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R 311737Z JAN 06
FM AMEMBASSY BRIDGETOWN
TO SECSTATE WASHDC 1790

UNCLAS BRIDGETOWN 000209 
 
SIPDIS 
 
INFO AMEMBASSY PORT OF SPAIN 
AMEMBASSY GRENADA 
 
STATE FOR INL/RM AND WHA/CAR 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958:N/A 
TAGS: SNAR AMGT XL
SUBJECT:  2005 END USE MONITORING - EASTERN CARIBBEAN 
 
REF:  SECSTATE 222564 
 
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SUMMARY 
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¶1.   Embassy Bridgetown is responsible for the NAS- 
funded program in seven countries:  Antigua and 
Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and 
Nevis, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. 
It is also responsible for monitoring equipment 
provided to the French department of Martinique.  The 
Narcotics Affairs Agent personally monitored equipment 
and met with police, Coast Guard, Defense Force, 
Financial Intelligence Units and other officials to 
review the use of equipment and services provided 
through NAS funding.  Host government officials 
cooperated fully with end use inspections.  END 
SUMMARY. 
 
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Status 
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¶2.   Antigua and Barbuda 
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Computer Equipment - In 2005, NAS purchased six laptops 
for the Financial Services Regulatory Commission.  The 
International Financial Sector Regulatory Authority 
(IFSRA) uses 14 computers, two servers, one network 
printer and one scanner.  The Office of National Drug & 
Money Laundering Control Policy (ONDCP) equipment - 19 
computers, three i2 Analyst's Notebooks, two servers, a 
plotter, four scanners and four printers are in good 
condition.  The Defense Force uses one laptop.  The 
Drug Squad uses one projector, their laptop has been 
sent out for repair. 
 
Vehicles - The Drug Squad's Canine Unit uses two 2001 
Suzuki Carry vans with dog cages and they are in good 
condition.  The Drug Squad's 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero 
needs an alternator.  Their 1996 Jeep Cherokee has 
reached the end of its useful life.  The 1999 Nissan 
Patrol purchased for the DARE Program works well.  The 
ONDCP's 2003 Toyota Corolla and 2003 Suzuki Vitara 
wagon are in good condition. 
 
Vessels - The Coast Guard's H920 RHIB and 733 RHIB are 
working well.  One Boston Whaler is working well and 
the other is undergoing repairs. 
 
Uniforms and Field Gear - In 2005, NAS purchased one 
portable scale for the Drug Squad.  One pair of night 
vision goggles is in use at the Defense Force.  The 
Drug Squad uses night vision goggles, portable 
scanners, cameras, binoculars, micro cassette recorders 
and handcuffs.  The ONDCP uses body armor, portable 
scanners, camera equipment, a camcorder, flashlights, 
binoculars, night vision goggles, rechargeable 
spotlights, and micro cassette recorders.  The Coast 
Guard uses a digital camera. 
 
Miscellaneous Equipment - The ONDCP uses four 
stationery storage cabinets, two portable scanners, 
nineteen desks and chairs, two fireproof filing 
cabinets, a fax machine and a typewriter.  One 2-drawer 
safe is in use at the IFSRA. 
 
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¶3.   Barbados 
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Computer Equipment - Thirty laptops purchased for the 
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in 2002 
are distributed throughout the court system and used 
daily.  Three laptops, four computers, i2 Analyst's 
Notebook, four printers, one digital camera and one 
projector are in use at the Financial Crime 
Investigations Unit (FCIU).  Their plotter has not been 
set up because of a lack of office space.  Barbados 
Community College Court Reporting Program uses 12 
computers and three printers.  Four computers, two 
printers, a server, scanner and a fax machine are in 
use at the Barbados Information Centre (JICC Program). 
Three monitors have reached the end of their useful 
life.  The Drug Squad uses one computer and one 
printer. 
 
Vehicles - Barbados Airport Security uses one 2001 
Mitsubishi L200 double cab purchased in support of the 
C-26 Program.  The Drug Squad's 1998 Mitsubishi Sedan 
has transmission problems and has been taken off the 
road.  One 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara wagon has 
transmission problems and the other has problems with 
the brakes.  The Nissan X-Trail at the Barbados 
Information Centre remains in excellent condition. 
 
Vessels - The Coast Guard has replaced the EMMs on H920 
RHIB engines and the engines are working well.  The 733 
RHIB is in good condition.  The Boston Whaler has been 
refurbished and fitted with new engines and is working 
well. 
 
Uniforms and Field Gear - The Coast Guard's night 
vision goggles, body armor and zoom camera have reached 
the end of their useful life.  One pair of night vision 
goggles is in use at Airport Security.  The Drug Squad 
uses one digital camera and the Barbados Information 
Centre uses one portable scanner and one digital 
camera. 
 
Miscellaneous Equipment - The BCC uses 22 stenography 
machines, which are all desperately in need of 
servicing, but there are no qualified technicians on 
the island and they have no funding to send the 
machines overseas to be serviced.  Their television, 
chairs, TV cart A/C units, keyboard charts are used 
daily.  The Barbados Information Centre uses a security 
access system, one photocopier and one shredder. 
 
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¶4.    Regional Security System (RSS) 
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Computer Equipment - One scanner and one fax machine 
located at the Training Unit in Antigua are used daily. 
Their laptop and projector are not working.  Ten 
computers, two laptops and ten printers purchased for 
the Administrative Section in 2000 have reached the end 
of their useful life.  Their two projectors are working 
well.  The C-26 Project uses two laptops, one computer, 
three printers and two fax machines. 
 
Communications Equipment - The pilot headsets are in 
good condition.  Cellular phones used by the C-26 
support staff are no longer operational.  Their hand 
held radios need new batteries. 
 
Vehicles - One 2002 Isuzu double cabin pickup purchased 
for the C-26 project remains in good condition. 
 
Vessels - One Zodiac H920 "Go Fast" RHIB located at the 
RSS Training Unit in Antigua, is working well. 
 
Aircraft - The RSS has two C-26 aircraft:  one aircraft 
has recently received engine repairs and is fully 
operational and the other is in need of replacement 
engines and propellers.  They are in the process of 
seeking funding from Barbados for the engines and 
propellers. 
 
Uniforms and Field Gear - Sixteen aircrew survival 
vests have recently been re-certified but are slightly 
worn.  Life preservers, flight suits, boots, gloves, 
rescue lights, rescue mirrors, a digital camera and 
camcorder are used daily in the C-26 Program.  Chain 
saws, two 20' x 40' tents, night vision goggles, rope, 
binoculars, machetes, gloves, jerry cans, MREs, GPS 
receivers are used for marijuana eradication 
operations.  Riot helmets, batons and shin guards are 
used for training. 
 
Miscellaneous Equipment - The RSS Training Unit in 
Antigua uses lockers, a shredder, ten filing cabinets, 
12 utility tables, 32 classroom chairs, one lectern, 
one coffee table, one living room suite, mattresses, 
folding tables, folding chairs, two washing machines, 
two dryers and a 25-ton air conditioner condensing 
unit.  Two refrigerators, two televisions, two VCRs, a 
TV stand, microwave oven, radio cassette, refrigerator, 
lawn mower, weed-whacker and 11 air conditioners are 
used by the C-26 support staff. 
 
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¶5.   Dominica 
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Computer Equipment - The FIU uses four computers, an 
all-in-one fax machine, i2 Analyst's Notebook, two 
printers one laptop and one server.  One computer has 
reached the end of its useful life.  One computer and 
printer in the Commissioner's office are working well. 
Three computers, two printers and one projector are in 
use at the Financial Services Unit (FSU).  One laser 
printer at the Drug Squad has reached the end of its 
useful life. 
 
Communications Equipment - Two secure Sectel phones 
located at the Drug Squad and Marine Unit have reached 
the end of their useful life.  The Police have one 
solar repeater in use.  Their hand held radios and 
laptop have reached the end of their useful life. 
 
Vehicles - One 2001 Nissan double cab purchased for the 
Dominica Customs is working well.  The 1999 Mitsubishi 
Pajero used in the DARE Program was involved in an 
accident and awaiting repairs.  One 1996 Jeep Cherokee 
is used by the Marine Unit.  The Drug Squad uses one 
2002 Nissan double cab and one 1998 Nissan Double Cab. 
Two Nissan double cabs purchased in 2000, are assigned 
to the Grand Bay and Portsmouth police stations.  One 
2000 Mitsubishi Pajero Wagon at the Special Branch is 
in good condition. 
 
Vessels - The 733 RHIB has been fitted with new engines 
acquired by TAFT and are working well.  The H920 RHIB 
has received new engines as well, but the shafts are 
the incorrect length. TAFT is working to rectify the 
problem.  The 22' Nautica RHIB purchased in 2001 
continues to experience engine and fuel tank problems. 
Two 225 HP engines purchased in 2001 are operational. 
The Marine Unit requested permission to dispose of two 
Boston Whalers, which are no longer serviceable. 
 
Uniforms and Field Gear - The Customs and Excise 
Department uses BDUs, boots, flashlights and handcuffs, 
five binoculars, two spotlights, ten body armor and one 
digital camera.  The Drug Squad uses night vision 
goggles, binoculars, a digital camera, traffic vests, 
BDU uniforms, holsters, body armor, flashlights, GPS 
receivers, rain gear, handcuffs, weapons belts, 
ponchos, jungle boots, water bottles, two vehicle 
camouflage nets, six dome tents, flashlights, 
inspection mirrors and field compasses.  The Marine 
Unit has 45 life vests, one handheld spotlight, rain 
gear, night vision goggles, binoculars, body armor, a 
boarding kit, digital camera and fiber optic viewer. 
 
Miscellaneous Equipment - The Director of Public 
Prosecutions (D.P.P.) is using the law books and 
photocopier.  The Drug Squad uses two filing cabinets 
and a shredder.  Their photocopier is no longer 
serviceable.  The FIU uses a photocopier, safe, 
shredder and five office chairs.  One conference table 
and 12 chairs remain in storage.  One photocopier, fax 
machine, shredder, heavy duty stapler, binding machine 
and paper cutter are in use at the FSU. 
 
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¶6.   Grenada 
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Computer Equipment - The Drug Squad uses one server, 
two computers, one palm pilot, two laptops and two 
printers.  One laptop and one computer are no longer 
serviceable and the projector is still in need of a new 
bulb.  The FIU uses its two laptops, i2 Analyst's 
Notebook, fax machine, four computers, two printers and 
scanner.  The Police Headquarters' four computers and 
two printers are in good condition. 
 
Vehicles - The Special Services Unit's (SSU) 2001 3-ton 
Toyota truck has received a new camshaft and is working 
well.  The FIU's 2001 Mitsubishi L300 van works well 
but is still in need of body repairs.  The Drug Squad's 
2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara wagon is in good condition. 
Their 2001 Toyota Prado wagon has been repaired and is 
working well.  The 1998 Mazda 4x4 double cab and 1996 
Jeep Cherokee have reached the end of their useful 
life.  The 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero purchased for the 
DARE Program remains with the Governor General's detail 
due to a shortage of vehicles as a result of damage 
during the hurricane in 2004. 
 
Vessels and Equipment - The Coast Guard's five engines 
purchased in 2003 remain in good condition.  The H920 
RHIB and the 733 RHIB are working well.  Both Boston 
whalers are being refurbished.  The radar and sirens 
remain in good condition. 
 
Uniforms and Field Gear - In 2005, NAS purchased 250 
police caps and belts to replace stock lost during the 
hurricane in 2004.  430 sets of uniforms, 150 
reflective vests and 150 flashlights are distributed 
throughout the police force.  The Drug Squad uses 
binoculars, polo shirts, caps, pagers, a rescue phone, 
body armor, two digital cameras, a digital camcorder, 
batons, windbreakers, micro cassette recorders, 
flashlights and night vision goggles.  The Coast Guard 
uses body armor, night vision goggles and a boarding 
kit.  The camcorder and zoom camera have reached the 
end of their useful life.  The Police Special Branch 
uses body armor and a GPS. 
 
Miscellaneous Equipment - The Drug Squad uses one 
television and VCR, a shredder, photocopier, three 
filing cabinets, five office chairs and two fireproof 
filing cabinets.  Their fax machine is not working. 
The FIU uses a photocopier, two fireproof filing 
cabinets, one shredder, four desks, six chairs, coffee 
table, six waiting room chairs, television, VCR, fax 
machine, digital camera, a filing cabinet and a 
portable projector screen, all are in good condition. 
Four cellular phones have reached the end of their 
useful life.  Six air conditioning units are in use at 
Police Headquarters. 
 
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¶7.   St. Kitts 
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Computer Equipment - Four computers, one server and one 
laptop are in use at the Financial Services Department 
(FSD).  The Nevis Regulation and Supervisory Division 
(RSD) uses four computers, three printers, and one 
laptop.  The FIU uses one i2 analyst's notebook, four 
computers, a network hub, laptop, projector, scanner 
and two printers.  One computer and printer are in use 
at their Nevis office.  Five computers, a projector and 
fax machine are in use at the National Council for Drug 
Abuse Prevention (NACDAP).  One scanner is in use at 
the Drug Squad. 
 
Vehicles - The Nevis Task Force uses one 2001 Toyota 
double cab.  The St. Kitts Drug Squad's 1996 Jeep 
Cherokee and 1998 Mitsubishi mini van are operational. 
The 1999 Mitsubishi mini bus provided to the DARE 
Program remains in good condition. 
 
Vessels - The Coast Guard's Zodiac H920 RHIB 
experiences engine problems but is operational.  Their 
733 RHIB are working well.  The 22' RHIB purchased for 
the Nevis Customs is operational. 
 
Uniforms and Field Gear - In 2005, NAS purchased one 
portable scale for the Drug Squad.  A boarding kit, 
weapons belts, zoom camera and a camcorder are in use 
at the Coast Guard.  The Drug Squad uses body armor, 
binoculars and BDUs, jungle boots, a camcorder, 
handcuffs, night vision goggles, micro cassette 
recorder and a digital camera.  The Nevis Police use 
BDUs, jungle boots, ponchos, handcuffs, fingerprint 
cameras, fingerprinting equipment, SLR cameras, film 
developing equipment, night vision goggles, handcuffs, 
flashlights, binoculars, rain gear, body armor, traffic 
vests and a digital camera. 
 
Miscellaneous Equipment - In 2005, NAS purchased one 
air conditioning unit for the National Joint 
Headquarters (NJHQ).  The Nevis Financial Services 
Department uses one photocopier.  The Drug Squad uses 
six air conditioning units, desks, filing cabinets, 
stacking chairs and office chairs.  The FIU uses one 
office desk and chair, one secretarial workstation, one 
conference table and twelve chairs, three fireproof 
filing cabinets, a binding machine, trimmer, 
television, VCR, photocopier, shredder and digital 
camera.  The NACDAP uses one television, VCR, 
photocopier, five desks, five office chairs, ten guest 
chairs, a conference table with sixteen chairs, two 
stationery cabinets and two filing cabinets. 
 
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¶8.   St. Lucia 
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Computer equipment - In 2005, NAS purchased one 
projector and one i2 Analyst's Notebook for the 
Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA), one computer 
and printer for the Police Community Relations Office 
(CRO) and two computers, two printers, one laptop and 
one fax machine for the Police Special Branch.  The FIU 
is using six computers, a fax machine, digital camera, 
scanner, two printers and two laptops.  Two computers, 
two printers, one fax machine, printer and scanner are 
used daily at the Marine Unit.  The Drug Squad is 
making use of one computer and printer at their Vieux 
Fort location.  Two computers and two printers are in 
use at the Substance Abuse Advisory Council Secretariat 
(SAACS).  The Customs Central Intelligence Unit uses 
three computers, two scanners, one printer and one 
laptop. 
 
Communication Equipment - VHF radios, and a base 
station are in use at the Marine Unit. 
 
Vehicles - One 2001 Isuzu double cab at the Marine Unit 
is in good condition.  The Drug Squad's 2001 Nissan 
Patrol wagon has a broken headlamp; and the turbo on 
their 1998 Mitsubishi double cab has not been replaced 
due to lack of funds.  One 2000 Mitsubishi mini bus is 
used for the DARE program. 
 
Vessels - The Marine Unit uses one Zodiac H920 "Go 
Fast" RHIB.  The 733 RHIB works has a problem with one 
of the engines but is operational.  One Boston Whaler, 
which is used mainly for training, is working well. 
 
Uniforms and Field Gear - In 2005, NAS purchased one 
camcorder, one digital camera and ten sets of body 
armor for the Special Branch, one digital camera for 
the Drug Squad and six sets of dive gear and ten sets 
of body armor for the Marine Unit.  The Criminal 
Investigations Department (CID) uses camera equipment, 
fingerprinting equipment, intoxilyzers and body bags. 
The Customs Department uses two night vision goggles. 
The Drug Squad uses twenty-five sets of uniforms and 
boots, two night vision goggles and two digital 
cameras.  The Marine Unit uses a camcorder, inspection 
mirror, fiber optic viewer, flashlight, batons, 
handcuffs and binoculars.  The FIA uses one NVG, one 
pair of binoculars, three bulletproof vests and a 
digital camera.  The Special Branch is using one NVG. 
 
Miscellaneous - In 2005, NAS purchased a photocopier 
for the CRO.  The FIA uses one conference room table 
with chairs, four 2-drawer filing cabinets, one safe, 
six office desks, six chairs, four office chairs, one 
shredder and two fireproof filing cabinets.  Five air 
conditioning units, one photocopier, shredder, four 
filing cabinets, lockers and folding chairs are used 
daily at the Marine Unit's sub-base in Vieux Fort.  The 
Substance Abuse Advisory Council Secretariat uses 
armchairs, side chairs, desks, a credenza and a 
conference table.  One shredder is in use at the Police 
Special Branch.  Law books are in use at the Office of 
the D.P.P. 
 
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¶9.   St. Vincent and the Grenadines 
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Computer Equipment - In 2005, NAS purchased one 
computer and a scanner for the CRO, two laptops, one 
projector, one scanner, one printer and one USB flash 
drive for the FIU.  Six computers, one laptop, i2 
analyst's notebook, one projector, two printers and one 
scanner are in use at the FIU.  Their fax machine is 
unserviceable.  The A/G's Office uses three computers, 
one server, two printers, one scanner, one projector, 
and one photocopier.  The fax machine is unserviceable. 
The Police Narcotics Intelligence Unit has two 
computers, one fax machine and one printer. 
 
Vehicles - The Drug Squad's 1998 Toyota double cab 
continues to work well.  Their 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero 
wagon recently received a new clutch, but has an oil 
leak.  The 1996 Jeep Cherokee has reached the end of 
its useful life.  One 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero for the 
Marion House "Right Step Program" remains in good 
condition.  The 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero purchased for 
the DARE Program is in good condition. 
 
Vessels - Both Zodiac H920 RHIBs at the Coast Guard are 
in need of new engines and are not operational.  The 
733 RHIB is operational but receiving repairs to its 
collar. 
 
Uniforms and Field Gear - In 2005, NAS purchased three 
bullet proof vests, one digital SLR camera, one 
camcorder, one pair of binoculars and three micro- 
cassette recorders for the FIU.  The Coast Guard uses 
one NVG, a boarding kit, and flashlights.  The body 
armor, zoom camera and camcorder have reached the end 
of their useful life.  Body armor, GPSs, SLR camera, 
night vision goggles, binoculars, one digital camcorder 
and flashlights are used daily at the Drug Squad.  The 
FIU uses one digital camera. 
 
Miscellaneous Equipment - In 2005, NAS purchased one 
laminator and one binding machine and installed a 
digital surveillance system for the FIU.  One TV/VCR 
and one slide projector are in use at Marion House.  A 
Security access system, shredder, television, VCR, 
digital camera, safe and photocopier are in use at the 
FIU.  The Drug Squad uses 24 pairs of bunk beds.  The 
Police Narcotics Intelligence Unit uses one 
photocopier. 
 
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¶10.  FRENCH MARTINIQUE 
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The Director of the French Coast Guard has reported 
that the Lafayette is still in good condition and is 
used in operations. 
 
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¶11.  IMPACT 
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INL assistance to the Eastern Caribbean ensures that 
law enforcement agencies are capable partners in the 
fight against narco-trafficking and money laundering in 
the region.  The equipment provided by NAS has improved 
their mobility, communications, record keeping, safety, 
intelligence collection and drug detection 
capabilities.  INL-funded training provides personnel 
with the necessary skills to carry out their mission 
and demonstrates the USG's counter-narcotics commitment 
in the region, the United States' Third Border. 
 
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¶12.  PROBLEMS 
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Skill and experience levels among various agencies and 
units vary widely, as well as the ability to use 
sophisticated equipment.  NAS Bridgetown targets 
procurements to meet the needs of a unit at a given 
time.  However, subsequent personnel turnovers 
sometimes result in non-use of sophisticated equipment 
by new personnel unfamiliar with the equipment.  Most 
countries lack spare parts and repair facilities for 
electronics leading to backlogs of items in need of 
repair.  Incidents of theft and misuse of equipment are 
rare. 
 
KRAMER