquisition of Exhibit N-1. Unredacted. (3 pages, Bates # 51-53) 1544) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Carlos Herrera. By Det. H.E. Evarts, Ft. Lauderdale. Dated 09/13/92. Subject: Surveillance at Residence 16751 Royal Poinciana Drive, Ft Lauderdale. Unredacted. (3 pages, Bates # 54-56) 1545) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Carlos Herrera. By Det. H.E. Evarts, Ft. Lauderdale. Dated 09/14/92. Subject: Surveillance of subject originating from Residence 16751 Royal Poinciana Drive, Ft Lauderdale. Unredacted. (2 pages, Bates # 57-58) 1546) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. dated 09/13/92 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Receipt of FAX from Manuel Barona and Miguel Ilian on 09/11/92 and Acquisition of Exhibit N-28. Copy of Inventory Item # 264 except Manuel Barona, Miguel Ilian and Mirtha Cuedros’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 59-60).
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1547) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/15/92 by TFA James M Hoy. Re: Surveillance on 09/15/92 in Weston and Miami Florida (Hialeah) area in the vicinity of Printers Supplies Inc (3 pages, Bates # 61-63). 1548) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/15/92 by TFA Robert Smith, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Surveillance Report of 09/15/92. (3 pages, Bates # 64-66). 1549) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/20/92 by TFA Norm Surface, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Surveillance Report. (2 pages, Bates # 67-68). 1550) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/20/92 by TFA Robert Smith, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Surveillance of U/C meeting at Yesterday’s Restaurant. (1 page, Bates # 69). 1551) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/21/92 by TFA Curt Mancini, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Surveillance Report. (2 pages, Bates # 70-71). 1552) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/24/92 by TFA Norm Surface, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Surveillance Report. (3 pages, Bates # 72-74).
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1553) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/25/92 by TFA Robert Smith, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Surveillance at 16751 Royal Poinciana, Bonaventure, Florida. (2 pages, Bates # 76-77). 1554) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/26/92 by TFA Greg Lees, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Traffic Stop of Carlos Guzman. (2 pages, Bates # 78-79). 1555) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/29/92 by Norm Surface, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Surveillance Report. (3 pages, Bates # 80-82). 1556) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/30/92 by Norm Surface, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Surveillance Report at 16751 Royal Poinciana Drive. (2 pages, Bates # 83-84). 1557) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/06/92 by Norm Surface, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Surveillance Report. (2 pages, Bates # 89-90). 1558) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/14/92 by Norm Surface, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Surveillance Report. (2 pages, Bates # 93-94).
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1559) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/14/92 by G/S Rene DeLaCova, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Undercover Telephone Conversation Between G/S Rene DeLaCova and Manuel Barona on 10/14/92. (1 page, Bates # 95). 1560) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/29/92 by G/S Rene DeLaCova, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Delivery of $500,000.00 from Alberto LNU in New York on 10/29/92. (3 pages, Bates # 97-99). 1561) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/01/92 by Norm Surface, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Surveillance Report of U/C Meeting Between G/S Rene DeLaCova and Juan Carlos Diaz on 10/31/92 and Acquisition of Exhibit N-61. (2 pages, Bates # 100-101). 1562) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/03/92 by Norm Surface, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Surveillance Report of U/C Meeting with Miguel Elian. (2 pages, Bates # 102-103). 1563) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/04/92 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Surveillance Report of U/C Meeting on 11/03/92 Between Miguel Elian, G/S Rene DeLaCove and SGS92-X003/Acquisition of Exhibit N-63. Copy of Inventory Item # 274 except SGS-92-X003 and Miguel Elian’s names are Not Redacted. (2 pages, Bates # 104-105).
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1564) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/05/92 by TFA Frank Adderley. Re: Surveillance of Undercover Meeting At Casa Juancho Restaurant on 11/05/92. Copy of Inventory Item # 274 except Miguel Elian, and Jorge Pedraza’s names are Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 106). 1565) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/05/92 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Surveillance Report of U/C Meeting Between G/S Rene DeLaCove, SGS-92-X003, Miguel Elian and Jose Diaz. Copy of Inventory Item # 275 except Miguel Elian, SGS-92-X003, Sandra Narvaez, Renso and Jose Diaz’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 107-108). 1566) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/07/92 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Surveillance of U/C Meeting/Acquisition of Exhibit N-70. Copy of Inventory Item # 278 except Miguel Elian, Jorge Pedraza, Esneda Pedraza and Manuel Quesada Barona’s names are Not Redacted. (3 pages, Bates # 109-111). 1567) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/06/92 by TFA Frank Adderley. Re: Authorization of Electronic Interception of Digital Display Pager Number (305) 366-6539. Copy of Inventory Item # 277 except Jose Luis Vega’s name is Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 112).
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1568) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/08/92 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Surveillance Report of U/C Meeting at the Gazibo Restaurant. Copy of Inventory Item # 279 except Elian Miguel’s name is Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 113). 1569) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/10/92 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Receipt of Information from Florida Power and Light, Stemming from Subpoena (2 pages, Bates # 114-115). 1570) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/17/92 by I/A Robert J Russo. Re: Property Check on 1281 Nightingale Avenue, Miami Springs (1 page, Bates # 119). 1571) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/19/92 by I/A Robert J. Russo. Re: Colombian telephone numbers given to SGS-92-X003 by money laundering brokers from Cali, Colombia. Copy of Inventory Item # 280 except Elian Miguel, Manuel Barona-Quesada, Luis Mejia, Rafael Gonzalez aka Rodrigo, Adan Gomez, Dario Montes’s names and phone numbers are Not Redacted (3 pages, Bates # 120-122). 1572) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/23/92 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Acquisition of Location to Surveil 16751 Royal Poinciana Drive, Bonaventure Florida. (1 page, Bates # 123).
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1573) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 12/01/92 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Corporation Checks of Subjects in this Case. (2 page, Bates # 126-127). 1574) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 12/02/92 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Surveillance of 1281 Nightingale Avenue, Miami Springs and Jose Vega. (2 page, Bates # 128-129). 1575) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 12/02/92 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Surveillance 16751 Royal Poinciana Drive via Video. (2 page, Bates # 130-131). 1576) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 12/02/92 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Correction to DEA 6 dated 09/18/92, “incorrectly identifying Luis Mejia as the person being surveiled, every mention of Mejia should be replaced with Carlos Cardenas Guzman. (1 page, Bates # 132). 1577) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 12/07/92 by I/A David L Valchine. Re: Subscriber and Toll Information. (1 page, Bates # 134). 1578) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 12/07/92 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Information Regarding White Honda (JWT-07Y). (2 pages, Bates # 135-136).
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1579) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 12/17/92 by I/A Robert Russo. Re: Debrief of SZY-93-0002 at Fort Lauderdale, Florida on 12/17/92 re: money laundering (4 pages, Bates # 142145). 1580) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 12/09/92 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Information Regarding Purchase of a Red Toyota Registered to Jose Vega (IJL-92M). (2 pages, Bates # 144-146). 1581) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/12/93 by I/A David L Valchine. Re: Subscriber and Toll Information. (1 page, Bates # 134). 1582) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/13/93 by TFA Norm Surface, Re: Subpoena to Cellular One and Bell South Mobility. Copy of Inventory Item # 301 except Luis Fernando Mejia and Jose Vega’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 149-150). 1583) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/14/93 by I/A Robert Russo. Re: Corporate Check of Quiet Nacelle Corp., Miami, Florida (1 page, Bates # 151).
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1584) ROI GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/15/93 by TFA Norm Surface, Re: Surveillance of U/C Meeting on 1/14/93 Copy of Inventory Item # 304 except Miguel Elian and Manual Barona’s names are Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 152). 1585) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/15/93 by G/S Rene DeLaCova. Re: U/C Meeting with Elian and Barona on 01/14/93. (3 pages, Bates # 153-155). 1586) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/20/93 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Subpoena to Florida Power and Light, Regarding Billing Information for 1378 S.W. 16th Street, Miami Florida. (1 page, Bates # 156). 1587) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/20/93 by S/A Thomas Duncan. Re: Undercover Meeting on 01/19/93 with Albert LNU. (2 page, Bates # 157-158). 1588) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/24/93 by G/S Rene DeLaCova. Re: U/C Phone conversation with Miguel Elian 01/24/93. (2 pages, Bates # 159-160). 1589) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/28/93 by TFA Michael Mann. Re: Surveillance of Undercover Meeting. (1 page, Bates # 161).
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1590) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/28/93 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Undercover Telephone Conversation Between TFA James Hughes and Miguel Elian. (1 page, Bates # 162). 1591) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/28/93 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Undercover Meeting Between TFA James Hughes, SGS-92-X003, Elian and Barona, on 01/15/93, Acquisition of N-81. (2 pages, Bates # 168-169). 1592) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 02/03/93 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Undercover Telephone Conversation Between TFA James Hughes and Manual Barona, acquisition of Exhibit N-82. (1 page, Bates # 170). 1593) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/02/93 by G/S Rene A. DeLaCova, Re: U/C meeting with Redacted at Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant Copy of Inventory Item # 310 except Miguel Elian, Jaime Ramirez-Duque, Giovanni Caicedo, Cesar Gil, and Javier Baena’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 176-177). 1594) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/02/93 by S/A Edward Duffy. Re: Surveillance of Undercover Meeting Between G/S DeLaCova and Miguel Elian. (1 page, Bates # 178).
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1595) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/05/93 by TFA Norman Surface, Re: Surveillance of Meeting on 3/3/93, at Cafe Sci-Sci Copy of Inventory Item # 312 except Miguel Elian, Jorge Pedroza, Javier Alcarez and Delia Gordillo’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 179-180). 1596) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/05/93 by TFA Norman Surface, Re: Surveillance of Undercover Meeting at Burt and Jacks Copy of Inventory Item # 311 except Miguel Elian’s name is Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 181). 1597) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/15/93 by S/A Thomas A. Duncan, Re: Acquisition of Exhibit N-86. Copy of Inventory Item # 313 except Alberto LNU, Manual Barona and Miguel Elian’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 195-196). 1598) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/22/93 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Surveillance of Undercover Meeting In Aruba and Acquisition of Exhibits N-89, N-90, & N-91. (3 pages, Bates # 200-202). 1599) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/25/93 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Summary of Currency Pick Ups on 03/23/93 and 03/24/93. (2 pages, Bates # 203-204).
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1600) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 04/23/93 by I/A Robert J. Russo, Re: Personal telephone book belonging to Miguel Elian suspect in GS-92-X033. Copy of Inventory Item # 314 except the List of Names and Phone Numbers are Not Redacted, including G/S DeLaCova’s undercover name: Carlos (7727608, 6463214, 399490) (2 pages, Bates # 205-206). 1601) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 04/29/93 by G/S Rene DeLaCova. Re: U/C Telephone conversations with Miguel Elian & Jaime Ramirez (2 pages, Bates # 207-208). Bates # 209-214 missing… 1602) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/03/93 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Surveillance of Undercover Meeting Between G/S DeLaCova and Miguel Elian on 04/30/93 (1 page, Bates # 215). Bates # 216-217 missing… 1603) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/04/93 by TFA Greg Lees, Re: Surveillance of U/C Meeting Between TFA James Hughes, G/S Rene DeLaCova, SGS-92-X003 and Miguel Elian on 5/3/92. Acquisition of Exhibit N-92. Copy of Inventory Item # 316 except SGS-92-X003 and Miguel Elian’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 218-219).
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1604) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/01/93 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Surveillance of SGS-92-X003, Migel Elian and Jorge Elian. Copy of Inventory Item # 320 except SGS-92-X003, Jorge Elian, and Miguel Elian’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 234-235). 1605) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/25/93 by TFA Michael Mann. Re: Interview of Carlos Enrique Estupinan. (2 pages, Bates # 236-238). Bates # 239-242 missing… 1606) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/08/93 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003 Following Telephone Conversation with Mejia on 07/07/93. (1 page, Bates # 244). Bates # 245 missing… 1607) ROI # GS-92-X033. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/13/93 by G/S Rene DeLaCova. Re: U/C Telephone Conversation with Jaime Ramirez-Duque and Miguel Elian. (1 page, Bates # 248).
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1608) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/14/93 by TFA Doug Williams. Re: Meet with SGS-92-X003 on 7/14/93. Copy of Inventory Item # 414 except Rafael Gonzalez-Morena, Alfredo and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 249) 1609) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/19/93 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Undercover Report, Re: Payment of Currency to Caston and Salvi. Copy of Inventory Item # 415 except Ezio Salvi, Alfredo Castan, and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 250) 1610) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/28/93 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Payment to SGS-92-X003 for Purchase of Evidence. Copy of Inventory Item # 416 except Jaime Ramirez-Duque and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 251) 1611) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/02/93 by TFA Doug Williams. Re: Surveillance Report. (1 page, Bates # 252) 1612) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/03/93 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Surveillance of U/C Meeting Willie Hernandez with Miguel Elian on 08/03/93. (1 page, Bates # 253) Bates # 254-255 missing…
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1613) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/04/93 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Undercover Negotiations with Miguel Elian on 08/03/93. (1 page, Bates # 256) 1614) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/12/93 by TFA Kathy Wilde. Re: Surveillance of Residence at 16751 Royal Poinciana Dr., Fort Lauderdale FL. (2 pages, Bates # 257-258) 1615) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/18/93 by TFA Doug Williams. Re: Undercover Meeting with Miguel Elian on 8/12/93-Acquisition of N-103 Copy of Inventory Item # 417 except Miguel Elian and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 259) 1616) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/01/93 by TFA Kathy Wilde. Re: Surveillance Report of 16751 Royal Poinciana Dr., Fort Lauderdale FL. (1 page, Bates # 260) Bates # 261-264 missing… 1617) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/08/93 by TFA Kathy Wilde. Re: Surveillance Report of 16751 Royal Poinciana Dr., Fort Lauderdale FL. (1 page, Bates # 265) 1618) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/08/93 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Subpoena Service on 10/08/93 (1 page, Bates # 274)
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1619) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/25/93 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Report of Pick-Up That Didn’t Go (1 page, Bates # 275) Bates # 276 missing… 1620) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/30/93 by S/A Leduc Oas, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Undercover Meeting with Johnny LNU on 11/25/93 (1 page, Bates # 277) 1621) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/30/93 by TFA Gary King. Re: CDD Partnership Returning Deposit (1 page, Bates # 278) 1622) ROI # GS-92-X033, File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 12/08/93 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Identification of Claudio Locatelli aka Mario and Mario Di Giaccomo. Copy of Inventory Item # 164F except Claudio Locatelli aka Mario, Mari Antonio Digiaccomo and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 279) 1623) ROI # GS-92-X033, File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 12/20/93 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Receipt of Phone Number Copy of Inventory Item # 330 except Pepe LNU, Astrid, Edificar and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 280)
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1624) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/04/94 by TFA Gary King. Re: Refund of Southern Bell Telephone Deposit (1 page, Bates # 281) 1625) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/11/94 by TFA Timothy E Kuca, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Transfer of Evidence to Case SGS-92-X033 on 01/11/94 (1 page, Bates # 282) 1626) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/19/94 by TFA Kathy Wilde. Re: Surveillance Report of 16751 Royal Poinciana Dr. (1 page, Bates # 283) 1627) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/31/94 by TFA Kathy Wilde. Re: Surveillance of Money Laundering Suspect Hugo LNU (1 page, Bates # 284) 1628) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 04/11/94 by TFA Doug Williams. Re: Surveillance Report. Copy of Inventory Item # 335 except Hugo LNU and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 288) Bates # 289-290 missing…
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1629) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 04/15/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Subpoena Request Southern Bell. Copy of Inventory Item # 336 except Carlos Camilo and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 291) 1630) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/10/94 by S/A Edward Duffy. Re: Surveillance of U/C Meeting at Los Ranchos on 5/10/94. Copy of Inventory Item # 337 except Fransisco Cruz, FNU LNU and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 292293) 1631) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/14/94 by TFA Kathy Wilde. Re: Surveillance Report of Money Laundering Suspects at U/C Meeting (2 pages, Bates # 294-295) Bates # 296-297 missing… 1632) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/11/94 by S/A Dominick Braccio, Rome. Re: Intelligence Regarding Italian Telephone Contacts of Claudio Locatelli (3 pages, Bates # 298-300) 1633) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/13/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Acquisition of Exhibit N-138 Copy of Inventory Item # 340 except Alberto Carlos Mejia aka Pipe and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (1 page, Bates #301)
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1634) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/11/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Transfer Instructions on 02/11/94; Acquisition of N-124 (2 pages, Bates # 302-303) 1635) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/13/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Transfer Instructions for Currency Appropriation Funds for Redacted/Acquisition of Exhibit N-136 Copy of Inventory Item # 339 except Alberto Carlos Mejia aka Pipe and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (3 pages, Bates #304-306) 1636) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/11/94 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report, Disbursement of Asset Forfeiture Funds ($350,000.00) (3 pages, Bates # 307-309) 1637) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/05/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Identification of Patricia Robles (1 page, Bates # 312) 1638) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/05/94 by I/A Sandra Neal. Re: Debriefing of S13-94-0006 (5 pages, Bates # 331-335) 1639) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/11/94 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Surveillance Report (1 page, Bates # 336)
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1640) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/22/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Identification of “Pacho” (1 page, Bates # 346) 1641) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/22/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Surveillance of 19611 NW 52nd Ave, Carol City, FL - Possible Stash House (2 pages, Bates # 347-348) 1642) ROI # M2-93-0011 File Title: Carl Romano. Dated 06/28/94 by I/A Sandra Neal, Re: Debriefing of SGS92-X003 Copy of Inventory Item # 167C except Carl Romano and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 349) 1643) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/12/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Receipt of Information from Redacted. Copy of Inventory Item # 348 except Carl Romano and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 352) 1644) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/13/94 by TFA Michael Mann. Re: Acquisition of Cellular Telephone #305-629-3078/Surveillance Report. Copy of Inventory Item # 346 except Patricia Robles and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 353-354)
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1645) ROI # GS-94-0171 File Title: Jose Francisco Cruz. Dated 08/18/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Undercover Meeting with Jose Francisco Cruz, and a Latin Male Named “Marco.” (2 pages, Bates # 355356) 1646) ROI # I1-94-0126 File Title: Silverio Uriarte. Dated 07/22/94 by S/A Robert Fergus, Chicago. Re: Surveillance of Undercover Meeting between Willie Hernandez and Jario Burnaventure and Acquisition of N-27 ($ 151,541.00) and N-28 and N-29 (4 pages, Bates # 357-360) 1647) ROI # M3-94-0092 File Title: Carlos Gomez. Dated 08/12/94 by S/A William Owen, Texas. Re: Intelligence related to Ali Caisedo-Caisedo (1 page, Bates # 361) 1648) ROI # I1-94-0126 File Title: Silverio Uriarte. Dated 08/12/94 by S/A Robert Fergus, Chicago. Re: Arrest of Ramon Garcia and Post Arrest Statements (1 pages, Bates # 362-363) 1649) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/21/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Undercover Meeting with Jario Buenaventura and a Latin male named “Wilson” on 07/21/94 in Chicago Illinois (1 page, Bates # 364) 1650) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/28/94 by TFA Curt Mancini. Re: Initial Debriefing of SGS-94-X006 (2 pages, Bates # 365-366)
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1651) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/03/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: U/C Meeting with Carlos Arturo Ortiz and Acquisition of Exhibits N-156, N-157, N-158 & N-159 on 10/31/94 Copy of Inventory Item # 352 except Jorge Nadar. Carlos Arturo Ortiz, Alejandro Nunez and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (3 pages, Bates # 374-376) 1652) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/04/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Undercover Meeting on 11/03/94 with a latin male named “Tony” in Queens NY (2 pages, Bates # 377378) 1653) ROI # XP-93-0007 File Title: Roberto Soto-Prieto. Dated 11/04/94 by S/A Bernard J Sabonis, Vienna. Re: Roberto Soto-Prieto’s association with Edgar Hernando Arango-Rubio (3 pages, Bates # 379-381) 1654) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/15/94 by S/A Robert Starkman, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Surveillance and Investigative Interview of Miguel Palacio (2 pages, Bates # 382-383) 1655) ROI # GFXA-94-4007 File Title: Pasquale Locatelli. Dated 11/21/94 by David May, Paris. Re: Intelligence Information (5 pages, Bates # 384-388)
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1656) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/28/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Undercover Meeting with Jario Buenaventura and a Latin female on 11/28/94 in Fort Lauderdale FL (2 pages, Bates # 389-390) 1657) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/29/94 by TFA Jeff Young. Re: Surveillance Report on Undercover Meeting with Jario Buenaventura and a Latin female on 11/28/94 in Fort Lauderdale FL (1 page, Bates # 391) 1658) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 12/05/94 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Surveillance Report on Undercover Meeting between Willie Hernandez and Jario Buenaventura on 12/05/94 (1 page, Bates # 392) 1659) ROI # ZW-95-0010 File Title: Eduardo Artsemendi-Echavarria. Dated 01/13/95 by S/A Thomas Duncan. Re: Debriefing of ZW-95-0002 on 12/28/94. Case Status Report. (5 pages, Bates # 395-399) 1660) ROI # C1-95-0049 File Title: Rogelio Lazar. Dated 12/22/94 by S/A Howard C Campbell, NY. Re: Case Status (1 page, Bates # 400)
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1661) ROI # C1-95-0049 File Title: Rogelio Lazar. Dated 11/10/94 by S/A Howard C Campbell, NY. Re: Surveillance on 11/04/94 and acquisition of approximately $500,000.00 USD (2 pages, Bates # 401402) 1662) ROI # C1-95-0049 File Title: Rogelio Lazar. Dated 11/09/94 by S/A Howard C Campbell, NY. Re: Surveillance on 11/03/94 (3 pages, Bates # 403-405) 1663) ROI # C1-95-0049 File Title: Rogelio Lazar. Dated 11/28/94 by S/A Howard C Campbell, NY. Re: Case Status (1 page, Bates # 406) Bates # 407-413 missing… 1664) ROI # XP-93-0007 File Title: Roberto Soto-Prieto. Dated 01/13/95 by S/A Bernard J Sabonis, Vienna. Re: Status of Investigation (1 page, Bates # 414) 1665) ROI # ZB-94-0006 File Title: Carlos A Cadavid. Dated 12/13/94 by S/A Paul Schmidt, Caracas. Re: Information on Money Wire Transfers (3 pages, Bates # 415-417) 1666) ROI # G6-92-Z034 File Title Jario Ochoa, dated 02/16/95 by S/A Jeffrey Brunner. Re: Debriefing of Luis Latorre. Copy of Inventory Item # 373 except Carlos Alberto Mejia, Bernardo LNU, Roger Tejas,
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Nohra Aydee, Delia LNU, Adolpho LNU, de la Expriella and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 420-421). 1667) ROI # ZB-94-0006 File Title: Carlos A Cadavid. Dated 01/23/95 by S/A Paul Schmidt, Caracas. Re: 90 day debriefing of ZB-94-0004 (5 pages, Bates # 422-426) 1668) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/01/95 by TFA Michael Man. Re: Surveillance of 2508 SW 29th Ave, Miami FL (1 page, Bates # 427) 1669) ROI # XP-93-0007 File Title: Roberto Soto-Prieto. Dated 03/10/95 by S/A Bernard J Sabonis, Vienna. Re: Analysis of records concerning Philadelphia International Bank Account Number 19230279 (9 pages, Bates # 428-436) 1670) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/13/95 by TFA Gary King. Re: Surveillance /Premise Check (2 page, Bates # 437-438) 1671) ROI # XP-93-0007 File Title: Roberto Soto-Prieto. Dated 03/27/95 by S/A Bernard J Sabonis, Vienna. Re: Analysis of records concerning Philadelphia International Bank Account Number 19230287 (7 pages, Bates # 439-445)
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1672) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 04/26/95 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Undercover Meeting with a white male named “Sylvain” on 04/21/95 in Freeport Bahamas (2 page, Bates # 446-447) 1673) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/22/95 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Case Status (1 page, Bates # 460) 1674) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/12/95 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Identification of Segundo Sevillano Transaction 051195 (1 page, Bates # 461) 1675) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/12/95 by TFA Michael Mann. Re: Surveillance at 2058 SW 29th Ave, Miami Fl on 06/05/95 (1 page, Bates # 462) 1676) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/13/95 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Identification of Jose Vincente Ortiz, Transaction 051195 (1 page, Bates # 463) 1677) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/14/95 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Identification of Marco Alexis Ysabel (1 page, Bates # 464)
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1678) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/21/95 by TFA Michael Mann. Re: Garbage Pick up at 2508 SW 29th Ave Miami FL on 06/20/95 (1 page, Bates # 465) 1679) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/28/95 by TFA Jeff Young. Re: Surveillance at 2508 SW 29th Ave Miami FL (2 pages, Bates # 466-467) 1680) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/30/95 by S/A Carl Kotowski. Re: Surveillance at 2508 SW 29th Ave Miami FL on 06/28/95. Vehicle stop on Vicente Paez and Carlos Munoz on this same date (5 pages, Bates # 468-472) 1681) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/30/95 by TFA Jeff Young. Re: Surveillance at 2508 SW 29th Ave Miami FL (2 pages, Bates # 473-474) 1682) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/18/95 by TFA Rick Maxwell, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Interview of Jose Vicente Ortiz-Drombo on 07/10/95 and Arrest of Jose Vicente OrtizDrombo on 07/11/95 (2 pages, Bates # 481-482) 1683) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/05/95 by S/A Carl Kotowski, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Surveillance of Undercover Meeting on 09/01/95 and Delivery of $1,688.00 to Clara LNU (2 pages, Bates # 486-487)
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1684) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/15/95 by S/A Al Armitage, Ft Lauderdale. Re: 90 Day Debriefing of (telephonic) SGS-95-0042 (2 pages, Bates # 488-489) 1685) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/22/95 by S/A Carl Kotowski, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Change in G-DEP Identifier (1 page, Bates # 490) 1686) ROI # SGS-95-0047 File Title: Cooperating Individual. Dated 09/29/95 by TFA Greg Lees, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Initial Debriefing of SGS-95-0047 (2 pages, Bates # 503-504) 1687) ROI # GFGS-96-4002 File Title: Segundo E Sevillano. Dated 10/24/95 by S/A David B Vanchoff, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Surveillance of Marcos Alexis Ysbael and Josefina Yocelin Isabel. (1 page, Bates # 505) 1688) ROI # GFGS-96-4002 File Title: Segundo E Sevillano. Dated 11/06/95 by S/A David B Vanchoff, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Surveillance of Marcos Alexis Ysbael and Josefina Yocelin Isabel on 11/06/95. (2 pages, Bates # 506-507) 1689) ROI # GFGS-96-4002 File Title: Segundo E Sevillano. Dated 11/06/95 by S/A David B Vanchoff, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Telephone Toll Records Information Associated with Telephone Number 305-642-5310 (1 page, Bates # 508)
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1690) ROI # GFGS-96-4002 File Title: Segundo E Sevillano. Dated 11/06/95 by S/A David B Vanchoff, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Corporation Inquiry - Computer Express (2 page, Bates # 509-510) 1691) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/15/95 by TFA Doug Williams. Re: Surveillance of Massimo Massaro on 11/15/95 (2 pages, Bates # 511-512) 1692) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/16/95 by TFA Jeff Young. Re: Surveillance of Massimo Massaro on 11/16/95 (2 pages, Bates # 513-514) 1693) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/17/95 by TFA Jeff Young. Re: Surveillance of Massimo Massaro on 11/17/95 (2 pages, Bates # 515-516) 1694) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/27/95 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Undercover Meeting with Ovidio Avendano “Mono” and an Unidentified Latin Male on 11/27/95 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Copy of Inventory Item # 367 except Ovidio Avendano, “Luis,” “Leticia,” and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (4 pages, Bates # 517-520). 1695) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/30/95 by TFA Doug Williams. Re: Surveillance Report and Acquisition of Exhibit N-186 (2 pages, Bates # 521-522)
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1696) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 12/01/95 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Undercover meeting with Fernando Patino on 12/1/95 at North Miami Beach, Florida Copy of Inventory Item # 370 except Fernando Patino, Ovidio Avendano and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 523-524). 1697) ROI # GFGS-96-4002 File Title: Segundo E Sevillano. Dated 12/13/95 by S/A David B Vanchoff, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Authorization for pen register order number 95-4847-snow (1 page, Bates # 525) 1698) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/26/96 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Debriefing of SGS-87-0034 (3 pages, Bates # 526-528) 1699) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/23/96 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Return of Pisces Check #2935 by SGS-92-X003 Copy of Inventory Item # 376 except #2935 and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (3 pages, Bates # 529-531). 1700) ROI # GS-96-0161 File Title: Tomas Manrique. Dated 06/25/96 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Undercover Meeting with Latin Male Named “Tony” on 06/07/96 in Miami (2 pages, Bates # 533-534)
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1701) ROI # GS-96-0171 File Title: Alfredo Orozco. Dated 06/12/96 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Undercover Meeting with Latin Male Named “Alfredo” on 06/04/96 in North Miami, Acquisition of Exhibits N-1, N-2 (2 pages, Bates # 535-537) 1702) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/06/96 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Case Status (1 page, Bates # 538) 1703) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: GS-92-X033. Dated 05/06/96 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Non-consensual Oral Intercept by Quebec Provincial Police on Target Pascal Dicoroci (1 page, Bates # 539) 1704) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/24/96 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Case Status (1 page, Bates # 540) 1705) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/10/96 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Surveillance on 8/29/96 and Acquisition of Exhibit N-187 Copy of Inventory Item # 379 except Estaban Lopez and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 542-543). 1706) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/27/97 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Case Status (1 page, Bates # 546)
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1707) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 02/20/97 by TFA Linda Sue Dees. Re: Attempting to Identify Lee LNU Associate of Jose Vega (2 page, Bates # 547-548) 1708) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 02/27/97 by I/A Sandra Neal. Re: Initial Debriefing of CS-94-073413 (1 page, Bates # 549) 1709) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/25/95 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: US currency pick up of approximately $550,000.00 on 05/22/95 in Fort Worth TX (2 pages, Bates # 550551) 1710) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/13/97 by TFA Linda Sue Dees. Re: Attempting to Identify Lee LNU Associate of Jose Vega (2 pages, Bates # 554-555) 1711) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/05/97 by TFA Linda Sue Dees. Re: Identification of Lee LNU (Lisbino Elaluf) (1 page, Bates # 556) 1712) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/07/97 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Transfer of Forfeited Property (Cellular Phone) to USMS (1 page, Bates # 557)
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1713) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 02/09/98 by TFA Linda Sue Dees. Re: Case Status (1 page, Bates # 558) 1714) Classified Document Receipt. US Department of Justice. From Michelle Gutzman, DEA HQS to ASAC Gerald H Hochoman FLDO Dated 02/20/98. Re: “1 secret file folder for CS-92-063987 containing 02/29/96 Memo from JPSalvemini to JMilford re testimony of CS; Secret twx 016219, secret twx 25547; Secret DEA6 debriefing of SGS-92-X003; Secret FBI memo to Miami SAC from S/A Manuel Suarez re: synopsis with victims brother. (1 page, Bates # 559) 1715) Consolidated Asset Tracking System: Status Inquiry Information. Dated 02/05/99. Re: Disposal Dates for Seized Cash. (12 pages, Bates # 560-571) 1716) Non-Drug Evidence Database System: Report By Case Number: GS-92-X033. Dated 03/09/99. Re: List of evidence, with action code + date: x - 10/28/98. (4 pages, Bates # 572-575) 1717) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/29/99 by S/A James Rivera. Re: Case Closing. “All administrative matters in this investigation have been dealt with; all non-drug evidence has been submitted for destruction and destroyed; all seized monies have been processed and forfeited. The Attorney General’s authorized exemption in this investigation was closed in May 1996.” (2 page, Bates # 576-577)
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1718) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/21/92 by G/S Thomas Tiderington. Re: Surveillance of US Currency Pick up on 08/21/92 and Acquisition of Exhibits N-12 and N-13 (3 pages, Bates # 578-580) 1719) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/21/92 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Undercover Meeting on 08/21/92 (2 pages, Bates # 581-582) 1720) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/25/92 by G/S Thomas Tiderington. Re: Currency Deposit (2 pages, Bates # 583, 587) 1721) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/31/92 by TFA Frank Adderley. Re: Transfer of $5,000.00 per Instruction of Rodrigo LNU on 08/27/92. Copy of Inventory Item # 261 except Rodrigo LNU, Regina Skowronck and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 584). 1722) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/04/92 by S/A AD Wright, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #613 (2 pages, Bates # 585-586)
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1723) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/10/92 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Receipt of Transfer Instructions for Pickup on 9/6/92 and Acquisition of Exhibit N-19 (1 page, Bates # 588). 1724) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/06/92 by TFA Robert Smith. Re: Surveillance and Undercover Monitoring of a Meeting at McDonald’s, 929 N.W. 62nd St., Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Acquisition of Exhibit N-17. Copy of Inventory Item # 262 except FLU LNU and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 589). 1725) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/10/92 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #617 (2 pages, Bates # 590, 596) 1726) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/10/92 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Surveillance Report of Money Pickup on 9/6/92 and Acquisition of Exhibits N-17 & N-18 Copy of Inventory Item # 162F except Luis Fernando Mejia’s name is Not Redacted (3 pages, Bates # 591-593). 1727) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/16/92 by TFA Willie Hernandez, Re: Undercover Meeting at McDonalds Restaurant on 9/6/92 – Pickup of $250,000.00 in U.S. Currency Copy of Inventory Item # 162H except “Lucas” and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 594-595).
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1728) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/04/92 by S/A AD Wright, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #618 (2 pages, Bates # 597-598, Pisces Info: 611) 1729) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/17/92 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Receipt of FAX from Redacted Directing American Express Payment and Acquisition of Exhibit N-27 & N-34 Copy of Inventory Item # 266 except Maria Elena Ramirez and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 594-595). 1730) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/13/92 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Surveillance Report of Currency Pickup on 9/8/92 - Acquisition of Exhibits N-22 & N-23 Copy of Inventory Item # 162G except Jose Luis Vega and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 603-604). 1731) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/11/92 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Receipt of Transfer Instructions for Pick Up on 09/08/92 Acquisition of Exhibit N-24 (1 page, Bates # 609) 1732) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/08/92 by TFA Robert Smith. Re: Surveillance and Undercover Monitoring of a Meeting at McDonald’s, 929 N.W. 62nd St., Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Acquisition of Exhibit N-22. Copy of Inventory Item # 263 except Luis Fernando Mejia’s name is Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 610).
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1733) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/04/92 by S/A AD Wright, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #620 (3 pages, Bates # 612-613, Pisces Info: 622) 1734) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/18/92 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Surveillance of Currency Pickup on 9/17/92 and Acquisition of Exhibits N-35, N-36 & N-37 Copy of Inventory Item # 162J except “Arturo,” Rodrigo Paliez, and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (3 pages, Bates # 614-616). 1735) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/15/92 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Undercover Telephone Conversation Between SGS-92-X003 and “Arturo,” and Acquisition of Exhibit N32 Copy of Inventory Item # 265 except “Arturo,” “Rodrigo” and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 617-618). 1736) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/18/92 by TFA Willie Hernandez, Re: Undercover Meeting with Redacted on 9/17/92 at McDonalds Restaurant in New York City Copy of Inventory Item # 162I except FLU LNU and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 619-620).
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1737) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/23/92 by TFA James Hughes. Re: US Currency Deposited in UC Accounts, Transaction # 902192FLA (1 page, Bates # 622) 1738) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/01/92 by S/A AD Wright, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #622 (3 pages, Bates # 623-624, Pisces Info: 633) 1739) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/22/92 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Surveillance Report of Money Pick-Up Copy of Inventory Item # 268 except Lee LNU, Jose Vega and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 627-628). 1740) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/21/92 by TFA Frank Adderley. Re: Undercover meeting with Miguel Elean and Manuel Barona on 09/21/92 Copy of Inventory Item # 267 except Miguel Elean, Manuel Barona, Luis LNU, Al LNU, and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 629-630). 1741) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/30/92 by S/A AD Wright, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #623 (1 page, Bates # 634, No Pisces Info) 1742) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/30/92 by TFA James Hughes. Re: US Currency Deposited in UC Accounts, Transaction # 093092FLA (1 page, Bates # 635)
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1743) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/22/92 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Surveillance Report of Money Pick-Up. Includes Lispino Elaof’s name. (2 pages, Bates # 636-637). 1744) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/30/92 by S/A AD Wright, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #625 (2 page, Bates # 638-639, No Pisces Info) 1745) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/10/92 by TFA James Hughes. Re: US Currency Deposited in UC Accounts, Transaction # 093092FLA (1 page, Bates # 640) 1746) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/01/92 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Surveillance of Money Pickup on 09/30/92 Copy of Inventory Item # 270 except Juan De La Cruz, Edda Lertora and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 641-642). 1747) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/30/92 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Undercover Meeting Between G/S Rene DeLaCova and Juan De la Cruz on Currency Pickup on 09/30/92 Copy of Inventory Item # 269 except Juan De La Cruz, Miguel Elian and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 643-644).
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1748) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/12/92 by S/A James H. Hoy. Re: Surveillance at 900 Bay Drive, Miami Beach, Florida on 10/12/92 Copy of Inventory Item # 272 except Juan De La Cruz, and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 645-646). 1749) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/28/92 by S/A AD Wright, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #632 (1 page, Bates # 647, No Pisces Info) 1750) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/12/92 by TFA Frank Adderley. Re: Surveillance of Money Pickup from Antonio LNU on 10/12/92 Copy of Inventory Item # 271 except Antonio LNU, Maria Lopez and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 648649). 1751) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/13/92 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Surveillance of Money Pickup from Antonio LNU on 10/12/92 (2 pages, Bates # 650-651). 1752) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/21/92 by S/A AD Wright, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #630 (2 pages, Bates # 652-653, No Pisces Info) 1753) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/15/92 by TFA James Hughes. Re: US Currency Deposited in UC Accounts, Transaction # 101292FLA (1 page, Bates # 654)
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1754) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/23/92 by TFA James Hughes. Re: US Currency Deposited in UC Accounts, Transaction # 102792FLA (2 pages, Bates # 655-656) 1755) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/28/92 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Surveillance Report Acquisition of Exhibit N-60, Seizure of Approximately $470,000.00 Cash (3 pages, Bates # 657-659) 1756) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/23/92 by S/A AD Wright, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #630 (1 page, Bates # 660, No Pisces Info) 1757) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/23/92 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #638 (1 page, Bates # 661, No Pisces Info) 1758) 412) ROI # GS-92-X033 dated 10/26/92 by TFA Frank Adderley. Re: Undercover Telephone Conversation with Alberto LNU and Henry LNU on 10/26/92 Copy of Inventory Item # 412 except Alberto LNU, Henry LNU, Manuel Barona, and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 662-663).
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1759) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/02/92 by TFA James Hughes. Re: US Currency Deposited in UC Accounts, Transaction # 102792FLA (1 page, Bates # 664) 1760) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/27/92 by S/A Edward Duffy. Re: Surveillance of Currency Pickup on 10/27/92 (2 pages, Bates # 665-666) 1761) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/30/92 by S/A Anthony Cardello, NY. Re: Surveillance of U/C Rene DeLaCova during money Pickup on 10/29/92 (2 pages, Bates # 670-671) 1762) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/30/92 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Money Pickup on 10/29/92 and - Acquisition of Exhibits N-64, N-65, N-66 and N-67. Copy of Inventory Item # 86 except Alberto LNU and Manual Barona’s names are Not Redacted (2 page, Bates # 672-673). 1763) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/04/92 by TFA James Hughes. Re: US Currency Deposited in UC Accounts, Transaction # 102992FLA (1 page, Bates # 674) 1764) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/04/92 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #639 (2 pages, Bates # 675-676, No Pisces Info)
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1765) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/24/92 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #645 (3 pages, Bates # 677-678, Pisces Info: 690) 1766) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/23/92 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Undercover Report Re: Currency Pickup dated 11/18/92, Acquisition of Exhibits N-72, N-73 (3 pages, Bates # 682-684) 1767) Teletype. DEA/NYDETF. Dated 12/16/92. By S/A Brady. Subject: Narco Currency Pick up On 12/15/92. (2 pages, Bates # 691-692) 1768) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 12/22/92 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #653 (3 pages, Bates # 693, Pisces Info: 698-699) 1769) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 12/17/92 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Undercover Report Reference Currency Pick up Transaction # 101592FLA (2 pages, Bates # 696-697) 1770) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/30/93 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Undercover Meeting Between TFA Hughes, SGS-92-X003, Elian and Barona on 01/15/93, Acquisition of Exhibit N-81 (2 pages, Bates # 700-701)
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1771) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/15/93 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Undercover Meeting with Miguel Elian and Manuel Barona, Re: Currency Pickup on 1/12/93/ Acquisition of Exhibit N-80, Transaction #011293FLA Copy of Inventory Item # 164B except Miguel Elian and Manual Barona, and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 707708) 1772) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/14/93 by S/A Thomas A. Duncan, Re: U.S. Currency Deposited in Undercover Account/Transaction #011293FLA. Copy of Inventory Item # 303 except Miguel Elian, and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 709). 1773) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/14/93 by S/A Thomas A. Duncan, Re: Undercover Telephone Conversation with Elian – Transaction # 011293FLA – Case Status. Copy of Inventory Item # 302 except Miguel Elian, and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 710). 1774) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/13/93 by S/A Thomas Duncan, Re: Undercover Meeting for Redacted Copy of Inventory Item # 164A except Delia Gordillo, Giyo, Pacho Herrera and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (4 pages, Bates # 714-717).
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1775) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/19/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #656 (4 pages, Bates # 718-721, No Pisces Info) 1776) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/12/93 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Surveillance of Undercover Meeting Between Transaction # 011293FLA on 01/12/93 and Acquisition of Exhibits N76, N-77 (3 pages, Bates # 722-724) 1777) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/27/93 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Undercover Telephone Conversation Between TFA Hughes and Miguel Elian. Reference Transaction # 012293FLA (2 pages, Bates # 725-726) 1778) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/28/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #658 (2 pages, Bates # 717-728, No Pisces Info) 1779) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/22/93 by S/A Ed Duffy, Re: Transaction #012193FLA (Currency Pickup) Copy of Inventory Item # 164C except Miguel Elian and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (4 pages, Bates # 714-717). 1780) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 02/12/93 by S/A Richard Guerard, NY. Re: Surveillance of Pedro Corporan on 2/9, 2/10, 02/11/93 (2 pages, Bates # 738-739)
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1781) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 02/11/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #659 (2 pages, Bates # 740-741, No Pisces Info) 1782) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 02/04/93 by TFA James Hughes. Re: US Currency Deposited in UC Accounts, Transaction # 020493FLA (1 page, Bates # 744) 1783) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Felix Cuebas NY. Dated 02/22/93. Subject: Narco Currency Pickup from Jose Gallegos at 57th and 11 av Manhattan NY on 02/19/93. (2 pages, Bates #748-749) 1784) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Felix Cuebas NY. Dated 02/22/93. Subject: Conversation regarding pickup of USC. (2 pages, Bates #750-751) 1785) ROI # CI-93-0038. By Denis Murphy NY. Dated 03/17/93. Subject: Receipt of Business Records and video Tapes Resulting From Subpoena Served on 02/25/93 at Manhttan Mini Storage, 524 West 23rd St, NY NY. (1 page, Bates #752) 1786) ROI # CT-93-0038. By S/A Richard Guerard Grp T-12 NY. Dated 03/01/93. Subject: Digital Page from Jose Gallegos on 02/23/93 ; (212) 388-1271 - 261. (2 pages, Bates #753-754)
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1787) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 02/26/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #661 (2 pages, Bates # 756-757, No Pisces Info) 1788) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/10/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #663 (2 pages, Bates # 757-758, Pisces Info:759) 1789) Cable by Joseph Salvemini. From Ft Lauderdale to DEA HQS, Miami, Chicago. Dated 03/09/93. Subject: GS-92-X033, Luis Fernando Mejia. Re: SGS-92-X003 contacted by Pablo Roncallo to pick up 500,000.00 (3 pages, Bates # 764-766) 1790) ROI # Il-93-0101 File Title: Raoul Perez. By S/A Thomas Evans, Chicago. Dated 03/30/93. Subject: Intelligence Information. (1 page, Bates #767) 1791) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/22/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #667 (2 pages, Bates # 768-769 No Pisces Info) 1792) ROI # Il-93-0101 File Title: Raoul Perez. By S/A Thomas Evans, Chicago. Dated 03/17/93. Subject: Surveillance of Undercover Meeting with Raoul Perez and the Acquisition of Exhibit N-6. (4 pages, Bates #770-773)
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1793) ROI # Il-93-0101 File Title: Raoul Perez. By S/A Arthur Heredia, Chicago. Dated 03/11/93. Subject: Undercover Meeting with Raoul Perez and the Acquisition of Exhibit N-1 through N-5. (3 pages, Bates #774-776) 1794) ROI # Il-93-0101 File Title: Raoul Perez. By S/A Andre Kellum, Chicago. Dated 03/11/93. Subject: Case Initiation. (1 page, Bates #777) 1795) ROI # Il-93-0101 File Title: Raoul Perez. By S/A Richard Joyce, Chicago. Dated 03/22/93. Subject: Intelligence Information From Motel 6, Elk Grove Village, Illinois. (1 page, Bates #785) 1796) ROI # Il-93-0101 File Title: Raoul Perez. By S/A Anne-Judith Lambert, Chicago. Dated 05/11/93. Subject: Interview of Motel 6 Owner and Acquisition of Exhibit N-7. (2 pages, Bates #787-788) 1797) ROI # Il-93-0101 File Title: Raoul Perez. By S/A Andre Kellum, Chicago. Dated 05/18/93. Subject: Intelligence Information (1 page, Bates #789) 1798) ROI # Il-93-0101 File Title: Raoul Perez. By S/A Andre Kellum, Chicago. Dated 08/03/93. Subject: Intelligence Information (1 page, Bates #790)
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1799) ROI # Il-93-0101 File Title: Raoul Perez. By S/A Andre Kellum, Chicago. Dated 10/26/93. Subject: Case Status (1 page, Bates #791) 1800) Cable by Joseph Salvemini. From Ft Lauderdale to DEA HQS, Miami, Chicago. Dated 03/18/93. Subject: GS-92-X033, Luis Fernando Mejia. Re: Currency pick up $600,000.00 (5 pages, Bates # 792796) 1801) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/29/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #673 (1 page, Bates # 797 No Pisces Info) 1802) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/30/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #674 (2 pages, Bates # 805-806 No Pisces Info) 1803) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Felix Cuebas NY. Dated 04/30/93. Subject: Undercover Conversation with one Pice LNU. (2 pages, Bates #807-808) 1804) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/03/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #691 (2 pages, Bates # 811-812 No Pisces Info)
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1805) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/11/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #691 (2 pages, Bates # 813-814 No Pisces Info) 1806) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Richard Guerard NY. Dated 05/04/93. Subject: Undercover pickup of $ 526,300.00 USC. (2 pages, Bates #817-818) 1807) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. dated 05/26/93 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Summary of Currency Pickup on 05/26/93, Copy of Inventory Item # 84 except Rafael GonzalezMoreno and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (3 pages, Bates # 819-821). 1808) ROI # CI-93-0017. By Det Frank Starnella NY. Dated 05/25/93. Subject: Narco-Currency Pickup Between Rodrigo LNU and Det Cuebas on 05/25/93. (1 page, Bates #822) 1809) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/03/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #715 (3 pages, Bates # 826-827 Pisces Info: 830) 1810) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/03/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #716 (1 page, Bates # 831 No Pisces Info)
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1811) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/29/93 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Surveillance of Currency Pickup/Transaction # 052693FlA (2 pages, Bates # 832-833) 1812) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/27/93 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Undercover Meeting with Two Unidentified Latin males on 05/27/93 (2 pages, Bates # 834-835) 1813) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/09/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #720 (2 pages, Bates # 836-837 No Pisces Info) 1814) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/02/93 by TFA Doug Williams. Re: Surveillance of Money pickup on 06/02/92 - Transaction #060293FLA (2 pages, Bates # 838-839) 1815) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/27/93 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Undercover Meeting with Tony LNU on 06/02/10 (2 pages, Bates # 840-841) 1816) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/14/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #722 (2 pages, Bates # 844-845 No Pisces Info) 1817) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/05/93 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Surveillance of Currency Pickup/Transaction # 060493FlA (2 pages, Bates # 846-847)
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1818) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/05/93 by S/A Thomas Duncan. Re: U/C Meeting with Mercado on 06/04/93; Transaction # 060493FlA (3 pages, Bates # 848-850) 1819) Cable by Joseph Salvemini. From Ft Lauderdale to DEA HQS, Miami, Chicago. Dated 06/18/93. Subject: GS-92-X033, Luis Fernando Mejia. Re: Potential Currency delivery $800,000.00 (2 pages, Bates # 851-852) 1820) Offense-Incident Report. Metro-Dade Police Department. Dated 06/08/93. By Sgt Illegible, # 8884. Re: Assistance to DEA Group 25. (3 pages, Bates # 853-855) 1821) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/08/93 by S/A Heloise Nydegger. Re: Surveillance on 0/08/93 at 9072 NW 116th St, Hialeah Florida. (2 pages, Bates # 857-858) 1822) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/09/93 by S/A Thomas A. Duncan, Re: Seizure of Currency on 6/8/93; Transaction #060893FLA ($800,000.00) Copy of Inventory Item # 321 except Carlos Enrique Estupinan-Monje and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 859-860).
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1823) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/05/93 by S/A Thomas Duncan. Re: Seizure of Currency on 06/08/93; Transaction # 060893FlA (3 pages, Bates # 861-863) 1824) Letter From Bradley R Stark to Det. Carlos Morales. Dated 06/23/93. Re: Stark representing Carlos Estupinan and seeking information on the currency which was seized from Estupinan’s trunk on 06/08/93. Attached: Police Reports (8 pages, Bates #864-868) 1825) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/14/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #724 (3 pages, Bates # 876-877 Pisces Info:882) 1826) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/05/93 by TFA Curt Mancini. Re: Surveillance on 06/09/93; Transaction # 060993FLA (2 pages, Bates # 878-879) 1827) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/10/93 by S/A Thomas Duncan. Re: Undercover Meeting with Urraca on 06/09/93; Transaction # 060993FLA (3 pages, Bates # 880-882) 1828) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/16/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #726 (1 page, Bates # 884 Pisces Info:887)
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1829) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/11/93 by S/A Thomas Duncan. Re: Undercover Meeting Between S/A Thomas Duncan and Mercado on 06/09/93; Transaction # 061093FLA (3 pages, Bates # 880-882) 1830) Cable by Joseph Salvemini. From Ft Lauderdale to DEA HQS, Miami, Chicago. Dated 06/18/93. Subject: GS-92-X033, Luis Fernando Mejia. Re: Rodrigo attempts to arrange a pick up for $500,000.00 (2 pages, Bates # 888-889) 1831) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/14/93 by S/A Adolphus Wright, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #732 (3 pages, Bates # 890-891 Pisces Info: 896) 1832) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/23/93 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Currency Pickup/ Seizure on 06/23/93 in New York (2 pages, Bates # 894-895) 1833) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/02/93 by S/A Morgan Holley, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report - Transaction #739 (2 pages, Bates # 899-900) 1834) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/14/93 by G/S Rene DeLaCova. Re: Negotiations for Pickup of $2,000,000.00 in Houston TX (2 pages, Bates # 901-902)
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1835) ROI # M3-93-0261 File Title: Miguel Elian. Dated 07/20/93 by S/A Cheryl D Roberts. Re: Surveillance of Pick-Up of $999,906.00 Illicit Funds on 07/16/93 (2 pages, Bates # 904-905) 1836) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/16/93 by G/S Rene DeLaCova. Re: Delivery of One Million Dollars in Houston on 07/16/93. Attached: Cable (5 pages, Bates # 906-910) 1837) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/27/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #743 (1 page, Bates # 911, No Pisces Info) 1838) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/12/93 by G/S Rene DeLaCova. Re: Negotiations for Money Pickups in New York and Houston TX (2 pages, Bates # 912-913) 1839) ROI # XFG5-93-9276 File Title: Money Laundering. Dated 07/26/93 by S/A Lizette Yrizarry, Miami. Re: Undercover meeting with Rodrigo Serna on 07/21/93 (2 page, Bates # 914-915) 1840) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/23/93 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Synopsis of Currency Pickup on 07/21/93 in San Juan, Puerto Rico (3 page, Bates # 916-918) 1841) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/30/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #746 (2 pages, Bates # 919-920, No Pisces Info)
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1842) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/22/93 by G/S Rene DeLaCova. Re: Delivery of One Million Dollars on 07/22/93 in Houston (3 pages, Bates # 921-923) 1843) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/09/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #750 (2 pages, Bates # 926-927, No Pisces Info) 1844) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/26/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #747 (1 page, Bates # 928, No Pisces Info) 1845) ROI # M3-93-0261 File Title: Miguel Elian. Dated 07/20/93 by S/A Foye M Stanley Jr. Re: Surveillance of Pick-Up of $996,534.00 on 07/22/93 at 10135 Waterstone Houston TX (2 pages, Bates # 929-930) 1846) ROI # XFG5-93-9276 File Title: Money Laundering. Dated 07/29/93 by S/A Lizette Yrizarry, Miami. Re: Undercover meeting with Hector Rodrigo Serna on 07/29/93 (2 page, Bates # 931-932) 1847) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/05/93 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Summary of Transaction 072993FLA (1 page, Bates # 935)
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1848) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/10/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #752 (2 pages, Bates # 936-937, No Pisces Info) 1849) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/04/93 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Summary of Currency Pickup in San Juan, Puerto Rico on 08/04/93 (2 pages, Bates # 938-939) 1850) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/10/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #755 (2 pages, Bates # 940-941, No Pisces Info) 1851) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/30/93 by S/A AD Wright, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #772 (2 pages, Bates # 942-943, No Pisces Info) 1852) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/14/93 by S/A Thomas Duncan. Re: Undercover Meeting on 09/13/93; Transaction #091393FLA (3 pages, Bates # 944-946) 1853) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/14/93 by S/A Thomas Duncan. Re: Acquisition of Currency and Currency Delivery to U/C Bank Account; Transaction #091393FLA (1 page, Bates # 947)
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1854) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/14/93 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Currency Pickup on 9/13/93 Copy of Inventory Item # 325 except Tony LNU and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 948-949). 1855) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/17/93 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Synopsis of Case Seizure in New York on 09/14/93 (2 pages, Bates # 953-954) 1856) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/15/93 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Undercover Telephone Calls to a Latin male named “Israel” (2 pages, Bates # 955-956) 1857) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/30/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #777 (1 page, Bates # 957, No Pisces Info) 1858) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/01/93 by S/A AD Wright, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #775 (2 pages, Bates # 958-959, No Pisces Info) 1859) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/16/93 by S/A Thomas Duncan. Re: Undercover Meeting on 09/15/93; Transaction #091593FLA (2 pages, Bates # 960-961)
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1860) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/30/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #783 (2 pages, Bates # 962-963, No Pisces Info) 1861) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/23/93 by TFA Kathy Wilde regarding Currency Pickup on 09/22/93, San Juan, P.R., Copy of Inventory Item # 83 except Francisco LNU aka Alvero Martinez, Rafael Honzalez-Moreno, Rodrigo Serna, Howard Perez Soto, Fred Smith and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (3 pages, Bates # 964-966). 1862) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/01/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #785 (2 pages, Bates # 967-968, No Pisces Info) 1863) ROI # GS-93-X014 File Title: Abel Olmos. Dated 10/01/93 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Case Summary (4 pages, Bates # 969-972) 1864) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/04/93 by G/S Rene DeLaCova. Re: Negotiations for delivery of One Million Dollars in New York (3 pages, Bates # 973-975) 1865) Cable by SAC Ruben Monzon Houston. From House to WASH DC, Miami, Ft Lauderdale. Dated 07/29/93. Subject: Pick up of $2,999,272.00 in Houston. Re: Rene DeLaCova contracted by Ramirez Duque to launder narco dollars in Houston TX (2 pages, Bates # 976-977)
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1866) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/15/93 by G/S Rene DeLaCova. Re: Delivery of One Million Dollars in Houston on 07/15/93 (3 pages, Bates # 978-980) 1867) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/27/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #740 (1 page, Bates # 981, No Pisces Info) 1868) ROI # M3-93-0261 File Title: Miguel Elian. Dated 07/19/93 by S/A William Owen, Texas. Re: Surveillance of Pink-up $999,366.00 Illicit Funds on 07/15/93 (2 page, Bates # 982-983) 1869) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/19/93 by G/S Rene DeLaCova. Re: Additional Information/Instructions for Two Million Dollar Deposit (2 pages, Bates # 984-985) 1870) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/04/93 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Surveillance Report, Money pick up on 10/01/93. Attached: 2 photographs of currency (3 pages, Bates # 986-988) 1871) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/04/93 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Undercover Meeting with a Latin Male named “Mario” on 10/01/93 (2 pages, Bates # 989-990)
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1872) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/08/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #789 (2 pages, Bates # 991-992, No Pisces Info) 1873) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/25/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #792 (2 pages, Bates # 993-994, No Pisces Info) 1874) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/06/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #796 (2 pages, Bates # 995-996, No Pisces Info) 1875) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/22/93 by TFA Curt Mancini. Re: Currency Pick up in Houston TX on 11/03/93 (2 pages, Bates # 997-998) 1876) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/05/93 by S/A Thomas Duncan. Re: Deposit of Currency on 11/03/93; Transaction #110393FLA (1 page, Bates # 999) 1877) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/05/93 by S/A Thomas Duncan. Re: Undercover Meeting on 11/03/93; Transaction #110393FLA (3 pages, Bates # 1000-1002) 1878) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 12/01/93 by S/A Brent Eaton, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #799 (2 pages, Bates # 1004-1005, No Pisces Info)
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1879) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/10/93 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Currency Pick up of One Million Dollars on 11/09/93 in Montreal, Canada (2 pages, Bates # 10061007) 1880) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/17/93 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Currency Pick up in Montreal on 11/09/93 Acquisition of Exhibit N-118 (2 pages, Bates # 1008-1009) 1881) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 12/13/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #801 (1 page, Bates # 1010, No Pisces Info) 1882) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 12/01/93 by S/A Brent Eaton, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #802 (2 pages, Bates # 1011-1012, No Pisces Info) 1883) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/30/93 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #803 (1 page, Bates # 1013, No Pisces Info) 1884) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/29/93 by G/S Thomas Tiderington. Re: Transfer Instructions Regarding Currency Pick up in on 11/22/93 - Geneva Switzerland and Acquisition of Exhibit N-120. Attached: Letters to Bank (14 pages, Bates # 1014-1027)
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1885) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/21/94 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #808 (1 page, Bates # 1028, No Pisces Info) 1886) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/22/94 by unknown. Re: Geneva (page 2 out of 2 only,, Bates # 1031) 1887) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/26/93 by S/A Thomas Tiderington. Re: Undercover Meeting with Pedro Rodriquez on 11/18, 11/19, and 11/22, 1993 in Geneva, Switzerland and Acquisition of Exhibits N-119 and N-120 (4 page, Bates # 1032-1035) 1888) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/29/93 by G/S Leduc Obas. Re: U/C Meeting with Dick Pascal Dicoroci aka Dick on 11/24/93 (1 page, Bates # 1036) 1889) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 12/16/93 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Transfer Instructions and Acquisition of Exhibits N-121, from Canadian Transaction on 11/24/93 (2 pages, Bates # 1037-1038) 1890) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/29/93 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Currency Seizure in Montreal, Canada on 11/24/93 (2 pages, Bates # 1039-1040)
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1891) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/21/94 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #807 (3 pages, Bates # 1041-1043, No Pisces Info) 1892) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/14/94 by TFA Gary King. Re: Currency Pick up on 01/13/94 in San Juan Puerto Rico (2 pages, Bates # 1044-1045) 1893) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/21/94 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #819 (2 pages, Bates # 1046-1047, No Pisces Info) 1894) ROI # CT-93-0068 File Title: Manuel Barona et al. Dated 01/22/94 by S/A Richard Guerard, NY. Re: Surveillance of narco-currency pick up from Mauricio Castano of approximately $350,000.00 on 01/21/94 (2 pages, Bates # 1048-1049) 1895) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 02/01/94 by S/A Rene L Robinson, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #822 (1 page, Bates # 1050, No Pisces Info) 1896) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 02/23/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Transfer Instructions of Currency Pickup in Houston, TX on 2/17/94 - Acquisition of Exhibit N-125,
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Transaction #849, Copy of Inventory Item # 82 except Carlos Gomez, Juan Carlos Ramirez aka “Chupeta” and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 1051-1052). 1897) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/03/94 by S/A Brent Eaton, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #849 (2 pages, Bates # 1053-1054, No Pisces Info) 1898) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/02/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Transfer Instructions of Currency Pick up in Houston TX on 02/24/94 Acquisition of Exhibit N-126; Transaction #854 (2 pages, Bates # 1055-1056) 1899) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/03/94 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #854 (2 pages, Bates # 1057-1058, No Pisces Info) 1900) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/23/94 by S/A AD Wright, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #860. Attached: cables (7 pages, Bates # 1059-1065, No Pisces Info) 1901) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 04/15/94 by S/A AD Wright, Miami. Re: $800 US Currency Relating to Pisces Transaction # 860 (2 pages, Bates # 1066-1067, No Pisces Info)
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1902) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/20/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Transfer Instructions of Currency Transaction, Houston 3/16/94 - Acquisition of Exhibit N-127, Transaction Number 860 Copy of Inventory Item # 80 except Carlos Gomez, Juan Carlos Ramirez aka “Chupeta” and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 1068). 1903) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/18/94 by TFA Michael Mann. Re: Summary of Currency Pickup on 03/16/94 Houston TX (2 pages, Bates # 1069-1070) 1904) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/17/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Currency Pickup of $602,000.00 in Houston TX on 03/16/94 (3 pages, Bates # 1071-1073) 1905) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/25/94 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #862 (2 pages, Bates # 1074-1075, No Pisces Info) 1906) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/22/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Summary of Currency Transaction, Chicago, IL on 3/22/94, $256,881.00. Transaction Number Redacted, Copy of Inventory Item # 79 except Carlos Emel Gomez, Juan Carlos Ramirez aka “Chupeta,” Silverio Uriarte, Aviles Rochin Jesus Abel and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted Attached: Cable (4 pages, Bates # 1076-1079).
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1907) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/23/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Currency Pick up of $256,881.00 in Chicago, IL on 3/22/94 (2 pages, Bates # 1080-1081) 1908) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/24/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Transfer Instructions of Currency Transaction, Chicago 3/22/94 - Acquisition of Exhibit N-128, Transaction Number: 862, Copy of Inventory Item # 78 except Carlos Emel Gomez, and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted Attached: Photograph of currency (3 pages, Bates # 1082-1084). 1909) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 04/07/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Transfer Instructions of Currency Transaction, Houston, TX on 04/07/94 - Acquisition of Exhibit N130, Copy of Inventory Item # 77 except Carlos Emel Gomez, Juan Carlos Ramirez, Pilar, Lucas and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted Attached: Cable (4 pages, Bates # 1085-1088). 1910) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 04/12/94 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #864 (2 pages, Bates # 1089-1090, No Pisces Info) 1911) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 04/07/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez Re: Currency Pick up of $229,410.00 in Houston, TX on 04/06/94. Attached: photographs of currency (4 pages, Bates # 1091-1094)
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1912) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 04/26/94 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Surveillance of Currency Pick up on 04/26/94. (2 pages, Bates # 1095-1096) 1913) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 04/26/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Summary of Currency Transaction in Miami on 04/26/94. Transaction #869 (2 pages, Bates # 1097-1098) 1914) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/02/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Transfer Instructions for Currency Transaction in Miami on 04/26/94. Acquisition of Exhibit N-131 (2 pages, Bates # 1097-1098) 1915) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/13/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Currency Pick up of Approximately $300,000.00 In US Currency from a Latin male named “kiko” on 04/26/94, Miami Beach Florida (2 pages, Bates # 1101-1102) 1916) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/03/94 by S/A AD Wright. Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #869 (2 pages, Bates # 1103-1104, No Pisces Info) 1917) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 04/28/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Summary of Currency Transaction in Miami on 04/28/94, Transaction # 870. Attached: Cables Copy of Inventory
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Item # 76 except Carlos Emel Gomez, Kiko LNU, Roberto Pinera, Miguel Arias and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (8 pages, Bates # 1105-1112) 1918) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 04/29/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Transfer, Miami Pickup on 04/28/94 – Acquisition of Exhibit N-132, Copy of Inventory Item # 75 except Luis Fernando Mejia’s name is Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 1114). 1919) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 04/28/94 by TFA Norm Surface. Re: Surveillance of Currency Pickup on 04/28/94 (1 page, Bates # 1113). 1920) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/09/94 by S/A AD Wright. Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #870 (2 pages, Bates # 1115-1116, No Pisces Info) 1921) ROI # CI-94-0134. By S/A Dan Panzitta, Group D-31 NY. Dated 05/05/94. Subject: Custody of approximately $1,000,000.00 USC (transaction #8872) on 5/2/95 and acquisition of exhibit N-1. Unredacted. Attached: Photographs of currency, cables (9 pages, Bates #1117-1125) 1922) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/03/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Transfer Instructions for Currency Transaction in Miami on 05/02/94. Acquisition of Exhibit N-133 ; Transaction # 872 (1 page, Bates # 1126)
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1923) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/10/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Transfer Instructions #2, New York Pickup on 05/02/94/Acquisition of Exhibit N-134 (3 pages, Bates # 11311133). 1924) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/11/94 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #872 (3 pages, Bates # 1134-1136, No Pisces Info) 1925) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/11/94 by TFA Gary King regarding Summary of Currency Transaction in New York on 5/2/94 Transaction Redacted, Copy of Inventory Item # 73 except Carlos Emel Gomez, Claudio LNU and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 1137-1138) 1926) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/10/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Transfer Instructions, New York Pickup on 5/4/94/Acquisition of Exhibit N-135 Copy of Inventory Item # 338 except Luis Fernando Mejia’s name is Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 1146-1147) 1927) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/10/94 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #874 (2 pages, Bates # 1150-1151, No Pisces Info)
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1928) ROI # C1-94-0134 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/05/94 by S/A Matthew Ryan, NY. Re: Surveillance of Pedro Lemos between 05/23/94 and 05/27/94 (4 pages, Bates # 1152-1155). 1929) ROI # C1-94-0134 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/20/94 by S/A Dan Panzillta, NY. Re: Surveillance of Lemos Residence on 05/18/94 at 75-51 198th st. Queens NY (1 page, Bates # 1156). 1930) ROI # C1-94-0134 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/14/94 by S/A Dan Panzillta, NY. Re: Surveillance of Pedro Lemos on 05/13/94 (2 pages, Bates # 1157-1158). 1931) ROI # C1-94-0134 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/23/94 by S/A Dan Panzillta, NY. Re: Application for Pen Register order (718) 465-9645 (1 page, Bates # 1159). 1932) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/16/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Summary of Currency Transaction in Miami on 5/16/94 Transaction #879, Copy of Inventory Item # 71 except Alex LNU, Carlos Emel Gomez, and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (4 pages, Bates # 1160-1163) 1933) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/16/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Surveillance Report of Currency Pickup from a Latin male named “Alex” (2 pages, Bates # 1164-1165)
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1934) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/18/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Transfer Instructions for Miami Pickup on 5/16/94. Acquisition of Exhibit N-137 Copy of Inventory Item # 341 except Luis Fernando Mejia’s name is Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 1166) 1935) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/16/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Pickup of approximately $250,000.00 in US currency from a Latin male named “Alex” on 05/16/94 (2 pages, Bates # 1167-1168) 1936) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/19/94 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #879 (2 pages, Bates # 1169-1170, No Pisces Info) 1937) ROI #GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/26/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Transfer Instructions for Currency Pickup, Miami on 5/24/94. – Acquisition of Exhibit N-142. Copy of Inventory Item # 343 except Luis Fernando Mejia’s name is Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 1172) 1938) ROI #GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 5/24/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Summary of Currency Transaction in Miami on 5/24/94, Transaction Number #887, Copy of Inventory Item # 109 except Carlos Emel Gomez, Alex LNU and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted Attached: photograph of currency (3 pages, Bates # 1171-1174)
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1939) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/31/94 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #887 (2 pages, Bates # 1175-1176, No Pisces Info) 1940) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/16/94 by TFA Jeff Young. Re: Surveillance Report of Currency Pickup of $198,300.00 in US currency from a Latin female named “Rosie” (2 pages, Bates # 1177-1178) 1941) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/31/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: US Currency Pickup of approximately $200,000.00 from a Latin female named “Rosie” on 05/25/94 in Miami FL. Attached: Photograph of car trunk (3 pages, Bates # 1179-1181) 1942) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/09/94 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #890 (2 pages, Bates # 1182-1183, No Pisces Info) 1943) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/05/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: U/C Meeting in Miami on 5/27/94 with Pacho LNU - Acquisition of Exhibit N-139. Copy of Inventory Item # 345 except Pacho LNU, Piere Jean Dupont and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted Attached: Cables (7 pages, Bates # 1186-1191)
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1944) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/31/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: US Currency Pickup of approximately $200,000.00 from “Alex” on 05/31/94 Attached: Cable (3 pages, Bates # 1194, 2 pages without Bates #s) 1945) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/21/94 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Seizure of Currency on 05/31/94; Transaction 053194 (1 page, Bates # 1195) 1946) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/02/94 by TFA Gary King. Re: Surveillance Report (2 pages, Bates # 1196-1197) 1947) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/03/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Transfer Instructions of Currency Pick up In Miami on 06/01/94 - Acquisition of Exhibit N-143. Attached: photograph of currency (3 pages, Bates # 1198-2000) 1948) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/13/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: US Currency Pick up of Approximately $300,000.00 From a Latin Male Named “Arturo” on 06/01/94 (2 pages, Bates # 2001-2002) 1949) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/09/94 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #891 (2 pages, Bates # 1203-1204, No Pisces Info)
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1950) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/03/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Transfer Instructions Carshiers Check, Boca Raton FL on 06/03/94 - Acquisition of Exhibit N-141. Copy of Inventory Item # 106 except Luis Fernando Mejia’s names is Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 1205-1206) 1951) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/03/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: U/C Meeting, Boca Raton on 6/3/94; Pickup of Cashiers Check $235,500.00 – Acquisition of Exhibit N-140. Copy of Inventory Item # 344 except “Tito” LNU, Pacho LNU, Patricia Robles and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 1207-1208) 1952) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/10/94 by S/A Rene L Rivera, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #893 (2 pages, Bates # 1209-1210, No Pisces Info) 1953) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/03/94 by TFA Michael Mann regarding Surveillance and Currency Transaction Report 06/03/94 Copy of Inventory Item # 108 except “Pacho” LNU, and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 1211-1212) 1954) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/07/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: US Currency Pick up of Approximately $500,000.00 From Kike” on 06/06/94 in Chicago. Attached: Cable (2 pages, Bates # 2013-2016)
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1955) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/14/94 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #894 (2 pages, Bates # 1217-1218, No Pisces Info) 1956) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/15/94 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #895. Attached: Cable and photograph of currency (5 pages, Bates # 1219-1223, No Pisces Info) 1957) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/14/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Summary of Currency Transaction for Miami 06/09/94. Transaction #895. Acquisition of Exhibit N-144. (2 pages, Bates # 1224-1225) 1958) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/10/94 by TFA Doug Williams. Re: Surveillance Report of Currency from a Latin female Named “Josefina”. (2 pages, Bates # 1226-1227) 1959) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/05/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez regarding Currency Pickup of Approximately $300,000.00 from a Latin/female named “Josefina” on 06/09/94 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Copy of Inventory Item # 102 except “Josefina” LNU, and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 1228)
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1960) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/21/94 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Transfer Instructions for Transaction 06/13/94 - Miami, Exhibit N-147. Attached: Cable (2 pages, Bates # 1226-1227) 1961) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 6/14/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Currency Transaction Summary Boca Raton 6/13/94 $139,660.00. Acquisition of Exhibit N-145, Copy of Inventory Item # 104 except Jose Francisco Cruz, Giovanni Casideo-Tascon, Patricia Robles and , and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 1233-1234) 1962) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/24/94 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #896. (2 pages, Bates # 1235-1236, No Pisces Info) 1963) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/23/94 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #898. Attached: Cable and photograph of currency (7 pages, Bates # 1238-1244, No Pisces Info) 1964) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/15/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Currency Pickup of Approximately $130,000.00 from a Latin female named “Ana” on 06/15/94 in Miami FL. (2 pages, Bates # 1245-1246)
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1965) ROI # GFG5-94-9276 File Title: Money Laundering. Dated 06/17/94 by S/A Daniel Rivera, San Juan. Re: Surveillance Conducted at Bebo’s Restaurant on 06/15/94 (1 page, Bates # 1247) 1966) ROI # GFG5-94-9276 File Title: Money Laundering. Dated 06/17/94 by Angelo R Morales, San Juan. Re: Money pickup conducted on 06/15/94 at Laguna Gardens Shopping Center, Carolina, Puerto Rico. Attached: cable (5 pages, Bates # 1248-1252) 1967) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/23/94 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #897. Attached: Cable and photograph of currency (4 pages, Bates # 1253-1256, No Pisces Info) 1968) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/15/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Currency Transaction Summary, Puerto Rico, 06/15/94. Acquisition of Exhibit N-161, Copy of Inventory Item # 95 except “El Mono,” “Nacho” and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 1257-1258) 1969) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/21/94 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Summary of Currency Pickup/ fax instructions for Transaction 061694, Acquisition of Exhibit N-146. Attached: cable (5 page, Bates # 1259-1263)
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1970) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/20/94 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Surveillance of Currency Pickup on 06/16/94(5 page, Bates # 1264-1265) 1971) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/23/94 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #899. (2 pages, Bates # 1266-1267, No Pisces Info) 1972) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/17/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: US Currency Pickup of approximately $395,000.00 from a Latin male named “Felipe” in Ft. Lauderdale Florida on 06/16/94 (2 page, Bates # 1268-1269) 1973) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/23/94 by S/A AD Wright, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #900. (2 pages, Bates # 1270-1271, No Pisces Info) 1974) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/20/94 by TFA Jeff Young. Re: Surveillance Report on Money Pickup from a Latin male named “Rincon” (2 pages, Bates # 1276-1277) 1975) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/21/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Currency Pickup of Approximately $500,000.00 from a Latin male named “Rincon” on 06/20/94, Miami Florida. Attached: Photographs of currency, cable (6 pages, Bates # 1272-1279)
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1976) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/23/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Currency Transaction Summary, Miami 06/20/94. Acquisition of Exhibit N-148, Copy of Inventory Item # 103 except Carlos Hemel Gomez, “Truco,” “Rincon” and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (3 pages, Bates # 1280-1282) 1977) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/27/94 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #901. (3 pages, Bates # 1283-1285, No Pisces Info) 1978) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/15/94 by TFA James Hughes, Re: Summary of Currency Transaction, Acquisition of Exhibit N-149 Copy of Inventory Item # 166C except Jose Francisco Cruz, “Tito,” and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 12861287) 1979) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/28/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Pickup of $174,380.00 from Jose Francisco Cruz and a Latin male named “Tito” on 06/27/94, Miami Florida (3 pages, Bates # 1288-1290) 1980) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/27/94 by TFA Jeff Young. Re: Surveillance Report of Money Pickup from Jose Francisco Cruz and an unknown Latin male. (2 pages, Bates # 12911292)
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1981) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/06/94 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #902. (2 pages, Bates # 1293-1294, No Pisces Info) 1982) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 7/22/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Transfer Instructions for Puerto Rico Currency Transaction on 7/20/94. Acquisition of Exhibit N-150, Copy of Inventory Item # 101 except Luis Fernando Mejia’s name is Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 1295-1296) 1983) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/29/94 by S/A Rene L Rivera, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #905. (2 pages, Bates # 1297-1298, No Pisces Info) 1984) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/30/94 by TFA Michael Mann regarding Surveillance/Summary Report of Currency Pickup in San Juan, P.R. on 7/20/94, Copy of Inventory Item # 99 except Jaime LNU, Miguel, and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (3 pages, Bates # 1299-1301) 1985) ROI # GFG5-94-9276 File Title: Money Laundering. Dated 06/20/94 by Angelo R Morales, San Juan. Re: Undercover Meeting with Jaime LNU conducted on 07/20/94 at the Escambron Beach & Restaurant, San Juan Puerto Rico. Attached: cable (3 pages, Bates # 1302-1304)
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1986) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/02/94 by S/A Brent Eaton, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #906. (2 pages, Bates # 1307-1308, No Pisces Info) 1987) ROI # I1-94-0126 File Title: Silverio Uriarte. Dated 08/12/94 by S/A Robert Fergus, Chicago. Re: Arrest of Lazaro Durango and John Durango and Seizure of 10 grams of Marijuana (2 pages, Bates # 1309-1310) 1988) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/29/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Currency Transaction Summary, Puerto Rico, 7/22/94. Acquisition of Exhibit N-151, Copy of Inventory Item # 100 except Ovidio Avendano, “El Mono” and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (3 pages, Bates # 1311-1313) 1989) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/02/94 by S/A Rene L Rivera, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #907. (2 pages, Bates # 1314-1315, No Pisces Info) 1990) ROI # GFG5-94-9276 File Title: Money Laundering. Dated 07/22/94 by Angelo R Morales, San Juan. Re: Undercover Meeting on 07/22/94 with Jaime LNU at Pizza Ciy, Isla Verde, Puerto Rico. (2 pages, Bates # 1316-1317)
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1991) Fax. Dated 12/15/97. Subject: Luis Fernando Mejia. Re: On 11/09/93 FLDO received $997,800.00 in USD, on 11/24/93 FLDO received $1,001, 600.00 in USD, and $1,799,550.00 in CAD (2 pages, Bates # 1318-1319) 1992) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/16/94 by S/A Joanne Hanover, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #908. (2 pages, Bates # 1320-1321, No Pisces Info) 1993) Transcript. Case # c1-94-0283. Dated 08/02/94. Male out: Jose LNU, Male in: TFA William Hernandez. Transcribed in Spanish and English. (23 pages, Bates # 1327-1349) 1994) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/12/94 by S/A Thomas Halasz, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #910. (2 pages, Bates # 1351-1352, No Pisces Info) 1995) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/03/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Pickup of Approximately $150,000.00 in US Currency from a Latin male named “Jose” in New York City on 08/03/94 (2 pages, Bates # 1353-1354) 1996) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/15/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Transfer Instructions, New York, NY 08/03/94. Acquisition of Exhibit N-162, Copy of Inventory Item # 94 except Luis Fernando Mejia’s name is Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 1355-1356)
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1997) ROI # GS-94-0283. By S/A Matthew Ryan, NY. Dated 08/31/94. Subject: Intelligence on Xavier PerezRivera (2 pages, Bates #1357-1358) 1998) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/12/94 by TFA Jeff Young. Re: Currency Transaction Summary, Houston Texas, 08/09/94 /Acquisition of Exhibit N-152. Attached: photograph of currency (4 pages, Bates # 1359-1362) 1999) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/18/94 by S/A Rene L Rivera, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #912. (2 pages, Bates # 1363-1364, No Pisces Info) 2000) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/10/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Pick up of Approximately $500,000.00 in US Currency from a Latin Male named “El Negro,” Houston Texas (3 pages, Bates # 1365-1367) 2001) ROI # M3-94-0092 File Title: Carlos Gomez. Dated 08/10/94 by S/A EP Bonette, TX. Re: Seizure of $248,172.00. Attached: Cable (4 pages, Bates # 1368-1371) 2002) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/12/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Undercover Meeting with a Latin Male Named “Negro,” on 08/10/94 (2 pages, Bates # 1372-1373)
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2003) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/15/94 by TFA Jeff Young. Re: Seizure of $248,198.00 on 08/10/94 by Houston Field Division (2 pages, Bates # 1374-1375) 2004) ROI # GH-94-0242 File Title: Edgar Caicedo. Dated 01/25/95 by S/A Wade Barnes, LA Re: Debriefing of Edgar Caicedo (2 pages, Bates # 1376-1377) 2005) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/19/94 by S/A Thomas Halazs, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #913. (2 pages, Bates # 1378-1379, No Pisces Info) 2006) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/16/94 by TFA Gary King. Re: Currency Transaction Summary, Tampa Florida on 08/11/94. Acquisition of Exhibit N-153 (2 pages, Bates # 1380-1381) 2007) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/29/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Pick up of Approximately $450,000.00 in US Currency from Fernando Chavez on 09/27/94 in Chula Vista, California (3 pages, Bates # 1382-1384)
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2008) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/03/94 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Currency Transaction, San Diego 09/27/94. Transaction # 919, Acquisition of Exhibit N-154, (2 pages, Bates # 1385-1386) 2009) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/05/94 by S/A Thomas Halazs, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #919. (3 pages, Bates # 1387-1389, No Pisces Info) 2010) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/29/94 by S/A Dale E Anderson. Re: Summary of Undercover Currency Pickup by TFA Willie Hernandez from Fernando Chavez at Chula Vista, California on 09/27/94. Attached: photograph of currency (2 pages, Bates # 1390-1391) 2011) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/05/94 by S/A Gordon Taylor, CA. Re: Surveillance of $449,340.00 money delivery in Chula Vista, CA on 09/27/94 (OKF #94-325) (3 pages, Bates # 1395-1397) 2012) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/06/94 by S/A Robert Starkman, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Surveillance on “Miguel” on 09/29/94. (1 page, Bates # 1399)
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2013) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/06/94 by S/A Robert Starkman, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Summary of Currency Transaction, Miami FL on 09/29/94. Attached: photographs of currency (3 page, Bates # 1400-1401, 1398) 2014) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/05/94 by S/A Thomas Halazs, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #920. (2 pages, Bates # 1402-1403, No Pisces Info) 2015) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/02/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Currency Pick up of Approximately $378,000.00 from a Latin Male named “Pachito” on 09/02/94 in Houston Texas (2 pages, Bates # 1382-1384) 2016) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/08/94 by S/A David B Vanohoff. Re: Summary of Currency Pick up on 09/02/94 in Houston Texas (2 pages, Bates # 1406-1407) 2017) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/06/94 by S/A Richard S Hicks, TX. Re: Surveillance of Currency Pick up of $373,010.00, Transaction #T-916 on 09/02/94 (2 pages, Bates # 1408-1409) 2018) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/12/94 by S/A Thomas Halazs, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #916. (2 pages, Bates # 1410-1411, No Pisces Info)
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2019) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/20/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Currency Transaction Summary, Chicago, Illinois on 10/17/94. Transaction Number 921. Acquisition of Exhibit N-155, Copy of Inventory Item # 97 except Jario Buenaventura aka Kike, Carlos Jemel Gomez and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 1412-1413) 2020) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/20/94 by TFA Doug Williams. Re: Currency Pickup of $426,789.00 in Chicago Illinois from Jairo Buenaventura on 10/17/94 (1 page, Bates # 1414) 2021) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/18/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Currency Pickup of $426,000.00 in Chicago Illinois from Jairo Buenaventura on 10/17/94 (3 page, Bates # 1415-1417) 2022) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/20/94 by S/A Thomas Halazs, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #921. (2 pages, Bates # 1418-1419, No Pisces Info) 2023) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/08/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Currency Transaction, New York 11/3/94. Acquisition of Exhibit N-160, Copy of Inventory Item # 96
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except Carlos Jemel Gomez and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 14201421) 2024) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/10/94 by TFA James Hughes. Re: Summary of Currency Pickup New York, 11/04/94 (2 pages, Bates # 1422-1423) 2025) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/06/94 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Currency Pickup of Approximately $500,000.00 in US Currency from an Unidentified Latin male on 11/04/94 in New York (2 pages, Bates # 1424-1425) 2026) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/21/94 by S/A Thomas Halazs, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #923. (2 pages, Bates # 1426-1427, No Pisces Info) 2027) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/25/95 by S/A Thomas Halazs, Miami. Re: Amended Money Flow Report - Transaction #924. Attached: photograph of currency (2 pages, Bates # 1428-1429, No Pisces Info) 2028) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 12/09/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Currency Transaction, Puerto Rico on 12/05/94 - Acquisition of Exhibit N-163, Copy of Inventory Item
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# 93 except Carlos Jemel Gomez and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 1432-1433) 2029) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 12/05/94 by TFA Doug Williams, Re: Currency Pickup in San Juan, Puerto Rico on 12/5/94 Copy of Inventory Item # 166D except Carlos Jemel Gomez, “Bigote” and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 14341435) 2030) ROI # GFG5-94-9276 File Title: Money Laundering. Dated 12/05/94 by Angelo R Morales, San Juan. Re: Money pickup on 12/05/94 at the Dutch Inn, Condado, Puerto Rico. (2 pages, Bates # 1236-1237) 2031) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/03/95 by S/A Thomas Halazs, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #927. Attached: photographs of currency and Cable (5 pages, Bates # 1439-1442, No Pisces Info) 2032) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 12/20/94 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Currency Transaction, Puerto Rico 12/15/94, Transaction #927, and Acquisition of Exhibit N-165, Copy of Inventory Item # 94 except Luis Fernando Mejia’s name is Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 14431444)
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2033) ROI #GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. dated 12/19/94 by TFA Jeffrey Young regarding Surveillance/Summary Report of Currency Pickup in San Juan, P.R. on 12/15/94, Copy of Inventory Item # 92 except Placido L Esquijarosa and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 1445-1446) 2034) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 01/27/95 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Currency Pickup of Approximately $42,000.00 in US Currency from a Latin Female named “Ana” on 01/24/95 in Houston TX (2 pages, Bates # 1447-1448) 2035) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 02/23/95 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Currency Pickup of Approximately $42,000.00 in US Currency from a Latin Female named “Ana” on 02/22/95 in Houston TX (2 pages, Bates # 1449-1450) 2036) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 02/28/95 by Det. Gus Mendez. Re: Undercover Report of Currency Pickup Miami FL on 02/27/95. Attached: photographs of currency (5 pages, Bates # 1451-1454) 2037) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 02/27/95 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Surveillance of Currency Transaction, Miami FL on 02/27/95. (3 pages, Bates # 1455-1457)
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2038) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/02/95 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Transfer Instructions, Miami FL 02/27/95. Acquisition of Exhibit N-167. (2 pages, Bates # 1458-1459) 2039) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/03/95 by S/A Thomas Halazs, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #931. (2 pages, Bates # 1460-1461, No Pisces Info) 2040) ROI # M3-94-0023 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/02/95 by S/A EP Bonette, TX. Re: Search of 16203 Salida de Sol [Status: A]. (2 pages, Bates # 1462-1463) 2041) ROI # M3-94-0023 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/03/95 by S/A William W Owen, TX. Re: Seizure of $644,093.00 US Currency in Houston, Texas. (4 pages, Bates # 1464-1467) 2042) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/14/95 by S/A Thomas Halazs, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #932. Attached: Cable (3 pages, Bates # 1468-1470, No Pisces Info) 2043) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/15/95 by S/A Robert Versis, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Surveillance and Currency Transaction Report (2 pages, Bates # 1471-1472) 2044) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/22/95 by S/A Thomas Halazs, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #933. (2 pages, Bates # 1473-1474, No Pisces Info)
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2045) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 03/15/95 by S/A Jeannette Pillarella, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Undercover Meeting and Pick Up of $270,030.00 in US Currency in Miami FL on 03/14/95 (2 pages, Bates # 1475-1476) 2046) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 04/10/95 by S/A Carl Kotowski, Re: Surveillance of Currency Pick-up on 4/6/95 in Montreal, Canada Copy of Inventory Item # 168A except Teresa LNU, Sylvain LNU and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 14771478) 2047) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 04/17/95 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Transfer Instructions, Montreal 04/06/95, Acquisition of Exhibit N-168, Copy of Inventory Item # 90 except Carlos Jemel Gomez, Carlos Molano, Caliche, Teresa LNU, Juan Carlos Ramierz, Hernan Beltran and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted. “Paragraph 10: As part of an agreement between the CI, Carlos Emel Gomez and Hernan Beltran, the remainder of the funds, less the commission will be used by the CI to purchase items for Juan Carlos Ramirez.” (3 pages, Bates # 14791481) 2048) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 04/19/95 by S/A Thomas Halazs, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #934. (2 pages, Bates # 1482-1483, No Pisces Info)
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2049) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 04/06/95 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Pick up of Approximately $135,000.00 in Canadian Currency on 04/06/95, Montreal CD. (2 pages, Bates # 1484-1485) 2050) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/11/95 by TFA Doug Williams. Re: Surveillance Report of Currency Pick up of Approximately $250,000.00. Attached: photographs of currency, car, license of Segundo Sevillano (8 pages, Bates # 1486-1493) 2051) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/16/95 by TFA Jeff Young. Re: Transfer Instructions, Miami FL, 05/11/95. Acquisition of Exhibit N-171 (2 pages, Bates # 1494-1495) 2052) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/15/95 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Currency Pick up of Approximately $270,000.00 in US Currency from a Latin male named “Ramiro” on 05/11/95 in Hallandale Beach, Florida (2 pages, Bates # 1497-1498) 2053) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/17/95 by S/A Thomas Halazs, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #936. (2 pages, Bates # 1498-1499, No Pisces Info)
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2054) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/25/95 by TFA Jeff Young. Re: Summary of Currency Pickup in Fort Worth, Texas on 05/22/95. Attached: Check copy (5 pages, Bates # 15001504) 2055) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/31/95 by S/A Thomas Halazs, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #937. (3 pages, Bates # 1505-1507, No Pisces Info) 2056) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 05/26/95 by TFA Jeff Young. Re: Transfer Instructions, Fort Worth, Texas on 05/22/95, Acquisition of Exhibit N-172. (2 pages, Bates # 15081509) 2057) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/08/95 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Currency Pick Up in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on 05/31/95: - Acquisition of Exhibit N-173, Transfer Instructions, Copy of Inventory Item # 89 except Ramro LNU, Carlos Hemel Gomez, Marino LNU, JV LNU and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 1477-1478) 2058) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/06/95 by TFA Jeffery Young. Re: Surveillance of Money Pickup on 5/31/95 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Copy of Inventory Item # 364 except Josefina Isabel and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted. Attached: License of Josephina Isabel and Marcos Isabel (5 pages, Bates # 1511-1517)
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2059) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 06/12/95 by S/A Thomas Halazs, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #938. (2 pages, Bates # 1518-1519, No Pisces Info) 2060) ROI # # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/24/95 by TFA Greg Lees regarding Summary of Currency Transaction, Miami, FL on 08/18/95, Transaction #940 and - Acquisition of Exhibits N-177 and N-178 – Case Status, Copy of Inventory Item # 88 except Ines Velasquez De Jimenez, Miguel Rodriquez Orejuela and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (5 pages, Bates # 1521-1525) 2061) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/21/95 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: US Currency Pick up on 08/18/95 of Approximately $155,000.00 from a Female Named “Patricia” in Miami, Florida. Attached: Photographs of currency (3 pages, Bates # 1526-1527, 1520) 2062) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/05/95 by S/A Thomas Halazs, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #940. (2 pages, Bates # 1528-1529, No Pisces Info) 2063) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 08/28/95 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: US Currency Pick up of Approximately $532,000.00 from a Female Named “Teresita” and a Latin Male named “Julio on 08/22/95 in Queens NY (2 pages, Bates # 1530-1531)
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2064) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/05/95 by S/A Thomas Halazs, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #941. Attached: photographs of currency (3 pages, Bates # 15321534, No Pisces Info) 2065) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/07/95 by S/A Al Armitage, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Undercover Money Pick up (Transaction #8/31/95, Miami) in Miami FL on 08/31/95 (2 pages, Bates # 1535-1536) 2066) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 09/14/95 by S/A Thomas Halazs, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #942. (1 page, Bates # 1537, No Pisces Info) 2067) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/23/95 by S/A Ira Israel, Ft Lauderdale. Re: Undercover Money Pick up (Transaction #944) OKF: # 96-005 on 10/20/95 (2 pages, Bates # 15381539) 2068) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 10/30/95 by S/A Thomas Halazs, Miami. Re: Money Flow Report for Transaction #944. (1 page, Bates # 1540, No Pisces Info)
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2069) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/21/95 by TFA Willie Hernandez. Re: Pick up of Approximately $151,541.00 from Jario Buenaventura on 07/21/94 in Chicago Illinois (2 pages, Bates # 1600-1601) 2070) ROI # GS-92-X033 File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 07/22/95 by TFA Greg Lees. Re: Transfer Instructions for Puerto Rico Currency Transaction on 07/20/94. Acquisition of Exhibit N-150. (2 pages, Bates # 1603-1604) 2071) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/23/98. Originator: S/A James Rivera. Approving Official: Elizabeth W. Kempshall. Exhibits: N-166, N-171, N-172: Misc Papers, N-167: Video. N-168: transfer instructions. On 10/28/98, the foregoing exhibits were destroyed (or returned to the case file).(1 page, Bates # 1811) 2072) Acquisition of Non-Drug Property and Regulatory Seizures. File # GS-92-X033. Dated 06/15/92 to 11/28/95. Approved by G/S Thomas Tiderington. Contains detailed descriptions of Exhibits N-1 to N186. Almost exact copy of Inventory Item # 1322, except it includes a few more N exhibits, each Property sheet is backed with an instruction sheet, and these Property sheets were received in chronological order. (337 pages, Bates # 1841-2177) 2073) Background of GS-92-X003. No Author, Undated. (2 pages, Bates # 2234-2235)
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2074) Wire Transfer Instructions. (4 pages, Bates # 2236-2239) 2075) Surveillance Logs. (2 pages, Bates # 2240-2241) 2076) Telegraphic Message to Ft. Lauderdale Office from Paul A Higdon, Deputy Assistant Administrator. Dated 01/12/93. Re: Authorization to utilize eavesdropping equipment in GS-92-X033 for unlimited occasions from 01/12/93 through 02/10/93. (1 page, Bates # 2242) 2077) Copy of Check. Dated 12/02/93. Pay to order of Michael Shepherd, $300.00 (1 page, Bates # 2246) 2078) Article. Dated 03/04/94. Titled “Acusan de lavado de dolares a 2 gerentes del Bancafetero” Re: Perdo Rodreiguez Castro and Luis Fernando Latorre’s names are underlined. (1 page, Bates # 2247) 2079) Florida Vehicle / Driver Information for several individuals. (8 pages, Bates # 2249-2256) 2080) List of Addresses and Vehicles for Elian Heano (3 pages, Bates # 2257-2259) 2081) Copies of United States Treasury Checks. (4 pages, Bates # 2261-2264)
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2082) Florida Vehicle / Driver Information for several individuals. (15 pages, Bates # 2265-2279) 2083) DEA Update: Addresses for several individuals (6 pages, Bates # 2280-2285) 2084) Florida Vehicle / Driver Information for several individuals. (6 pages, Bates # 2286-2291) 2085) Photocopies of currency. (6 pages, Bates # 2292-2297) 2086) Request for Monitors for Title III’s / Transcribers / Translators. From James Hughes. Dated 10/10/95. (1 page, Bates # 2298) 2087) Memorandum. From Joseph Salvemini to Thomas Tiderington, Dated 01/02/96. Re: Operation Pisces account is shut down, effective immediately. (1 page, Bates # 2299) 2088) Full Record Prinout Transmittal. To Dorothy Floyd, Asset Forfeiture Section to G/S Burt Lund, Miami. Re: GS-92-X033, Seizure Number 175762, 175763, 175767, 175773 (1 page, Bates # 2300) 2089) Memorandum. From Barry M Sabin, AUSA & Michael J Dittoe AUSA to Greg Lees & Sandy Neal. Dated 10/10/96. Subject: Operation Princess: Scheduling and Organization Suggestions. Re: Preparation for grand jury and indictments in Operation Princess. (3 pages, Bates # 2301-2303)
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2090) Letter. From William Keefer, United States Attorney to Joseph Salvemini. Dated 03/26/97. Re: Prosecution in GS-92-X033 is declined: “This decision was made because the primary informant in the case was not operated in a manner reasonably calculated to develop admissible evidence and this office was not supplied with any of the materials requested to support a prosecution.” (2 pages, Bates # 23042305) 2091) Vouchers 1995-1997. (3 pages, Bates # 2309-2311) 2092) Identification photographs: Mario Antonio Di Giacomo, Locatelli, Salienti Connotati, Italo Salomone, Ana Milena Santa Cruz, Amparo Castro Rodriguez, Jose Santa Cruz Lonodo, and Boris Bumber (11 pages, Bates # 2312-2322). 2093) Receipt for Cash or Other Items. Case # GS-92-X033. Dated From 01/12/93 to 11/02/95. (27 pages, Bates # 2324-2349) 2094) Voucher for Purchase of Evidence. Case # GS-92-X033. (10 pages, Bates # 2352-2361) 2095) Award Payment to SGS-92-X003. Case # GS-92-X033. (5 pages, Bates # 2362-2366)
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2096) Memo. From S/I Terrence McCable, NY to Thomas Tiderington. Dated 03/26/92. Subject: Request for Authorization to Lease Vehicle. (2 pages, Bates # 2368-2369) 2097) Letter from Ruben Oliva, Attorney to Joseph Salvemini. Dated 07/22/93. Re: DAG-71, Seizure of 06/08/93 by Hialeah Gardens Police Dept. (1 page, Bates # 2370) 2098) Letter from Thomas Cash to Commissioner Lucas Rasmign, Aruba. Dated 09/27/93. Re: Chief Sambo and his agents arrested Mr. Jaime Ramirez-Duque at his hotel without incident. (2 pages, Bates # 2371-2372) 2099) Declaration of Forfeiture. Dated 05/06/94 to 10/06/94 Several seized properties forfeited to the United States. (10 pages, Bates # 2373-2392) 2100) Memorandum. From Joseph Salvemini to Paul Higdon. Dated 11/17/94. Subject: Master Translating Services - GS-92-X033. Re: In light of a $13,000.00 discrepancy, Salvemini is withholding payment of any further bills, pending Higdon’s approval. Attached: Memos. (4 pages, Bates # 2393-2396) 2101) Memorandum. From Gerard McAleer, NY to Robert J Nieves, DC. Undated. Subject: Request for TKO Designation: Pedro Acosta-Batista. Re: Contains info on Bernardo Beltran, and his request to Princess for assistance with money laundering. Attached: memo (4 pages, Bates # 2398-2399, 2407)
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2102) Memos and Letters from 1995. Re: Equitable Sharing Proceeds and other Reward/Seizure Currency Amounts. (24 pages, Bates # 2402-2025) 2103) Memorandum. From Elizabeth Kempshall to John Costanzo. Dated 05/23/97. Subject: Prosecution of “Operation Princess” Re: Prosecution packages have been prepared for Manuel Barona, Miguel Elian, Ovidio Avendano, Luis Mejia, and Rafael Gonzalez Moreno (1 page, Bates # 2426) 2104) Application for Transfer of Federally Forfeited Property. US Department of Justice. Dated 06/08/93. Re: Hialeah Gardens Seizure. (5 pages, Bates # 2430-2434) 2105) FBI Identification Record. Dated 03/25/93. Name: Luis Fernando Leyva-Mejia. (3 pages, Bates # 24272429) 2106) FinCEN Feedback Form and Analysis for Luis Carvajal. (10 pages, Bates # 2435-2444) 2107) Florida Vehicle Registration. (2 pages, Bates # 2445-2446) 2108) Authorization Order for Pen Register. Dated 01/21/93. No. 93-4609-Snow. (4 pages, Bates # 24472450)
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2109) Letter from Kendall Coffey United States Attorney, to Joseph Salvemini. Dated 12/23/93. Re: Case No. 93-2138-Civ-Nesbitt. Re: Request to expedite the process or the civil forfeiture has to be dismissed. (1 page, Bates # 2459) 2110) USA v. Robert Manual Campaz, aka Rincon. Undated. (4 pages, Bates # 2460-2463) 2111) Letters and Copies of Checks related to Seizure of Currency. From Kendall Coffey to Jeff Hochman, Esq. Dated 02/24/95. (4 pages. Bates # 2464-2467) 2112) Authorization Order for Pen Register. Dated 05/27/93. By Michael Mann (8 pages, Bates # 2451-2458) 2113) Non Narcotic Evidence List. GS-92-X033. List of Exhibits N-35 to N-44 (1 page, Bates # 2468) 2114) Computerized Asset Program. Dated 12/08/95. Full Record of Exhibit N-185, Case # GS-92-X033 (8 pages, Bates # 2469-2476) 2115) Computerized Asset Program. Dated 11/08/95. Full Record of Exhibit N-184, Case # GS-92-X033 (10 pages, Bates # 2477-2486)
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2116) Computerized Asset Program. Dated 11/08/95. Full Record of Exhibit N-183, Case # GS-92-X033 (10 pages, Bates # 2487-2496) 2117) Computerized Asset Program. Dated 11/08/95. Full Record of Exhibit N-182, Case # GS-92-X033 (9 pages, Bates # 2497-2505) 2118) Computerized Asset Program. Dated 11/08/95. Full Record of Exhibit N-181, Case # GS-92-X033 (11 pages, Bates # 2506-2516) 2119) Declaration of Forfeiture. United States Department of Justice. Dated 03/04/94. Case # GS-92-X033. Seizure: $989,234.00 (77 pages, Bates # 2517-2593) 2120) Certificate of Subpena and DEA-79s. Case # GS-92-X033. Dated 1992-1995. (270 pages, Bates # 25942863) 2121) Cable. Dated 05/06/96. Re: It is requested that CS-92-063987 be given for a salary payment $10,000.00 for April 1996. (1 page, Bates # 2934) 2122) Payment for Information and Services. SZE-96-0007. Dated 12/28/95. Re: Payment for expenses relating to investigation of Princess’s kidnapping. Signed by Luis Cubillos (alias), aka SZE-96-0007.
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Attached: Secret Memo detailing Expenses (payments for information to Ricardo Santa Cruz, Gilberto Ospina, Carlos Molano aka Caliche, corrupt DAS officials) Receipt for Cash. (16 pages, Bates # 29352950) 2123) Computerized Asset Program. Dated 11/16/94. Property Information, Currency Amount $989,234.00 for Manchester Art Investment (34 pages, Bates # 2900-2933) 2124) Authorization for the Use of Consensual Eavesdropping Equipment. GS-92-X033. Dated 01/12/93. (3 pages, Bates # 2934-2936) 2125) Personal History Report, for Luis Fernando Mejia-Alvarez, Victor Alberto Martinez-Henao, Angel Alfonso Montero, Manuel Jose Barona-Quesada, Miguel Elian-Paez, Carlos Enrique Estiupian-Monje, Andres Checo Liberato, Jose Ramon Gallegos, Manuel J Barona, Carlos Antonio Grullon Sr., Carlos Grullon Jr. and Luis Fernando Mejia. (23 pages, Bates # 2839-2860, 2937-2938) 2126) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X011. Dated 09/30/93. Originator: TFA Doug Williams. Approving Official: G/S Thomas Tidergington. Exhibits: N-1: Cashiers Check #555820, value: $989,234.00. On 10/22/93, the foregoing exhibits were delivered to US Marshals Serv. (Ft Lauderdale). (1 page, Bates # 2861)
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2127) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X011. Dated 06/11/93. Originator: TFA James Hughes. Approving Official: G/S CT Westmoreland. Exhibits: N-94: Cashiers Check #2194706, value: $949,863.00. On 06/16/93, the foregoing exhibits were delivered to US Marshals Serv. (Ft Lauderdale). (1 page, Bates # 2863) 2128) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X011. Dated 11/15/93. Originator: TFA James Hughes. Approving Official: G/S Thomas Tiderington. Exhibits: N-2: Cashiers Check #75963584818, value: $999,906.00. The foregoing exhibits were to be delivered to US Marshall and handled as recovered funds, on 11/16/93 (1 page, Bates # 2864) 2129) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X011. Dated 11/15/93. Originator: TFA James Hughes. Approving Official: G/S Thomas Tiderington. Exhibits: N-2B: Cashiers Check #75963584819, value: $999,524.00. The foregoing exhibits were to be delivered to US Marshall and handled as recovered funds, on 11/16/93. (1 page, Bates # 2865) 2130) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X011. Dated 11/15/93. Originator: TFA James Hughes. Approving Official: G/S Thomas Tiderington. Exhibits: N-2A: Cashiers Check #75963584817, value: $999,366.00. The foregoing exhibits were to be delivered to US Marshall and handled as recovered funds, on 11/16/93. Handwritten Note: “$2,995,796.00 put together with N-2 & N-2B as Fiscal # 94-0071” (1 page, Bates # 2866)
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2131) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X011. Dated 02/04/94. Originator: TFA Doug Williams. Approving Official: G/S Thomas Tiderington. Exhibits: N-123: Cashiers Check #75963586508, value: $934,150.00. The foregoing exhibits were to be delivered to US Marshall on 02/11/94. (3 page, Bates # 2873-2875) 2132) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X011. Dated 02/04/94. Originator: TFA Doug Williams. Approving Official: G/S Thomas Tiderington. Exhibits: N-122: Cashiers Check #75963586507, value: $1,282,437.16. The foregoing exhibits were to be delivered to US Marshall on 02/11/94. (3 page, Bates # 2876-2878) 2133) DEA-48a. Disposition of Non-Drug Evidence. File # GS-92-X011. Dated 12/07/93. Originator: TFA Norm Thomas. Approving Official: G/S Thomas Tiderington. Exhibits: N-121: Cashiers Check #556356, value: $1,492,113.00. The foregoing exhibits were to be delivered to US Marshall on 12/13/93. (1 page, Bates # 2879) 2134) Cast Status Form. Status: Active. Case # GS-92-X033. Dated 06/16/92. Re: Luis Mejia has negotiated with U/C to launder money from US to Colombia. (2 pages, Bates # 2911-2912) 2135) Cast Status Form. Status: Active. Case # GS-92-X033. Dated 10/08/92. (2 pages, Bates # 2913-2914)
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2136) Cast Status Form. Status: Active. Case # GS-92-X033. Dated 01/06/93. (1 page, Bates # 2915) 2137) Cast Status Form. Status: Active. Case # GS-92-X033. Dated 01/15/93. (1 page, Bates # 2916) 2138) Cast Status Form. Status: Active. Case # GS-92-X033. Dated 04/05/93. (1 page, Bates # 2917) 2139) Cast Status Form. Status: Active. Case # GS-92-X033. Dated 01/11/94. (1 page, Bates # 2918) 2140) Cast Status Form. Status: Active. Case # GS-92-X033. Dated 02/14/95. (1 page, Bates # 2919) 2141) Cast Status Form. Status: Active. Case # GS-92-X033. Dated 06/26/95. (1 page, Bates # 2920) 2142) Cast Status Form. Status: Active. Case # GS-92-X033. Dated 08/31/95. (1 page, Bates # 2921) 2143) Cast Status Form. Status: Active. Case # GS-92-X033. Dated 09/25/95. (1 page, Bates # 2922) 2144) Cast Status Form. Status: Active. Case # GS-92-X033. Dated 11/29/95. (1 page, Bates # 2923) 2145) Cast Status Form. Status: Active. Case # GS-92-X033. Dated 03/06/95. (1 page, Bates # 2924)
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2146) Cast Status Form. Status: Active. Case # GS-92-X033. Dated 06/24/96. (1 page, Bates # 2925) 2147) Cast Status Form. Status: Active. Case # GS-92-X033. Dated 01/29/97. Re: Case Active Pending Indictments (1 page, Bates # 2926) 2148) Cast Status Form. Status: Active. Case # GS-92-X033. Dated 02/10/98. Re: Case active; review for future indictments (1 page, Bates # 2927) 2149) Receipt for Cash. Dated 08/14/97. “1 psee, N41” Return to vault. (1 page, Bates # 2928) 2150) Personal Property Negligence/Liability Assessment. Gregory Lees. Property was Lost on 10/15/96: Money Counter at $2705.00, Sattrack at $2500.00, and Birddog at $1200.00. (2 pages, Bates # 29292930) 2151) Memorandum. From Gerald H Hochman, Assistant SAC Ft Lauderdale DO to File. Dated 11/25/98. Re: An ASAC review was not done on GS-92-X033 because when Hochman arrived, the Case File was inactive and the principle case agents were under investigation by OPR. GS-92-X033 has been inactive since December 1996. (1 page, Bates # 2931)
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2152) Request for Award to Source of Information submitted 09/22/93, Copy of Inventory Item # 63, except Luis Fernando Mejia-Alvarez, Alverio Osorio, Carlos Enrique Estupian, and Luis Fernando Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 2932-2934) 2153) Court Orders for the Authorization of Interception of Wire Communications. Several Cases associated with Miguel Elian and Alberto Henao-Lopez. Dated 1996. (23 pages, Bates # 2958-2980) 2154) Government Exhibit B1: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 05/06/93. Classification: Confidential. (1 page, Bates # 3005) 2155) Government Exhibit B2: Cable From DEA Atlanta. Redacted. Dated 05/11/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: Information on the kidnapping of Manuel Barona (2 pages, Bates # 3006-3007) 2156) Government Exhibit B3: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 06/14/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: Information money laundering of Delia Gordillo (3 pages, Bates # 3030-3032) 2157) Government Exhibit B4: Cable From DEA NY. Redacted. Dated 06/30/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: Manuel Barona ordered to return to Colombia. (3 pages, Bates # 3045-3046)
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2158) Government Exhibit B5: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 04/12/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: REDACTED agents (one name appears to be Thomas Tiderington) are granted Country Clearance between 04/11/93-04/13/93 -Individuals are instructed to coordinate with CRCO. No independent action is to be taken. (1 page, Bates # 3088) 2159) Government Exhibit B6: Cable From DEA Panama. Redacted. Dated 03/03/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: Panama Country Clearance for G/S Rene DeLaCova, TFA Greg Lees, TFA Gary King, S/A Bill Dyer. Security Assessment and warning of street crime. (2 pages, Bates # 3054-3055) 2160) Government Exhibit B7: Cable From DEA NY. Redacted. Dated 12/08/92. Classification: Confidential. Re: REDACTED to participate in debriefing of Confidential Informant. (1 page, Bates # 3181) 2161) Government Exhibit B8: Cable From DEA NY. Unredacted. Dated 12/08/92. Classification: Confidential. Copy of Exhibit B7. Re: Joseph Salvemini, OFL/CS Segarra, S/A Duncan and TFA Adderley to participate in debriefing of Confidential Informant. (1 page, Bates # 3182) 2162) Government Exhibit B9: Cable From DEA NY. Unredacted. Dated 11/16/92. Classification: Confidential. Re: SZY-93-0002 states that the Barona-Quesada Group seeks to launder money through Houston and NY. FLDO interested in coordinating with SZY-93-0002. (2 pages, Bates # 3204-3205)
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2163) Government Exhibit B10: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 03/11/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Near Venezuela, several airdrops of cocaine were picked up by the mothership, “Pacifico, aka Eve Pacific,” approx 3 packages were lost due to rough seas (3 pages, Bates # 3259-3261) 2164) Government Exhibit B11: Cable From DEA Houston. Redacted. Dated 03/11/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Transaction 19 for $ 1,099,374.00 and Transaction 20 for $499,561.00 (2 pages, Bates # 3262-3263) Missing: Government Exhibit B12: : Cable From DEA HQS. Dated 03/09/94. Classification: Confidential. (2 pages, Bates # 3265-3266) 2165) Government Exhibit B13: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 03/01/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: 5385 kilos of cocaine seized from a vessel “Lady Terri Anne,” at Shelbourne, Nova Scotia, arrest of 9 individuals. (3 pages, Bates # 3272-3274) 2166) Government Exhibit B14: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 03/01/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Further information on vessel in Nova Scotia. (3 pages, Bates # 3275-3277)
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2167) Government Exhibit B15: Cable From DEA Houston. Redacted. Dated 03/03/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Agent REDACTED picked up Transaction 849: $599,854.00 and Transaction 854: $399,995.00 in Houston. (2 pages, Bates # 3280-3281) 2168) Government Exhibit B16: Cable From DEA HQS. Partially Unredacted. Dated 02/25/94. Classification: Confidential. Copy of Exhibit B13. Re: Montreal based organization is directed by Pierno Divito. (3 pages, Bates # 3284-3286) 2169) Government Exhibit B17: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 02/24/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Surveillance and search on vessel “Lady Terri Anne,” resulting seizure of approximately 4700 kilos of cocaine. (3 pages, Bates # 3287-3289) 2170) Government Exhibit B18: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 12/15/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: Surveillance on “Mario,” tentatively identified as Claudio Locatelli, SGS-92-X003 traveling to Spain (3 pages, Bates # 3296-3298) 2171) Government Exhibit B19: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 12/22/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: Execution of Search warrants on several Cali Cartel targets. (5 pages, Bates # 33033307)
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2172) Government Exhibit B20: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 02/14/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: G/S REDACTED met with Spanish Drug Czar REDACTED, G/S was told that all undercover pick ups would be suspended and u/c bank accounts closed until a more well-defined legislation was approved by GOS. (3 pages, Bates # 3313-3315) 2173) Government Exhibit B21: Cable From DEA HQS. Partially Unredacted. Dated 02/14/94. Classification: Confidential. Copy of Exhibit B20. Re: G/S Torres met with Spanish Drug Czar Ealiasar Garzon . (3 pages, Bates # 3316-3318) 2174) Government Exhibit B22: Cable From DEA Houston. Redacted. Dated 11/19/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: U/C pickup of 2 boxes containing $ 672,349.00 by REDACTED. (2 pages, Bates # 3339-3340) 2175) Government Exhibit B23: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 01/26/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: U/C Delivery Dinero U/S account from Rome for $ 787,844.77 USD . (2 pages, Bates # 3341-3342) 2176) Government Exhibit B24: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 12/29/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: Arrangements for a meeting between Claudio Locatelli and C/A REDACTED in Rome in Jan 1994 . (2 pages, Bates # 3352-3353)
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2177) Government Exhibit B25: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 12/29/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: Investigation of Italian Drug Trafficking Organization in Montreal which was planning to smuggle 700 kilos of Cocaine into Canada. (3 pages, Bates # 3356-3358) 2178) Government Exhibit B26: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 12/29/93. Classification: Confidential. Copy of Exhibit B18. Re: Surveillance on “Mario,” tentatively identified as Claudio Locatelli,. (4 pages, Bates # 3359-3362) 2179) Government Exhibit B27: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 12/21/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: Background checks on Spanish telephone numbers. (3 pages, Bates # 3363-3365) 2180) Government Exhibit B28: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 12/20/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: Arrangements for another pickup with Locatelli after the 2 week shut down. (2 pages, Bates # 3366-3367) 2181) Government Exhibit B29: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 11/26/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: U/C pick up in Geneva and deposit of 1.6 billion Lira into undercover account, previous opened by the CI, the U/C and Pedro Rodriguez-Castro. Letter from Schroder International Bank to Luis Fernando Latorre. (3 pages, Bates # 3371-3373)
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2182) Government Exhibit B30: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 11/12/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: Surveillance of U/C meeting between agents, Vanegas-Silva and Carlos Hernandez in Rome. (3 pages, Bates # 3378-3380) 2183) Government Exhibit B31: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 11/17/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: Information on Swiss Telephone number. (3 pages, Bates # 3392-3394) 2184) Government Exhibit B32: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 11/17/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: Approval of operational plan by Canton of Geneva police - funds to be seized from U/C account of Pedro Rodriguez. (3 pages, Bates # 3395-3397) 2185) Government Exhibit B33: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 11/17/93. Classification: Confidential. Copy of Exhibit 32. (3 pages, Bates # 3398-3400) Missing: Government Exhibit B34: Cable From DEA HQS. Dated 10/25/93. Classification: Confidential. (2 pages, Bates # 3424-3425)
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2186) Government Exhibit B35: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 10/25/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: Arrangements for a meeting between Alvarro and the CI in Rome. Alvarro identified the cellular phone as an undercover phone (rest of sentence Redacted) (2 pages, Bates # 3428-3429) 2187) Government Exhibit B36: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 10/08/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: Arrangements for meeting with Italian Counterparts to develop operational plan (2 pages, Bates # 3433-3434) 2188) Government Exhibit B37: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 07/29/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: Redacted to be included in the Priority Targeting System (1 page, Bates # 3479) 2189) Government Exhibit B38: Cable From DEA Houston. Redacted. Dated 07/29/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: Pickup in Houston of $1,999,272.00, courier identified as Julio Granja Segura, second pick up from Seugara for $1,000,000.00 (2 pages, Bates # 3480-3481) 2190) Government Exhibit B39: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 08/01/95. Classification: Confidential. Re: Information on Telephone number in the Netherlands (2 pages, Bates # 3505-3506) Missing: Government Exhibit B40: Cable From DEA HQS. Dated 09/04/95. Classification: Secret. (4 pages, Bates # 3523-3526)
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Missing: Government Exhibit B41: Cable From DEA HQS. Dated 09/04/95. Classification: Secret. (3 pages, Bates # 3527-3529) Missing: Government Exhibit B42: Cable From DEA HQS. Dated 03/06/96. Classification: Confidential. (1 page, Bates # 3591) 2191) Government Exhibit B43: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 04/22/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: DNRED agreed to make their CI available for a debriefing in Parks, related to seizure of 5.3 tons of Cocaine off the coast of Nova Scotia (2 pages, Bates # 3599-3600) 2192) Government Exhibit B44: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 04/22/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Information on Spanish Telephone numbers (2 pages, Bates # 3601-3602) 2193) Government Exhibit B45: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 04/20/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Conference date in Rome moved. (2 pages, Bates # 3603-3604) 2194) Government Exhibit B46: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 07/25/95. Classification: Confidential. Re: Payment approval for CI of $17,994.24. (1 page, Bates # 3622)
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2195) Government Exhibit B47: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 07/19/95. Classification: Confidential. Re: Telephone information (3 page, Bates # 3623-2625) 2196) Government Exhibit B48: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 07/10/95. Classification: Confidential. Re: REDACTED agents and CI to travel to Italy from 07/11/95-07/20/95, CI remains until 07/22/95. (1 page, Bates # 3628) 2197) Government Exhibit B49: Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 07/10/95. Classification: Confidential. Re: Country clearance for TFA Young, Williams, and I/A Russo to travel to Rome. (2 pages, Bates # 3629-3630) 2198) Government Exhibit B50: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 04/24/95. Classification: Confidential. Re: Country Clearance for Agents Redacted to travel to Ecuador. (2 pages, Bates # 36663667) Missing: Government Exhibit B51: Cable From DEA HQS. Dated 04/11/95. Classification: Confidential. (3 pages, Bates # 3671-3673) 2199) Government Exhibit B52: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 04/07/95. Classification: Confidential. Re: Country Clearance for Agents Redacted to travel to Canada. (1 page, Bates # 3674)
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2200) Government Exhibit B53: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 04/06/95. Classification: Confidential. Re: Country clearance for Redacted agents, Kotowski and I/A Sandra Neal to travel to Ottawa, Montreal, Canada. (2 pages, Bates # 3677-3678) 2201) Government Exhibit B54: Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 03/22/95. Classification: Confidential. Re: Country Clearance for Agents Hughes, Williams and Young to travel to Ottawa Canada. (1 page, Bates # 3688) 2202) Government Exhibit B55: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 03/20/95. Classification: Confidential. Re: Illegible. (1 page out of 3, Bates # 3691. Missing pages 1 &2, Bates # 3689-3690) 2203) Government Exhibit B56: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 03/20/95. Classification: Confidential. Re: Country Clearance for Agents Redacted to travel to Ottawa Canada. (1 page, Bates # 3692) 2204) Government Exhibit B57: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 03/16/95. Classification: Confidential. Re: Staged money pick up in Caracas for a documented Colombian money launderer. CI continues to communicate with Redacted regarding the lost money. (3 pages, Bates # 3694-3696)
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Missing: Government Exhibit B58: Cable From DEA HQS. Dated 03/13/95. Classification: Confidential. (3 pages, Bates # 3703-3705) Missing: Government Exhibit B59: Cable From DEA HQS. Dated 03/08/95. Classification: Confidential. (3 pages, Bates # 3708-3710) Missing: Government Exhibit B60: Cable From DEA HQS. Dated 03/04/95. Classification: Confidential. (4 pages, Bates # 3716-3719) Missing: Government Exhibit B61: Cable From DEA HQS. Dated 03/06/95. Classification: Confidential. (3 pages, Bates # 3727-3729) Missing: Government Exhibit B62: Cable From DEA HQS. Dated 03/02/95. Classification: Confidential. (3 pages, Bates # 3730-3732)
2205) Government Exhibit B63: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 02/25/95. Classification: Confidential. Re: Redacted agents in Canada with an arrest warrant for Redacted under parameters of Colombian Law. (3 pages, Bates # 3737-3739)
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2206) Government Exhibit B64: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 02/10/95. Classification: Confidential. Re: Surveillance of Redacted by the Geneva Police. (3 pages, Bates # 3748-3750) 2207) Government Exhibit B65: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 02/01/95. Classification: Confidential. Re: Caracas requesting technical equipment for investigation of money laundering operation in connection with Fort Lauderdale. (2 pages, Bates # 3751-3752) 2208) Government Exhibit B66: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 01/30/95. Classification: Confidential. Re: Redacted Agents picked up $42,000.00 in US currency in Houston, TX. (2 pages, Bates # 3756-3757) 2209) Government Exhibit B67: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 11/22/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Country Clearance for Redacted Agents to travel to Spain (2 pages, Bates # 37793780) 2210) Government Exhibit B68: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 12/05/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Redacted Agent from Spain to travel to DEA HQS for operational meeting (2 pages, Bates # 3779-3780)
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2211) Government Exhibit B69: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 11/24/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Redacted involved in smuggling ton quantities of Hashish, on vessel Anjoli in the Marina at Icici, Croatia. (2 pages, Bates # 3789-3790) 2212) Government Exhibit B70: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 07/14/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: $1.1 million dollars illegally transferred from a frozen account in Panama by Redacted. (3 pages, Bates # 3802-3804) 2213) Government Exhibit B71: Cable From San Diego. Redacted. Dated 09/16/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Yamure used the Bank Audi in New York to further her money laundering capabilities, through her cousin, Redacted, who is vice president of the bank. Redacted became suspicious of the undercover activities in the United States and closed the bank accounts in Audi Bank. (2 pages, Bates # 3822-3823) 2214) Government Exhibit B72: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 08/20/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Redacted was kidnapped by Colombians only identified as Marcos, Redacted and Redacted, due to a 1.7 million dollar debt. Redacted was possibly being held somewhere in Mt Tremblant Quebec (3 pages, Bates # 3834-3826)
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2215) Government Exhibit B73: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 08/19/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Vessel “Sea Harmony” may be transporting multi-tons shipment of Cocaine, directed by Redacted in Spain (3 pages, Bates # 3837-3839) 2216) Government Exhibit B74: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 08/18/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Redacted is involved with false documents, passports. (3 pages, Bates # 3840-3842) 2217) Government Exhibit B75: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 08/18/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Information on telephone number of Redacted. (2 pages, Bates # 3843-3844) 2218) Government Exhibit B76: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 08/18/94. Classification: Confidential. Copy of Exhibit B74, with more Redactions. Re: Redacted is involved, redacted, passports. (3 pages, Bates # 3845-3847) 2219) Government Exhibit B77: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 08/29/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: List of Redacted Telephone numbers called by the members of Redacted. (3 pages, Bates # 3849-3851)
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2220) Government Exhibit B78: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 08/29/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Members Redacted will travel to FLDO to discuss information developed during the kidnapping of Redacted in Canada . (1 page, Bates # 3852) 2221) Government Exhibit B79: Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 08/29/94. Classification: Confidential. Copy of Exhibit B78 but Not Redacted. Re: Members of Contreal City Police will travel to FLDO to discuss information developed during the kidnapping of Sabatino Nicolucci in Canada . (1 page, Bates # 3853) 2222) Government Exhibit B80: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 08/17/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Italian counterparts have been requested to conduct Redacted on the above Redacted numbers. (3 pages, Bates # 3856-3858) 2223) Government Exhibit B81: Cable From Houston. Redacted. Dated 08/17/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Transaction 912, traffic violation by driver Redacted, search of vehicle uncovered $254,000.00 in US currency by Agent Redacted. (2 pages, Bates # 3860-3861) 2224) Government Exhibit B82: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 08/01/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: List of telephone calls between Redacted individuals. (3 pages, Bates # 3873-3875)
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Missing: Government Exhibit B83: Cable From DEA HQS. Dated 07/29/95. Classification: Confidential. (4 pages, Bates # 3884-3887)
2225) Government Exhibit B84: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 07/13/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Redacted may be preparing a 10 ton shipment of Cocaine to Europe. (2 pages, Bates # 3895-3896) 2226) Government Exhibit B85: Cable From Houston. Redacted. Dated 07/19/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Transaction T-29, trunk to trunk currency exchange of $ 435,512.00. (2 pages, Bates # 3902-3903) 2227) Government Exhibit B86: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 06/04/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Country Clearance for Redacted Agents to travel to Canada. (2 pages, Bates # 39543955) 2228) Government Exhibit B87: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 03/25/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: During Redacted meetings with the suspected cocaine source, it was determined that the organization was planning another importation of 5,000 kilos of Cocaine. (2 pages, Bates # 39593960)
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2229) Government Exhibit B88: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 04/28/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Canadian authorities seized 5,000 kilos of Cocaine off the coast of Nova Scotia. (3 pages, Bates # 3979-3981) 2230) Government Exhibit B89: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 04/28/94. Classification: Confidential. Copy of Exhibit B88, but with more Redacted. Re: Canadian authorities seized 5,000 kilos of Cocaine off the coast of Nova Scotia. (3 pages, Bates # 3994-3996) 2231) Government Exhibit B90: Cable From Houston. Redacted. Dated 04/11/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Redacted identified as a courier. (2 pages, Bates # 3999-4000) 2232) Government Exhibit B91: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 03/28/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Rome C.O. provided information, Redacted. (3 pages, Bates # 4007-4009) 2233) Government Exhibit B92: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 03/28/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Rome C.O. provided information, Redacted.. (3 pages, Bates # 4010-4012) 2234) Government Exhibit B93: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 03/07/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Redacted Agents to seek authorization to travel to Madrid. (2 pages, Bates # 40134014)
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2235) Government Exhibit B94: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 03/07/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Redacted Agents to seek authorization to travel to Madrid. (3 pages, Bates # 40154017) Missing: Government Exhibit B95: Cable From DEA HQS. Dated 03/18/94. Classification: Confidential. (3 pages, Bates # 4018-4020) 2236) Government Exhibit B96: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 08/31/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: As a result of arrests and surrenders from the majority of the Cali Cartel Leaders, there is a significant momentum towards the destruction of the Cali Cartel. However, it is supported by assets in the billions of dollars derived from illicit narcotics trafficking. Essential to undertake an attack against their financial infrastructure. (3 pages, Bates # 4028-4030) 2237) Government Exhibit B97: Cable From DEA HQS. Redacted. Dated 03/03/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Redacted Synopsis of itemized expenses during travel from Spain and Colombia. (3 pages, Bates # 3269-3271) 2238) Privilege Log - List of Government Exhibits B1-B97, mostly originating from DEA HQS. (5 pages, No Bates #)
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2239) Government Exhibit B1: Cable From Ft. Lauderdale. Not Redacted. Dated 06/30/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: SGS-92-X003 stated that Pablo Escobar’s wife entered the conus at Miami International Airport (2 pages, Bates # 3047-3048) 2240) Government Exhibit B2: Cable From Ft. Lauderdale. Not Redacted. Dated 07/20/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: Operation Plan for meeting in Aruba between G/S DeLaCova, Ramirez-Duque, and Elian, to discuss money laundering transactions, including a $2 million pickup in Houston TX (3 pages, Bates # 3029-3061) 2241) Government Exhibit B3: Cable From Ft. Lauderdale. Not Redacted. Dated 04/23/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: SGS-92-X003 gained the confidence of Miguel Elian and Jaime Ramirez-Duque and met several other figures during the “Holy Week” celebrated in the San Andres island. (5 pages, Bates # 3083-3087) 2242) Government Exhibit B4: Cable From Ft. Lauderdale. Not Redacted. Dated 03/26/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: Surveillance of undercover meeting in Aruba between G/S DeLaCova, Ramirez-Duque and Elian. (3 pages, Bates # 3098-3100)
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2243) Government Exhibit B5: Cable From Ft. Lauderdale. Not Redacted. Dated 02/22/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: Elian and Barona requested undercover agents to establish bank accounts in Europe. (2 pages, Bates # 3144-3145) 2244) Government Exhibit B6: Cable From Ft. Lauderdale. Not Redacted. Dated 03/09/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: SGS-92-X003 stated that Julio Fabio Urdinola maintains an office/business in a warehouse in Cali. (2 pages, Bates # 3267-3268) 2245) Government Exhibit B8: Cable From Ft. Lauderdale. Not Redacted. Dated 02/16/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Detailed description of building in Cali Colombia where Mario Henao is being held by Jose Alcides-Loiza, aka Cejo (3 pages, Bates # 3310-3312) Missing: Government Exhibit B9: Cable From Ft Lauderdale. Dated 02/11/94. Classification: Confidential. (5 pages, Bates # 3319-3323) Missing: Government Exhibit B10: Cable From Ft Lauderdale. Dated 02/15/94. Classification: Confidential. (4 pages, Bates # 3324-3327) 2246) Government Exhibit B11: Cable From Ft. Lauderdale. Not Redacted. Dated 02/07/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: Address and telephone numbers if family of Miguel Elian (4 pages, Bates # 3335-3338)
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2247) Government Exhibit B12: Cable From Ft. Lauderdale. Not Redacted. Dated 07/28/93. Classification: Confidential. Re: G/S DeLaCova to pick up $1 million in New York for Ramirez-Duque and Elian (2 pages, Bates # 3482-3483) Missing: Government Exhibit B13: Cable From Ft Lauderdale. Dated 09/12/95. Classification: Confidential. (4 pages, Bates # 3530-3533) Missing: Government Exhibit B14: Cable From Ft Lauderdale. Dated 09/05/95. Classification: Confidential. (2 pages, Bates # 3536-3537) Missing: Government Exhibit B15: Cable From Ft Lauderdale. Dated 09/15/95. Classification: Confidential. (3 pages, Bates # 3542-3543) Missing: Government Exhibit B16: Cable From Ft Lauderdale. Dated 09/25/95. Classification: Confidential. (4 pages, Bates # 3545-3548) Missing: Government Exhibit B17: Cable From Ft Lauderdale. Dated 09/28/95. Classification: Confidential. (2 pages, Bates # 3549-3550)
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2248) Government Exhibit B18: Cable From Ft. Lauderdale. Not Redacted. Dated 10/18/95. Classification: Confidential. Re: It is requested that Bogota pays SGS-87-0034 $5,000.00 for expenses relate to GS-92X033 (1 page, Bates # 3556) Missing: Government Exhibit B19: Cable From Ft Lauderdale. Dated 11/27/95. Classification: Confidential. (2 pages, Bates # 3570-3571) Missing: Government Exhibit B20: Cable From Ft Lauderdale. Dated 12/05/95. Classification: Confidential. (2 pages, Bates # 3576-3577) Missing: Government Exhibit B21: Cable From Ft Lauderdale. Dated 05/06/94. Classification: Confidential. (5 pages, Bates # 3574-3578) 2249) Government Exhibit B7: Cable From Ft. Lauderdale. Not Redacted. Dated 04/29/94. Classification: Confidential. Re: SGS-92-X003 to travel to Europe to discuss money laundering partnership with Locatelli, as requested by “Pipe,” who is believed to be Carlos Albert Mejia (3 pages, Bates # 3988-3990) 2250) Privilege Log - List of Government Exhibits B1-B21, originating from Ft. Lauderdale. (1 page, No Bates #)
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2251) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 07/22/92. Re: GS-92-X033 falls within the parameters of Operation Emerald Clipper (1 pages, Bates # 3236) 2252) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 11/25/92. Re: OAS Chief Greg Passic reviewed the Operation Plan for money pickup of $500,000.00 in Miami (1 page, Bates # 3191) 2253) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 12/14/92. Re: Authorization for FLDO to conduct money pickup in New York on 12/15/92 (1 page, Bates # 3178) 2254) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 01/25/93. Re: Vito S Guarino transferred from Miami to Bogota Co (1 page, Bates # 3161) 2255) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 02/08/93. Re: FLDO authorized for a money pickup in New York (1 page, Bates # 3146) 2256) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 02/16/93. Re: FLDO authorized for a money pickup in New York, NY Group T-12 will assist (2 pages, Bates # 3139-3140) 2257) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 03/02/93. Re: FLDO authorized for a money pickup in New York, NY G/S McCable will support (2 pages, Bates # 3122-3123)
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2258) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 03/09/93. Re: FLDO authorized for a money pickup in New York, NY G/S McCable will support (2 pages, Bates # 3112-3113) 2259) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 03/10/93. Re: FLDO authorized for a money pickup in Chicago (1 page, Bates # 3111) 2260) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 04/09/93. Re: Country Clearance for G/S Thomas Tiderington, S/A Edward Duffy, I/A Neal and TFA James Hughes for travel to San Jose Country Office (1 page, Bates # 3089) 2261) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 05/05/93. Re: U/C meetings between G/S DeLaCova, Miguel Elian and Jaime Ramirez-Duque for Cocaine shipments and money laundering (3 pages, Bates # 3000-3002) 2262) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 05/24/93. Re: Agent expenses related to Miami Office and travel (2 pages, Bates # 3015-3016) 2263) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 06/18/93. Re: FLDO is authorized make a payment to SGS-92-X003 in amount of $15,000.00 (1 page, Bates # 3038)
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2264) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 10/08/93. Re: Luis Mejia requested GS-92-X003 to pick up illicit proceeds in Rome, on behalf of “Alberto” (2 pages, Bates # 3436-3437) 2265) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 11/09/93. Re: Country Clearance for G/S Tiderington, TFA Lees, TFA Hernandez to travel to Canada (1 page, Bates # 3402) 2266) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 11/17/93. Re: G/S Tiderington and TFA Lees will meet with Geneva officials and hold undercover meetings (1 page, Bates # 3391) 2267) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 12/20/93. Re: FLDO is authorized to pay SGS-92-X003 $23,000.00 (1 page, Bates # 3368) 2268) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 02/07/94. Re: SARC approved the continuation of Operation Pisces investigations. (2 pages, Bates # 3328-3329) 2269) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 02/28/94. Re: Country Clearance for G/S Tiderington, and TFA Lees, to travel to Montreal (1 page, Bates # 3390)
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2270) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 03/15/94. Re: Spain officials question the legality of using money laundering techniques in Spain (1 page, Bates # 4025) 2271) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 05/13/94. Re: Operational meetings regarding coordination of several investigation targeting the Locatelli/Mejia organization(2 pages, Bates # 39563957) 2272) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 06/30/94. Re: Country Clearance for G/S Tiderington, TFA Hughes and TFA Lees, to travel to Montreal (1 page, Bates # 3848) 2273) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 08/16/94. Re: SARC to review GS-92-X033 (1 page, Bates # 3859) 2274) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 11/29/94. Re: FLDO is authorized to make a payment to SGS-92-X003 for $18,000.00 for expenses (1 page, Bates # 3786) 2275) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 04/04/95. Re: FLDO is commended for their efforts to document all expenses incurred by this CI for Future review and account reconciliation (1 page, Bates # 3680)
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2276) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 04/05/95. Re: SARC extended investigation for 6 months. Monthly progress reports are required. (1 page, Bates # 3679) 2277) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 04/20/95. Re: Country Clearance granted to travel to Quito. (1 page, Bates # 3658) 2278) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 04/21/95. Re: Country Clearance granted to travel to Quito. (1 page, Bates # 3668) 2279) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 11/15/95. Re: Rafael Rodriguez requested money pick up in Miami via SZB-94-0004 (2 pages, Bates # 3567-3568) 2280) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 12/01/95. Re: Extension to Operation Princess, with review every 30 days, in light of the kidnapping. (1 page, Bates # 3574) 2281) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 03/13/96. Re: A/CA Michael Garland to travel to FLDO to discuss multiple issues related to recent dealings in Colombia with SGS-92-X003 (1 page, Bates # 3595) 2282) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 06/14/96. Re: Verbal authority to pay CS-92-063987 $15,336.09 for June 1996 (1 page, Bates # 3598)
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2283) Cable From DEA HQS. Not Redacted. Dated 12/05/96. Re: SXQ-92-0003 (CS920640616) was being utilized by Dutch police. The Dutch police discontinued the undercover operation and left CS “hanging,” as a result CS was kidnapped. CS wanted to continue to work with DEA, but outside of the Netherlands. (4 pages, Bates # 3609-3612) 2284) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/09/92. Re: Mejia-Alverez contacted SGS-92-X003 to pick up $1 million dollars in CAD, during 2 separate pickups (2 pages, Bates # 3246-3247) 2285) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/14/92. Re: Country Clearance for G/S Tiderington and TFA Hughes to travel to Toronto (2 pages, Bates # 3255-3256) 2286) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 08/20/92. Re: Mejia-Alverez contacted SGS-92-X003 to pick up $500,000.00 dollars in New York (2 pages, Bates # 3230-3231) 2287) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 08/31/92. Re: Latin Male gave SGS-92-X003 and U/C agents suitcase of $500,125.00 dollars in New York (2 pages, Bates # 3225-3226) 2288) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 09/01/92. Re: “Rodrigo” contacted SGS-92-X003 to pick up $700,000.00 CAD dollars in New York (2 pages, Bates # 3249-3250)
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2289) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 9/10/92. Re: Latin Male arrange a second pick up with SGS92-X003 and U/C agents for a box containing of $250,000.00 dollars in Fort Lauderdale (2 pages, Bates # 3242-3243) 2290) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 9/11/92. Re: Group 30 to assist in New York pick up (1 page, Bates # 3241) 2291) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 9/15/92. Re: Latin Male arrange a second pick up with SGS92-X003 and U/C agents for a box containing of $250,000.00 dollars in Fort Lauderdale (2 pages, Bates # 3221-3222) 2292) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 9/16/92. Re: “Rodrigo” Paliaz contacted SGS-92-X003 to pick up $500,000.00 CAD dollars in New York (2 pages, Bates # 3227-3238) 2293) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 9/24/92. Re: “Arturo” arranged to meet SGS-92-X003 and U/C agents. Pickup of $242,211.23 in US dollars in New York (2 pages, Bates # 3219-3220) 2294) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 10/13/92. Re: “Antonio” met with G/S DeLaCova and gave him a box containing approx. $150,000.00 in US dollars (2 pages, Bates # 3217-3218)
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2295) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 10/28/92. Re: “Henry” met with G/S DeLaCova and gave him a bag containing approx. $300,000.00 in US dollars (3 pages, Bates # 3214-3216) 2296) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 10/28/92. Re: Elian and Barona requested G/S DeLaCova to travel to New York and arrange a pickup of $500,000.00 in US dollars (2 pages, Bates # 3212-3213) 2297) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 10/28/92. Re: “Alberto” met with G/S DeLaCova in New York for a pickup of $500,000.00 in US dollars (2 pages, Bates # 3208-3209) 2298) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/13/92. Re: “Andres” arranged to meet with TFA Hughes in New York for a pickup of $500,000.00 in US dollars (2 pages, Bates # 3210-3211) 2299) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/16/92. Re: “Andres” arranged to meet with TFA Hughes in New York for a pickup of $500,000.00 in US dollars (2 pages, Bates # 3206-3207) 2300) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/17/92. Re: Elian and Barona requested G/S DeLaCova to travel to Mimi and arrange a pickup of $500,000.00 in US dollars (2 pages, Bates # 3198-3199)
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2301) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/20/92. Re: Liberato and “Carlos” to meet TFA Hughes for a pickup of $1 million in US dollars in New York (2 pages, Bates # 3196-3197) 2302) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/25/92. Re: Country Clearance for S/A Duncan and TFA Adderley to travel to Caracas (2 pages, Bates # 3192-3193) 2303) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/30/92. Re: Agents will contact “Alberto” to arrange pickup (2 pages, Bates # 3186-3187) 2304) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 12/14/92. Re: Request to pay SGS-92-X003 $15,000.00 (1 page, Bates # 3183) 2305) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 12/03/92. Re: Request for NY Group T-52 to travel to FLDO (2 pages, Bates # 3184-3185) 2306) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 01/12/93. Re: “John” contacted U/C agents for a pickup of $1.5 million dollars US in Miami (2 pages, Bates # 3174-3175) 2307) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 01/15/93. Re: FLDO believes that continual money pickups in New York for the Herrera organization will greatly enhance the operation. (2 pages, Bates # 3170-3171)
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2308) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 01/19/93. Re: U/C Duncan and SGS-92-X003 met with “John” to arrange a money pickup. (2 pages, Bates # 3172-3173) 2309) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 01/28/93. Re: U/C agents received transfer instructions from Barona and Elian. (2 pages, Bates # 3168-3169) 2310) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 01/28/93. Re: Barona and Elian approached G/s DeLaCova to arrange transportation for 600-1000 kilos of Cocaine (2 pages, Bates # 3166-3167) 2311) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 01/29/93. Re: U/C agents received transfer instructions from Barona and Elian (2 pages, Bates # 3164-3165) 2312) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 02/04/93. Re: Failed arrangements with “Javier” for $1 million dollar pickup in New York. (2 pages, Bates # 3164-3165) 2313) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 02/05/93. Re: U/C money pickup in New York with “Jose,” transfer instructions. (2 pages, Bates # 3150-3151)
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2314) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 02/09/93. Re: Use of tel-tracking device on Delia Gordiool’s Jeep Cherokee, clone pager on Javier Alcarez’s digital pager. (2 pages, Bates # 3148-3149) 2315) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 02/16/93. Re: Arrangements for SGS-92-X003 to conduct two money pickups in New York for “Piyuyo” and “Felipe.” (2 pages, Bates # 3135-3136) 2316) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 02/18/93. Re: New York group to use telephone intercept on members of the Londono and Herrera Organizations present in New York (2 pages, Bates # 3137-3138) 2317) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 02/23/93. Re: Delay or failure in delivery of message (1 page, Bates # 3141) 2318) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 02/24/93. Re: U/C agents received transfer instructions from Barona and Elian (2 pages, Bates # 3130-3131) 2319) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 03/02/93. Re: Arrangements for a money pickup in New York for Jaime Ramirez-Duque by SGS-92-X003 (2 pages, Bates # 3126-3127) 2320) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 03/05/93. Re: Money pickup in New York for approx. $950,000.00, transfer instructions from Baron and Elian(2 pages, Bates # 3120-3121)
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2321) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 03/16/93. Re: Money pickup in Chicago for $599,920.00, transfer instructions from Barona and Elian(2 pages, Bates # 3109-3110) 2322) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 03/17/93. Re: G/S DeLaCova to meet Elian and RamirezDuque in Aruba on 03/17/93 to negotiate Cocaine shipment and past trafficking of Ramirez-Duque (3 pages, Bates # 3103-3105) 2323) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 04/01/93. Re: Money pickup in New York for $597,467.00, into Pisces Account, $535,980.00 into U/C account (2 pages, Bates # 3094-3095) 2324) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 04/30/93. Re: Money pickup in New York for $279,682.00, into Pisces Account (2 pages, Bates # 3079-3080) 2325) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 04/27/93. Re: Arrangements for a money pickup in New York for $270,000.00 (2 pages, Bates # 3077-3078) 2326) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 04/30/93. Re: Authorization request for money pickup in New York (2 pages, Bates # 3075-3076)
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2327) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 05/07/93. Re: Money pickup in New York for $525,000.00, into Pisces Account (2 pages, Bates # 3003-3004) 2328) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 05/13/93. Re: SGS-92-X003 and U/C agents meet with Elian to discuss the kidnapping of his partner Barona. (2 pages, Bates # 3009-3010) 2329) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 05/14/93. Re: Request for subscriber information for Mexico City telephone numbers. (1 page, Bates # 3008) 2330) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 05/14/93. Re: Arrangements by Ramirez-Duque for SGS-92X003 for a money pickup in New York for $1 million dollars. (2 pages, Bates # 3011-3012) 2331) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 05/25/93. Re: Intercept on Barona’s cellular telephone (2 pages, Bates # 3013-3014) 2332) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/03/93. Re: Money pickup in New York for $1,002,634.00 dollars, into Pisces account. (2 pages, Bates # 3019-3020) 2333) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/07/93. Re: Request to pay SGS-92-X003 $15,000.00. (1 page, Bates # 3021)
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2334) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/08/93. Re: SGS-92-X003 contacted by “Tony” for money pickup in Miami for $268,000.00, transfer instructions from Rafael Gonzalez-Moreno. (2 pages, Bates # 3022-3023) 2335) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/08/93. Re: SGS-92-X003 contacted by “Tony” for money pickup in Miami for $268,000.00, transfer instructions from Rafael Gonzalez-Moreno. (2 pages, Bates # 3024-3025) 2336) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/11/93. Re: U/C agents contacted by “Tatta” for money pickup in Fort Lauderdale for $100,000.00, transfer instructions from Rafael Gonzalez-Moreno. (2 pages, Bates # 3026-3027) 2337) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/15/93. Re: U/C agents contacted by “Urraka” for money pickup in Miami for $106,000.00, transfer instructions from Luis Fernando Mejia. (2 pages, Bates # 3028-3029) 2338) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/30/93. Re: Subscriber information for telephone numbers of Jonathan Okoh and Melissa Okoh (2 pages, Bates # 3041-3042)
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2339) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/30/93. Re: Money pickup in New York for $766,133.00 dollars, into Pisces account. (2 pages, Bates # 3043-3044) 2340) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/12/93. Re: Ramirez-Duque arranging a money pickup in New York for $1 million dollars. (2 pages, Bates # 3049-3050) 2341) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/12/93. Re: Rafael Gonzalez-Moreno arranging multiple money pickups in San Juan for $3 million dollars. (2 pages, Bates # 3052-3053) 2342) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/14/93. Re: Ramirez-Duque arranging a money pickup for G/S DeLaCova in Houston for $2 million dollars. (2 pages, Bates # 3054-3055) 2343) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/19/93. Re: FLDO requesting HQS hires Spanish speaking translators for thirty days. (1 page, Bates # 3058) 2344) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/20/93. Re: illegible. (1 page, Bates # 3064) 2345) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/20/93. Re: On 05/26/93 $1 million dollars delivered to New York, and $766,133.00 delivered in San Juan was seized from Hector Rodrigo Serna (2 pages, Bates # 3065-3066)
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2346) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/21/93. Re: Money pick up of $399,747.00 for Hector Rodrigo-Serna (A worker for Rafael Gonzalez-Moreno) in San Juan (2 pages, Bates # 3062-3063) 2347) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/28/93. Re: Money pick up of $499,937.00 for Hector Rodrigo-Serna in San Juan, transfer instructions from Rafael Gonzalez-Moreno (2 pages, Bates # 34883489) 2348) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/28/93. Re: Arrangements for money pick up of $500,000.00 for Hector Rodrigo-Serna in San Juan by SGS-92-X003 (2 pages, Bates # 3486-3487) 2349) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/28/93. Re: Money pick up by U/C agents of $999,366.00 in Houston for Ramirez-Duque who received authorization from Javier Bianna who is currently incarcerated in Bogota. Deposited into Pisces account (2 pages, Bates # 3484-3485) 2350) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 08/03/93. Re: Money pick up by U/C agents of $503,241.00 in San Juan from Hector Rodrigo Serna, transfer instructions by Rafael Gonzalez-Moreno (2 pages, Bates # 3477-3478)
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2351) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 08/04/93. Re: NY agents to travel to FLDO to coordinate investigation (2 pages, Bates # 3475-3476) 2352) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 08/04/93. Re: Arrangements for money pickup in San Juan for 750,000.00 from Hector Rodrigo Serna by U/C agents (2 pages, Bates # 3473-3474) 2353) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 08/10/93. Re: Agents to travel to DEA HQS to discuss investigation (2 pages, Bates # 3475-3476) 2354) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 08/18/93. Re: Jaime Ramirez-Duque arrested in Aruba. Miguel Elian traveling to Aruba to provide assistance to Duque. FLDO believes that if Elian was confronted by Agents, he would possibly agree to cooperate (2 pages, Bates # 3466-3467) 2355) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 08/18/93. Re: Authorization request for TFA Hughes to travel to New York (2 pages, Bates # 3464-3465) 2356) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 08/25/93. Re: Arrangements for money pickup in Houston by U/C agents, from “Gordo” for $500,000.00. A second pickup from “Brusatin” for $300,000.00 (2 pages, Bates # 3462-3463)
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2357) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 09/09/93. Re: Arrangements for money pickup in San Juan by SGS-92-X003, by Rafael Gonzalez-Moreno for $1 million dollars (2 pages, Bates # 3458-3460) 2358) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 09/14/93. Re: Arrangements for money pickup in New York by U/C agents, by “Israel” for $1 million dollars (2 pages, Bates # 3456-3457) 2359) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 09/15/93. Re: Arrangements for money pickup in New York by U/C agents, by Rafael Gonzalez Moreno for $500,000.00 dollars. Must launder this money to keep investigation going, since $500,000.00 was seized in New York on 09/14/93 (2 pages, Bates # 34543455) 2360) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 09/20/93. Re: Money pickup in Miami by U/C agents, from “Tony” for $448,870.00 dollars, transfer instructions by Rafael Gonzalez-Moreno (2 pages, Bates # 3450-3451) 2361) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 09/21/93. Re: Arrangements for money pickup in San Juan by U/C agents, from “Francisco” for $1 million dollars, arranged by Rafael Gonzalez-Moreno (2 pages, Bates # 3448-3449)
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2362) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 09/23/93. Re: Arrangements for money pickup in New York by U/C agents, from “Johnny” for $1 million dollars, arranged by Rafael Gonzalez-Moreno (2 pages, Bates # 3446-3447) 2363) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 09/28/93. Re: Money pickup in New York by U/C agents, from “Francisco” for $499,220.00 dollars, transfer instructions by Rafael Gonzalez-Moreno (2 pages, Bates # 3444-3445) 2364) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 09/30/93. Re: Money pickup in Miami by U/C agents, from “Tony.” Agents affected two traffic stops on “Tony’s” vehicle, ID as Abel Olmos. Consent search, agents seized bag of $193,783.00 dollars. On 09/24/93, seized $202,130.00. All money into Non Drug Evidence vault. (3 pages, Bates # 3440-3442) 2365) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 09/30/93. Re: Money pickup in Hollywood, FL by U/C agents, from “Claudia” and her son, for $599,890.00 dollars, transfer instructions by Luis Fernando Mejia (1 page, Bates # 3439) 2366) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 10/05/93. Re: Agents have currently seized approximately $9 million dollars from various TKO organizations (1 page, Bates # 3435)
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2367) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 10/20/93. Re: Arrangement for money pickup in San Juan by U/C agents for $500,000.00 dollars, arranged by Rafael Gonzalez-Moreno(2 pages, Bates # 3430-3431) 2368) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 10/21/93. Re: Title III wire intercept in investigation within next two weeks (1 page, Bates # 3432) 2369) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/02/93. Re: Arrangement for money pickup in Canada by U/C agents for $2 million dollars from “Clamant.” Agents plan to launder the first million and allow RCMP to seize the other $1 million dollars (2 pages, Bates # 3415-3416) 2370) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/03/93. Re: Arrangement for money pickup in Geneva, Switzerland by SGS-92-X003 and U/C agents for $2 million dollars from “Jose Luis.” (2 pages, Bates # 3422-3423) 2371) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/03/93. Re: Arrangement for money pickup in Houston by SGS-92-X003 and U/C agents for $675,000.00 dollars from “Mario,” arranged by Luis Fernando Mejia (2 pages, Bates # 3420-3421) 2372) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/03/93. Re: Money pickup in San Juan by U/C agents for $995,182.00 dollars, transfer instructions by Luis Fernando Mejia (2 pages, Bates # 3418-3419)
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2373) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/10/93. Re: Money pickup in Houston by U/C agents for $673,349.00.00 dollars, from “Mario,” transfer instructions by Luis Fernando Mejia (2 pages, Bates # 3413-3414) 2374) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/16/93. Re: Pedro Rodriguez is requesting that SGS-92X003 travel to Geneva and open a bank account for him in the CI’s name. (2 pages, Bates # 3411-3412) 2375) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/17/93. Re: Money pickup in Canada by U/C agents for $997,201.32.00 US dollars, from “Clamant,” transferred to bank account listed as Pedro A Rodriguez (2 pages, Bates # 3374-3375) 2376) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/17/93. Re: Arrangements for money pickup in San Juan by U/C agents for $1 million US dollars, from “Peco” arranged by Leticia Minino, wife of Luis Fernando Mejia (2 pages, Bates # 3376-3377) 2377) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/17/93. Re: Goal of seizure of several million dollars involving SGS-93-0004 (2 pages, Bates # 3409-3410)
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2378) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/22/93. Re: Arrangements for money pickup in New York by U/C agents for $700,000.00 US dollars, from a “worker” arranged by Hector Rodrigo Serna (2 pages, Bates # 3405-3406) 2379) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/22/93. Re: Arrangements for money pickup in Montreal by U/C agents for $1 million US dollars, from “Johnny” (2 pages, Bates # 3407-3408) 2380) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/29/93. Re: If the currency transaction is successful, fund will be transferred from Canada to US, where they will be seized (2 pages, Bates # 3403-3404) 2381) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 12/01/93. Re: Detailed account of meeting with Pedro Rodriquez and SGS-92-X003 in Geneva, Switzerland, and a money pickup of 1.6 billion lire. (7 pages, Bates # 3381-3386) 2382) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 12/07/93. Re: Money pickup in Geneva by U/C agents for $934,178.58 US dollars. Funds will be transferred to Pisces account and seized during the week of 12/06/93 (2 pages, Bates # 3389-3390)
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2383) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 12/07/93. Re: Money pickups in Canada by U/C agents for $1,000,000.00 and 1,309,728.25 US dollars into Pisces account, arranged by Pedro Rodriquez (2 pages, Bates # 3387-3388) 2384) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 12/17/93. Re: Authorization to pay SGS-92-X003 $23,000.00 (2 pages, Bates # 3369-3370) 2385) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 01/04/94. Re: Guillermo Escobar is believed to be laundering proceeds for Luis Mejia, Alberto Henao and Manuel Barona (2 pages, Bates # 3354-3355) 2386) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 01/06/94. Re: FDLO to coordinate investigation with Rome agents (2 pages, Bates # 3350-3351) 2387) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 01/13/94. Re: Arrangements for money pickup in San Juan by U/C agents for $1million US dollars, from “Ugo” arranged by Luis Mejia (2 pages, Bates # 3348-3349) 2388) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 01/20/94. Re: Money pickup in San Juan by U/C agents for $1 million US dollars, from “Ugo,” transfer instructions by Luis Mejia (2 pages, Bates # 3345-3346)
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2389) Cable From FLDO. Dated 02/09/94. Subject: Overview of SGS-92-X033. Re: Synopsis of case. Currency pickup from 1/21/94 to 2/2/94 total: $8,582,189.00 Copy of Inventory Item #1039 except it contains 2 more pages. (4 pages, Bates # 3299-3302) 2390) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 02/18/94. Re: Arrangements for money pickup in Houston by SGS-92-X003 and U/C agents for $1 million US dollars, from Carlos Gomez, on behalf of Juan Carlos Ramirez aka Chupeta, transfer instructions by Luis Mejia (2 pages, Bates # 3308-3309) 2391) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 02/23/94. Re: Arrangements for money pickup in NewYork by SGS-92-X003 and U/C agents for $300,000.00 US dollars, from “Claudia”, on behalf of RodriguezOrejuela (2 pages, Bates # 3294-3295) 2392) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 02/23/94. Re: Request to meet with RCMP to coordinate the arrest and prosecution of individuals associated with the 2,000 kilo Cocaine seizure off the coast of Nova Scotia (2 pages, Bates # 3292-3293) 2393) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 03/04/94. Re: Money pickup in Houston by U/C agents for $599,854.00, transfer instructions by Luis Fernando Mejia (2 pages, Bates # 3282-3283)
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2394) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 03/04/94. Re: Arrangements for money pickup in New York by SGS-92-X003 and U/C agents for $500,000.00 from “Tuco”, arranged by Luis Fernando Mejia (2 pages, Bates # 3278-3279) 2395) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 03/16/94. Re: Arrangements for money pickup in Houston by U/C agents for approx $600,000.00 from “Mike”, arranged by Carlos Gomez on behalf of Juan Carlos Ramirez, aka Chupeta (2 pages, Bates # 4026-4027) 2396) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 03/18/94. Re: Arrangements for money pickup in Chicago by SGS-92-X003 and U/C agents for approx $500,000.00 from “Alvaro”, arranged by Carlos Gomez (3 pages, Bates # 4021-4023) 2397) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 03/29/94. Re: Money pickup in Houston by SGS-92-X003 and U/C agents for approx $600,000.00, arranged by Carlos Gomez behalf of Juan Carlos Ramirez, aka Chupeta, transfer instructions by Luis Fernando Mejia (2 pages, Bates # 4005-4006) 2398) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 03/29/94. Re: Money pickup in Houston by SGS-92-X003 and U/C agents for approx $256,881.00, arranged by Carlos Gomez behalf of Juan Carlos Ramirez, aka Chupeta, transfer instructions by Luis Fernando Mejia (2 pages, Bates # 4003-4004)
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2399) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 04/05/94. Re: “Mike” having trouble moving the money in his possession, only $270,000.00 collected thus far (2 pages, Bates # 4001-4002) 2400) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 04/15/94. Re: Money pickup in Houston by U/C agents for $229,410.00 from Gustavo Adolfo Vargas, transfer instructions by Luis Fernando Mejia (2 pages, Bates # 3997-3998) 2401) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 04/29/94. Re: Money pickup in Miami by SGS-92-X003 and U/C agents for $296,065.00 from “Kiko,” arranged by Carlos Emel Gomez, transfer instructions by Luis Fernando Mejia (3 pages, Bates # 3991-3993) 2402) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 05/03/94. Re: Arrangements for a money pickup in New York by SGS-92-X003 and U/C agents for $500,000.00 from “Truco,” belonging to Juan Carlos Ramirez and $3 million dollars from “Claudio” belonging to Gilberto Jose Rodriguez-Orejuela (3 pages, Bates # 39853987) 2403) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 05/03/94. Re: Money pickup in Miami by U/C agents for $179,926.00 from “Kiko,” transfer instructions from Luis Fernando Mejia (2 pages, Bates # 3983-3984)
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2404) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 05/19/94. Re: Money pickup in New York by SGS-92-X003 and U/C agents for $499,823.00 from “Truco,” transfer instructions from Luis Fernando Mejia (3 pages, Bates # 3967-3969) 2405) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 05/24/94. Re: Money pickup in Miami by U/C agents for $247,844.00 from “Alex,” transfer instructions from Luis Fernando Mejia (2 pages, Bates # 3963-3964) 2406) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 05/19/94. Re: Money pickup in New York by U/C agents for $999,521.00 from “Claudio,” arranged by Carlos Emel Gomez on behalf of Juan Carlos Ramirez aka Chupeta, transfer instructions from Luis Fernando Mejia (4 pages, Bates # 3970-3973) 2407) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 05/26/94. Re: Arrangements for money pickup in Chicago by U/C agents for $400,000.00 from “Kike.” SGS-92-X003 contacted by Carlos Jemel Gomez on behalf of Juan Carlos Ramirez aka Chupeta (2 pages, Bates # 3961-3962) 2408) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/06/94. Re: Money pickup in Chicago by U/C agents for $394,924.00 from “Kike,” transfer instructions from Luis Fernando Mejia (2 pages, Bates # 3952-3953)
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2409) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/09/94. Re: FLDO conducted a traffic stop on John Alexander Lizarazo-Chacon and “Gonzalez” and seized $336,315.00 in US currency. Chacon and Gonzalez into custody by I.N.S. (4 pages, Bates # 3948-3951) 2410) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/14/94. Re: FLDO request to pay SGS-92-X003 $17,600.00 (2 pages, Bates # 3944-3945) 2411) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/14/94. Re: Money pickup in Chicago by U/C agents for $500,354.00 from “Kike.” Transfer instructions from Luis Fernando Mejia (2 pages, Bates # 3946-3947) 2412) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/16/94. Re: Money pickup in Miami by SGS-92-X003 and U/C agents for $342,991.00 from “Josephina.” Transfer instructions from Luis Fernando Mejia (2 pages, Bates # 3938-3939) 2413) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/17/94. Re: Arrangements by SGS-92-X003 and Mejia for money pickup in San Juan by for $1 million dollars from “El Mono.” (3 pages, Bates # 3935-3937) 2414) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/21/94. Re: Arrangements by SGS-92-X003 and Carlos Emel Gomez, Money pickup in Miami by U/C Agents for $1 million dollars (checks for $644,400.00 and $322,200.00) from “Pacho” aka Jose Francisco Cruz (4 pages, Bates # 3940-3943)
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2415) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/22/94. Re: Arrangements by SGS-92-X003 and “Mono,” 2 Money pickups in Miami by U/C Agents for $130,000.00 and $395,085.00 from “Anna,” transfer instructions from Luis Mejia on behalf of Mono (3 pages, Bates # 3932-3934) 2416) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/23/94. Re: Money pickup in Boca Raton by SGS-92-X003 and U/C Agents for $139,600.00 from Cruz, transfer instructions from Carlos Hemel Gomez (3 pages, Bates # 3927-3929) 2417) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/27/94. Re: Arrangements by SGS-92-X003 and Carlos Hemel Gomez. Money pickup in Miami by U/C Agents for $499,764.00 from “Rincon,” transfer instructions (3 pages, Bates # 3924-3926) 2418) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/23/94. Re: Money pickup in Puerto Rico by SGS-92-X003 and U/C Agents for approx $400,000.00 from Cruz, transfer instructions from Avendano (2 pages, Bates # 3930-3931) 2419) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/30/94. Re: Request for Country Clearance for agents to travel to Montreal (5 pages, Bates # 3919-3923)
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2420) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/30/94. Re: “Corrected Copy” Request for Country Clearance for agents to travel to Montreal (4 pages, Bates # 3915-3918) 2421) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/01/94. Re: Request for computer system modifications for FLDO (2 pages, Bates # 3862-3863) 2422) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/14/94. Re: Travel request for computer assistance in FLDO (1 page, Bates # 3910) 2423) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/14/94. Re: Seizure of US currency $380,000.00 from “Rincon” ID as Robert Manuel Campaz (3 pages, Bates # 3907-3909) 2424) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/20/94. Re: Arrangements by SGS-92-X003 and Mejia for Money pickup in San Juan by U/C agents from “Jaime” for $600,000.00. (3 pages, Bates # 3904-3906) 2425) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/20/94. Re: Arrangements by SGS-92-X003 and Carlos Hemel Gomez for Money pickup in Chicago by U/C agents from “Kike” for $200,000.00. (3 pages, Bates # 3897-3898)
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2426) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/25/94. Re: Arrangements by SGS-92-X003 and Mejia for Money pickup in San Juan by U/C agents from “El Mono.” (2 pages, Bates # 3893-3894) 2427) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/27/94. Re: Arrangements by SGS-92-X003 and Mejia for Money pickup in San Juan by U/C agents from “Jaime” $549,954.00, transfer instructions (2 pages, Bates # 3888-3889) 2428) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 08/02/94. Re: Money pickup in Chicago by U/C agents from “William” $151,541.00 transfer instructions given to SGS-92-X003 by Carlos Emel Gomez(2 pages, Bates # 3891-3892) 2429) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 08/02/94. Re: Arrangements by SGS-92-X003 and “Carlos” (worker for Bernando Beltran) for $3 million dollars (3 pages, Bates # 3878-3879) 2430) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 08/02/94. Re: Money pickup in San Juan by U/C agents from “Jamie” $450,045.00 transfer instructions (1 page, Bates # 3880) 2431) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 08/08/94. Re: Arrangements by SGS-92-X003 and Carlos Hemel Gomez for $1 million dollars in Houston (2 pages, Bates # 3871-3872)
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2432) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 09/08/94. Re: Arrangements by SGS-92-X003 and Carlos Hemel Gomez for $250,000.00 dollars in Houston (2 pages, Bates # 3832-3833) 2433) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 09/08/94. Re: Money pick up for $299,980.00 dollars in Tampa, transfer instructions (2 pages, Bates # 3832-3833) 2434) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 09/08/94. Re: Travel request for computer assistance in FLDO (1 page, Bates # 3828) 2435) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 09/19/94. Re: Travel authorization for S/A Paul Schmidt and SZB-94-0004 to Fort Lauderdale (2 pages, Bates # 3820-3821) 2436) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 09/28/94. Re: Arrangements for Money pick up for $450,000.00 dollars in San Diego from “Fernando” (2 pages, Bates # 3818-3819) 2437) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 10/07/94. Re: Arrangements by SGS-94-0004 and Miguel Palacio for Money pick up for $200,000.00 dollars in Miami from “Palacio.” Acutal pickup from “Palacio” $100,000.00 by U/C agents (2 pages, Bates # 3816-3817)
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2438) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 10/19/94. Re: Travel authorization for FLDO agents to New York (1 page, Bates # 3808) 2439) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 10/11/94. Re: Arrangements by U/C agents and Fernando Chavez for Money pick up for $450,000.00 dollars in San Diego, transfer instructions (3 pages, Bates # 3813-3815) 2440) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 10/17/94. Re: Arrangements by U/C agents and Jario Buenaventura aka “Kike” for Money pick up for $400,000.00 dollars in Chicago, (2 pages, Bates # 38063807) 2441) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/01/94. Re: Arrangements by U/C agents and Carlos Emel Gomez for Money pick up for $500,000.00 dollars from “Jimmy” in New York (2 pages, Bates # 38003801) 2442) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/10/94. Re: Money pick up for $500,129.00 dollars from “Jimmy” via “Frank” in New York, transfer instructions from Carlos Emel Gomez (2 pages, Bates # 3794-3795)
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2443) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/28/94. Re: Arrangements by SGS-92-X003 and Carlos Emel Gomez for Money pick up for $350,000.00 dollars from “Bigote” in San Juan (2 pages, Bates # 3787-3788) 2444) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 12/06/94. Re: Travel authorization request for C/A Arreguin to travel to FLDO (2 pages, Bates # 3783-3785) 2445) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 12/15/94. Re: Money pick up by U/C agents for $283,856.00 dollars from “Bigote” in San Juan, transfer instructions (2 pages, Bates # 3776-3777) 2446) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 12/15/94. Re: Arrangements by SGS-92-X003 and Luis Fernando Mejia for Money pick up by U/C agents for $283,856.00 dollars from “Bigote” in San Juan, transfer instructions (2 pages, Bates # 3774-3775) 2447) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 01/19/95. Re: Travel authorization for S/A Paul Schmidt and SZB-94-0004 to Fort Lauderdale (2 pages, Bates # 3768-3769) 2448) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 01/20/95. Re: Arrangements by SGS-92-X003 and Luis Fernando Mejia for Money pick up by U/C agents for $500,00.00-700,000.00 dollars from “Johnny aka La Mona” in San Juan, (2 pages, Bates # 3766-3767)
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2449) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 01/26/95. Re: Payments made to individuals by the DEA for translation services (2 pages, Bates # 3758-3759) 2450) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 02/17/95. Re: Seizure of US currency $513,830.00 from Jorge Planas and Augustine Retana-Vega hotel room in Miami (3 pages, Bates # 3745-3747) 2451) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 02/17/95. Re: Authorization to return currency $42,000.00 minus $5,000.00 to “Ana” in Houston (2 pages, Bates # 3743-3744) 2452) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 02/28/95. Re: Arrangements by a CI and Estekks Duque for Money pick up by U/C agents for $1 million dollars per week from “Martha” in Houston (2 pages, Bates # 3720-3721) 2453) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 03/10/95. Re: Travel authorization for TFA Pablo Ramos and TFA Angelo Morales to Fort Lauderdale (2 pages, Bates # 3714-3715) 2454) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 03/08/95. Re: Arrangements by SGS-92-X003 and Luis Fernando Mejia. Money pick up by U/C agents for $300,896.00 dollars from “Andrea” in Miami, transfer instructions from Mejia (3 pages, Bates # 3711-3713)
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2455) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 03/14/95. Re: Travel authorization for TFA Greg Lees and TFA James Hughes to San Juan; Miguel Elian and Alberto Henao have both pled guilty to Money Laundering charges (2 pages, Bates # 3701-3702) 2456) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 03/17/95. Re: Arrangements by SGS-92-X003 and Carlos Emel Gomez. Money pick up by U/C agents for $500,000.00 dollars from “Teresa” in Montreal, (4 pages, Bates # 3697-3700) 2457) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 03/21/95. Re: Loss of 8 teletrack units over the past 18 months (1 page, Bates # 3693) 2458) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 03/24/95. Re: C/A Arrguin is authorized to travel from Caracas to FLDO (2 pages, Bates # 3686-3687) 2459) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 03/30/95. Re: Delay in money pick up by U/C agents for $500,000.00 dollars from “Teresa” in Montreal, (2 pages, Bates # 3684-3685) 2460) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 03/31/95. Re: Operational Plan for money pick up by U/C agents for $500,000.00 dollars from “Teresa” in Montreal, (3 pages, Bates # 3681-3683)
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2461) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 04/17/95. Re: Money pick up by U/C agents for $135,000.00 CAD dollars from “Sylvian” an associate of “Teresa” in Montreal, (3 pages, Bates # 3669-3670) 2462) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 04/19/95. Re: Arrangements by SGS-92-X003 and “Teresa,” “Sylvian” to be in Bahamas for sale of a large quantity of Cocaine (3 pages, Bates # 3663-3665) 2463) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 04/20/95. Re: Country Clearance request for agents to travel to Quito (2 pages, Bates # 3661-3662) 2464) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 04/20/95. Re: Ramirez requested 2 cellular phones and a communications system analyzer from SGS-92-X003, this request will not be completed (2 pages, Bates # 3659-3660) 2465) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 04/28/95. Re: Arrangements by SGS-92-X003 and Carlos Emel Gomez. Money pick up by U/C agents for $80,906.88 US dollars from “Sylvian” an associate of “Teresa” in Montreal, transfer instructions from Carlos Emel Gomez (4 pages, Bates # 3654-3657) 2466) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 04/28/95. Re: Undercover meeting with “Sylvian” in Bahamas to discuss Cocaine shipment of 10 kilos for $13,000.00 (3 pages, Bates # 3651-3653)
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2467) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 05/18/95. Re: Arrangements by U/C agents and Carlos Emel Gomez for Money pick up by U/C agents for $550,000.00 US dollars from “Cito” in Fort Worth (2 pages, Bates # 3649-3650) 2468) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 05/19/95. Re: Arrangements by U/C agents and Carlos Emel Gomez for Money pick up by U/C agents for $550,000.00 US dollars from “Cito” in Fort Worth (2 pages, Bates # 3647-3648) 2469) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 05/19/95. Re: Arrangements by SGS-92-X003 and Luis Fernando Mejia for Money pick up by U/C agents for $267,706.00 US dollars from “Ramiro” in Miami, transfer instructions (3 pages, Bates # 3645-3646) 2470) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 05/30/95. Re: Authorization to TFA Greg Lees to travel to Fort Worth (2 pages, Bates # 3642-3643) 2471) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/08/95. Re: Arrangements by U/C agent and Carlos Emel Gomez for Money pick up by U/C agents for $549,791.00 US dollars from “Fito” in Fort Worth, transfer instructions by Carlos Emel Gomez (4 pages, Bates # 3635-3638)
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2472) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/12/95. Re: Arrangements by SGS-92-X003 and Carlos Emel Gomez for Money pick up by U/C agents for $434,625.00 US dollars from “Ramiro” in Miami, transfer instructions by Carlos Emel Gomez (3 pages, Bates # 3639-3641) 2473) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/19/95. Re: Payment request for SGS-92-X003 of $22,500.00 dollars. (2 pages, Bates # 3633-3634) 2474) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/28/95. Re: SGS-92-X003 was provided with a new telephone number from Carlos Molano for Massimo Senesi. (2 pages, Bates # 3631-3632) 2475) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/20/95. Re: SGS-92-X003 was told by Roberto Juri to contact “Marcelino” for a possible currency transaction. (2 pages, Bates # 3626-3627) 2476) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 08/24/95. Re: U/C agents contacted by “Chepe” for a currency pick up in Miami for $246,680.00, transfer instructions. (3 pages, Bates # 3517-3519) 2477) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 08/24/95. Re: Travel authorization for TFA Greg Lees and TFA James Hughes to travel to San Juan to meet with Miguel Elian and Alberto Henao for indictment or possible investigation. (3 pages, Bates # 3517-3519)
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2478) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 08/18/95. Re: SGS-92-X003 contacted by Ines De Jimenez Velasquez, needing assistance in laundering $540,000.00 in New York. (2 pages, Bates # 3515-3516) 2479) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 10/31/95. Re: U/C agents contacted by “Roberto” for money pickup of $299,986.00 in Miami, transfer instructions (2 pages, Bates # 3554-3555) 2480) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 10/31/95. Re: U/C agents contacted by Oscar Lozano for money pickup of $305,035.00 in Miami. Residence of Humberto Gallego searched, $ 90,000.00 seized, in addition to $ 159,125.00 (2 pages, Bates # 3557-3558) 2481) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/01/95. Re: Possible money pickup of $140,000.00 in Miami from broker Carlos Cadavid (1 page, Bates # 3559) 2482) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/06/95. Re: Country Clearance for C/A Arreguin to travel to Fort Lauderdale (2 pages, Bates # 3560-3561) 2483) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/13/95. Re: U/C agents contacted by John Jairo Gonzalez for money pickup of $140,000.00 in Miami, transfer instruction. Separate seizure of $137,177.00 (4 pages, Bates # 3562-3565)
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2484) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/24/95. Re: Travel authorization for C/A Aguirre to travel to Bogota (1 page, Bates # 3569) 2485) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 09/26/96. Re: CS-92-063987 is traveling to Rome for an audience with the Pope. This travel is in no way connected to DEA, and CS is only advising of her travels as a courtesy (1 page, Bates # 3606) 2486) Cable From FLDO. Not Redacted. Dated 09/26/96. Re: Country Clearance for TFA Greg Lees, TFA James Hughes, I/A Sandra Neal to travel to Caracas to maximize the effectiveness of CS-93-067791 (2 pages, Bates # 3607-3608) 2487) Cable From El Paso Intelligence Center. Redacted. Dated 01/31/93. Re: Andres Liberato-Checo hearing scheduled to determine status by INS. (1 page, Bates # 3147) 2488) Cable From El Paso Intelligence Center. Redacted. Dated 04/24/93. Re: Records on Claudio Nicoletti and Frank Nicoletti not released. (2 pages, Bates # 3081-3082) 2489) Cable From El Paso Intelligence Center. Redacted. Dated 06/22/93. Re: Records on Arcangel De Jesus Henao-Montoya released. (2 pages, Bates # 3039-3040)
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2490) Cable From El Paso Intelligence Center. Redacted. Dated 08/18/93. Re: Records on Carraza-Victor released. (1 page, Bates # 3461) 2491) Cable From El Paso Intelligence Center. Not Redacted. Dated 01/26/94. Re: Correction of name: Vessel with CG94-0137 is “No Name 4066.” (1 page, Bates # 3344) 2492) Cable From El Paso Intelligence Center. Not Redacted. Dated 06/28/94. Re: Correction of name: Background check on Joseph Palicarpo Lizarazo and Seizure of $205,000.00 dollars (4 pages, Bates # 3911-3914) 2493) Cable From El Paso Intelligence Center. Not Redacted. Dated 10/31/94. Re: Satellite tracking device in a money counter, ST-92-0002 (1 page, Bates # 3805) 2494) Cable From El Paso Intelligence Center. Redacted. Dated 04/26/94. Re: Information on Francisco Mauricio Jiminez released (1 page, Bates # 3596) 2495) Cable From El Paso Intelligence Center. Not Redacted. Dated 04/08/97. Re: GFPA-95-8001 EPIC research (5 pages, Bates # 3500-3504)
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2496) Cable From El Paso Intelligence Center. Not Redacted. Dated 04/07/97. Re: GFPA-95-8001 EPIC research (7 pages, Bates # 3494-3499) 2497) Cable From Miami DO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/27/92. Re: Operational approval for money pick up of $500,000.00 in New York (2 pages, Bates # 3189-3190) 2498) Cable From Miami DO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/13/93. Re: Travel for S/AS Holley and Wright to San Juan (1 page, Bates # 3051) 2499) Cable From Miami DO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/21/93. Re: Travel of S/A Wright to San Juan (1 page, Bates # 3068) 2500) Cable From Miami DO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/21/93. Re: Travel of S/A Thomas Halasz to Houston (1 page, Bates # 3067) 2501) Cable From Miami DO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/21/93. Re: Travel of S/AS Wright and Brent Eaton to San Juan (1 page, Bates # 3490) 2502) Cable From Miami DO. Not Redacted. Dated 08/04/93. Re: Travel of S/A Thomas Halasz to San Juan (1 page, Bates # 3471)
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2503) Cable From Miami DO. Not Redacted. Dated 08/24/93. Re: Travel of S/A Wright to Houston (1 page, Bates # 3068) 2504) Cable From Miami DO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/21/93. Re: Travel of S/A Brent Eaton to Houston (1 page, Bates # 3401) 2505) Cable From Miami DO. Not Redacted. Dated 01/14/94. Re: Travel of S/A Thomas Halasz to San Juan (1 page, Bates # 3347) 2506) Cable From Miami DO. Not Redacted. Dated 01/26/94. Re: Travel of S/A Wright to San Juan (1 page, Bates # 3343) 2507) Cable From Miami DO. Not Redacted. Dated 02/22/94. Re: Travel of S/A Brent Eaton to Houston (1 page, Bates # 3291) 2508) Cable From Miami DO. Not Redacted. Dated 03/16/94. Re: Travel of S/A Wright to Houston (1 page, Bates # 4024)
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2509) Cable From Miami DO. Not Redacted. Dated 04/06/94. Re: Travel of S/A Thomas Halasz to Houston (1 page, Bates # 3867) 2510) Cable From Miami DO. Not Redacted. Dated 05/13/94. Re: Receipt and Disbursement of $350,000.00 (1 page, Bates # 3965) 2511) Cable From Miami DO. Not Redacted. Dated 08/09/94. Re: Travel of S/A Rene Rivera to Houston (1 page, Bates # 3868) 2512) Cable From Miami DO. Not Redacted. Dated 12/14/94. Re: Travel of S/A Rene Rivera to San Juan (1 page, Bates # 3778) 2513) Cable From New York DO. Not Redacted. Dated 11/23/92. Re: Information on A.C. Liberato-Checo (2 pages, Bates # 3194-3195) 2514) Cable From New York DO. Not Redacted. Dated 12/23/92. Re: Information on A.C. Liberato-Checo, NY-25 completed a money pick up of $272,500.00, transfer instructions (2 pages, Bates # 3194-3195) 2515) Cable From New York DO. Not Redacted. Dated 02/22/93. Re: Receipt and Deposit of Approx. $800,000.00. (2 pages, Bates # 3124-3125)
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2516) Cable From New York DO. Not Redacted. Dated 02/22/93. Re: Receipt and Deposit of Approx. $600,000.00. (2 pages, Bates # 3096-3097) 2517) Cable From New York DO. Not Redacted. Dated 04/29/93. Re: Receipt and Deposit of Approx. $400,000.00. (2 pages, Bates # 3070-3071) 2518) Cable From New York DO. Not Redacted. Dated 05/28/93. Re: Receipt and Deposit of Approx. $1,000,000.00. (1 page, Bates # 3072) 2519) Cable From New York DO. Not Redacted. Dated 05/05/93. Re: Receipt and Deposit of Approx. $521,000.00. (2 pages, Bates # 3073-3074) 2520) Cable From New York DO. Not Redacted. Dated 04/14/94. Re: NY expanded its money laundering/financial division. (2 pages, Bates # 3073-3074) 2521) Cable From San Juan DO. Not Redacted. Dated 08/06/93. Re: S/A Yrizarry and Ramos to travel to San Juan (1 page, Bates # 3470)
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2522) Cable From San Juan DO. Not Redacted. Dated 10/21/93. Re: U/C pickup of $955,182.00 (2 pages, Bates # 3426-3427) 2532) Cable From San Juan DO. Not Redacted. Dated 09/24/93. Re: U/C pickup of $500,000.00 (1 page, Bates # 3443) 2533) Cable From San Juan DO. Not Redacted. Dated 01/24/94. Re: U/C pickup of $1,000,000.00 (2 pages, Bates # 3333-3334) 2534) Cable From San Juan DO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/22/94. Re: U/C pickup of $500,000.00 (2 pages, Bates # 3864-3865) 2535) Cable From San Juan DO. Not Redacted. Dated 06/21/94. Re: U/C pickup of $750,000.00 (2 pages, Bates # 3900-3901) 2536) Cable From San Juan DO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/28/94. Re: U/C pickup of $450,000.00 (2 pages, Bates # 3882-3883) 2537) Cable From Houston DO. Not Redacted. Dated 01/19/94. Re: List of currency seizures (3 pages, Bates # 3330-3332)
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2538) Cable From Houston DO. Not Redacted. Dated 02/28/94. Re: Seizure of 200 kilos of Cocaine and arrest of Joel Torres, William Roman Rodriguez, Harold Cortes and Guillermo Castano Guzman (3 pages, Bates # 3734-3736) 2539) Cable From Houston DO. Not Redacted. Dated 03/15/95. Re: Seizure $671,073.00 (2 pages, Bates # 3706-3707) 2540) Cable From Chicago DO. Not Redacted. Dated 03/16/93. Re: Money pickup of $599,920.00 (1 page, Bates # 3106) 2541) Cable From Chicago DO. Not Redacted. Dated 07/21/94. Re: Seizure of approx 11 kilos of Cocaine (1 page, Bates # 3106) 2542) Cable From Los Angeles DO. Redacted. Dated 11/18/86. Re: Arrest of Luis Fernando Mejia-Alvarez, Victor Alberto Mattinez-Henao (2 pages, Bates # 3257-3258) 2543) Cable From Los Angeles DO. Redacted. Dated 05/18/94. Re: LAPD will provide Spanish Speaking U/C agents for FLDO (1 page, Bates # 3966)
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2544) Cable From Fort Worth DO. Redacted. Dated 08/23/95. Re: Installation of a pen register on number associated with Alvaro Hernandez (1 page, Bates # 3966) 2545) Cable From Roanoke DO. Redacted. Dated 03/09/94. Re: Coordinate intelligence with FLDO (1 page, Bates # 3264) 2546) Authorization Order for Pen Register. Dated 05/02/94. No. 93-4645-Snow. (3 pages, Bates # 40314033) 2547) Investigative File Jacket. CS-92-063987. SGS-92-X003. Folder # 1. Unredacted files. Mostly Copies of previously received DEA-6s. (188 pages, Bates # 5000-5187) 2548) Investigative File Jacket. CS-92-063987. SGS-92-X003. Folder # 2. Unredacted files. Mostly Copies of previously received DEA-6s and a large portion of phone records. (243 pages, Bates # 5188-5430) 2549) Investigative File Jacket. CS-92-063987. SGS-92-X003. Folder # 3. Unredacted files. Mostly Copies of previously received DEA-6s, a large portion of phone records, and bank records. (268 pages, Bates # 5431-5698)
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2550) Memorandum. From Joseph Salvemini to ASAC Paul Higdon. Dated 11/09/93. Subject: Pick-Ups Involving SGS-92-X003. Re: Salvemini draws attention to HQS directions and how HQS put the Princess at risk: “At the time Senior Inspector Nicks chose to direct OK concerning the withdrawal of approval for the pick-up, the informant, in question, was in Colombia and in an extremely precarious position.” (3 pages, Bates # 5432-5434) 2551) Investigative File Jacket. CS-92-063987. SGS-92-X003. Folder # 4. Unredacted files. Mostly Copies of previously received DEA-6s, a large portion of phone records, and bank records. (136 pages, Bates # 5699-5834) 2552) ROI # XFGS-93-4006 by S/A Edward Duffy. File Name: Mohammed Al Kassar. Dated 12/10/93. Subject: Debriefing of SGS-92-X003. Re: SGS has information about terrorist acitivities, qcquired during her stay in Lebanon (2 pages, Bates # 5728-5729) 2553) ROI # GS-92-X003 by TFA Greg Lees. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/22/93. Re: Summary for Currency Pickup, Geneva, Switzerland on 11/22/93. Copy of Inventory Item 164E, except Pedro Roriguez, Mario LNU and Luis Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (2 pages, Bates # 5731-5732).
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2554) ROI # GS-92-X003 by TFA Greg Lees. File Title: Luis Fernando Mejia. Dated 11/19/93 Re: Surveillance of U/C Meeting on 11/18/93 in Geneva, Switzerland. Copy of Inventory Item # 164D except Pedro Roriguez and Luis Mejia’s names are Not Redacted (1 page, Bates # 5733). 2555) Letters. From 6650 La Pina Court, Boca Raton Fl 33433. Stamped 01/24/94. Re: Redacted is asking for assistance in the case of Edward J “Biff” Halloran, whom is is alledgedly being exhorted by the US government. (4 pages, Bates # 5734-5737) 2556) Letter. From Joseph Salvemini to AUSA Paul Allen Sprowls. Dated 07/25/94. Re: Steven J Cinnante. (2 pages, Bates # 5772-5773) 2557) Medical Records. Pilar Concha. Dated 09/28/93. Re: Surgery for a lesion on her spine, which runs a 50% risk of paralysis with the surgery, 100% of paralysis without the surgery. (21 pages, Bates # 57975817) 2558) Investigative File Jacket. CS-92-063987. SGS-92-X003. Folder # 5. Unredacted files. Mostly Copies of previously received DEA-6s, a large portion receipts, and phone records. (296 pages, Bates # 5835-6130)
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2559) Letter. From Unknown to Sir. Redacted. Dated 06/09/94. Written by the person who was hit by Sejo with a baseball bat, because the person owed money to Humberto Arias. (7 pages, Bates # 5837-5843) 2560) Memorandum. From Kenneth G Cloud ASAC Chicago to SAC Thomas Cash, Dated 08/09/94. Subject: Discovery Materials Relative to Il-93-0043, Luis Carlos Herrera Liscano, TKO 558 Contained in GS-92Z015. (2 pages, Bates #5851-5811) 2561) ROI # redacted, dated 10/15/92 by TFA Rick Morris. Re: Undercover Meeting with Luis Carlos Herrera in Panama City, Panama. Copy of Item # 273 except Not Redacted. (3 pages, Bates # 5853-5855). 2562) Memorandum. From Glennon L Cooper to Stephen H Greene, Dated 08/02/94. Subject: Operation Pisces - Financial Statement Audit. (2 pages, Bates #5897-5898) 2563) Cable from Ft. Lauderdale to WASHDC, Miami, New York. Dated 07/29/94. Subject: Debriefing of SGS92-X003. Re: Bernardo Beltran forming a new cartel, “El Cartel del Dulce.” Information from Gomez that the CI would be killed when he/she arrived in Cali because she is DEA. Copy of Inventory Item # 482 but Not Redacted. (4 pages) 2564) Investigative File Jacket. CS-92-063987. SGS-92-X003. Folder # 6.
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Unredacted files. Mostly Copies of previously received DEA-6s, a large portion receipts, and phone records. (283 pages, Bates # 6131-6413) 2565) Memorandum. From John A Costanzo to James S Milford, Dated 08/11/95. Subject: Operation Princess II (XL-95-0008). (2 pages, Bates #6154-6155) 2566) ROI # ZW-95-0010, dated 01/12/95 by I/A Patricia Keys. Re: Telephone Toll Analysis on Cellular Number 1-3-95998. Copy of Inventory Item 362 but Not Redacted (4 pages, Bates # 6165-6168). 2567) Investigative File Jacket. CS-92-063987. SGS-92-X003. Folder # 7. Unredacted files. Mostly Copies of previously received DEA-6s, a large portion receipts, and phone records. (172 pages, Bates # 6414-6585) 2568) Court Hearing. Final Judgment. Dated 03/26/97. Re: Marriage between Redacted (Petitioner/Wife) and Steven Cinnante (Respondent/Husband) is dissolved. (2 pages, Bates # 6442-6443) 2569) Investigative File Jacket. CS-92-063987. SGS-92-X003. DEA 103. 1 of 2. Unredacted files. Mostly Copies of previously received vouchers, DEA-6s, a large portion receipts, and phone records. (358 pages, Bates # 6586-6943)
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2570) Investigative File Jacket. CS-92-063987. SGS-92-X003. DEA 103. 2 of 2. Unredacted files. Mostly Copies of previously received vouchers, DEA-6s, a large portion receipts, and phone records. (376 pages, Bates # 6944-7319) 2571) Original Field Division Et al. Worldwide Discovery Search Original Paged/Redacted. Re: Contains copies of documents discovered as ordered by the court in May 2010. (641 pages, Bates #9086-9726) 2572) Sandra Neal OPR Investigative Files. Re: Contains copies of previously received documents related to Sandra Neal. (Bates # 15104-16158) Materials Received October 13, 2010 2573) Memorandum. From Kenneth L Zwick, Director of Office of Management Programs Civil Division to All Attorneys Civil Division. Dated 09/30/09. Subject: Individual Responsibility for Timely Closing of Cases. (4 pages, file: 20100831_18060_0013.pdf) 2574) Record Keepings for Litigation Case Files. Approved By: Harry H Flickinger, Assistant Attorney General for Administration. Dated 11/05/90. (20 pages, file: 20100831_180642_0017.pdf)
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2575) Memorandum. From Lee J Lofthus Acting Assistant Attorney General for Administration. Dated 12/08/06. Subject: Records Management Order (41 pages, file: 20100831_180745_0037.pdf) 2576) Records Disposition Plan. US Department of Justice Civil Division. Dated June 2003. (29 pages, file: 20100831_180832_0078.pdf) 2577) Agents Manual. 6663 Non-Drug Evidence and Other Property. Dated 1998. (33 pages, file: Agents Manual 1998 Non-Drug Evidence.pdf)
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