US embassy cable - 05ASUNCION162

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 ASUNCION 000162 
 
SIPDIS 
 
STATE FOR INL (TIM BARRY) 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: SNAR, PA, KCRIM 
SUBJECT: PARAGUAY'S END USE MONITORING REPORT 
 
REF: STATE 238640 
 
Asuncion's end use monitoring report providing information on 
Paraguay's inventory of INL-donated equipment as of January 
31, 2005 is as follows. 
 
Resources 
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The INL program in Asuncion provides computer equipment and 
software, training courses, and operational equipment to the 
National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD).  INL has also 
purchased computer and office equipment, software, and 
security equipment to the Financial Analysis Unit (SEPRELAD) 
to assist in anti-money laundering programs.  In support of 
the new IPR initiative, INL has purchased computer and office 
equipment as well as operational equipment for the Ministry 
of Industry and Commerce.  Thus far, no purchases have been 
made for the Ministry of Women in support of the Trafficking 
in Persons program. 
 
 
Procedures 
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The INL program assistant verified the SENAD inventory report 
through a variety of methods including on-site inspection of 
local facilities; review of SENAD's in-house written 
inventory; and inspection of commodities by DEA special 
agents and country attache.  The status of commodities 
located in the outlying areas was verified by post's review 
of SENAD's written inventory and through frequent inspections 
by DEA personnel. 
 
 
Status 
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All items were provided to SENAD, SEPRELAD, and the 
specialized investigations unit of the Ministry of Industry 
and Commerce.  In addition, the Government of Paraguay (GOP) 
maintains INL-provided commodities in several field locations 
including Ybyturuzu and Lima (radio equipment), Ciudad del 
Este, Mariscal Estigarribia, and Pedro Juan Caballero. 
 
 
Vehicles 
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Fourteen vehicles ranging in model years from 1996 to 2001 
are currently in use by SENAD for operational and 
interdiction purposes.  Also, four motorcycles and two boats 
with outboard motors and trailers are in use. 
 
 
Detector Dogs 
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INL funds support the detector dog program, which employs ten 
dogs.  INL funding provides veterinary care, food, new dogs, 
uniforms, training supplies and maintenance of the kennels 
and vehicles used to transport the canines and guides.  The 
canine units are housed in kennels located at the 
International Airport, in Pedro Juan Caballero and Ciudad del 
Este.  In 2004, the canines seized 92 kilograms of cocaine 
and 176 kilograms of marijuana, primarily through 
interdiction operations in the Chaco and the northern part of 
the country. 
 
 
Communications Equipment 
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All communications equipment was accounted for and most is in 
good condition. 
 
 
Miscellaneous Equipment 
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The office and computer equipment are in good to excellent 
condition, except for the following items that are in fair 
condition: desk computers (2), refrigerator, filing cabinet, 
and desk.  Two printers are inoperable.  New computers and 
LAN computers were purchased for the SENAD-FIU and SEPRELAD 
this past year, but with OTA funds. 
 
 
Problems 
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We have not encountered any issues with maintenance, resource 
management, or staffing. 
 
 
Impact 
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All equipment and material go to support SENAD, SEPRELAD, the 
Ministry of Industry and Commerce, and the Ministry of Women 
to support INL-funded programs.  For SENAD, the 
communications equipment, vehicles, and canine program are 
aimed at bolstering the interdiction effort and operational 
capabilities.  Assistance to SEPRELAD is focused on enhancing 
their investigations capabilities through the provision of 
technical equipment and software as well as providing 
training.  For the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the 
bulk of our assistance is dedicated to helping the IPR unit 
increase their ability to conduct operations through the 
purchase of surveillance equipment, vehicles, and operational 
support.  For the Ministry of Women, our support will be used 
primarily to purchase computer and office equipment, to 
support the development of a TIP contact network, for 
providing training, and to construct space needed for a 
rehabilitation center. 
The point of contact for information contained in this report 
is INL Assistant Kristin Craft; e-mail craftk@state.gov. 
JOHNSON