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GRAYSTON LYNCH
8709 Bay Point Drive
Tampa, Florida
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10 April 1978
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FROM
SUBJECT
1.
:
DDO/ISS/IP/EIS.
Ruth Elliff
DCD/FIO/PAO
House Select Committee on Assassinations
Request (OLC 78-1035)
I have searched DCD's records on the individuals
listed in subject request with the following results:
a. Carlos Quiroga
negative
b. Pedro Diaz Lanz Two documents for your
retention. Please note that the teletype of
6 February 1977 also includes the names of several
other individuals of interest to the committee.
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C. Roland Masferrer File A-16-88-46 on lcan
and documents for retention. (Masferrer is a subject
of a recent FOIA request, F-77-260.)
d. Manolo Rey - DCD case 42315 on loan (also
Retention
contains references to Manuel Artime).
copies of additional documents also included.
f.
Antonio Cuesta Valle Documents for retention.
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Antonio Veciana Documents for retention
(please note that the documents also contain references.
to Antonio Cuesta Valle).
g="
Edward L. Freers
negative
h.
Mrs. G. Stanley Brown negative
i.
David E. Murphy negative
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j. Aline Mosby Documents for retention.
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k. Abraham Isaac Goldberg One document for
retention.
m. Robert J. Korengold
R.
negative
Marita Lorenz File A-20-44-72 on loan.
Please note that Ms. Lorenz recently filed a request
under the Privacy Act (P-77-2794).
Evelio Alpizar Perez Documents for retention.
P. Antonio Soto Vazque
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negative
2. With regard to the four names listed together on
page two of subject memorandum, I am forwarding documents
dealing with Justin McCarthy and a Robert M. Moore. It is
uncertain whether or not these individuals are the ones of
interest to the HSCA (our files contain references to at
least 15 other individuals named Robert Moore; without
considerable additional information, we cannot make any
positive identification). I am forwarding, on loan, our
file on Grayson Lynch (A-19-44-94). You may wish to consult
with DCD later with regard to releasing this individual from
his obligation of secrecy.
Buch Elliffe
Puth
Ruth Elliff
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
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SUBJECT: Grayston Lynch, ex-BKHERALD Staff Employee
1.
A 194494.
John Greaney called on 26 February to advise that
in his judgment DCD's roll in this matter is finished. Greaney
has sent this material to John Kennedy, NARCOG, who has advised
John Werner, Drug Enforcement Agency, who will contact Lynch
directly.
2.
Mr. Greaney has contacted Lynch directly and notified
him that Mr. Werner will be calling him. We, therefore, see
no further action by DCD in this matter, and Mr. Knaysi has
been so advised.
Whitt
E. H. WATTS
Deputy Chief of Operations, DCD.
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Chief, Domestic Collection Division
ATTN:- ·Deputy Chief of Operations (Watts)-
Chief, Miami Field Office
IHEN A, ex-BKHERALD Staff Employee.
NFL-002-76
14 January 1976
:
1. We met with IDEN A, a retired BKHERALD staff employee, on 7
January 
1976 at his home in Tampa, 
Florida. IDEN A had requested the
meeting through contact with an 
attorney in IDEN B.
several hours about 
his life since retirement in 1971.
IDEN A spoke for
What follows is
a long summation of his comments, and at the memo's conclusion his reasons
for bringing this situation to our 
attention.
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.2. IDEN A, who had a major role in the Bay of Pigs activities, and
who 
was associated with JMHAVE during 
the period 1961-68, has maintained
many contacts within the Cuban community 
in Florida. LNCOLLAR, which
was aware of the involvement of some 
ex-BKHERALD assets (Cubans) in the
drug importation business, had 
been unable to penetrate this group in
the period to late 1973. IDEN A, in 
the meantime, had moved to Key West,
Florida, purchased a lobster fishing 
boat and equipment, and become a
respected member of the community.
3. In late 1973, a former BKHERALD asset (AMTABY Project) who had
been 
terminated in 1963, IDEN C, came to 
IDEN A in Key West, claimed he
had escaped from jail in Cuba in 1970 
(where he had been jailed for drug
running between Cuba and WODUAL), and said 
he had information on drug
traffic. He asked IDEN A to contact 
someone in LNCOLLAR and indicate
IDEN C'a willingness to be of 
assistance.
and 
could not help.
IDEN A replied he was retired
A few months later, IDEN D (AMTABY-27), another
former asset, flew to 
Key West 
from Miami.
him LNCOLLAR 
had sent him down to check on IDEN C.
He met 
IDEN A and informed
his LNCOLLAR 
contact as IDEN E, an ex-BKHERALD asset and former BKHERALD
IDEN D identified
contract employee. At about this 
time IDEN F, a former BKHERALD staff
employee, moved to Key West and 
informed IDEN A that LNCOLLAR was being
staffed with BEHERALD employees in 
its Intelligence Division, and that
the leader of the division was IDEN G, 
another BKHERALD staffer.
4. A few months later, IDEN A received a call from IDEN H, another
BEHERALD 
retires, who asked about 
IDEN A's access to boats IDEN H wished
to purchase for a relative of his 
wife, the relative residing in Venezuela.
He photographed every boat in the Key 
West harbor, and it was apparent to
IDEN A he was INCOLLAR-involved. 
Later, IDEN F approached IDEN A and said
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IDEN A agreed
two SKIERALD people in Hond wanted to meet with IDEN A.
to a meeting, and IDEN F introduced IDEN I and IDEN E. DEN -A know-
IDEN I, but was aware of IDE: E only-by reputation, which was unsavory.
IDEN E claimed to be a BAHERALD employee, as did IDEN I. IDEN A, of
course, knew otherwise, but said nothing. In March 1974, IDEN A got a
call from IDEN J of the IDEN K, Miami. He was an ex-EKHERALD officer,
and he said IDEN C wished to speak with IDEN A in Miami on an urgent
basis.
.
He
5. IDEN G told DDEN A that he wanted the latter to work for LNCOLLAR:
to establish intelligence networks in the Cuban community in Key West.
said no one else could do it, and he promised to provide at the start
US$100/week plus expenses plus money to pay IDEN A's agents. He said
this money would not be reportable as income. When IDEN A asked about
the effect of his own ex-BKHERALD status, IDEN G replied BKHERALD does
not want or need to know of this arrangement. IDEN G acknowledged that
US$100/week was a small payment, but said any information resulting in a
seizure of drugs, the arrest of drug traffickers, or damage to drug rings
will be assessed by a board within LNCOLLAR, and money (thousands of
dollars) rewarded for this assistance. IDEN A would then be free to split
the money with his agents. IDEN J, who was at the meeting, added that
within a year IDEN A should be able to afford the best and largest lobster
boat available.
6.
IDEN G and IDEN J impressed IDEN A with the dangerous nature
of his assignment. They stressed cover as the most important consideration,
and IDEN G said, "I don't want to go to any more funerals". They added
that if IDEN A got into trouble, there were 150 LNCOLLAR agents in Miami
who would come to his aid instantly. IDEN A was given emergency telephone
numbers and code names, and was told LNCOLLAR would arrange for his
airlift out (through the LNTUCK Air Station) if needed. If his LNCOLLAR
affiliation was blown, IDEN G said there would be compensation provided
up to US$40 thousand, as well as relocation assistance. The relocation
assistance was not specified, but IDEN A assumed this meant six months
living expenses and assistance in job search activities, as well as
reimbursement for moving expenses. IDEN J and IDEN L, another ex-BKHERALD
official, were to come to Key West one week later to brief IDEN A on the
local situation. In the meantime, IDEN A was to prepare a report on what
he knew about drug traffickers in the Key West area. Two weeks later,
the two did appear in Key West. The little they knew about Key West drug
activities was included in IDEN A's report, which also contained much
additional data.
7.
IDEN A subsequently set up an intelligence net, and began serding
back reports. IDEN A was frequently summoned to Miami for meetings with
IDEN G. Often these meetings were a waste of time, and on occasion IDEN G
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would not even show up. At one point IDEN J asked IDEm A to write a
paper on-the capability of ex-BKHERALD assets who were drug traffickers,
and who had been trained in infiltration and exfiltration, to penetrate
WODUAL coastal defenses with drugs. IDEN A showed how the assets could
circumvent any government effort to stop the drug traffic.
The paper
"scared LNCOLLAR to death," according to IDEN A. At the end of June 1974,
IDEN J asked IDEN A to journey to Washington to brief top LNCOLLAR
officiala on his conclusions. It was to be an all expense paid trip, and
IDEN A flew up and stayed one week. Total remuneration received for the
journey was only US$150. During the week, IDEN A had many meetings with
IDEN G and. his deputy, IDEN M, a former IDEN N staff employee. IDEN G
indicated at that time he was impressed with IDEN A's reports and access
in Key West.
8. Leter, IDEN A sold IDEN G he had sent lots of reports, but there.
had been no arrests, and therefore no bonuses. IDEN A said he would no
longer work for just US$100/week. IDEN G replied he might be able to
maka IDEN A a LNCOLLAR consultant to protect his retired status. lle also
promised IDEN A a large lobster boat (taken from those confiscated in
LNCOLLAR raids), and an additional US$500/month to meet expenses and
agent payoffs. IDEN C also spoke of using. IDEN A in LNCOLLAR activities
in Jamaica and South America. Nothing ever was forthcoming on ary of
these matters. During this period, IDEN A also provided LNCOLLAR (at its
request) with the names of potential sources of information in the Miami
area. Several persons were approached by LNCOLLAR using IDEN A's name,
and a number of former SKHERALD assets were picked up in this manner.
Included in this group are IDEN O, IDEN P, and IDEN Q.
9. In May 1974, IDEN F came to IDEN A at a party and, while drunk,
said he had heard IDEN G wanted to recruit IDEN A for LNCOLLAR activities.
In June he made similar comments while at another social gathering. IDEN A
mada no comment (other than requesting that IDEN F shut up). When IDEN A
was recruited by IDEN G and IDEN J, they had made quite a point of saying
only they would be aware of IDEN A's LNCOLLAR ties. Later in June 1974,
IDEN F said he knew IDEN A was working with INCOLLAR. In July 1974,
IDEN G said he did not like having IDEN L, who was IDEN A's handling
officer in Miami, dealing with him since IDEN L was known to be an
LNCOLLAR officer. IDEN G wanted to have IDEN A deal directly with him
in Washington, but IDEN A objected, saying the arrangement was too
cumbersome. In late July, IDEN G introduced IDEN A to his new contact,
IDEN I.
10. In November 1974, it became apparent the drug ring in Key West
on which IUEN A's group was reporting was becoming spooked and overly
cautious. Through several of his agents IDEN A learned this resulted
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from a direct approach to the violators by LNCOLLAR officer IDE S. who
had come to Kay West 
unbeknownst to DIN A.
IDEN A found out IJEN E was in charge of IDEN A's operation in Key West,
Through friends in Miami
had a homosexual relationship 
with IDEN F which went back for many years
(and was responsible for 
the breakup of IDEN E's first mirriage). had big
real estate deals 
going in Miami, had a Swiss bank account, and was still
using BKHERALD cover in Miami.
11. IDEN P, who was aware of DEN X's INCOLLAR connection, and two
other 
INCOLLAR assets 
in the Miami area. had agreed to assist LNCULIAR
only if LNCOLLAR officials 
could guarantee IDEN E would never know of
their relationship 
or see any of their informant reports.
for this through 
IDEN G; and the three agents' files were placed in
IDEN I 
arranged
IDEN M's safe. IDEN & 
subsequently has learned IDEN E routinaly say
all of IDÂN P's 
reports. Later, when the revelations in the preceding
paragraph were known, 
IDEN I told IDEN. A there were many allegations about
IDEN E, and that he had 
mentioned this to IDEN G. IDEN G had assured
him he would be 
brought to Washington to discuss the matter, but nothing
ever came of it. 
Ironically, IDEN E was taken into LNCOLLAR on the orders
of LECOLLAR Director IDEN R, 
and it was specified that no clearance or
background check would 
be undertaken on him.
12. IDEN I and IDEN A decided to approach IDEN P to learn more about
IDEN 
E. During a one 
hour discussion, MEN F said he had been appointed
the recruiting officer 
within BKHERALD for persons who would go to
LNCOLLAR. IDEN F said 
he had known IDEN E for a long period of time, and
had brought him along in 
BKHERALD hierarchy. IDEN A believes IDEN F
also engineered the 
absence of a security check on IDEN E by LNCCLLAR
since he did not want 
his homosexual relationship with IDEN E revealed.
At that point IDEN A 
called IDEN G and filled him in on what had been
learned, including IDEN 
F's admission that IDEM B had told him IDEN A
was an INCOLLAR asset. 
IDEN G. denied knowing IDEN F, but said he would
check on IDEN E. 
IDEN A met with IDEN G the next day in Miami to fill
him in further, and 
IDEN G ordered a full investigation.
IDEN told 
DEI E of his meeting with IDEN I and IDEN A, and IDEN E
In the 
meantime,
wrote a memorandum saying a 
fellow LNCOLLAR officer (IDEN I) had over-
stepped the bounds 
of propriety in his relationship with an LNCOLLAR
asset (IDEN A), and 
that IDEN I and ID: A were ruaning an investigation
on IDEN E. IDEN E described 
the situation as "intolerable".
inquiry, then, turned from IDEN E to improper actions by IDEN I in.
The 
LNCOLLAR
discussing an 
LNCOLLAR employee with an asset. The Internal Affairs
section of INCOLLAR did 
continue the IDEN E probe and concluded by May 1975
that the charges against IDEN 
& were accurate. In the meantime, IDE I
was interrogated 
by IDEN M on his relationship with IDEN A.
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13. X August 1970, informei 1DEN A that control of his
operation was being transferred to the Miami regional office, and that
his financial relationship with INCOLLAR would be terminated and then
re-established locally following 1 September 1975. •On 9 September 1975,
a state federal task force arrested 39. persons in Key West. IDEN A knew
nothing about the arrests in advanca. \He called IDEN G to find out what
was happening, and IPEN C said he also was unaware of them. He asked
IDEN A to continua reporting on these developments. The next day IDEN A
met with a source who told him someone had blown IDEN A's LNCOLLAR
affiliation to the drug ring. He described the leak as coming from an
ex-BKHERALD 
officer who hated IDEN A. IDEN A's source, who was in touch
with drug ring members, toid IDEN A the codename of his INCOLLAR operation
(IDEN 
S), and IDEN A. learned IDEN F had spread this word all over town.
IDEN 
A 
subsequently received telephone death threats (one of the ring"
member's girl friend called to tell him a white LNCOLLAR informant (IDEN A)
would not get out of town alive). There had been eight informant deaths
in Monroe County (Key West) in 1975, all unsolved murders.
There was
every reason; then, to take the threats seriously. IDEN A informed
LNCOLLAR about the threats. LNCOLLAR replied that IDEN A was pushing the
panic button, and asked for more information. IDEN A requested that the
emergency evacuation apparatus be used, but LNCOLLAR refused. Finally,
INCOLLAR said "We don't know what you expect us to do since you've been
terminated". 
IDEN A, who had been terminated by LNCOLLAR/Washington,
had not been picked up subsequently by the Miami Regional Office.
14. IDEN A, desiring to keep a low profile, could not talk to many
of his agents in Key West, but the few he did reach were expecting a
portion of the reward money since the ring that was rolled up was one the
agents 
had reported on for many months. IDEN A checked with LNCOLLAR
on this, and was informed his net's information was not used as the basis
for the arrests. IDEN A learned that IDEN F had passed the word around
Key West that IDEN A was not an LNCOLLAR staff employee, which made IDEM A
fair 
game for removal. He also learned plans had been made locally for
his murder. At that point, IDEN A then made his escape with his wife.
In Miami, he met with IDEN M. IDEN M claimed IDEN E had not caused any
of the problems IDEN A had experienced. Concerning money assurances,
IDEN M first denied any promises had been made. Later he said any that
had been made (by IDEN G) were unauthorized. He reiterated IDEN A's
reporting, although accurate, was not used in the arrests. LNCOLLAR
agreed to provide IDEN A with US$1800 for all his problems, and raised
the sum later to US$3 thousand. IDEN A accepted the money, but did not
indicate he was satisfied with this sum.
15. IDE: A snuck back into Key West and packed his household goods
in one evening. his boat was given to a fish supply house to sell. Sinca
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sold the boat for a sum equal to his debts. IDEN A's wife quit her job
without notice, and he estimates his actual financial losses are
US$25 thousand. LNCOLLAR has indicated the US$3 thousand payment is
"all IDEN A will get", and he is determined to get more.
16. IDEN A believes many of his agents think he did receive a payoff
from LNCOLLAR following the arrests, and that he took all the money and
ran, leaving them axposal in Key West. The cars of two of his agents
were burned, and IDEN D. IDEN P, and others in the Miami area quit working
for LNCOLLAR when they learned of the treatment, he had received and/or
received death threats themselves. IDEN T. As a result, IDEN A cannot
return to Key West, and his lobster business no longer exists.
17. The purpose of IDEN A's contacting the RKHERALD is first to
let us know what has happened to many of its former employees and assets.
IDEN A believes BKHERALD should know of the false provises that were used
to lure some BKHERALD employees to work at LNCOLLAR. As documentation,
he provided IDEN l'a grievance letter to INCOLLAR which is attached* and
for retention. IDEN I has, incidentally, been taken out of the Intelligence
Division of INCOLLAR and placed in enforcement work in Miami. IDEN I
is currently seeking to return to BKHERALD employment, and IDEN A says
IDEN I will verify his statements on the treatment of BKHERALD personnal
who transferred to LNCOLLAR. (IDEN I's home phone in Miami is IDEN I.)
He and the other ex-BKHERALD employees working at a lower level are fed
up with LNCOLLAR, and are convinced they will never receive fair treatment
in that organization. Since IDEN A believes the recruitment of BKHERALD
officers to switch to LNCOLLAR will be a continuing thing, he feels we
should know the realities of life in LNCOLLAR.
*[Forwarded Separately!
18. In addition, he notes LNCOLLAR is using many retired BKHERALD
people and former BKHERALD assets in its activities. IDEN A believes
these persons, in many instances, are being both used and abused. Any
flap which occurs as a result of LNCOLLAR mismanagement will bounce
back on BKERALD, since it appears BKHERALD is involved in the LICOLLAR
operation. Indeed, IDEN G has given the impression his activities have
been cleared with and approved by BKHERALD. Those assets who are being
turned off by LNCOLLAR mismanagement are going to be lost to BKHERALD es
well as to INCOLLAR. Some of these persons could be significant asseis
in years to come.
19.
A flap may not be so far off. In recent weeks IDEN U, who is
writing a book about the role of the Cubans IDEN V and IDEN W in the
IDEN X affair, called IDEN A and said he has information that IDEN G'a
wife and IDEN Y's business manager made a trip to Florida recently.
Also IDEN U said he hae learned that a former BKMERALD man who is a
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LNCOLLAR agent is a homosexual, and that US$15 thousand in LNCOLLAR
funda are given to someone in Miami to bail out a Puerto Rican drug
dealer. The investigation of by INCOLLAR internal affairs did
reveal, according to IDEN A, that US$15 thousand could not be accounted
for by IDEN E, whose career appears to have bean unaffected by the
investigatiou. IDEN U. who obviously has a source within LNCOLLAR, also
told IDEN A about many of the individuals (by name) in LNCOLLAR who are
formerly BKHERALD employees.
i
20. IDEN U's information appears to be accurate, according to IDEN A,
who recalls receiving a telephone call from IDEN G in July 1975. IDEN G
was agitated, and asked IDEN A to handle a matter for him quickly and
quietly. He said his wife, children, and the business agent of IDEN Y
_ were in Key West, and were supposed to stay in the apartment of a retired'
BKHERALD employed named IDEN Z (formerly with IDEN AA). IDEN 2, a friend
of IDEN F, had left the area and gave his apartment. key to IDEN F. When
IDEN C's wife and the others arrived in Key West, theyccould not locate
IDEN F to get the key, IDEN C asked DDEN A to find out what they were
doing, "and just how far my neck is stuck out". IDEN A learned they had
checked into a local motel. He called IDEM G and passed on this information.
IDEN G was relieved, but asked IDEN A to keep an eye on them and report
their movements to him. Subsequently, while on a trip to Miami, IDEN A
was approached by an LNCOLLAR officer in Internal Affairs. This individual
said the episode was under active investigation, and asked IDEN A what
he knew about it.
21. Finally, IDEN A is giving EXHERALD an opportunity to provide
whatever advica, guidance, and assistance it wishes to furnish before
he takes further action to obtain just compensation from LNCOLLAR. lla
is thinking in terms of possible EXNERALD intervention on his behalf
with LNCOLLAR. He recognizes AHZRALD may wish to let him fand for
himself. In that event, ha plans to approach IDEN BB in Tampa to reveal
the above story, and seak IDEN BB's assistance in petitioning LNCOLLAR
fof financial relief. He will not take any action with IDEN BB until
he has heard from BEKHERALD. Since he is anxious to get started on
this matter, a speedy reply to his request for assistance will be
appreciated.
22. IDEN A, incidentally, has decided to remain in Tampa, and has
obtained a job as chief investigator for a local private security
service. We indicated a reply would be forthcoming either through us
or directly to IDEN A. His phone number is IDEN A. He resides at IDEN A.
BJknaysi: pav
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IDEN S - (GRAY GHOST)
IDEA I - THE DRUG RING THAT WAS ROLLED UP WAS A MULTI-MILLION
DOLLAR OPERAT 10, THE GROUP HAD A COUNTER- INTELLIGENCE
BUDGET OF ABOUT USSONE MILLION ANNUALLY, ARD-INCLUDED
(EITHER AS ACTIVE RINGEYSERS OR ITI OF ITS
ACTIVITIES) TH SON OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE IN MAY WEST,
THE STATE'S ATTORNEY, THE SHERIFF AND CHIEF OF POLICE,
THREE MENDERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE ENTE POLICE
DEPARTMENT, OVER HALF OF THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, TH
FIRE 
CHIEF, LAND VARIOUS CITY AND COUNTY OFFICIAS. THE
RING ALSO RAN THE PROSTITUTION, NUMBERS, AND THEFT PIGS
-IN THE AREA. WHILE SOME OF THESE PERSONS WERE ARRESTED
(THE FINE CHIFF, FOR ONE), OTHERS WERE NOT, AND ALL ME
FREE OR BAIL AT THIS. TIME.
IDENC GEORGE CRILE
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IDEN V
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IDEN X
IDEN Y
IDEN Z
IDEN AA
IDEN BR
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DATE OF MATERIAL CLASSIFICATION
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DATE RECEIVED
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Memo: Grayston Lynch, ex-BKHARALD Staff Employee
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
Chief, Domestic Collection Division
Deputy Chief of Operations (Watts)
Chief, Miami Field Office
SUBJECT:
3010-110
IDEN A, ex-BKHERALD Staff Employee
DATE: 14 January 1976
1. We met with IDEN A, a retired BKHERALD staff employee, on 7
January 1976 at his home in Tampa, Florida. IDEN A had requested the
meeting through contact with an attorney in IDEN B. IDEN A spoke for
several hours about his life since retirement in 1971. What follows is
a long summation of his comments, and at the mero's conclusion his reasons
for bringing this situation to our attention. [Forwarded under Separate
Cover].
2. IDEN A, who had a major role in the Bay of Pigs activities, and
who was associated with JMWAVE during the period 1961-68, has maintained
many contacts within the Cuban community in Florida. LNCOLLAR, which
was aware of the involvement of some ex-BKHERALD assets (Cubans) in the
drug importation business, had been unable to penetrate this group in
the period to late 1973. IDEN A, in the meantime, had moved to Key West,
Florida, purchased a lobster fishing boat and equipment, and become a
respected member of the community.
· 3. In late 1973, a former BKHERALD asset (AMTABY Project) who had
been terminated in 1963, IDEN C, came to IDEN A in Key West, claimed he
had escaped from jail in Cuba in 1970 (where he had been jailed for drug
running between Cuba and WODUAL), and said he had information on drug
traffic. He asked IDEN. A to contact someone in LNCOLLAR and indicate
IDEN C's willingness to be of assistance. IDEN A replied he was retired
and could not help. A few months later, IDEN D (AMTABY-27), another
former asset, flew to Key West from Miami. He met IDEN A and informed
him LNCOLLAR had sent him down to check on IDEN C. IDEN D identified
his LNCOLLAR contact as IDEN E, an ex-BKHERALD asset and former BKHERALD
contract employee. At about this time IDEN F, a former BKHERALD staff
employee, moved to Key West and informed IDEN A that LNCOLLAR was being
staffed with BKHERAID employees in its Intelligence Division, and that
the leader of the division was IDEN G, another BKHERALD staffer.
4. A few months later, IDEN A received a call from IDEN H, another
BKHERALD retiree, who asked about IDEN A's access to boats IDEN H wished
to purchase for a relative of his wife, the relative residing in Venezuela.
He photographed every boat in the Key West harbor, and it was apparent to
IDEN A he was LNCOLLAR-involved. Later, IDEN F approached IDEN A and said
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IDEN A agreed
IDEN A knew
two BKHERALD people in Miami wanted to meet with IDEN A.
to a meeting, and IDEN F introduced IDEN I and IDEN E.
IDEN I, but was aware of IDEN E only by reputation, which was unsavory;
IDEN A, of
IDEN E claimed to be a BKHERALD employee, as did IDEN I.
In March 1974, IDEN A got a
course, knew otherwise, but said nothing.
call from IDEN J of the IDEN K, Miami. He was an ex-BKHERALD officer,
and he said IDEN G wished to speak with IDEN A in Miami on an urgent
basis.
He
5. IDEN G told IDEN A that he wanted the latter to work for LNCOLLAR
to establish intelligence networks in the Cuban community in Key West.
said no one else could do it, and he promised to provide at the start
He said
US$100/week plus expenses plus money to pay IDEN A's agents.
When IDEN A asked about
this money would not be reportable as income.
the effect of his own ex-BKHERALD status, IDEN G replied BKHERALD does
* not want or need to know of this arrangement. IDEN G acknowledged that
US$100/week was a small payment, but said any information resulting in a
seizure of drugs, the arrest of drug traffickers, or damage to drug rings
will be assessed by a board within LNCOLLAR, and money (thousands of
dollars) rewarded for this assistance. IDEN A would then be free to split
the money with his agents. IDEN J, who was at the meeting, added that
within a year. IDEN A should be able to afford the best and largest lobster
boat available.
6. IDEN G and IDEN J impressed IDEN A with the dangerous nature
of his assignment. They stressed cover as the most important consideration,
and IDEN G said, "I don't want to go to any more funerals".
They added
that if IDEN A got into trouble, there were 150 LNCOLLAR agents in Miami
who would come to his aid instantly. IDEN A was given emergency telephone
numbers and code names, and was told LNCOLLAR would arrange for his
airlift out (through the LNTUCK Air Station) if needed. If his LNCOLLAR
affiliation was blown, IDEN G said there would be compensation provided
The relocation
up to US$40 thousand, as well as relocation assistance.
assistance was not specified, but IDEN A assumed this meant six months
living expenses and assistance in job search activities, as well as
reimbursement for moving expenses. IDEN J and IDEN L, another ex-BKHERALD
official, were to come to Key West one week later to brief IDEN A on the
local situation. In the meantime, IDEN A was to prepare a report on what
Two weeks later,
he knew about drug traffickers in the Key West area.
the two did appear in Key West. The little they knew about Key West drug
activities was included in IDEN A's report, which also contained much
additional data.
7.
IDEN A subsequently set up an intelligence net, and began sending
back reports..
IDEN A was frequently summoned to Miami for meetings with
Often these meetings were a waste of time, and on occasion IDEN G
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would not even show up. At one point IDEN J asked IDEN A to write a
paper on the capability of ex-BKHERALD assets who were drug traffickers,
and who had been trained in infiltration and exfiltration, to penetrate
WODUAL coastal defenses with drugs. IDEN A showed how the assets could
circumvent any government effort to stop the drug traffic.
The paper
"scared LNCOLLAR to death," according to IDEN A. At the end of June 1974,
IDEN J asked IDEN A to journey to Washington to brief top LNCOLLAR
officials on his conclusions. It was to be an all expense paid trip, and
IDEN A flew up and stayed one week. Total remuneration received for the
journey was only US$150. During the week, IDEN A had many meetings with
IDEN G and his deputy, IDEN M, a former IDEN N staff employee. 1DEN G
indicated at that time he was impressed with IDEN A's reports and access
in Key West.
8. Later, IDEN A told IDEN G he had sent lots of reports, but there
had been no arrests, and therefore no bonuses. IDEN A said he would no
longer work for just US$100/week. IDEN G replied he might be able to
make IDEN A a LNCOLLAR consultant to protect his retired status. He also
promised IDEN A a large lobster boat (taken from those confiscated in
LNCOLLAR raids), and an additional US$500/month to meet expenses and
agent payoffs. IDEN G also spoke of using IDEN A in LNCOLLAR activities
in Jamaica and South America. Nothing ever was forthcoming on any of
these matters. During this period, IDEN A also provided LNCOLLAR (at its
request) with the names of potential sources of information in the Miami
area. Several persons were approached by LNCOLLAR using IDEN A's name,
and a number of former BKHERALD assets were picked up in this manner.
Included in this group are IDEN O, IDEN P, and IDEN Q.
9. In May 1974, IDEN F came to IDEN A at a party and, while drunk,
said he had heard IDEN G wanted to recruit IDEN A for LNCOLLAR activities.
In June he made similar comments while at another social gathering. IDEN A
made no comment (other than requesting that IDEN F shut up). When IDEN A
was recruited by IDEN G and IDEN J, they had made quite a point of saying
only they would be aware of IDEN A's LNCOLLAR ties. Later in June 1974,
IDEN F said he knew IDEN A was working with LNCOLLAR. In July 1974,
IDEN G said he did not like having IDEN L, who was IDEN A's handling
officer in Miami, dealing with him since IDEN L was known to be an
LNCOLLAR officer. IDEN G wanted to have IDEN A deal directly with him
in Washington, but IDEN A objected, saying the arrangement was too
cumbersome. In late July, IDEN G introduced IDEN A to his new contact,
IDEN I.
10. In November 1974, it became apparent the drug ring in Key West
on which IDEN A's group was reporting was becoming spooked and overly
cautious. Through several of his agents IDEN A learned this resulted
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from a direct approach to the violators by INCOLLAR officer IDEN E, who
had come to Key West unbeknownst to IDEN A. Through friends in Miami,
IDEN & found out IDEN E was in charge of IDEN A's operation in Key West,
had a homosexual relationship with IDEN F which went back for many years
(and was responsible for the breakup of IDEN E's first marriage), had big
real estate deals going in Miami, had a Swiss bank account, and was still
using SKHERALD cover in Miami.
11. IDEN P, who was aware of IDEN E's LNCOLLAR connection, and two
other LNCOLLAR assets in the Miami area, had agreed to assist LNCOLLAR
only if LNCOLLAR officials could guarantee IDEN E would never know of
their relationship or see any of their informant reports. IDEN I arranged
for this through IDEN G, and the three agents' files were placed in
IDEN M's safe. IDEN A subsequently has learned IDEN E routinely saw
all of IDEN P's reports. Later, when the revelations in the preceding
paragraph were known. IDEN I told IDEN A there were many allegations about
IDEN E, and that he had mentioned this to IDEN G. IDEN G had assured
him he would be brought to Washington to discuss the matter, but nothing
ever came of it. Ironically, IDEN E was taken into LNCOLLAR on the orders
of LNCOLLAR Director IDEN R, and it was specified that no clearance or
background check would be undertaken on him.
12. IDEN I and IDEN A decided to approach IDEN F to learn more about
IDEN E: During a one hour discussion, IDEN F said he had been appointed
the recruiting officer within BKHERALD for persons who would go to
LNCOLLAR.. IDEN F said he had known IDEN E for a long period of time, and
had brought him along in BKHERALD hierarchy. IDEN A believes IDEN F
also engineered the absence of a security check on IDEN E by LNCOLLAR
since he did not want his homosexual relationship with IDEN E revealed.
At that point IDEN A called IDEN G and filled him in on what had been
learned. including IDEN F's admission that IDEN E had told him IDEN A
was an LNCOLLAR asset. IDEN G denied knowing IDEN F, but said he would
check on IDEN E. IDEN A met with IDEN Ġ the next day in Miami to fill
In the meantime,
him in further, and IDEN G ordered a full investigation.
IDEN F told IDEN E of his meeting with IDEN I and IDEN A, and IDEN E
wrote a memorandum saying a fellow LNCOLLAR officer (IDEN I) had over-
stepped the bounds of propriety in his relationship with an LNCOLLAR
asset (IDEN A), and that IDEN I and IDEN A were running an investigation
on IDEN E. IDEN E described the situation as "intolerable". The LNCOLLAR
inquiry, then, turned from IDEN E to improper actions by IDEN I in
The Internal Affairs
discussing an LNCOLLAR employee with an asset.
section of LNCOLLAR did continue the IDEN E probe and concluded by May 1975
In the meantime, IDEN I
that the charges against IDEN E were accurate.
was interrogated by IDEN M on his relationship with IDEN A.
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13. In August 1975, IDEN G informed IDEN A that control of his
operation was being transferred to the Miami regional office, and that
his Financial relationship with LNCOLLAR would be terminated and ther
re-established locally following 3 September 1975. "On 9 September 1975,
IDEN A knew
a state-federal task force arrested 39 persons in Key West.
He called IDEN G to find out what
nothing about the arrests in advance.
He asked
was happening, and IDEN G said he also was unaware of them.
IDEN A to continue reporting on these developments. The next day. IDEN A
met with a source who told him someone had blown IDEN A's INCOLLAR
affiliation to the drug ring. He described the leak as coming from an
ex-BKHERALD officer who hated IDEN A. IDEN A's source, who was in touch
with drug ring members, told IDEN A the codename of his LNCOLLAR operation
(IDEN S), and IDEN A learned IDEN F had spread this word all over town.
IDEN A subsequently received telephone death threats (one of the ring
member's girl friend called to tell him a white LNCOLLAR informant (IDEN A)
would not get out of town alive). There had been eight informant deaths
in Monroe County (Key West) in 1975, all unsolved murders.
every reason, then, to take the threats seriously.
LNCOLLAR about the threats. INCOLLAR replied that IDEN A was pushing the
IDEN A requested that the
panic button, and asked for more information.
Finally,
emergency evacuation apparatus be used, but LNCOLLAR refused.
LNCOLLAR said "We don't know what you expect us to do since you've been
terminated". IDEN A, who had been terminated by LNCOLLAR/Washington,
had not been picked up subsequently by the Miami Regional Office.
14.
There was
IDEN A informed
IDEN A, desiring to keep a low profile, could not talk to many
of his agents in Key West, but the few he did reach were expecting a
portion of the reward money since the ring that was rolled up was one the
IDEN A checked with LNCOLLAR
agents had reported on for many months.
on this, and was informed his net's information was not used as the basis
for the arrests. 1DEN A learned that IDEN F had passed the word around
Key West that IDEN A was not an LNCOLLAR staff employee, which made IDEN A
fair game for removal: He also learned plans had been made locally for
his murder. At that point, IDEN A then made his escape with his wife.
In Miami, he met with IDEN M. IDEN M claimed IDEN E had not caused any
of the problems IDEN A had experienced. Concerning money assurances;
Later he said any that
IDEN M first denied any promises had been made.
He reiterated IDEN A's
had been made (by IDEN G) were unauthorized.
LNCOLLAR
reporting, although accurate, was not used in the arrests.
agreed to provide IDEN A with US$1800 for all his problems, and raised
the sum later to US$3 thousand. IDEN A accepted the money, but did not
indicate he was satisfied with this sum.
Since
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in one evening. His boat was given to a fish supply house to sell.
he owed the company money for supplies he had purchased, the fish house
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sold the boat for a sum equal to his debts.. IDEN A's wife quit her job.
without notice, and he estimates his actuel financial losses are
US$25 thousand. LNCOLLAR has indicated the US$3 thout and payment is
"all IDEN A will."
and he is determined to get more.
16. IDEN A believes many of his agents think he did receive a payoff
from LNCOLLAR following the arrests, and that he took all the money and
The cars of two of his agents
ran, leaving them exposed in Key West.
were burned, and IDEN D, IDEN P, and others in the Miami area quit working
for LNCOLLAR when they learned of the treatment he had received and/or
received death threats themselves. IDEN T. As a result, IDEN A cannot
return to Key West, and his lobster business no longer exists.
17.
The purpose of IDEN A's contacting the BKHERALD 18 first to
let us know what has happened to many of its former employees and assets.
IDEN A believes BKHERALD should know of the false promises that were used
As documentation,
to lure some BKHERALD employees to work at LNCOLLAR.
IDEN I
he provided IDEN T's grievance letter to LNCOLLAR which is attached * and
for retention. IDEN I has, incidentally, been taken out of the Intelligence
Division of INCOLLAR and placed in enforcement work in Miami.
is currently seeking to return to BKHERALD employment, and IDEN A says
IDEN I will verify his statements on the treatment of BKHERALD personnel
who transferred to LNCOLLAR. (IDEN I's home phone in Miami is IDEN I.)
He and the other ex-BKHERALD employees working at a lower level are fed
up with LNCOLLAR, and are convinced they will never receive fair treatment
in that organization. Since IDEN A believes the recruitment of BKHERALD
officers to switch to LNCOLLAR will be a continuing thing, he feels we
should know the realities of life in LNCOLLAR.
*[Forwarded Separately)
18.
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In addition, he notes ENCOLLAR is raing many retired BKHERALD
IDEN A believes
people and former BKHERALD assets in its activities.
these persons, in many instances, are being both used and abused.
flap which occurs as a result of INCOLLAR management will bounce
back on BKHERALD, since it appears BKHERALD is involved. in the LNCOLLAR
operation. Indeed, IDEN G has given the impression his activities have
Those assets who are being
been cleared with and approved by BKHERALD.
turned off by LNCOLLAR mismanagement are going to be lost to BKHERALD as
well as to INCOLLAR. Some of these persons could be significant assets
in years to come.
19.
A flap may not be so far off. In recent weeks IDEN U, who is
writing a book about the role of the Cubans IDEN V and IDEN W in the
IDEN X affair, called IDEN A and said he has information that IDEN G's
wife and IDEN Y's business manager made a trip to Florida recently.
Also IDEN U said he has learned that a former BKHERALD man who is a
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SUBJECT
Informal Grievance
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1. This written informal grievance is being submitted in order that it
may 
be passed to higher authority for resolution
. It is anticipated that
-final action will be required by top echelon Dia officials in order to
satisfactorily resolve all of part of 
the issues.
1
2. I wish to file a grievance on the following subjects which constitute
commitments made to me by representatives of 
DEA at the time of my recruitment
from CIA into the DEA Narcotics Intelligence 
Division.
8. I was specifically told by DLA representatives at the time of my
initial recruitment interviews that the 
retirement plans were the
same in both agancias and 
that my previous time in government would
transfor with me with no break in servico. 
I am now informed that
my previous service will not count toward retirement under section
8335(c), Litlo 5, USC Law 
Enforcement Retirement. This leaves me
with no chance to accumulate the 
required time for retirement.
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b. I was told by the DEA representatives that in order to expedite
my transfor Prom CIA it would be 
necessary to bring me on duty in
schedule "A" status, however, action 
would be initiated shortly after
my 200 lo piace mu in computitive career 
#tatus. I have now been on
duty with DEA for two years and three months, and I am still on schedule
"A" status.
C.
As a recruitment enticement the DEA representatives stated to ma
that 
after two years of satisfactory 
servica with DEA I would be a
grade 65-13. No promotion in 
fouthcoming oftar 17 months of satis-
: factor. Asrvice.
d.
DEA rencasentatives stated to me that I would be coming to DEA
no 
part of the "ground floor" personnal 
of trained and experienced
intellicance officera to staff the 
newly formed intelligence division
of DEA and that I could expect Paplo 
upward movement on the career
ladder. At this point there is 
nuapparent intellarance career ladder
In DCA
3.
The airimum action that would satisfy my griovence is complete fulfill-
bank up 
items - shova, DLA should take adislover 
action necessary to credit.
my urcvious service for retirement under 8335(
€), and career status should be
established with the CSC. If DLA connot fulfil 
the commitments made to ma
when it's representatives recruited me from 
CIA In 1973, then highest
anholans of the Justics Department should 
expedite my transfer beck to CII
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DOLLAR OPERATION, THE GROUP HAD A COUNTER- INTELLIGENCE
BUDGET OF ABOUT USSONE MILLION ANNUALLY, AND INCLUDED
(EITHER AS ACTIVE RING MEMBERS OR WITTING OF ITS
ACTIVITIES) THE SON OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE IN KEY WEST,
THE STATE'S ATTORNEY, THE SHERIFF AND CHIEF OF POLICE,
THREE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE ENTIRE POLICE
DEPARTMENT, OVER HALF OF THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, THE
FIRE CHIEF, AND VARIOUS CITY AND COUNTY OFFICIALS. THE
RING ALSO RAN THE PROST IT UT ION, NUMBERS, AND THEFT RINGS
IN THE AREA. WHILE SOME OF THESE PERSONS WERE ARRESTED
(THE FIRE CHIEF, FOR ONE), OTHERS WERE NOT, AND ALL ARE
FREE ON BAIL AT THIS TIME.
IDEN U - GEORGE CRILE
IDEN V BERNARD L. BARKER
IDEN W
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Publication of Items Relating to Cuban Operations
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1. We met with Grayston Lynch, a retired Agency staff employes,
on 7 January 1976 at his home in Tampa, Florida. Lynch had requested
the meeting through contact with OGC. One item of interest to Lynch
-concerns a book he wishes to write on Cuban operations during the
period
book Lynch currently is in the process of preparing one
Bay of Pigs) for publication. Recently, however, ha
spoke with George Crile, who is writing a book on Watergate burglars
Bugenio Martines and Bernard Barker. Crile indicated he and co-author
Taylor Branch plan to follow that book with one on the Agency'a Cuban
operations, and focus on Lynch and William Robertson, two major figures
in the Bay of Piga invasion. Since Martinez was deeply involved with
Lynch as a ship esptain during the Bay of Pigs and in subsequent
operations against Cuba, he will be the primary source for the book.
.
2. Lynch believes the story Martinez will provide will be somewhat
inaccurate because he only saw developments from the vantage point of
a ship captain. Lynch (whose cohort Robertson is deceased) believes
only he can provide an accurate recounting. The Martinez book is
scheduled for printing in the summer of 1976. Lynch would like to
beat Crila and Branch to the punch. Indeed, he believes they will not
publish their book if they know he is going to publish one on the same
subject. What Lynch wishes is an indication of general Agency reaction
to any manuscript he might write on the period.
3. Lynch wishes to write about the operations of the AMLILAC
group (Commandos Mombisei) during the period 1961-67, when Lynch
conducted about 100 infiltration and exfiltration operations in Cuba.
Any manuscript he drafts will, of course, be submitted to the Agency
for review. He does not wish to get into the writing job, however,
if there is a blanket prohibition on describing Agency operations
which occurred in that period and place. He notes that Martines, not
fettered by Agency restrictions, will provide Crile and Branch with
his recollections. Lynch believes he can cover the material in a way
which will not hurt anyone or expose anything. He had no intentions
of getting into the commando raid recounting business until he heard
from ile recently.
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a fairly quick response on this question. He recognizes no final
decision on his manuscript can be made until Agency officials review
it. At the same time, however, it may not be too difficult to ascertain
the presence or absence of a blanket restriction on writing about this
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1. John Greaney, OGC, called this date to advise that ex-CIA
employce (now retired) Grayston Lynch told John over the telephone
that he wants to consult with a CIA officer on some 
undefined 
problems
concerning other ex-CIA employees. It seems that Lynch, who was
involved in the Bay of Pigs operation and is an open 
protagonist 
of
CIA, is writing a book. He is in contact with Greaney with respect
to OGC's need to review the book before it is published
.
2. Greaney, who believes that Lynch may be connected with
Dave Philips Ex-CIA Employees Association, asked if we could have
a DCD officer from the Miami Field Office visit Lynch 
in Tampa.
where he is now living, and listen to his story. Greaney attached
some importance and urgency to his request and indicated 
that it
would be advantageous for the Agency to remain on good 
terms 
with Lynch.
3. I told him I would pass his request on to higher DCD
authority and let him know what is decided. Lynch's address is:
8709 Bay Point Drive, Tampa, Florida, telephone: 
813-884-8610.
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Recruitment of Cuban Exile Aircrews
(Zaire)
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Grayston Lynch
8709 Bay Point Drive _
Tampa, Florida
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Foreign Intelligence Information Report
COUNTRY Zaire
DCD REPORT NO.
00 E 324/07314-77
SUBJECT
Recruitment of Cuban
Exile Aircrews
DATE DISTR.
1 April 1977
NO. PAGES
1
REFERENCES
DCD Case 64,954
DATE OF INFO. March 1977
THIS IS UNEVALUATED INFORMATION
SOURCE
NA INTERNAL CON CRY
He received
US citizen, a former professional intelligence officer.
this information from a long time acquaintance who was invited to
participate in the project discussed in this report.
.1. An individual described as chief pilot to Zaire President Sese Seko
Mobuto has been attempting to recruit pilots and ground crews from
among Cuban exile groups to counter invading forces.
desired are members of the former Cuban Congo brigade.
Especially
2. Active in this project is an individual named Rene Garcia.
3.
According to prospective participants, two qualified piicts may
have recently left for South Africa, presumably in connection with
this project.
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Zaire is also seeking to purchase skyraider aircraft.
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SUBJECT Bulugio Cantillo/Claim of High
Quality Uranium Deposits in
Cuban Mine
NO. PAGES
REFERENCES
00-A(S)-322/00270-76
13 January 1976
DOMESTIC COLLECTION DIVISION
OPERATIONAL INFORMATION REPORT
This report is believed to contain information of operational interest and may not be disclosed to personnel outside
the Directorate of Operations without the prior permission of the Domestic Collection Division.
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US citizen, individual with longtime relationship with Bulugio
Cantillo. Source is a retired Agency staff employee.
2
1. Eulogio Cantillo, a Cuban national who resides at 6791 S.H. 2nd
Street, Miami, Florida, is a former Cuban general. In 1956, when
he was the Chief of the Cuban Air Force under Cuban dictator Batista,
Cantillo's uncle came to him with an ore sample the uncle had
uncovered in an abandoned former Spanish mine in Cuba. The uncle
suspected the ore was uranium. Cantillo brought the specimen to
the US, where it was assayed by an unnamed US survey company as
being the richest uranium sample the firm had ever tested. Cantillo
and the uncle, who were the only Individuals aware of the location
of the mine, recognized archaic Cuban laws did not protect their
find, so the general attempted to get Batista to change the mining
statutes.. Batista suspected the general had come across something
significent, andhhe sent a tean of men to the Pinar del Rio area
for six months on a search. The team uncovered nothing. Batista
also tried to work out a deal where he would be a partner in the
venture as a pre-condition to changing the mining laws. He was
unsuccessful in convincing Cantillo to permit him to become a
partner. At that time, the revolution reached full intensity, and
Batista left the country.
3.
Cantillo's uncle is still in Cuba. Despite Cantillo's imprisonment
by the Fidel Castro regime for nine years, he has never told anyone
about his uncle's find. Approximately one year ago, Cantillo
approached a retired Agency staff employee and informed him of the
uncle's find. He did so after all these years because of the
developing relations between the US and Cuba. Cantillo feels the
US may be able to make use of information that Castro does not
possess about the riches that exist in his own nation, and that
Castro and the USSR would capitalize on the find if they were to
become aware of it. In his view, the US should know of this
potential before it conducts negotiations with Castro. The general
is willing to provide the name of the assay company, so that
documentation can be obtained on the purity of the uranium.
!
The general's US contact notes Cantillo is not the sort of man who
speaks inaccurately about things such as this. He described Cantillo
as a "solid guy", and says the information Cantillo has provided
probably is reliable.
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