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JAMAICA CUSTOMS
Contraband Enforcement Team - Western Region
Inter-office Memo To:
Mr. Omar Guyah Acting Director (TA 7)
From:
Tracy-Ann Green Manager (TA 6)
Date:
November 28, 2009
Re:
Performance Review – November 2009
Below is a summary of the performance of the team and a breakdown of the statistics for the period 27th October – 26th November 2009 in the Western Region, Montego Bay. Seizures There were eight (8) marijuana seizures, one (1) ammunition seizure and two (2) firearm parts seizures for the period. Details are as follows: On Tuesday October 27, 2009, 3.6kg of marijuana was found concealed in eight (8) jars of Palmers Cocoa Butter which was being exported by Kevin Smith, Braes River P.O., St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. The FedEx shipment was being sent to Dr. A Amini, The School of Education, The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, St. Michael, Barbados. The estimated value of the drug is approximately J$1,530,000.00. On Wednesday October 28, 2009, approximately 0.90kgs of marijuana was seized in an outbound FedEx shipment. The drug was concealed in four (4) wooden plaques which was being exported by Almitere Baccas, Main Street, Grange Hill P.O., Westmoreland, Jamaica and was consigned to Ashmarie Brown, 4971 N.W. 15th Court, Lauder Hill, Florida USA. The estimated street value of the drug is approximately J$382,500.00. On Thursday October 29, 2009, approximately 0.90kgs of marijuana was seized in an outbound FedEx shipment. The drug was concealed in several green styrofoam pellets that are used to cushion items and prevent damage. The shipment being exported by Rohan Scott, Providence Heights, Montego Bay, St. James and was consigned to Donna Hill, Bille Shop, 598 Kinstan rd., Dalson,
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Junction London E84AH, England. The estimated street value of the drug is approximately J$435,600.00. On Thursday October 29, 2009 approximately 3.17kgs of marijuana was found in an outbound FedEx shipment. The drug was found concealed in seven (7) of the jars of Palmers Cocoa Butter. The shipment was being exported by Dennis Rogers, Round Hill Dist., Mountain Side P.O., St. Elizabeth, Jamaica and was consigned to Winsome Miller, 5 British Court, 190 Odessa Rd., Forest Gate, London, E79EZ, UK. The estimated value of the drug is approximately J$1,534,280.00. On Sunday November 1, 2009 a quantity of assorted firearm parts was seized after it was found in the luggage of Sandra Duhaney-Wallace. The seizure which consisted of a .45mm magazine, a retaining spring, a firing pin, a safety lever and a pair of gun grips was found in her luggage on her arrival on Air Jamaica’s flight # JM038 from Fort Lauderdale. Mrs. Duhaney-Wallace was charged with the importation and possession of a firearm. On Monday November 9, 2009 approximately 0.45kgs of marijuana was found in two (2) wooden vases that were being exported via FedEx. The shipment was being exported by Ann-Marie Lewis, Exchange, Middle Street, Ocho Rios and was consigned to Jude Cummings, 11A Spencer Place Apt 1, Brooklyn, New York, 11216, USA. The estimated value of the drug is approximately J$191,250.00. On Sunday November 15, 2009 thirty-three (33) .357 Magnum rounds was seized after it was found in the luggage of Richard Anthony Lobban. The ammunition was packaged in a box labeled ‘Remington Pistol & Revolver Cartridges’ and was found underneath a few articles of clothing on his arrival on US Airways flight # US1227 from Charlotte. Mr. Lobban was charged with the importation and possession of ammunition. On Monday November 16, 2009 approximately 0.79kgs of marijuana was found in an Xbox Game console that was being exported via FedEx. The shipment was being exported by Avory Williams, Welcome Dist, Hanover, Westmoreland, Jamaica and was consigned to Maranda Jones, 21 Deene Street, Trinidad Street, St Augustine, Trinidad. The estimated value of the drug is approximately J$335,750.00. On Monday November 16, 2009 approximately 15.91kgs of marijuana was found in a suitcase that was concealed in a ‘Unipool’ Unit Loading Device (ULD). The seizure resulted in the arrest of Leighton Hooper, a Ports Security Officer and two AJAS cargo handlers Bradford Wallace and Lindsay Mattis fled the scene after they attempted to put the suitcase on an American Airlines flight. The estimated value of the drug is approximately J$6,761,750.00.
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On Tuesday, November 17, 2009 approximately 1.01kg of marijuana was found in a shipment containing three wooden monkey carvings that was being exported via FedEx. The shipment was being exported by Moshay Smith, Charles Town Dist, Charles Town, St Mary, Jamaica and was consigned to Osmond James, 26 Onslow Road, Luton St., Bedfordshire LU49AJ, England. The estimated value of the drug is approximately J$488,840.00. On Sunday November 22, 2009 five (5) Glock 17 magazines and five (5) magazine springs were seized after it was found in the luggage of Duane Shawn Samuels The contraband was found in Mr. Samuels luggage on his arrival on American Airlines flight # 503 from Miami. Mr. Samuels who is a licensed Glock firearm holder was breached under Section 210 of the Customs Act. Breaches/Detentions Thirty Two (32) Breaches/Detentions of monetary instruments and documents relating to the illegal lottery scam were identified during the period. The Breaches/Detentions are as follows:•
An inbound FedEx package containing a Visa Check Card was detained on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. The package was consigned to Ramon Clarke, A & E Enterprises, Ramble Hill –Gordons Crossing, Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica and was sent by Duane B. Hodges, D. B. Hudges Inc., 3209 36 th Ave. N. E., St. Anthony, M.N., 55418, USA, Tel # 612-782-0744. It had its contents declared on AWB# 8982-8550-7107 as ‘Contracts’. To date no one has come in to claim the package.
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On Monday, November 2, 2009, an inbound FedEx package containing Six Hundred US Dollars (US$600.00) cash. The package was consigned to Horay Jemmison, Pitfour Lot 142, Granville P.O., Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica and was sent by John Lynch, Wildrey Gardens, St. Michael, Bridgetown, Barbados. It had its contents declared on AWB # 8708-3358-8471 as ‘1 Letter & Doc’. On Tuesday November 3, 2009 Mr. Horay Jemmison identified by Jamaican Driver’s Licence # 104598662 came to claim the package. Mr. Jemmison was asked to provide additional information to prove the legitimacy of the money. This he did on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 and the shipment was subsequently released to him.
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On Monday, November 2, 2009, an inbound FedEx package containing Twenty Thousand US Dollars (US$20,000.00) cash was detained. The package was consigned to Alice Allen, P.O. Box 1, Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica and was sent by M. Nadeau, 6300 Orange St., Turlock CA 95380, USA, Tel # 323-6513858. It had its contents declared on AWB# 8982-9425-0191, as ‘Legal Documents’. On Tuesday, November 3 and Wednesday, November 4, 2009, Ms. Alice Allen who was identified by her Elector Registration Identification Card # 829591 came to the Baggage Hall and attempted to clear the package. On both occasions she was accompanied by a man who she left at the airport without
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attempting to obtain a pass to come inside for an interview. We have not seen or heard from Ms. Allen since. On Monday November 2, 2009 an inbound FedEx package containing Webster Bank Cheque valued at Six Hundred US Dollars (US$600.00) was detained. The package was consigned to Clifton Hylton, Hold at FedEx Location, Montego Bay, Jamaica and was sent by William White, P.O. Box 178, Easton, MA 02334, Tel # 508-560-9165. It had its contents declared on AWB# 86281475-4199 as ‘Business Documents’. On Wednesday November 4, 2009 Mr. Clifton Hylton identified by his Jamaican passport no. A2222277 came to clear his package. After an interview, the package was released to Mr. Hylton.
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On Tuesday, November 3, 2009 an inbound FedEx package containing One Thousand Five Hundred and Seventeen Dollars (US$1,517.00) cash was detained. The package was consigned to Julette Crawford 64 Main St. Ochio Rios, St. Ann and was sent by Paggie Landvatter, the Meadow 950 S 400E #218 St. George, Utah 84770, USA, Tel # 435-705-4411. It had its contents declared on AWB# 8636-7823-9017, as ‘Magazine & Pamphlet’. On Thursday November 5, 2009, Ms. Julette May Crawford identified by her Elector Registration Identification Card No. 686723 came to clear her package. A statement was taken from Ms. Crawford in which several inconsistencies were detected; as a result Ms. Crawford was asked to provide additional documentation to substantiate the sourcing of the money. To date Ms. Crawford has been unable to do so.
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An inbound FedEx package containing Two Thousand Five Hundred US Dollars (US$2,500.00) cash was detained on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. The package was consigned to Stevil Bennett, 11 King St., St. James, Jamaica and was sent by Lee Colgan, 20458 Huebner Rd.#402, San Antonio, TX, 78258, USA, Tel # 210-456-0770. It had its content declared on AWB# 8982-7296-4814 as ‘Watch’. To date no one has attempted to claim the package.
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An inbound DHL package containing two (2) credit cards valued was detained on Monday November 10, 2009. The package was consigned to Cristian Miller, Sand Castels Resorts, 1 Main Street, Ocho Rios, Jamaica West Indies, Tel: 1876-396-9078 and was sent by Mr. Djordjevic, Nela Arsic, Jeslisavete Tacic 22/8, Serbia, Belgrade Republic of Serbia. It had its content declared on AWB# 6482608322 as ‘Credit Cards 2 pcs’. To date no one has attempted to claim the package.
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An inbound FedEx package containing One Thousand Three Hundred US Dollars (US$1,300.00) cash was detained on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. The package was consigned to Orane Jarrept, Jhons Hall Dept. Johnhall P.O. St. James, Jamaica, and was sent by Dmytro Kecman, 43 Pulaski St., Binghamton, NY 13905 USA, Tel # 607-729-4389. It had its content declared on AWB# 8982-8332-4763, as ‘Letters/Correspondence’. To date no one has come to claim the package.
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An inbound FedEx package containing Five Hundred US Dollars (US$500.00) cash was detained on Monday, November 16, 2009. The package was consigned to Ramon Manderson, More Park District, Sign P.O. St. James, Jamaica, and was sent by Gene Carcerino, 7317 Eleanor Pl., Darien IL 60561, Tel # 630-3239376. It had its content declared on AWB# 8658-5944-1471, as ‘Document’. On Tuesday, November 17, 2009, Mr. Ramon Manderson identified by his Elector Registration Identification Card # 1822492 came to clear his package. After an interview was conducted and a statement taken, the decision was taken to continue detention of the package because of several inconsistencies in Mr. Manderson’s statement. He was asked to provide additional documents to prove his claim, which he has not provided to date.
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An inbound FedEx package containing Four Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty Five US Dollars (US$4,945.00) cash was detained on Monday, November 16, 2009. The package was consigned to Burnicie Robinson, The Montego Bay New Testament Church of God, 3 Water Lane MoBay, Montego Bay St. James, Jamaica and was sent by Adassa Chase, 44 Freeman Street P.O. Box 1216, York Beach, Maine 03910, Tel # 207-351-7968. It had its content declared on AWB# 8985-7811-2103, as ‘1 Calendar, 1 Photo Alum with pictures, document for the church’. On Tuesday, November 17, 2009, Ms. Burnicie Robinson identified by her Elector Registration Identification Card # 217515 came to clear her package. After an interview was conducted and a statement taken, the package was released to Ms. Robinson.
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An inbound FedEx package containing One Thousand US Dollars (US$1,000.00) cash was detained on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. The package was consigned to Jason Jumpp, Whithorn District, Whithorn P.O. Westmoreland, Jamaica and was sent by Victoria Ault, 750 Valley View Drive # 6, Council Buffs, Iowa 51503, USA, Tel # 718-352-1009. It had its content declared on AWB# 8982-9091-5219, as ‘Documents’. To date no one has come to claim the package.
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An inbound FedEx package containing a Visa Debit Card was detained on Tuesday November 17, 2009. The package was consigned to Peter Plummer, Anchovy PO, Montego Bay, Jamaica and was sent by Marlene Sterling. 666 East 81 ST 1, Brooklyn, NY 11236 USA, Tel # 347-698-9803. It had its content declared on AWB# 4296-8863-0655 as ‘Correspondence’. On Thursday, November 19, 2009, Peter Plummer who was identified by Jamaican Passport # A3082925 came to clear his package. After an interview was conducted and a statement taken, the decision was made to release the package to him.
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An inbound FedEx package containing Walmart MoneyCard Visa Debit Card was detained on Thursday November 19, 2009. The package was consigned to Taye Bennett, #1 Post Office, Montego Bay, St. James Jamaica and was sent by Anna Paladine, 604 Lark St., Paulsboro, NJ 08066 USA, Tel # 717-440-9414. It
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had its content declared on AWB# 8982-6801-3595 as ‘Bank Debit Card’. To date no one has come to claim the package. •
An inbound UPS package containing Fifteen Hundred US Dollars (US$1,500.00) cash was detained on Tuesday November 24, 2009. The package was consigned to Junior Duncan, St. James #1 WI, Montego Bay, Jamaica and was sent by Lillian Groves, Apt. 102, 2217 Clossen, Royal Oak, MI 48073 USA. It had its content declared on AWB# 1Z RF6 296 04 7367 7991 as ‘Documents’. On Wednesday, November 25, 2009, Mr. Junior Duncan who was identified by his Jamaican Passport # A2674475 came to clear his package. After an interview was conducted and a statement taken, the decision was taken to continue the detention of the package because of several inconsistencies in Mr. Duncan’s statement. Mr. Duncan was asked to provide additional documentation to prove his claim.
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CETWR-D104/09; this package was being sent by Kemar Davey, St. Mary Country Club, St. Mary, Jamaica; Telephone# 876-281-4974 to Fordie Ross, 3419 24th Ave South, Seattle, Washington 98114, USA; Telephone # 206-7238098 and had its contents declared on FedEx Airway Bill # 8708-3027-0299 as ‘Bus Docs’. Enclosed was a winning notification purporting to be from ‘Publishers Clearing House’ addressed to Fordie Ross informing him that he was the winner of US$2,500,000.00. Also enclosed was a copy of a ‘WaMu’ cashiers check made payable to Fordie Ross in the same amount. There was also a letter advising of processing and bank charges amounting to US$1,800.00 that have to be paid before the cheque is sent.
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CETWR-D105/09; this package was being sent by Patrick Clinton, Westgate Hills, Montego Bay, Jamaica; Telephone# 572-3630 to Shirley Evans, 2618 N Collage Ave., Eldarado, Arkansas 71730, USA; Telephone # 870-881-8234 and had its contents declared on FedEx Airway Bill # 8685-8840-5780 as ‘Documents’. Enclosed was a white envelope addressed to the consignee which was found to contain a letter informing Ms Evans that the sender Patrick Clinton has been calling but is not getting through to her and that he is calling about her winnings. The letter went on to instruct her not to make any payments until contact was made and that she should give him a call on telephone number 1-876572-3630.
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CETWR-D106/09; this package was being sent by Mark Anderson 11-3 Ferngrove, Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica. Telephone# 876-522-6209 to Clarence J. Colvard, 7700 W. 21st Ave, Kennwick, Washington 99338, USA and had its contents declared on Airway Bill # 8708-3027-0314 as ‘Bus Doc’. Enclosed inside the FedEx envelope was a large sealed envelope addressed to the consignee. When opened it was found to contain letters addressed to Ms. Colvard informing her that she had won US$15,500,000 in cash and prizes from the 'Global International Sweepstakes Company', a blank questionnaire soliciting Ms Colvard’s personal information and two other document one purporting to be from the IRS and the other purporting to be from the Governor of Washington Christine
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Gregoire. Both documents claimed that there was a US$25,000 tax imposed by the State on monetary values of US$1,000,000.00 or more entering the State from outside the territory. •
CETWR-D107/09; this package was consigned to Andre Spence, 14 King Street, Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica and was sent by Charlie Wilson, 7 Cow Pound, Nantucket, MH, 02554, America and had its contents declared on Air Waybill # 8685-9581-1917 as ‘Birthday Gift, 1 Stuffed Animal and Colouring Book’. Two (2) Magnetic Stripe Readers were found concealed inside the stuffed animal. The package was detained pending clearance which requires a permit from the Ministry of National Security as these devices can be used to read and copy the information on credit and debit cards. On Tuesday November 10, 2009, Mr. Andre Spence who was identified by his Elector Registration Identification Card #1940892 came to clear the shipment and indicated in a statement that he did not know of anything else inside the package. The package is still under detention.
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CETWR-D108/09; this package was being sent by Richard Nelson, Salem, St. Ann, Montego Bay, Jamaica; Telephone# 851-8481 to Tyesha Thomas, 18271 Fitz Patrick St. Apt A14, Kennwick, WA 99338, USA; Telephone # 360-6910484 and had its contents declared on FedEx Airway Bill # 8685-8838-5854 as ‘Personal Docs’. Enclosed in the envelope was a letter-sized envelope containing one letter addressed to Ms. Thomas. In the letter several threats were made to Ms. Thomas including that her life would get messed up if she said anything to anyone after reading it. She was also told that she should send $6,500.00 so that the sender would not lose his/her job and she would get what she is supposed to whether she wanted it or not. Also included was a telephone number for her to contact a ‘Mr. Washington’. She was given a deadline of 11/11/09 to do so. The consignor, Richard Nelson also sent another package to a different consignee, the details of which are listed below.
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CETWR-D109/09; this package was being sent by Richard Nelson, Salem, St. Ann, Montego Bay, Jamaica; Telephone# 522-6209 to Dewey Sherrill, 109 Cedar Cove Lane, Winston Salem, NC, 27104, USA; Telephone # 336-2937933 and had its contents declared on FedEx Airway Bill # 8685-8838-5876 as ‘Personal Document’. The package contained a letter addressed to Mr. Dewey Sherrill which contained several Biblical references. The writer stated that he was in financial stress and that it was hard to find a job in Jamaica. The writer then went on to plead with Mr. Sherrill saying he was an honest person and that he was not trying to hurt him. The writer also wrote that he was on the verge of taking his own life and was praying that God would send him (Mr. Sherrill) as a Good Samaritan to help him.
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CETWR-D110/09; this package was being sent by Marshall Lamey, Rhyne Park, Montego Bay, Jamaica W.I. Telephone# 876-799-9513 to Daryl Swenson, 606 3rd Ave. NE, Sartell, Minnesota, 56377 USA and had its contents
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declared on Airway Bill # 8685-8838-5800 as ‘Personal Documents’. The FedEx envelope contained an envelope with a letter addressed to Mr. Daryl Swenson. The letter was signed by a John Benedict and Jason Kennedy, it also bore a United States Federal Reserve System emblem. The writers of the letter who purported to be from ‘Winners International’, were pleading with Mr. Swenson to call them so they could rebuild their relationship and his trust in them. •
CETWR-D111/09; this package was being sent by James Anderson, 36 Barnett View, Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica W.I. Telephone# 876-443-4049 to Maria Glass, 2142 E 24th St., Brooklyn, NY, 11229 USA, Telephone# 718-3689701 and had its contents declared on FedEx Airway Bill # 8685-8839-8431 as ‘Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificates’. The envelope was opened and a brown letter-sized envelope marked 'On Jamaica Government Service' with the address 'Inland Revenue Department, Kingston, Jamaica' was found inside. It contained the following documents: an ‘Inland Revenue Dept’ receipt addressed to the consignee, a letter with a 'FedEx' letterhead, a letter from 'Federal Government Resources Laws and Regulations', a winning notification from 'Lotto Net International Limited' and a copy of a Wachovia cheque made payable to Maria Glass in the amount of US$5,800,000.00. The letter from ‘FedEx’ stated that an insurance fee of $5,812.00 was due in order for them to deliver the cheque.
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CETWR-D112/09; this package was being sent by Tina Elliston, Over River, Orange, Sign P.O. St. James, Telephone# 1-876-503-1189 and was being sent to Lawrence Bedford, 129 Cammick Circle, Shawnee, OK 74804, USA and had its contents declared on Airway Bill # 219 6293 654 as ‘Documents’. The DHL package was opened and a small white envelope addressed to the consignee was seen. The envelope contained a letter from "International Sweepstakes Company' addressed to the consignee which claimed that Mr. Bedford had won US$3,300,000.00. The letter went on to state that he would have to 'take care of a nominal fee of Shipping and Handling and Insurance'. He was asked to contact 'his' Agent, David Gibbons at 1876-285-5020 or 366-7537 for processing and remittance of funds to an account of his choice. Inside the envelope there was also a counterfeit Government of Jamaica receipt # 9995476 dated 21st October 2009 made out to Mr. Bedford showing the stated amount and a Tax Due amount of US$5,000 and total amount due of US$2,700.
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CETWR-D113/09; this package was consigned to Julian Grant, Lot 150 Catherine Mount, Montego Bay, Jamaica and was sent by Gregory Grant,6415 24th Pl, Hyattsville, MD 20782, USA and had its content declared on Air Waybill # 8646-9454-1588 as ‘Paper work for my bank’. Enclosed in the package were four (4) full black ski masks and one (1) half black ski mask. The package was detained so as to ascertain an interview with the importer as to the use of the items. On Thursday, November 19, 2009, Mr. Julian Grant who was identified by his Jamaican Driver’s Licence # 111995434 came to clear the
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CETWR-D114/09; this package was being sent by Ardette Williams, 7 Agate Lane, St. James, Jamaica W.I. Telephone# 876-891-7525 to John T. Davis, 17160 Jackson Keller Road, San Antonio Apt. 2601, San Antonio, TX 78213 USA. Telephone#210-380-4489 and had its contents declared on Airway Bill # 8708-0941-8868 as ‘Check’. The FedEx envelope contained a small envelope with a Bank of America Cheque, # 1039 which was made payable to John T. Davis. The cheque was drawn on the account of Cynthia D. Pratt in the amount of US$5000.00. A part of the address information for Cynthia D. Pratt was crossed leaving only …1354 Lansing St. SE, Atlanta GA 30315. The envelope was addressed to the consignee from a John Richmond with telephone # 202-239-6620.
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CETWR-D115/09; this package was being sent by Ardette Williams, 7 Agate Lane, St. James, Jamaica W.I. Telephone# 876-891-7525 to Patricia Weleh, 858 Fm 1854 Dale, TX 78616, USA. Telephone # 512-925-9663 and had its contents declared on Airway Bill # 8708-0941-8857 as ‘Check’. The FedEx envelope contained a small envelope with a Bank of America Cheque, # 1038 which was made payable to Patricia Welch. The cheque was drawn on the account of Cynthia D. Pratt in the amount of Five thousand Dollars ($5000.00). A part of the address information for Cynthia D. Pratt was crossed leaving only …1354 Lansing St. SE, Atlanta GA 30315. The envelope was addressed to the consignee from a John Richmond with telephone # 202-239-6620.
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CETWR-D116/09; this package was being sent by Lodrick Samuels, Mt. Salem, Montego Bay Jamaica. Telephone# 474-0527 to Barbara Osberne, 811 New Highway 68, Sweet Water, T.N 37874 USA and had its contents declared on Airway Bill # 8708-0941-8401 as ‘Documents’. Enclosed inside the FedEx envelope was a white envelope which was found to contain a letter addressed to Mrs. Osberne informing her that she had won US$5.5M from the 'Global Consumer Awards LTD' 628 Concord St. Salt Lake City UT 84104 in a computer electronic raffle and a picture of a BMW X6 motor vehicle and another picture of two elderly Caucasian gentlemen sitting in a vehicle.
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CETWR-D117/09; this package was being sent by Lisa Brown, 53 St. Martin Cornwall Courts, Montego Bay, Jamaica to Russell Girouard, 12045 South Magnolia Street, Lafayette, Louisiona USA 70501 and had its contents declared on FedEx Airway Bill # 8708-0951-1465 as ‘Post Card’. The FedEx envelope was opened and a white envelope addressed to the consignee was found. The envelope contained a 'Thank You' post card with a 'Citizens Bank & Trust' cheque drawn on the account of Amy Fox, 1056 Albert Mann Rd, New hope Al. 35760 made payable to Russell Girouard in the amount of US$10,000.00. The handwriting on the cheque including the signature for 'Amy Fox' is similar to that of the Consignor Lisa Brown.
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CETWR-D118/09; this package was being sent by Denese Clayton, 14 Hopewell Drv., Mobay, Jamaica to Norman McCanlies, 1041 Custer Ave., Odessa, TX79761 and had its content declared on FedEx Airway Bill # 8708-0951-2174 as ‘Personal Documents’. The FedEx envelope was opened and a white envelope addressed to 'Gene' was found inside. The envelope contained a post card, a small printed picture of a young Caucasian female with the inscription 'To: Gene, Fr: Susan XOXO' on the back of it and a three page letter addressed to Gene. The writer of the letter confessed that the company she was working for was involved in the lottery scam and that she was unaware of it. She mentioned that the police are now investigating the boss of the company 'Andre Malcolm' and that the FBI had advised them that all the money would be returned to the victims. She also mentioned that Gene was lucky as the company did not get any of his money. She went on to ask Gene for a loan of US$15,000.00 to open a restaurant with her cousin. She wrote that she would pay him back once the business picks up. She advised Gene to wire the money to an NCB, Account # 434857864 and routing # JNCBJMKXA at 41 St. James St.
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CETWR-D119/09; this package was being sent by John Morris, Oravista Guess House, Richmond Hill, Montego Bay, St. James to Tony Saldana, 1206 Avondale Street, Sweet Water, Texas 79556 and had its content declared on DHL Airway Bill # 782-448-9632 as ‘Documents’. The DHL envelope was opened and a large brown envelope was found inside. The envelope contained three (3) letters addressed to the consignee. One of the letters was from 'Trump International Delivery Payout Service & Claim Department' advising Mr. Saldana that he was required to pay US$1,875.00 for a package stamp from customs in order to have his package released. There was also a picture of a 2009 Benz Jeep which was declared as his (Mr. Saldana) and a copy of a First National Bank cheque made payable to Tony Saldana in the amount of 2,500,000.00.
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CETWR-D120/09; this package was being sent by Cecil Lewin, 11 King Street, Montego Bay, Jamaica Telephone# 451-6052 to Olive Betty Cross, 420 North Hazel Ave, Gaylord MI 49735 USA. Telephone# 987-732-4003 and had its contents declared on Airway Bill # 8685-8838-4858 as ‘Personal Docs’. The FedEx envelope was opened and was found to contain three letters addressed to Mrs Olive Betty Cross and an “Accounting statement and payment information form”. The Wells Fargo letters stated that Mrs Cross had won US$1,500,000 from the North American Sweepstakes Company Ltd and that she needed to pay $6,000 in fees which was also stated on the "Accounting statement and payment information form". The US$ 6,000 was to be paid to ‘Senior Accountant’ Mrs. Mildred Debbart, 3700 Buchanan St River Side CA 92503 USA. The North American Sweepstakes Company LTD letter said that she should contact James Bernard Kennedy at 1-876-451-6052 to commence the process of releasing the winnings.
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CETWR-D121/09; this package was being sent by David Osbourne, 148 Balmoral Heights, Tower Isle, St Mary, Jamaica. Telephone# 876-581-
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6609/373-7928 to Patty Poplar, 1375 Dle Krest Urue, Flint, MI 48532, USA. Telephone # 810-820-7185 and had its contents declared on Airway Bill # 87083026-8900 as ‘documents’. The FedEx envelope was opened and a large TARA Courier Services envelope was seen. When opened it was found to contain letters addressed to Mrs. Poplar and a WaMu cheque number 001762 in the amount of US$18,500,000. One letter stated that she was had won Eighteen Million Five Hundred Thousand US Dollars and that she should contact claim agent David Osbourne, PCH Claim Department, 1016 W Lenwood Ave, LA 89030 tel: # +1876-581-6609 or email [email protected]. The other letter contradicted the first stating that Ms. Poplar was to claim US$18,000,000.00 and third letter stated that she needed to pay US$28,000 in processing and bank charges before the cheque is released and that she should contact tel # 1876-5816081 or 1876-581-6609 to discuss her payment plan. Operations Conducted • Two (2) Operations was conducted on Monday 16th and 23rd November titled “Bird Watch” and “Sam Shotta” respectively. The first was conducted at the SIA in collaboration with the Customs Ramp Team and officers of the Transnational Crime and Narcotics Division (TCND). This resulted in the seizure of 15.91kg of marijuana, the arrest of one (1) Security Officer and the removal of Airport passes of at least three (3) Ajas staff operating at the Airport. The second operation was conducted at the home of a passenger/licence firearm holder/co owner of Duryca Exporter Company (Duane Samuels) who had imported five (5) glock magazines and five (5) magazine springs without the required import permit. This operation was conducted in collaboration with officers of the TNCD. Mr. Samuels was charged for Breaches of the Firearms Act and is to appear before the Court on Monday 30th November 2009. •
A two day joint Operation dubbed “Mo-Bay Clearance” was conducted in collaboration with the team from Kingston as well as the Customs Ramp Team. The operation was geared toward identifying uncustomed goods being traded in and around Montego Bay and Hanover. The operation resulted in the detention of over 900 rounds of ammunition and a quantity of imported liquor and cigarettes. Rummage was also conducted on a Flight from Canada as well as a vessel at the Montego Bay Cruise Ship Pier.
POCA Case handed over to the Unit for Investigation or Finalized. • No cases involving the detention of currency under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) from passengers were handed over to the unit this period for investigations this period. •
Only one (1) case of monetary instruments valued at US$19,300.00 (two cheques) which were detained under the Proceeds of Crime Act were finalized this period. The monies were ordered forfeited by the court from Errol Sloley on 9th November 2009.
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The reduction in the number of cases being finalized this period is due mainly to the new initiatives taken by the Judges to have the cases tried in ‘Open Court’ and to ensure that the Defendants has a fair opportunity to defend themselves. As a result, several cases have been re-scheduled for December, pending application for Substitute Service and advertisement in the Western Mirror and the Sunday Gleaner approximately ten (10) clear days prior to the cases being tried.
Training and Development • Mr. Paul Thomas completed a two week training Course titled ‘Techniques of Financial Investigation’ at the Caribbean Regional Drug Law Enforcement Training Centre (REDTRAC) between the 2nd to 13th November 2009. Resources/Equipment • Mobile X-Ray Van - The mobile x-ray van was utilized at the Airport nine (9) times this period to examine shipments destined to the United States, UK and the Caribbean via FedEx. It was instrumental not instrumental in the seizure of 1.01 kg of marijuana destined to England. •
Metal Detectors Neither the Garrett Metal Detector nor the Rapiscan Handheld Detector was utilized this period.
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Vehicle The vehicle is currently in need of a battery as well as servicing. Arrangements are being made with the Transport Manager, Mr. Daley to have it serviced early in the next period. We are yet to receive the Company Logo which was requested in June 2009 to be placed the van. As a result, we are unable to utilize the vehicle during our ramp operations as the one-month pass which was issued in June has long since expired.
Constraints • The lack of staffing continues to hamper our efforts to effectively monitor the ports, especially with the expansion of the role of the unit over the years. •
The office however is still in need of expansion however if we are to acquire the additional staff. Reports from MBJ Airports Authorities are that they do not have the funds to facilitate the expansion of the CET Office at the Baggage Hall at this time. They have however given the go ahead to Customs to do whatever expansions are necessary.
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The computers are also need upgrading as they are operating at a very slow pace. We were promised computers in early November by IMU Manager, however to date they have not been forthcoming.
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Breaches Finalized/Partially Finalize • None for the period. Packages transferred to the Financial Investigation Division • Twenty One (21) receipts for a total of U$136,864.00 and £18,000.00 cash lodged to the ARA Account and Eleven (11) packages containing Cheques and Money Orders for US$72,075.31 was handed over to the Financial Investigations Division (FID) this period. These monies represent undeclared monies detained from passengers and from packages suspect of being sent as a result of the illegal lottery scam. Monthly & Year to Date Comparative Statistics Operational Activities Cargo Containers Break-bulk cargo shipments Passengers Processed Vessels Rummaged Aircraft Rummaged Vehicles Examined Seizure Activities Cocaine Marijuana Hash Oil/Hashish Mushroom Ecstasy Other Contraband Currency Detention Breaches Ammunition Magazine Firearm Vehicle No. of Person Arrested
November 2009 9 171 124 1 1 2
November 2008 10 72 53 0 0 0
0 8 (26.73kg) 0 0 0 1 US$34,462.00
0 2 (2.42kg) 0 0 0 1 US$49,700.00 £43,020.00 21 12 0 0 0 0 0
26 0 33 6 1 0 4
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STATUS AS PER UNIT PERFORMANCE MEASURES FOR APRIL 2009 TO MARCH 2010 *Challenging Target 09-10
*Monthly Target
Actual (This Period)
Total (To Date)
Seizure/Breaches/Detention 48 4 BB Cargo Examination 596 48 Container Examination 336 84 Passenger/Crew Processed 504 168 Vessel Rummage 6 1 (Bi –Monthly) Aircraft Rummage 6 1 (Bi –Monthly) Operations 96 6 # of Investigations conducted (Based on Det/Bre/Other)
43 171 9 124 1 1 2 43 + 2
Percentage of Challenging Target 245 510.4% 1137 190.77% 72 21.42% 712 141.26% 5 83.33% 12 200% 20 20.83% 245 + 11 (other)
# of Investigations Finalized (Based on Det/Breach) # of Suspected Lotto Cases Finalized
3 5
18 29
*Figures adjusted based on present staff complement and/or staff complements which is currently at four (4) officers and one (1) supervisor and the last KRA structure.
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Contraband Enforcement Team - Western Region
Inter-office Memo To:
Mr. Omar Guyah Acting Director (TA 7)
From:
Tracy-Ann Green Manager (TA 6)
Date:
November 28, 2009
Re:
Performance Review – November 2009
Below is a summary of the performance of the team and a breakdown of the statistics for the period 27th October – 26th November 2009 in the Western Region, Montego Bay. Seizures There were eight (8) marijuana seizures, one (1) ammunition seizure and two (2) firearm parts seizures for the period. Details are as follows: On Tuesday October 27, 2009, 3.6kg of marijuana was found concealed in eight (8) jars of Palmers Cocoa Butter which was being exported by Kevin Smith, Braes River P.O., St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. The FedEx shipment was being sent to Dr. A Amini, The School of Education, The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, St. Michael, Barbados. The estimated value of the drug is approximately J$1,530,000.00. On Wednesday October 28, 2009, approximately 0.90kgs of marijuana was seized in an outbound FedEx shipment. The drug was concealed in four (4) wooden plaques which was being exported by Almitere Baccas, Main Street, Grange Hill P.O., Westmoreland, Jamaica and was consigned to Ashmarie Brown, 4971 N.W. 15th Court, Lauder Hill, Florida USA. The estimated street value of the drug is approximately J$382,500.00. On Thursday October 29, 2009, approximately 0.90kgs of marijuana was seized in an outbound FedEx shipment. The drug was concealed in several green styrofoam pellets that are used to cushion items and prevent damage. The shipment being exported by Rohan Scott, Providence Heights, Montego Bay, St. James and was consigned to Donna Hill, Bille Shop, 598 Kinstan rd., Dalson,
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Junction London E84AH, England. The estimated street value of the drug is approximately J$435,600.00. On Thursday October 29, 2009 approximately 3.17kgs of marijuana was found in an outbound FedEx shipment. The drug was found concealed in seven (7) of the jars of Palmers Cocoa Butter. The shipment was being exported by Dennis Rogers, Round Hill Dist., Mountain Side P.O., St. Elizabeth, Jamaica and was consigned to Winsome Miller, 5 British Court, 190 Odessa Rd., Forest Gate, London, E79EZ, UK. The estimated value of the drug is approximately J$1,534,280.00. On Sunday November 1, 2009 a quantity of assorted firearm parts was seized after it was found in the luggage of Sandra Duhaney-Wallace. The seizure which consisted of a .45mm magazine, a retaining spring, a firing pin, a safety lever and a pair of gun grips was found in her luggage on her arrival on Air Jamaica’s flight # JM038 from Fort Lauderdale. Mrs. Duhaney-Wallace was charged with the importation and possession of a firearm. On Monday November 9, 2009 approximately 0.45kgs of marijuana was found in two (2) wooden vases that were being exported via FedEx. The shipment was being exported by Ann-Marie Lewis, Exchange, Middle Street, Ocho Rios and was consigned to Jude Cummings, 11A Spencer Place Apt 1, Brooklyn, New York, 11216, USA. The estimated value of the drug is approximately J$191,250.00. On Sunday November 15, 2009 thirty-three (33) .357 Magnum rounds was seized after it was found in the luggage of Richard Anthony Lobban. The ammunition was packaged in a box labeled ‘Remington Pistol & Revolver Cartridges’ and was found underneath a few articles of clothing on his arrival on US Airways flight # US1227 from Charlotte. Mr. Lobban was charged with the importation and possession of ammunition. On Monday November 16, 2009 approximately 0.79kgs of marijuana was found in an Xbox Game console that was being exported via FedEx. The shipment was being exported by Avory Williams, Welcome Dist, Hanover, Westmoreland, Jamaica and was consigned to Maranda Jones, 21 Deene Street, Trinidad Street, St Augustine, Trinidad. The estimated value of the drug is approximately J$335,750.00. On Monday November 16, 2009 approximately 15.91kgs of marijuana was found in a suitcase that was concealed in a ‘Unipool’ Unit Loading Device (ULD). The seizure resulted in the arrest of Leighton Hooper, a Ports Security Officer and two AJAS cargo handlers Bradford Wallace and Lindsay Mattis fled the scene after they attempted to put the suitcase on an American Airlines flight. The estimated value of the drug is approximately J$6,761,750.00.
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On Tuesday, November 17, 2009 approximately 1.01kg of marijuana was found in a shipment containing three wooden monkey carvings that was being exported via FedEx. The shipment was being exported by Moshay Smith, Charles Town Dist, Charles Town, St Mary, Jamaica and was consigned to Osmond James, 26 Onslow Road, Luton St., Bedfordshire LU49AJ, England. The estimated value of the drug is approximately J$488,840.00. On Sunday November 22, 2009 five (5) Glock 17 magazines and five (5) magazine springs were seized after it was found in the luggage of Duane Shawn Samuels The contraband was found in Mr. Samuels luggage on his arrival on American Airlines flight # 503 from Miami. Mr. Samuels who is a licensed Glock firearm holder was breached under Section 210 of the Customs Act. Breaches/Detentions Thirty Two (32) Breaches/Detentions of monetary instruments and documents relating to the illegal lottery scam were identified during the period. The Breaches/Detentions are as follows:•
An inbound FedEx package containing a Visa Check Card was detained on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. The package was consigned to Ramon Clarke, A & E Enterprises, Ramble Hill –Gordons Crossing, Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica and was sent by Duane B. Hodges, D. B. Hudges Inc., 3209 36 th Ave. N. E., St. Anthony, M.N., 55418, USA, Tel # 612-782-0744. It had its contents declared on AWB# 8982-8550-7107 as ‘Contracts’. To date no one has come in to claim the package.
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On Monday, November 2, 2009, an inbound FedEx package containing Six Hundred US Dollars (US$600.00) cash. The package was consigned to Horay Jemmison, Pitfour Lot 142, Granville P.O., Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica and was sent by John Lynch, Wildrey Gardens, St. Michael, Bridgetown, Barbados. It had its contents declared on AWB # 8708-3358-8471 as ‘1 Letter & Doc’. On Tuesday November 3, 2009 Mr. Horay Jemmison identified by Jamaican Driver’s Licence # 104598662 came to claim the package. Mr. Jemmison was asked to provide additional information to prove the legitimacy of the money. This he did on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 and the shipment was subsequently released to him.
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On Monday, November 2, 2009, an inbound FedEx package containing Twenty Thousand US Dollars (US$20,000.00) cash was detained. The package was consigned to Alice Allen, P.O. Box 1, Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica and was sent by M. Nadeau, 6300 Orange St., Turlock CA 95380, USA, Tel # 323-6513858. It had its contents declared on AWB# 8982-9425-0191, as ‘Legal Documents’. On Tuesday, November 3 and Wednesday, November 4, 2009, Ms. Alice Allen who was identified by her Elector Registration Identification Card # 829591 came to the Baggage Hall and attempted to clear the package. On both occasions she was accompanied by a man who she left at the airport without
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attempting to obtain a pass to come inside for an interview. We have not seen or heard from Ms. Allen since. On Monday November 2, 2009 an inbound FedEx package containing Webster Bank Cheque valued at Six Hundred US Dollars (US$600.00) was detained. The package was consigned to Clifton Hylton, Hold at FedEx Location, Montego Bay, Jamaica and was sent by William White, P.O. Box 178, Easton, MA 02334, Tel # 508-560-9165. It had its contents declared on AWB# 86281475-4199 as ‘Business Documents’. On Wednesday November 4, 2009 Mr. Clifton Hylton identified by his Jamaican passport no. A2222277 came to clear his package. After an interview, the package was released to Mr. Hylton.
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On Tuesday, November 3, 2009 an inbound FedEx package containing One Thousand Five Hundred and Seventeen Dollars (US$1,517.00) cash was detained. The package was consigned to Julette Crawford 64 Main St. Ochio Rios, St. Ann and was sent by Paggie Landvatter, the Meadow 950 S 400E #218 St. George, Utah 84770, USA, Tel # 435-705-4411. It had its contents declared on AWB# 8636-7823-9017, as ‘Magazine & Pamphlet’. On Thursday November 5, 2009, Ms. Julette May Crawford identified by her Elector Registration Identification Card No. 686723 came to clear her package. A statement was taken from Ms. Crawford in which several inconsistencies were detected; as a result Ms. Crawford was asked to provide additional documentation to substantiate the sourcing of the money. To date Ms. Crawford has been unable to do so.
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An inbound FedEx package containing Two Thousand Five Hundred US Dollars (US$2,500.00) cash was detained on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. The package was consigned to Stevil Bennett, 11 King St., St. James, Jamaica and was sent by Lee Colgan, 20458 Huebner Rd.#402, San Antonio, TX, 78258, USA, Tel # 210-456-0770. It had its content declared on AWB# 8982-7296-4814 as ‘Watch’. To date no one has attempted to claim the package.
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An inbound DHL package containing two (2) credit cards valued was detained on Monday November 10, 2009. The package was consigned to Cristian Miller, Sand Castels Resorts, 1 Main Street, Ocho Rios, Jamaica West Indies, Tel: 1876-396-9078 and was sent by Mr. Djordjevic, Nela Arsic, Jeslisavete Tacic 22/8, Serbia, Belgrade Republic of Serbia. It had its content declared on AWB# 6482608322 as ‘Credit Cards 2 pcs’. To date no one has attempted to claim the package.
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An inbound FedEx package containing One Thousand Three Hundred US Dollars (US$1,300.00) cash was detained on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. The package was consigned to Orane Jarrept, Jhons Hall Dept. Johnhall P.O. St. James, Jamaica, and was sent by Dmytro Kecman, 43 Pulaski St., Binghamton, NY 13905 USA, Tel # 607-729-4389. It had its content declared on AWB# 8982-8332-4763, as ‘Letters/Correspondence’. To date no one has come to claim the package.
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An inbound FedEx package containing Five Hundred US Dollars (US$500.00) cash was detained on Monday, November 16, 2009. The package was consigned to Ramon Manderson, More Park District, Sign P.O. St. James, Jamaica, and was sent by Gene Carcerino, 7317 Eleanor Pl., Darien IL 60561, Tel # 630-3239376. It had its content declared on AWB# 8658-5944-1471, as ‘Document’. On Tuesday, November 17, 2009, Mr. Ramon Manderson identified by his Elector Registration Identification Card # 1822492 came to clear his package. After an interview was conducted and a statement taken, the decision was taken to continue detention of the package because of several inconsistencies in Mr. Manderson’s statement. He was asked to provide additional documents to prove his claim, which he has not provided to date.
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An inbound FedEx package containing Four Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty Five US Dollars (US$4,945.00) cash was detained on Monday, November 16, 2009. The package was consigned to Burnicie Robinson, The Montego Bay New Testament Church of God, 3 Water Lane MoBay, Montego Bay St. James, Jamaica and was sent by Adassa Chase, 44 Freeman Street P.O. Box 1216, York Beach, Maine 03910, Tel # 207-351-7968. It had its content declared on AWB# 8985-7811-2103, as ‘1 Calendar, 1 Photo Alum with pictures, document for the church’. On Tuesday, November 17, 2009, Ms. Burnicie Robinson identified by her Elector Registration Identification Card # 217515 came to clear her package. After an interview was conducted and a statement taken, the package was released to Ms. Robinson.
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An inbound FedEx package containing One Thousand US Dollars (US$1,000.00) cash was detained on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. The package was consigned to Jason Jumpp, Whithorn District, Whithorn P.O. Westmoreland, Jamaica and was sent by Victoria Ault, 750 Valley View Drive # 6, Council Buffs, Iowa 51503, USA, Tel # 718-352-1009. It had its content declared on AWB# 8982-9091-5219, as ‘Documents’. To date no one has come to claim the package.
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An inbound FedEx package containing a Visa Debit Card was detained on Tuesday November 17, 2009. The package was consigned to Peter Plummer, Anchovy PO, Montego Bay, Jamaica and was sent by Marlene Sterling. 666 East 81 ST 1, Brooklyn, NY 11236 USA, Tel # 347-698-9803. It had its content declared on AWB# 4296-8863-0655 as ‘Correspondence’. On Thursday, November 19, 2009, Peter Plummer who was identified by Jamaican Passport # A3082925 came to clear his package. After an interview was conducted and a statement taken, the decision was made to release the package to him.
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An inbound FedEx package containing Walmart MoneyCard Visa Debit Card was detained on Thursday November 19, 2009. The package was consigned to Taye Bennett, #1 Post Office, Montego Bay, St. James Jamaica and was sent by Anna Paladine, 604 Lark St., Paulsboro, NJ 08066 USA, Tel # 717-440-9414. It
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An inbound UPS package containing Fifteen Hundred US Dollars (US$1,500.00) cash was detained on Tuesday November 24, 2009. The package was consigned to Junior Duncan, St. James #1 WI, Montego Bay, Jamaica and was sent by Lillian Groves, Apt. 102, 2217 Clossen, Royal Oak, MI 48073 USA. It had its content declared on AWB# 1Z RF6 296 04 7367 7991 as ‘Documents’. On Wednesday, November 25, 2009, Mr. Junior Duncan who was identified by his Jamaican Passport # A2674475 came to clear his package. After an interview was conducted and a statement taken, the decision was taken to continue the detention of the package because of several inconsistencies in Mr. Duncan’s statement. Mr. Duncan was asked to provide additional documentation to prove his claim.
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CETWR-D104/09; this package was being sent by Kemar Davey, St. Mary Country Club, St. Mary, Jamaica; Telephone# 876-281-4974 to Fordie Ross, 3419 24th Ave South, Seattle, Washington 98114, USA; Telephone # 206-7238098 and had its contents declared on FedEx Airway Bill # 8708-3027-0299 as ‘Bus Docs’. Enclosed was a winning notification purporting to be from ‘Publishers Clearing House’ addressed to Fordie Ross informing him that he was the winner of US$2,500,000.00. Also enclosed was a copy of a ‘WaMu’ cashiers check made payable to Fordie Ross in the same amount. There was also a letter advising of processing and bank charges amounting to US$1,800.00 that have to be paid before the cheque is sent.
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CETWR-D105/09; this package was being sent by Patrick Clinton, Westgate Hills, Montego Bay, Jamaica; Telephone# 572-3630 to Shirley Evans, 2618 N Collage Ave., Eldarado, Arkansas 71730, USA; Telephone # 870-881-8234 and had its contents declared on FedEx Airway Bill # 8685-8840-5780 as ‘Documents’. Enclosed was a white envelope addressed to the consignee which was found to contain a letter informing Ms Evans that the sender Patrick Clinton has been calling but is not getting through to her and that he is calling about her winnings. The letter went on to instruct her not to make any payments until contact was made and that she should give him a call on telephone number 1-876572-3630.
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CETWR-D106/09; this package was being sent by Mark Anderson 11-3 Ferngrove, Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica. Telephone# 876-522-6209 to Clarence J. Colvard, 7700 W. 21st Ave, Kennwick, Washington 99338, USA and had its contents declared on Airway Bill # 8708-3027-0314 as ‘Bus Doc’. Enclosed inside the FedEx envelope was a large sealed envelope addressed to the consignee. When opened it was found to contain letters addressed to Ms. Colvard informing her that she had won US$15,500,000 in cash and prizes from the 'Global International Sweepstakes Company', a blank questionnaire soliciting Ms Colvard’s personal information and two other document one purporting to be from the IRS and the other purporting to be from the Governor of Washington Christine
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Gregoire. Both documents claimed that there was a US$25,000 tax imposed by the State on monetary values of US$1,000,000.00 or more entering the State from outside the territory. •
CETWR-D107/09; this package was consigned to Andre Spence, 14 King Street, Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica and was sent by Charlie Wilson, 7 Cow Pound, Nantucket, MH, 02554, America and had its contents declared on Air Waybill # 8685-9581-1917 as ‘Birthday Gift, 1 Stuffed Animal and Colouring Book’. Two (2) Magnetic Stripe Readers were found concealed inside the stuffed animal. The package was detained pending clearance which requires a permit from the Ministry of National Security as these devices can be used to read and copy the information on credit and debit cards. On Tuesday November 10, 2009, Mr. Andre Spence who was identified by his Elector Registration Identification Card #1940892 came to clear the shipment and indicated in a statement that he did not know of anything else inside the package. The package is still under detention.
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CETWR-D108/09; this package was being sent by Richard Nelson, Salem, St. Ann, Montego Bay, Jamaica; Telephone# 851-8481 to Tyesha Thomas, 18271 Fitz Patrick St. Apt A14, Kennwick, WA 99338, USA; Telephone # 360-6910484 and had its contents declared on FedEx Airway Bill # 8685-8838-5854 as ‘Personal Docs’. Enclosed in the envelope was a letter-sized envelope containing one letter addressed to Ms. Thomas. In the letter several threats were made to Ms. Thomas including that her life would get messed up if she said anything to anyone after reading it. She was also told that she should send $6,500.00 so that the sender would not lose his/her job and she would get what she is supposed to whether she wanted it or not. Also included was a telephone number for her to contact a ‘Mr. Washington’. She was given a deadline of 11/11/09 to do so. The consignor, Richard Nelson also sent another package to a different consignee, the details of which are listed below.
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CETWR-D109/09; this package was being sent by Richard Nelson, Salem, St. Ann, Montego Bay, Jamaica; Telephone# 522-6209 to Dewey Sherrill, 109 Cedar Cove Lane, Winston Salem, NC, 27104, USA; Telephone # 336-2937933 and had its contents declared on FedEx Airway Bill # 8685-8838-5876 as ‘Personal Document’. The package contained a letter addressed to Mr. Dewey Sherrill which contained several Biblical references. The writer stated that he was in financial stress and that it was hard to find a job in Jamaica. The writer then went on to plead with Mr. Sherrill saying he was an honest person and that he was not trying to hurt him. The writer also wrote that he was on the verge of taking his own life and was praying that God would send him (Mr. Sherrill) as a Good Samaritan to help him.
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CETWR-D110/09; this package was being sent by Marshall Lamey, Rhyne Park, Montego Bay, Jamaica W.I. Telephone# 876-799-9513 to Daryl Swenson, 606 3rd Ave. NE, Sartell, Minnesota, 56377 USA and had its contents
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declared on Airway Bill # 8685-8838-5800 as ‘Personal Documents’. The FedEx envelope contained an envelope with a letter addressed to Mr. Daryl Swenson. The letter was signed by a John Benedict and Jason Kennedy, it also bore a United States Federal Reserve System emblem. The writers of the letter who purported to be from ‘Winners International’, were pleading with Mr. Swenson to call them so they could rebuild their relationship and his trust in them. •
CETWR-D111/09; this package was being sent by James Anderson, 36 Barnett View, Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica W.I. Telephone# 876-443-4049 to Maria Glass, 2142 E 24th St., Brooklyn, NY, 11229 USA, Telephone# 718-3689701 and had its contents declared on FedEx Airway Bill # 8685-8839-8431 as ‘Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificates’. The envelope was opened and a brown letter-sized envelope marked 'On Jamaica Government Service' with the address 'Inland Revenue Department, Kingston, Jamaica' was found inside. It contained the following documents: an ‘Inland Revenue Dept’ receipt addressed to the consignee, a letter with a 'FedEx' letterhead, a letter from 'Federal Government Resources Laws and Regulations', a winning notification from 'Lotto Net International Limited' and a copy of a Wachovia cheque made payable to Maria Glass in the amount of US$5,800,000.00. The letter from ‘FedEx’ stated that an insurance fee of $5,812.00 was due in order for them to deliver the cheque.
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CETWR-D112/09; this package was being sent by Tina Elliston, Over River, Orange, Sign P.O. St. James, Telephone# 1-876-503-1189 and was being sent to Lawrence Bedford, 129 Cammick Circle, Shawnee, OK 74804, USA and had its contents declared on Airway Bill # 219 6293 654 as ‘Documents’. The DHL package was opened and a small white envelope addressed to the consignee was seen. The envelope contained a letter from "International Sweepstakes Company' addressed to the consignee which claimed that Mr. Bedford had won US$3,300,000.00. The letter went on to state that he would have to 'take care of a nominal fee of Shipping and Handling and Insurance'. He was asked to contact 'his' Agent, David Gibbons at 1876-285-5020 or 366-7537 for processing and remittance of funds to an account of his choice. Inside the envelope there was also a counterfeit Government of Jamaica receipt # 9995476 dated 21st October 2009 made out to Mr. Bedford showing the stated amount and a Tax Due amount of US$5,000 and total amount due of US$2,700.
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CETWR-D113/09; this package was consigned to Julian Grant, Lot 150 Catherine Mount, Montego Bay, Jamaica and was sent by Gregory Grant,6415 24th Pl, Hyattsville, MD 20782, USA and had its content declared on Air Waybill # 8646-9454-1588 as ‘Paper work for my bank’. Enclosed in the package were four (4) full black ski masks and one (1) half black ski mask. The package was detained so as to ascertain an interview with the importer as to the use of the items. On Thursday, November 19, 2009, Mr. Julian Grant who was identified by his Jamaican Driver’s Licence # 111995434 came to clear the
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CETWR-D114/09; this package was being sent by Ardette Williams, 7 Agate Lane, St. James, Jamaica W.I. Telephone# 876-891-7525 to John T. Davis, 17160 Jackson Keller Road, San Antonio Apt. 2601, San Antonio, TX 78213 USA. Telephone#210-380-4489 and had its contents declared on Airway Bill # 8708-0941-8868 as ‘Check’. The FedEx envelope contained a small envelope with a Bank of America Cheque, # 1039 which was made payable to John T. Davis. The cheque was drawn on the account of Cynthia D. Pratt in the amount of US$5000.00. A part of the address information for Cynthia D. Pratt was crossed leaving only …1354 Lansing St. SE, Atlanta GA 30315. The envelope was addressed to the consignee from a John Richmond with telephone # 202-239-6620.
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CETWR-D115/09; this package was being sent by Ardette Williams, 7 Agate Lane, St. James, Jamaica W.I. Telephone# 876-891-7525 to Patricia Weleh, 858 Fm 1854 Dale, TX 78616, USA. Telephone # 512-925-9663 and had its contents declared on Airway Bill # 8708-0941-8857 as ‘Check’. The FedEx envelope contained a small envelope with a Bank of America Cheque, # 1038 which was made payable to Patricia Welch. The cheque was drawn on the account of Cynthia D. Pratt in the amount of Five thousand Dollars ($5000.00). A part of the address information for Cynthia D. Pratt was crossed leaving only …1354 Lansing St. SE, Atlanta GA 30315. The envelope was addressed to the consignee from a John Richmond with telephone # 202-239-6620.
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CETWR-D116/09; this package was being sent by Lodrick Samuels, Mt. Salem, Montego Bay Jamaica. Telephone# 474-0527 to Barbara Osberne, 811 New Highway 68, Sweet Water, T.N 37874 USA and had its contents declared on Airway Bill # 8708-0941-8401 as ‘Documents’. Enclosed inside the FedEx envelope was a white envelope which was found to contain a letter addressed to Mrs. Osberne informing her that she had won US$5.5M from the 'Global Consumer Awards LTD' 628 Concord St. Salt Lake City UT 84104 in a computer electronic raffle and a picture of a BMW X6 motor vehicle and another picture of two elderly Caucasian gentlemen sitting in a vehicle.
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CETWR-D117/09; this package was being sent by Lisa Brown, 53 St. Martin Cornwall Courts, Montego Bay, Jamaica to Russell Girouard, 12045 South Magnolia Street, Lafayette, Louisiona USA 70501 and had its contents declared on FedEx Airway Bill # 8708-0951-1465 as ‘Post Card’. The FedEx envelope was opened and a white envelope addressed to the consignee was found. The envelope contained a 'Thank You' post card with a 'Citizens Bank & Trust' cheque drawn on the account of Amy Fox, 1056 Albert Mann Rd, New hope Al. 35760 made payable to Russell Girouard in the amount of US$10,000.00. The handwriting on the cheque including the signature for 'Amy Fox' is similar to that of the Consignor Lisa Brown.
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CETWR-D118/09; this package was being sent by Denese Clayton, 14 Hopewell Drv., Mobay, Jamaica to Norman McCanlies, 1041 Custer Ave., Odessa, TX79761 and had its content declared on FedEx Airway Bill # 8708-0951-2174 as ‘Personal Documents’. The FedEx envelope was opened and a white envelope addressed to 'Gene' was found inside. The envelope contained a post card, a small printed picture of a young Caucasian female with the inscription 'To: Gene, Fr: Susan XOXO' on the back of it and a three page letter addressed to Gene. The writer of the letter confessed that the company she was working for was involved in the lottery scam and that she was unaware of it. She mentioned that the police are now investigating the boss of the company 'Andre Malcolm' and that the FBI had advised them that all the money would be returned to the victims. She also mentioned that Gene was lucky as the company did not get any of his money. She went on to ask Gene for a loan of US$15,000.00 to open a restaurant with her cousin. She wrote that she would pay him back once the business picks up. She advised Gene to wire the money to an NCB, Account # 434857864 and routing # JNCBJMKXA at 41 St. James St.
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CETWR-D119/09; this package was being sent by John Morris, Oravista Guess House, Richmond Hill, Montego Bay, St. James to Tony Saldana, 1206 Avondale Street, Sweet Water, Texas 79556 and had its content declared on DHL Airway Bill # 782-448-9632 as ‘Documents’. The DHL envelope was opened and a large brown envelope was found inside. The envelope contained three (3) letters addressed to the consignee. One of the letters was from 'Trump International Delivery Payout Service & Claim Department' advising Mr. Saldana that he was required to pay US$1,875.00 for a package stamp from customs in order to have his package released. There was also a picture of a 2009 Benz Jeep which was declared as his (Mr. Saldana) and a copy of a First National Bank cheque made payable to Tony Saldana in the amount of 2,500,000.00.
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CETWR-D120/09; this package was being sent by Cecil Lewin, 11 King Street, Montego Bay, Jamaica Telephone# 451-6052 to Olive Betty Cross, 420 North Hazel Ave, Gaylord MI 49735 USA. Telephone# 987-732-4003 and had its contents declared on Airway Bill # 8685-8838-4858 as ‘Personal Docs’. The FedEx envelope was opened and was found to contain three letters addressed to Mrs Olive Betty Cross and an “Accounting statement and payment information form”. The Wells Fargo letters stated that Mrs Cross had won US$1,500,000 from the North American Sweepstakes Company Ltd and that she needed to pay $6,000 in fees which was also stated on the "Accounting statement and payment information form". The US$ 6,000 was to be paid to ‘Senior Accountant’ Mrs. Mildred Debbart, 3700 Buchanan St River Side CA 92503 USA. The North American Sweepstakes Company LTD letter said that she should contact James Bernard Kennedy at 1-876-451-6052 to commence the process of releasing the winnings.
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CETWR-D121/09; this package was being sent by David Osbourne, 148 Balmoral Heights, Tower Isle, St Mary, Jamaica. Telephone# 876-581-
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6609/373-7928 to Patty Poplar, 1375 Dle Krest Urue, Flint, MI 48532, USA. Telephone # 810-820-7185 and had its contents declared on Airway Bill # 87083026-8900 as ‘documents’. The FedEx envelope was opened and a large TARA Courier Services envelope was seen. When opened it was found to contain letters addressed to Mrs. Poplar and a WaMu cheque number 001762 in the amount of US$18,500,000. One letter stated that she was had won Eighteen Million Five Hundred Thousand US Dollars and that she should contact claim agent David Osbourne, PCH Claim Department, 1016 W Lenwood Ave, LA 89030 tel: # +1876-581-6609 or email [email protected]. The other letter contradicted the first stating that Ms. Poplar was to claim US$18,000,000.00 and third letter stated that she needed to pay US$28,000 in processing and bank charges before the cheque is released and that she should contact tel # 1876-5816081 or 1876-581-6609 to discuss her payment plan. Operations Conducted • Two (2) Operations was conducted on Monday 16th and 23rd November titled “Bird Watch” and “Sam Shotta” respectively. The first was conducted at the SIA in collaboration with the Customs Ramp Team and officers of the Transnational Crime and Narcotics Division (TCND). This resulted in the seizure of 15.91kg of marijuana, the arrest of one (1) Security Officer and the removal of Airport passes of at least three (3) Ajas staff operating at the Airport. The second operation was conducted at the home of a passenger/licence firearm holder/co owner of Duryca Exporter Company (Duane Samuels) who had imported five (5) glock magazines and five (5) magazine springs without the required import permit. This operation was conducted in collaboration with officers of the TNCD. Mr. Samuels was charged for Breaches of the Firearms Act and is to appear before the Court on Monday 30th November 2009. •
A two day joint Operation dubbed “Mo-Bay Clearance” was conducted in collaboration with the team from Kingston as well as the Customs Ramp Team. The operation was geared toward identifying uncustomed goods being traded in and around Montego Bay and Hanover. The operation resulted in the detention of over 900 rounds of ammunition and a quantity of imported liquor and cigarettes. Rummage was also conducted on a Flight from Canada as well as a vessel at the Montego Bay Cruise Ship Pier.
POCA Case handed over to the Unit for Investigation or Finalized. • No cases involving the detention of currency under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) from passengers were handed over to the unit this period for investigations this period. •
Only one (1) case of monetary instruments valued at US$19,300.00 (two cheques) which were detained under the Proceeds of Crime Act were finalized this period. The monies were ordered forfeited by the court from Errol Sloley on 9th November 2009.
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The reduction in the number of cases being finalized this period is due mainly to the new initiatives taken by the Judges to have the cases tried in ‘Open Court’ and to ensure that the Defendants has a fair opportunity to defend themselves. As a result, several cases have been re-scheduled for December, pending application for Substitute Service and advertisement in the Western Mirror and the Sunday Gleaner approximately ten (10) clear days prior to the cases being tried.
Training and Development • Mr. Paul Thomas completed a two week training Course titled ‘Techniques of Financial Investigation’ at the Caribbean Regional Drug Law Enforcement Training Centre (REDTRAC) between the 2nd to 13th November 2009. Resources/Equipment • Mobile X-Ray Van - The mobile x-ray van was utilized at the Airport nine (9) times this period to examine shipments destined to the United States, UK and the Caribbean via FedEx. It was instrumental not instrumental in the seizure of 1.01 kg of marijuana destined to England. •
Metal Detectors Neither the Garrett Metal Detector nor the Rapiscan Handheld Detector was utilized this period.
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Vehicle The vehicle is currently in need of a battery as well as servicing. Arrangements are being made with the Transport Manager, Mr. Daley to have it serviced early in the next period. We are yet to receive the Company Logo which was requested in June 2009 to be placed the van. As a result, we are unable to utilize the vehicle during our ramp operations as the one-month pass which was issued in June has long since expired.
Constraints • The lack of staffing continues to hamper our efforts to effectively monitor the ports, especially with the expansion of the role of the unit over the years. •
The office however is still in need of expansion however if we are to acquire the additional staff. Reports from MBJ Airports Authorities are that they do not have the funds to facilitate the expansion of the CET Office at the Baggage Hall at this time. They have however given the go ahead to Customs to do whatever expansions are necessary.
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The computers are also need upgrading as they are operating at a very slow pace. We were promised computers in early November by IMU Manager, however to date they have not been forthcoming.
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Breaches Finalized/Partially Finalize • None for the period. Packages transferred to the Financial Investigation Division • Twenty One (21) receipts for a total of U$136,864.00 and £18,000.00 cash lodged to the ARA Account and Eleven (11) packages containing Cheques and Money Orders for US$72,075.31 was handed over to the Financial Investigations Division (FID) this period. These monies represent undeclared monies detained from passengers and from packages suspect of being sent as a result of the illegal lottery scam. Monthly & Year to Date Comparative Statistics Operational Activities Cargo Containers Break-bulk cargo shipments Passengers Processed Vessels Rummaged Aircraft Rummaged Vehicles Examined Seizure Activities Cocaine Marijuana Hash Oil/Hashish Mushroom Ecstasy Other Contraband Currency Detention Breaches Ammunition Magazine Firearm Vehicle No. of Person Arrested
November 2009 9 171 124 1 1 2
November 2008 10 72 53 0 0 0
0 8 (26.73kg) 0 0 0 1 US$34,462.00
0 2 (2.42kg) 0 0 0 1 US$49,700.00 £43,020.00 21 12 0 0 0 0 0
26 0 33 6 1 0 4
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STATUS AS PER UNIT PERFORMANCE MEASURES FOR APRIL 2009 TO MARCH 2010 *Challenging Target 09-10
*Monthly Target
Actual (This Period)
Total (To Date)
Seizure/Breaches/Detention 48 4 BB Cargo Examination 596 48 Container Examination 336 84 Passenger/Crew Processed 504 168 Vessel Rummage 6 1 (Bi –Monthly) Aircraft Rummage 6 1 (Bi –Monthly) Operations 96 6 # of Investigations conducted (Based on Det/Bre/Other)
43 171 9 124 1 1 2 43 + 2
Percentage of Challenging Target 245 510.4% 1137 190.77% 72 21.42% 712 141.26% 5 83.33% 12 200% 20 20.83% 245 + 11 (other)
# of Investigations Finalized (Based on Det/Breach) # of Suspected Lotto Cases Finalized
3 5
18 29
*Figures adjusted based on present staff complement and/or staff complements which is currently at four (4) officers and one (1) supervisor and the last KRA structure.
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