US embassy cable - 05KINGSTON486

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 04 KINGSTON 000486 
 
SIPDIS 
 
DEPT FOR INL/LP/RM and INL/RM 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: SNAR, KCRM, JM 
SUBJECT: 2004 END USE MONITORING REPORT; JAMAICA, PART II 
 
REF:  A) INL PROGRAM AND POLICY GUIDE 
      B) STATE 016913 
      C) STATE 017655 
      D) 04 STATE 238640 
 
1. Part II of the End Use Monitoring Report of INL-funded 
commodities or services acquired and donated by the Embassy 
Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS) to the Government of Jamaica 
(GOJ) is submitted in accordance with instructions in 
referenced telegrams.  NAS PD&S inventory was also conducted 
but not included in this submission. 
 
A. Resources - The U.S. Government (USG) through the 
Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS) supports counter-narcotics 
and law enforcement programs with numerous agencies of the 
Government of Jamaica (GOJ) and Non-Governmental 
Organizations (NGO) involved in the implementation of the 
mission's bi-lateral anti-crime agenda.  The agencies 
include the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), which includes the 
Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Ministry of National 
Security (MNS), which include the Jamaica Constabulary Force 
(JCF), JCF Narcotics Division Special Vetted Unit, JCF 
National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) JCF Fugitive Apprehension 
Team (JFAT), Jamaica Defense Force (JDF), which includes the 
JDF Coast Guard and the JDF Air Wing, Jamaica Immigration 
and Passport Office, Ministry of Finance (MOF), which 
includes Jamaica Customs, Contraband Enforcement Team (CET), 
Ministry of Health (MOH) which includes the National Council 
on Drug Abuse (NCDA) and Addiction Alert, an NGO extensively 
involved in drug awareness and demand reduction programs in 
the high-risk areas of the inner cities of Jamaica.  The USG 
has provided desktop computers, laptop computers, printers, 
photo copiers, facsimile machines, vehicles, ION track 
itemisers, firearms simulators, mobile trailers, M-16 
rifles, office furniture and furnishings, hand-held radios, 
cellular phones, cameras, scanners, shredders, binoculars, 
vessels, rescue equipment, generators, appliances, and field 
gear. 
 
B. Procedures - The Narcotics Affairs Officer is ultimately 
responsible for monitoring and enforcing the provisions of 
the Letters of Agreement (LOA) involving verification of 
appropriate use and maintenance of commodities and equipment 
provided to the GOJ for use in the narcotics and law 
enforcement programs in Jamaica.  The Narcotics Affairs 
Section's Program Assistant, has primary responsibility for 
day-to-day monitoring of equipment and project activities. 
Other NAS staff, including Personal Service Contract (PSC) 
personnel, also participates in onsite inspections and share 
monitoring responsibilities.  In addition, the Military 
Liaison Office (MLO), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) 
Country Office staff, Defense Attache Office (DAO), and U.S. 
Marshall Service (USMS) assist in the monitoring of 
commodities and equipment donated to organizations and 
agencies that they are supporting.  The Mission's law 
enforcement elements also participate in a quarterly program 
review with the Ministry of National Security (MNS) where 
issues of equipment use and maintenance are addressed.  This 
review is hosted one quarter by the MNS and the next by the 
Narcotics Affairs Section. 
 
C. Status - Most of the equipment has had a significant and 
valuable impact on Demand Reduction, Maritime Interdiction, 
Port Security, and Law Enforcement programs operated by the 
GOJ.  The agencies to which these items were issued assist 
in the monitoring efforts by listing the use, condition, and 
impact for each item donated.  Employees of NAS or other 
Embassy Staff derive this listing from NAS records, 
information provided by the host government, as well as from 
onsite inspections. 
 
1. Vehicles: 
 
1 1996 Suzuki Swift 2WD vehicles 
2 2004 Mitsubishi trucks 
1 1995 Isuzu's truck 
1 1996 Mitsubishi Truck 
1 1999 Nissan Sunny sedan, FB150-43977   (2002) 
1 1999 Nissan Sunny sedan, FB-150-45639  (2002) 
1 1999 Toyota Corolla sedan, AE110-5262774 (2002) 
1 1999 Toyota Corolla wagon, EE103-6036093 (2002) 
1 1999 Toyota Corolla        EE104-0038599 (2003) 
1 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer     CK2A -0401910 (2003) 
1 1999 Toyota Corolla        AE110-5316777 (2003) 
1 Mitsubishi Montero Sport GLS (2002) SUV 
1 Isuzu Rodeo SUV (1998) 
1 1996 Suzuki Swift 
2 Nissan SUV QD32187764 JNICJUD22Z0055384, QD32181409 
JNICJUD22Z0053701 (2004) 
2000 Mitsubishi L-300 Minibus, 2500 Diesel (2001) 
 
The 1996 Suzuki Swift is beyond economic repair and will be 
sold by public auction. The Ministry of Justice has removed 
this vehicle from its inventory. Both Mitsubishi 5-ton 
trucks (2004) are presently being used in the JCF 
Eradication program. Despite a minor accident, not 
attributable to JCF personnel, both vehicles are fully 
operational.  The 1996 Mitsubishi and 1995 Isuzu trucks are 
unserviceable. The former will be repaired but an additional 
assessment is being done on the latter to determine whether 
it is economically viable to repair. 
All other vehicles are in operational and serviceable 
condition and are being maintained with assistance from the 
USG when needed. The vehicles are used on surveillance, 
operational and administrative duties.  As the vehicles get 
older, they become more expensive to operate therefore, 
several of them must be evaluated in the coming year for 
replacement.  The 2000 Mitsubishi L-300 is used to transport 
youth facilitators to inner city communities in rural and 
urban Jamaica.  This vehicle has paid enormous dividend in 
reaching inner city youths who would not otherwise 
participate in demand reduction and drug awareness programs. 
 
2. Vessels 
 
3 44' Coastal Interceptors (2003) 
2 Ex-USCG 82-Ft. Cutters (2000) 
4 SeaArk 40-Ft. Inshore Patrol Vessels (2000) 
3 Avance 30-Ft. Fast Coastal Interceptors (2000) 
2 Boston Whalers 27 Ft.     (2000) 
 
With the assistance of the Narcotics Affairs Section and the 
engineering skills of the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard 
one fast Coastal Interceptors, one 82' cutter, two Sea Arks 
and one 30-Ft Avance were repaired and are currently fully 
operational.  Repairs should be completed on the remaining 
two Fast Coastal Interceptors later this year to place them 
in an operational status.  The JDF is seeking authorization 
to dispose of one 82-ft WPB transferred under EDA in 2000, 
due to its unserviceable/uneconomical to repair condition. 
All other vessels are either unserviceable or beyond 
economic repair. 
 
 
The JDF is a combined force that conducts joint anti- 
narcotics operations, search and rescue, casual evacuation, 
border and fisheries protection, assist the Jamaica 
Constabulary Force, provides transportation of troops and 
general duties. The JDF uses and maintains all equipment 
donated by NAS to perform any of the above-mentioned duties. 
 
3. Computer Equipment 
 
6 Computers, desktop (4 IBM, 1 Samsung, 1 Dell) 
2  Laptops Toshiba Configuration  System and 2 Iomega Mini 
128 mb 
2 Gateway GP7-500 Computers (2000) 
3 Gateway 2000 Computers (1998) 
1 HP 6L Laserjet Printer (1998) 
3 APC UPS (1998) 
1 Computer LAN system (1998), including Ethernet hub, 10- 
base "T" network adapter, Encore 8-port mini hub, Hon Kkwang 
adapter, 2 multi-LAN CM/MP, 24 AWG cable wire, RG 58/U cable 
wire 
2 Lazer Printers (Colour)     (2004) 
5 Laptops, Sony               (2004) 
3 Printers (1 HP 940C, 1 Laser Jet 2200, 1 Laser HP 3320) 
1 Scanner HP 3570C 
1 Photocopy machine 
1 Digital Copier (2003) 
2 Scanners       (2004) 
1 Digital Copier DC214 with automatic document feeder and 
stand (2000) 
1 Photocopier, digital DC-214 (2000); 
1 Desktop Computer, Mark vision w/monitor & printer (2000); 
1 Photo copy machine        (2004) 
1 black and white Canon Runner 400 Digital Photocopy machine 
(2004) 
1. Minolta DI-450 copier, with duplexing unit, finisher, and 
automatic document feed (2002) 
1 Risograph CR16IOUI digital duplicator with stand (2001) 
2 i2 Inc Software             (2004) 
37 Computer Hardware     Jamaica Immigration Service 
4 boxes of software      Jamaica Immigration Service 
6 Monitors HP       MNS 
5 CPU HP       MNS 
11 Impax Reader          Constant Spring Road 
47 Pieces of Computer & Accessories MBJ 
23 Pieces of Computer &Accessories MBJ 
8 Computers                      NMIA 
2 Impax Reader                   NMIA 
18 Computer Hardware             MNS Oxford Road 
 
All computer and photocopy equipment is in good working 
order and being used for its intended purpose.  The NIB is 
not yet fully functional and from time to time, individual 
team members monopolize the equipment, making it unavailable 
for general use.  NAS personnel frequently make unannounced 
visits to ensure proper use and maintenance as well as to 
counsel the organizations on the expected results by 
appropriate use of the equipment. 
 
4. Communications Equipment 
 
9 Portable radios 
16 Cellular phones 
2 Commercial radios 
1 Cannon Fax machine 
1 Fax Machine, Cannon FX-120 
2 Toshiba Projector           (2004) 
4 Fuji Fine Pix Cameras       (2004) 
6 Digital Voice Recorders     (2004) 
2 Sony Digital Voice Recorder (2004) 
1 Camera, Polaroid One-Step (1999) 
1 Micro-Cassette Recorder, Sony, Z-AP067 (1999); 
1 Camcorder, Sony, 8mm (1999); 
4 Fujifilm Finepix-s 7000 6.3 Mega Pixel 
2 Digital Cameras (2003) 
 
All items are in good condition and being used in the manner 
intended. 
 
5. Defense Articles 
 
260 M-16 rifles (CY-2000)- transferred under the provisions 
of the FY-1998 Counter-Narcotics Drawdown under Section 506 
(A) (2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. 
 
The 260 M-16 rifles were all accounted for.  Forty-three are 
in the armory and the balance has been distributed to 
various units throughout Jamaica.  The condition and 
availability of all weapons were personally verified by NAS 
Kingston staff.  The JCF maintains excellent custody and 
accountability of these M-16s, however, these weapons are 
not being fully utilized.  The JCF obtained a newer lighter 
model of the same weapon and very rarely use this one in 
actual operations.  The JCF Narcotics Division is 
considering using them in the eradication program to help 
provide security for the Cutters. 
 
6. Uniforms and Field Gear 
 
2 GPS systems (1998) 
20 Brush Cutters w/Spare Parts (2003) 
15 4508 dl Nickel-Plated H/D Handcuffs (2004) 
15 Streamlight Ultra Stinger Flashlights NO-2030 (2004) 
10 Turtleskin Search Gloves      (2004) 
10 Turtleskin Special OPS Gloves (2004) 
5 Binoculars     (2004) 
1 Shredder       (2004) 
1 Night Storm  Night vision binoculars   (2004) 
1 Spiral Binding Machine      (2004) 
9 Tactical Hoods, Nomex (1999) 
9 Flashlights, Krypton, 10- inch (1999) 
1 Megaphone, Galls StreetThunder (1999) 
1 Binoculars, Pentax 20X50 (1999); 
20 Cap-Stun Training Kit (2004) 
1 Paper Shredder, Royal Orca Micro 300 (1999); 
2 Magellan 2000XL GPS systems 
1 MGPTS Medium Green Tent Part #2480108 
2 MGPTS large Green Tent Part #2480109 
30 Cot-GI Style, Black Extruded Aluminium 
2 field stoves 
10 brush cutters 
4 Rescue Baskets and accessories 
2 Stihl 038 M Chain saw # 360444424 & 360444418 with 
protective clothing 
15 Rappelling Ropes 
12 Flashlights-Mini Mag 
18 Firefly 
20 Camelbak 3L Thermopak Model # 20131 
1 Shallow Water Egress Trainer 
1 Water Purification System (2004) 
2 Marine Generators         (2004) 
 
The above field gear and equipment is being used in the 
interdiction, eradication, fugitive apprehension and 
intelligence projects.  Although this equipment is utilized 
in the field throughout Jamaica, the end-users maintain 
excellent control of each item and ensures it is in 
serviceable condition and available for operations such as 
"Buccaneer" and special operations undertaken by the JCF 
Vetted Unit. 
 
7. Miscellaneous Equipment 
 
2 Ion-Track Itemiser contraband detection system (2000); 
1 stationary and portable FATS firearms training simulators 
(2002) 
2 mobile trailers for use at police stations (1999) 
1 Hardy House (prefab bldg used as CG Station) 
2 Hon 64" X 40" Desk (2002) 
4 Hon 2-drawers Pedestal (2002) 
20 Hon 48" X 30" Desk (2002) 
2 Hon 64" X 30" Desk (2002) 
2 Hon 2041 High-backed Chair (2002) 
19 Hon 5901 Task Chair, w/out arms (2002) 
1 Keyboard Tray (2002) 
1 Conference table with 8 chairs (2003) 
2 Filing cabinets 
1 27" Panasonic TV and video stand 
5 BB-306 Black Boss Medium Chair (2004) 
  An assortment of Office Supplies (2004) 
25 Well-Run Mobile Pedestal 3-D Grey 
1 Well-Run 16000 Std Desk -Grey 
1 Black Boss HB Exec Chair Black 
5 Well-Run 1600X700 Std 
Cabinet          (2003) 
2 File Cabinets, 4-drawe (1999); 
1 Freezer 
1 ( Refrigerator  Freezer) 
 
The two Ion Track Machines have been unserviceable for 
several months.  The NAS office sent both to the General 
Electric service department in Boston for repair. Once they 
are returned, their deployment will be reevaluated with the 
Jamaica Customs Service and Narcotics police assigned to 
o 
Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston. 
 
The firearms training simulators are at the JCF Twickenham 
Park training division and are used for initial and 
refresher training. To date approximately eight hundred 
police personnel have been trained on the stationary 
simulator.  The portable simulator is being used on firing 
ranges throughout Jamaica. Two mobile trailers donated to 
the Narcotics Police are located at Ken Jones Aerodrome and 
at Boscobel Aerodrome in Ocho Rios. The trailer in Ocho Rios 
is in need of repair. The second trailer at Ken Jones is in 
use and in fair condition with minor corrosion at the 
bottom. 
 
D. Problems:  When the ION scan machines were donated to the 
GOJ for use at NMIA, one was delivered to Jamaica Customs 
and the other to the airport police.  Neither unit has used 
the machines consistently or effectively.  As a consequence, 
very few arrests at NMIA can be attributed to the use of 
these machines.  Post intends to negotiate new terms and 
conditions for redeploying the machines that hold the GOJ to 
a strict timetable and quantifiable results before 
reinstalling them.  Several senior officials in the NIB 
project have taken laptop computers home, supposedly for 
official purposes.  While it is difficult to determine if 
they are being used for personal reasons, the computers are 
always in the office during normal working hours.  The 
project administrators are very cooperative when the NAS 
staff makes visits for monitoring purposes.  Additionally, 
the Jamaica Immigration Service has not fully utilized the 
Border Security/Migration Management Entry/Exit (ENTREX) 
system installed in November 2004.  A lack of adequately 
trained personnel and a reluctance of some Immigration 
Officers to actually employ the system create opportunities 
for improperly documented persons to enter and exit Jamaica. 
 
E. Impact: The equipment has enhanced the capacity of the 
JFAT, JCF Vetted Unit, JDFCG and the CET to perform their 
duties by making them more proficient in achieving their 
respective mandates.  Use of these tools in identifying, 
protecting and preserving evidence has played a key role in 
the arrest of more than 20 fugitives resulting in the 
expulsion or extradition of at least 15 in 2004.  Likewise, 
the arrest of 12 major traffickers, including 2 Kingpins can 
be directly attributed to the modest equipment donations 
made over the past few years.  GOJ units have preserved and 
protected the equipment and continue to use it in the manner 
intended.  The JDFCG have participated in several operations 
with JIATF/S, the USCG and the British Navy.  Their 
expeditious use of the training, materials and equipment 
provided resulted in several drug seizures during 2004. 
Vehicles donated to GOJ law enforcement continue to give the 
units mobility and enhances response time, which contributed 
to the excellent results in arrest of fugitives and kingpins 
wanted in the U.S. and other countries.  The furniture and 
furnishings created a new office environment and induced a 
more professional attitude conducive maintaining operational 
readiness and to work in general. 
 
F. Program Changes 
None anticipated in this fiscal year. 
 
TIGHE