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Slide2: 

William Ledwith Chief, International Operations Drug Enforcement Administration Jeffrey Casey Executive Director, Office of Investigations, US Customs Service

Briefing Sequence: 

Briefing Sequence Magnitude of this Operation Overview of the Two Year Investigation Significant Events Occurring in the Last Two Weeks of This Investigation

Slide4: 

Importance of the Operation

International Law Enforcement Cooperation: 

International Law Enforcement Cooperation Trans-National Transportation Organization Capable of Moving Multi-Ton Shipments of Cocaine on a Monthly Basis Using a Fleet of Commercial Merchant Vessels Multi-National Law Enforcement Cooperation among 14 Agencies

One Kilo Cocaine Profit Potential: 

One Kilo Cocaine Profit Potential $1,700 Retail Price in Colombia $25,000 Average Retail Price in the United States $50,000 Average Retail Price in Europe $48,300 Profit Margin

European Cocaine Seizures 1988-2000 (metric tons): 

European Cocaine Seizures 1988-2000 (metric tons) Source: Interpol

Trafficking Route: 

Trafficking Route

Trafficking Route: 

Trafficking Route

Multi-National Cooperation: 

Multi-National Cooperation Albania Belgium Colombia France Greece Italy Netherlands Panama Spain United Kingdom United States Venezuela

Slide11: 

The Two-Year Investigation

Greek Criminal Organization: 

Greek Criminal Organization Colombians Contract Greek Shipping Organizations to Transport Cocaine to Europe Fleet of 8 to 10 Commercial Ships Utilized To Handle Transportation Crew Members Include Numerous Nationalities

Investigation Begins: 

Investigation Begins Hellenic, US, and Colombian Authorities Identify European Connections in Early 1998

South America Investigation: 

South America Investigation British, US, Colombian and Venezuelan Authorities Identify South American Connections in 1999

Slide15: 

In 1999, European and South American Investigations Are Joined into a Multi-Lateral, Multi-National Effort Against International Cocaine Traffickers

Seizure History: 

Seizure History Cannes 1/14/99 3,803 Kilograms Ship Date Cocaine

Cannes: 

Cannes Destination: Europe Vessel Type: Commercial Cargo Cocaine Seized: 3,803 Kilograms Seized in the Caribbean and Towed to the U.S.

Seizure History: 

Seizure History Cannes 1/14/99 3,803 Kilograms Ship Date Cocaine China Breeze 5/27/99 3,880 Kilograms

China Breeze: 

China Breeze Destination: Amsterdam Vessel Type: Commercial Cargo Cocaine Seized: 3,880 Kilograms Seized in the Caribbean and Towed to the U.S.

China Breeze Route: 

China Breeze Route 5/11/99 Departs New Orleans, Louisiana 5/25/99 On-loads Cocaine off the Coast of South America 5/27/99 China Breeze boarded and searched 150 NM south of Puerto Rico, escorted to Galveston by JIATF East Assets

Seized Document from China Breeze: 

Seized Document from China Breeze Fax indicating coordinates of the cocaine on-load and radio frequencies to be utilized

Coded Messages: 

Coded Messages

Bonus Schedule: 

Bonus Schedule “Bonus” payment sheet following a previous cocaine smuggle by the China Breeze

Seizure History: 

Seizure History Cannes 1/14/99 3,803 Kilograms China Breeze 5/27/99 3,880 Kilograms Ship Date Cocaine Castor 6/8/99 4,000 Kilograms

Castor: 

Castor Destination: Florida Vessel Type: Commercial Cargo Cocaine Seized: 4,000 Kilograms Seized in the Caribbean and Towed to the U.S.

M/V CASTOR Route: 

M/V CASTOR Route 3/31/99 In Dry-Dock in Santo Domingo 5/14/99 On-Loads Cargo of Sugar, Vera Cruz Mexico 5/31/99 Boarded and Searched 14 NM North of Isla Margarita, Venezuela 6/8/99 Arrives in Miami, Florida once Intercepted and Escorted by JIATF Assets

Seizure History: 

Seizure History Cannes 1/14/99 3,803 Kilograms China Breeze 5/27/99 3,880 Kilograms Castor 6/8/99 4,000 Kilograms Ship Date Cocaine Pearl II 12/23/99 2,006 Kilograms

Pearl II: 

Pearl II Destination: Amsterdam Vessel Type: Commercial Cargo Cocaine Seized: 2,006 Kilograms Seized by Dutch Authorities in Amsterdam

Slide29: 

Significant Events in the Last Two Weeks

Ivan De La Vega Arrested: 

Ivan De La Vega Arrested August 16, 2000 — Arrested in Venezuela August 19, 2000 — Expelled with Luis Antonio Navia to the United States

Ivan De La Vega: 

Ivan De La Vega Alleged Leader of this Maritime Transportation Organization Colombian Citizen Charged in Fort Lauderdale, Southern District of Florida

Seizure History: 

Seizure History Cannes 1/14/99 3,803 Kilograms China Breeze 5/27/99 3,880 Kilograms Castor 6/8/99 4,000 Kilograms Pearl II 12/23/99 2,006 Kilograms Ship Date Cocaine Suerte I 8/17/00 Currently Being Escorted to the US

Suerte I Boarded: 

Suerte I Boarded August 17, 2000 — Suerte I Boarded by JAITF East Assets To be Escorted to the United States

Slide34: 

August 16, 2000 — Venezuelans Raid Storage & Staging Area and Seize 7 Go-Fast Boats and Gear August 13, 2000 — Go-Fast “Orca” with 3,000 kilograms of Cocaine on board was fired upon by Venezuelan Patrol Boat

Slide35: 

3,900 Kilograms of Cocaine Seized at Storage Facility on August 17, 2000

Slide36: 

August 23, 2000 — 2,500 Kilograms of Cocaine Seized at Jungle Storage Facility August 22, 2000 — 2,400 Kilograms of Cocaine Seized at Jungle Storage Facility

Slide37: 

Case Statistics

Operation Journey Statistics: 43 Arrests: 

Operation Journey Statistics: 43 Arrests China Breeze: 5 (United States) Pearl II: 14 (Amsterdam) Venezuela: 13 Italy: 2 France: 1 Greece: 8

Significant Seizures: 22,489 Kilograms Seized: 

Significant Seizures: 22,489 Kilograms Seized Venezuela: 8,800 Cannes: 3,803 China Breeze: 3,880 Castor: 4,000 Pearl II: 2,006