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O 141533Z APR 08
FM AMEMBASSY CAIRO
TO SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 8917

UNCLAS CAIRO 000760 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
FOR PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: ETTC KOMC EG
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LICENSE 05-050073373 
 
REF: 07 STATE 156992 
 
Regarding reftel request for information on end-user M.M. 
Fathallah, post has learned that the end user's company, 
Fathallah Weapons and Ammunition located at 24 Saad Zaghloul 
Street in Alexandria, Egypt, has been in business since 1948. 
 The company works as an agent, distributor, wholesaler and 
end-user for several types of weapons.  The company's main 
customers are recreational club shooters and business people 
who use weapons for self-defense, such as jewelers and 
security companies.  His company also has a branch in Cairo 
and sells to customers throughout Egypt.  Mr. Fathallah is 
familiar with U.S. export control regulations and expressed 
an interest to learn about any new laws.  The Embassy officer 
who visited Mr. Fathallah at his place of business believes 
he runs a legitimate business. 
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