From: <a href="http://www.aftenposten.no/spesial/wikileaksdokumenter/article3963488.ece">Aftenposten</a><br>
Date: 26.08.2009

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S E C R E T STATE 089282
NOFORN 
SENSITIVE 
SIPDIS 
PRAGUE FOR AMY CARNIE 
OSLO FOR GEORGE NOLL
E.O. 12958:
DECL: 07/23/2033 
TAGS: BU, ETTC, GM, KOMC, NO, CZ 
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-LICENSE/PRE-SHIPMENT 
END-USE CHECK ON LICENSE xxxx
REF: TD-314/053428-08 OF 23 JULY 2008
Classified By: Daniel J. Buzby, for reasons 1.4(a), (b), and (d)

1. (U)
This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 4 - 5.

2. (U)
The Departmentīs Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance
(PM/DTCC) requests Postīs assistance in conducting a
post-license/pre-shipment check on license xxxx for the export
of firearms, components, and ammunition to Bulgaria. Post is
requested to complete this Blue Lantern check within 30 days.
Lack of response to a Blue Lantern check will affect pending
and future licenses involving parties to this license.

3. (S//NF)
Reason for request: Information provided by the British Secret
Intelligence Services (BSIS) suggests that foreign
intermediate consignee Kingfisher S.R.O. of the Czech Republic
has been involved in questionable arms shipments; the Director
of the company, Martin Hoza, has been described as a "shady
character." In addition, Norwegian company Reidar Ostby is
listed as "Broker" on the license. This check is to establish
the bona fides of both companies.

4. (SBU)
Action Prague: Post is requested to establish the bona fides
of Kingfisher S.R.O. by making inquiries to representatives of
the company and appropriate host government officials. Post is
also requested to provide an assessment of the companyīs
suitability as a consignee of U.S. Munitions Listed defense
articles. The following points are included for guidance:
(To Kingfisher S.R.O.)
--When was your company established and who are its principals?
Does your company have offices located in other countries?
--What products and services does your company provide? Who 
are your regular customers and where do they reside?
--Will your company ever have physical possession of the 
defense articles listed on this export license? If so, what 
inventory procedures are in place to assure the proper 
security and safe delivery of these firearms?
--From whom will you receive the defense articles and to whom 
will you ship them? Please provide a brief chain of custody 
for these defense articles.
--Are you familiar with the regulations governing the import 
of U.S.-origin defense articles, including restrictions on 
re-transfer or re-export?
(To Czech Government)
--Is Kingfisher S.R.O. properly authorized to import and/or 
assist in the shipment of firearms?
--Does the company have proper authorizations to engage in 
this transaction for the shipment of firearms to Bulgaria?
--Do you have any information on Kingfisher S.R.O. that would 
question their reliability as a consignee of U.S. defense 
articles?
In its reply, Post is encouraged to comment on any information 
pertinent to this transaction such as security of facilities, 
end-use, and concerns about the entities involved.

5. (SBU)
Action
Oslo: Post is requested to establish the bona fides of Reidar 
Ostby and clarify its role in this transaction by making 
inquiries to representatives of the company and appropriate host 
government officials. The following points are included for guidance:
(To Reidar Ostby)
--When was your company established and who are its principals?
Does your company have offices located in other countries?
--What products and services does your company provide? Who 
are your regular customers and where do they reside?
--Please describe the role your company will play in this 
transaction. What specific services will your company be 
providing? What fees or commissions is your company 
receiving for these services and whom is paying them?
--Will your company ever have physical possession of the firearms
listed on this export license? If so, what inventory procedures 
are in place to assure the proper security and safe delivery of 
these firearms?
--Are you familiar with the regulations governing the brokering
of U.S.-origin defense articles, including the requirement
for all brokers of U.S.-origin defense articles, regardless of 
nationality, to register with the U.S. Department of State?
(To Norwegian Government)
--Is Reidar Ostby properly authorized by the Government of 
Norway to import, export, or broker firearms?
--Do you have any information on Reidar Ostby that would question 
their reliability as a broker of U.S. defense articles?
In its reply, Post is encouraged to comment on any information 
pertinent to this transaction such as security of facilities, 
end-use, and concerns about the entities involved.

6. (U)
Details of license applications:
DTC Case: xxxx
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
20 Model 770 Rifles, .30-06 Caliber
3 Model 770 Rifles, .300 Caliber
1 Model 700 Rifle, .300 Caliber
81,300 Rounds of Centerfire Ammunition, .17-.458 Calibers
204,000 Rounds of Rimfire Ammunition, .22 Caliber
50 Assorted Rifle Parts (e.g. stocks, extractors, receivers)
50 Magazine Clips
License Value: USD $48,206
SELLER:
Remington Arms Company 
870 Remington 
Drive 
PO Box 700 
Madison, NC 27025
FOREIGN INTERMEDIATE CONSIGNEES:
Kingfisher S.R.O. 
Nam Kinskych 
76/7 
150 00 Prah 5 
Czech Republic 
Listed Role: 
Foreign Freight Forwarder
Reidar Ostby 
Stemmen 9 
N-4820
Froland 
Norway 
Listed Role: Broker
Schober 
International 
Speditions und Logistik GMBH Heidenkampsweg 66 
Hamburg
Germany 
Listed Role: Foreign Freight Forwarder
FOREIGN END-USER:
Special Tactical Supplies LTD 
46 Shipenski 
Prohod Blvd, Bl. 43, Entr B, Fl. 3 
1574 Sofia 
Bulgaria 
Tel: 359 2 971 2257 
Email: sts@guns.bg
PURPOSE: For commercial resale in Bulgaria

7. (U)
Submitted in support of the license application were the
following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to Posts
upon request):
Two signed DSP-83 Nontransfer and Use Certificate signed by 
Shirley Conner (Remington)
dated 08/06/2009 and Kalin Andreev 
(Special Tactical Services)
dated 07/28/2009
License to Import Arms No. xxxx 
(Identification Number xxxx)
issued 09/07/2009
Purchase Order issued by Special Tactical Supplies signed by 
Kalin Andreev
dated 07/28/2009

8. (U)
Please slug reply for PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR and
include the words "Blue Lantern" and the case 
number in the subject line. POC is xxxx, Phone: xxxx; 
Email: xxxx; SIPRNET: xxxx. The Blue Lantern Guidebook (ref)
is available as a PDF file on Intellipedia: 
http://www.intelink.gov/wiki/
Blue Lantern End-Use Monitoring Program

9. (U)
Department is grateful for Postīs assistance in this matter.

CLINTON 
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