AGENCY: RECORD_NUMBER: RECORD _SERIES: AGENCY FILE NUMBER: AGENCY INFORMATION FBI 124-10200-10393 HO 105-165503-36 ORIGINATOR: FBI LEG. MX DIRECTOR. FBI FROM: TO: TITLE: DATE: SUBJECT: DOCUMENT TYPE: DOCUMENT INFORMATION 07/26/1967 PAGES: 34 FS, ASSOC, CONSPR, BOMB, CUBAN SHIP, MX PORT PAPER. TEXTUAL DOCUMENT ORIGINAL Secret NEW CLASSIFICATION: CLASSIFICATION: ‘ REVIEW_DATE: — 03/17/1998 UPDATE DATE: STATUS _ Redact . ; - RESTRICTIONS: JFK Act 6 (4) COMMENTS: INC MEMO, LHM Docld: 322789117 Page 1
f : Oo Pig Ur. J. Walter Yeagte y _ — Assistant. Attorney General SET ns | , 1 - Mr. Wannall. Director, FBI , 1- Mr. Nasca |“ “p AND \. eulo FRANK ANGELO FIORINI, and others CLASSIFAE : REPORTED PLANS TO BLOW UP CUBAN SHIP . EXTENDED.’ - IN MEXICAN PORT, POSSIBLY VERACRUZ REASON FO INTERNAL SECURITY - CUBA _ FOI TN egg NEUTRALITY MATTERS - CUBA | OE cet pg F sfAS: aie, ond . | Reference is made to our previous communicat ions in the captioned matter terminating with our communication . of July LO , 1967 e s S 7 z , . Attached is a copy of a memorandum dated July 26,,. 1967, at Washington, D. C.. Single copies of the 12 photographs of and one copy of the telegraphic money. order, which are referred , to in. the memorandum, are also attached. WL) The confidential source abroad mentioned in the \ mC _ , attached memorandum advised, in addition, that the attached ba, uf - material cannot be used ‘as evidence. ‘The source pointed out , Fv Bye however, that the original copy of the: Mexican Army Report, & ices bh ay _ properly certified; the original photographs; the telegraphic, fa CASES _ -money order; and the record of the long: distance telephone §& ad cl. all at the Hotel Mante in Mexico which is also mentioned ing! ¢/ \ i the attached memorandum ; could be produced in court upon comes iz Bee pletion of the proper diplomatic representation by the Unite BER ey ‘MALES S States Government to the Mexican Government. « The source af ar 5 , ,fuvaighed the attached material so that the United, States ° GC. nit the Mex would know what evidence could be made availabie™ COMM. FE if the Mexican Government accedes to a request to ‘produce it. AY . \U . Our investigation in this matter is continuing and i. ake pertings results will be madg avajlable to you.¢/ FY One w,, / Enclosures 14 «:\\ 0S % a 1 . 4 d ‘gat i 1 - Miami (105-12890) "——~ ‘1 - Mexico City } (105-6046) il lL - Foreign Liaison Un . 4) 6} ‘ thy } | 4957 i Y Boy IL, noomL_] PELETYPE UNIT Yap alata | Docld: 322789117 Page 2?
OQ a ~Sonrtient tal | aay tsfin this case ‘we e. involved in unsuccessful plot to blow up ship in Mexico in April, 1967. [" [Based on information we developed, Mexican authorities located explosives which had been buried in Mexico by at / of those _ involved prior to their return to United States ee Investigation is being conducted at specific request of Department which has indicated there are possible violations of Title 18, Section 956 (Conspiracy to injure property of a foreign government) and Title 22, Section 1934 (UHlicensed exportation of munitions). - ‘y ; Information being transmitted to Department is detailed report of discovery of explosives by Mexican authorities together - with appropriate photographs. In addition, Mexican authorities were able to obtain copy of money order originatingin Miami, Florida, addressed to one of those involved in Mexico, as well ae as record of telephone call made by one of subjects in Mexico an to individual in Miami / @) Classified "Confidential," since unauthorized disclosure could be prejudicial to national defense interests by compromising source of continuing value. My + mt , a oe “O32! Nua 5 (5503-36 SECRET] i" pe Docld: 322789117 Page 3
Pek 7 CBS BB AIRTEL cidtelbe tye A SECRET) ge aa SS ys = OLiNG 7 #3 . O: DIRECTOR, FBI (105-165503) x ee 2 ap fsre, MEXICO CITY (105-6046) P QO ies NODRISERI SUP Hg a EX - Py s £0 FRANK ANGELO FIORINI, aka; ET AL OTHERWISE 4 whe REPORTED PLANS TO BLOW UP CUBAN SHIP ) vale IN MEXICAN PORT, POSSIBLY VERACRUZ} } eS S\5 IS - CUBA | | fg oy By yey 202 8b Classified by: é hs FCI 8 | , Declassify on: MYTF one _~ ENCLOSURES : DECLA Enclosed are 13 copies of letterhead memoranduh ase — and captioned as above. of | |) |REFERENCE: yer Miami Airtel dated 7/1/67 pw Mexico City airtel dated LS/6T N 7 Bureau airtel dated 7/20/ ADMINISTRATIVE: ol | FERNANDO GUTIERREZ BARRIOS, Director, Mexican 4 Federal Security Police (DFS), has advised that, while the“> :: : material he has furnished this office may be prepared for a 2k “AS \ dissemination with the originating source protected, this ““<auad material may not be used as evidence.. However » the original copy of the Mexican Army Ordimance report, ‘properly certified, / the original photographs, the telegraphic money order and the record of longdistance telephone call at the Hotel Mante can be produced in court upon completion of the correct diplo-. matic representations by the United States government to the government of Mexico. I at sense, the material presently . ( zy furnished by DFS is for. rmation only, in order that the @ . L yam’ United States abe 3 11 know what evidence can be made °° f ~ aS | ave eote At Mex ik; sour m ert. HG edes to a request to > “Af yo | produce ° aycl “ red bi Ot OS x / OSG OF, gm / LEEUW AES at S oy c 6 - Bureau (Encl. 13). f =I EY 1 = Liaison sted oy ty uf | 15 us 2 - Miami, 105-12896§¢,p [A Put 1 - Mexico City KE BAIE Ge ODO iV iMiGer ue Be ah fo OCT Ig stiad DASE (7) f~ Pyle Cts Setig crassifieg on be (4 Witt eudl. ae The Rte a fe ED ca Docld: 322789117 Page 4
o es - ad Go om 8 c x MEX 105-6046 It is noted that the telephone. number in Miami called by FIORINI, referred to in enclosed LHM, appears to lack one digit as it was recorded. (% Ss. SOURCE: | The confidential source abroad is FERNANDO GUTIERREZ BARRIOS, Director of DFS (by request). (S) CLASSIFICATION: | Ere losed LHM is classified CONPEBEDIPEAL to protect the confidential source. — . y) _ MEXICO CITY OFFICE *: s AT MEXICO, D.F.. Will follow and report any developments in this U tter. COPIES: - Dissemination of enclosed LHM is being made to the American Embassy(and the CIA Station at Mexico, D.F. ys rs SUGGESTION FOR BUREAU: ‘ The Bureau may wish to pass copies of the photographs . mentioned,in enclosed LHM to the Department and other interested . | agencies (sv rs Wonfidpattet BF S05.50 3536 ~~ Docld: 322789117 Page 5
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ie In Reply, Please Refer to - oe ' a , er CRET | File No. : cs De _ WASHINGTON 25,D.C. °°" | | fi Cnet July 26, 1967 .: | Confragntial ; an FRANK ANGELO FIORINI, also known as Frank Anthony Sturgis; RONALD EDWARD THOMPSON; —— DONALD FRANCIS ROCHE, also known as John Henry Schulte; * 3 Dr. ORLANDO BOSCH AVILA; C2 Ss | JOSE, ANTONIO MULET GONZALEZ, fe 7 also known as "Guajiro"; » at GS ALFREDO C. FUENTE; Reported Plans to Blow Up Cuban Ship ~ in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz This decument conieins neither CLASSKE recammensetinns war cave voce et EXTENDETAS 4-9 the FQ, hb far ct - roi FOIA Secent ons OBR ne _ distributed outs! On July 5, 1967, a confidential source abroad made | available a report dated May 8, 1967, prepared by the Mexicar Army, Department of Military Industry, which is set forth ; verbatim as follows (translation from Spanish); Department of Military Industry “Subject: Report. on Assignment Tecamachalco, Mexico City, May, 8, 1967 io: Commanding Generali of the D.E.M. Brigade Chief of the Department of Military. Industry Die J Jed TDS Ut [byt OADR ( fie Classified by : Declassify on: Sm fe L SOS ‘ects | Docld: 322789117 Page 6
FRANK ANGELO FIORINI; ET AL / Reported Plans to Blow Up Cuban Ship in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz L DoclId: 32259117 een meal Confadentia NN SECREP Permit me to inform you on the results of the assignment given to me and Captain'Antonio. Olmos. Del Moral at Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas Plaza, May 2, 1967 (S$) I. Background Information.(5\ As is already known, the Secretary of the Government, through the (Mexican) Federal Security Police (D.F.S.), requested the cooperation of the technical personnel of this Department in the finding, identifying and destruction of some "bombs," detonators and other devices which, according to information obtained by the 4 D.F.S., had been brought into the country and buried at a spot near the Mante-C. Victoria road, between kilometers 643 and 644. (5) II. Location of the Zone and Spot Where the Explosives Were Found.(&} : As a result of the above request, the under- Signed and Captain Olmos, accompanied by two agents of the D.F.S., went immediately to Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas, and arrived at said plaza at 3:20 A.M., May 8, 1967 >) g On the same day, at 8:00 A.M., we went to the indicated spot, between kilometers 643 and 644, for the purpose of determining the indicated zone wheré, according to the information, was located the spot where the explosives had been buried.(6) ; At the end of four hours, we succeeded in finding the exact spot where the explosives had been buried, in a promontory bordering the left side of the road and approximately 15 meters from the road, between kilometers 642 and 643. The location is shown on Photographs No. 1 and 2.($) IiI. Location of the Explosives. (6\ In the above-mentioned area, in a zone no($) dae cotial SECRET [05-5903 -36 Page 7
Lo : | SECREP ‘FRANK ANGELO FIORINI; ET AL COAN dani i 25 , Reported Plans to Blow Up Cuban Ship» in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz larger than 25 meters, we unearthed the following: (S) 1) A "bomb" or a double explosive charge, wrapped in sections of a tire inner tube, and fastened by adhesive tape. Photographs 3 and 4 4, ) 2) Four magnets, consisting of coiled spools especially positioned, in pairs, to fasten each of the explosive charges to metallic parts. Photographs_ 5 and 6. The magnets, like the charges, were found wrapped in sections of an inner tube. (6) 3) The detonators for the explosive charges. These were found wrapped in a plastic bag. Photograph No. 7.(S) 4) The remnants of an explosive charge. It is thought that farmers in the area accidentally discovered it and, in attempting to see its contents, destroyed it completely. Photograph No. 8.6) Of these remnants, the following were recovere Separately: (¢) a) The explosive material.) b) Fragments of a container, a blue plastic tape, labels from the factory which manufactured the explosive, remains of newspapers, pieces of plywood and pieces of a mesh, plastic cloth. Photograph No. 9. G) IV. Identification of the Explosive Material. Visual Examination. (¢\ Once all the items in the area had been unearthed, we proceeded to examine them in detail in order to attempt to identify them and ascertain as to what condition they were in so. as to destroy them, should conditions warrant it.(6) 3 PS, ential | | . oe SECRED —. -iygerpirtos 36 a, Docld: 322789117 Page &
FRANK ANGELO FIORINI; ET AL  v.¢@iNential Reported Plans to Blow Up Cuban Ship, in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz of 25 centimeters and a diameter of 7 to 8 millimeters .(S) They are composed of a percussion mechanism, a safety and an explosive charge. Photograph No. 12.(5] Because of the condition in which they were found and because they were found to be safe for handling and transportation, they were not destroyed. ($) V. Transportation of the Explosives and Their Delivery to the D.F.S.(S) 3 i The explosives (complete charge and recovered remnants), detonators and magnets, perfectly wrapped ; and packed, were brought to this city on the afternoon of the 4th and were handed over to the Federd Security Police on the morning of May 5, 1967. Later, at 11:30 A.M. on the same day, they were sent to a powder | magazine at the explosives plant, after having first been examined by the Director of the D.F.S.. The explosives are now at the disposal of the proper authorities /S) | Attached herewith are 12 photographs for information purposes. ($) Respectfully, Effective Suffrage, No Re-electio (s /3/ illegible . Jose Maria Navarro Barquero (259458) * On July 5, 1967, the confidential source abroad also made available a copy of a ™“elegraphic money order originating tn Miami, Florida, in the amdynt of 2498 pesos ($200 U.S. i currency), addressed to FRANK)MOURGIS, Hotel Mante, Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas, dated April \3, 1967. On the reverse side fer ,, <X/ C0 | Couffidsatia SECRET ; oe LL | . aK ; 105-1 505-36 Docld: 3227689117 Page 10 5
a “ee oN FRANK ANGELO FIORINI; ET AL Reported Plans to Blow Up Cuban Ship _ in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz | 5 i appears the signature of FRANK, FOURGIS in endorsement, receiving | the full amount on that date. (: $ | On ‘July 22, 1967, the above source advised that investigation at the Hotel Mante in Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas, revealed a record of a long distance telephone call placed from the hotel to ALFREDO FUENTES in Maimi, Florida, telephone 79 71 67, on April 12, 1967. The call was placed by subject FIORINI, according to the source. (2) SECRET. 105 16550336 _ _ _— _—__/ L Doclda: 3227689117 Page i1
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU oF INVESTIGATION SE CRE DP In Reply, Please Refer to _ File No. WASHINGTON 25,D.C. July 26, 1967 FRANK ANGELO FIORINI, also known as Frank Anthony Sturgis; RONALD. EDWARD THOMPSON ; DONALD FRANCIS ROCHE, ae also known as John Henry Schulte} , Dr. ORLANDO BOSCH ‘AVILA; JOSE ANTONIO MULET GONZALEZ, also. known as "Guajiro"; ALFREDO C. FUENTE; © ' Reported Plans to Blow Up Cuban Ship - in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz eye eysaerms eget. Deen Ep olsen Feces ony Rene Ror cscs On July 5, 1967, a confidential source abroad made available a report dated May 8, 1967,. prepared by the Mexican | Army, Department of Military Industry; which is set forth verbatim as follows (translation from Spanish) : Department of Military Industry Subject: Report-on Assignment. Tecamachalco, Mexico City, May 8, 1967 | lo: Commanding General of the D.E.M. Brigade Chief of the Department of Mid tary Industry : Grd ‘T ; OTMERWTS SE Excluded fr automatic downgrading an classification Exempt from D/C (| BS - Date of,.Declas Vicayion 2 Jajetinate ac Doclda: 322769117 Page 12
wy «SECRET FRANK ANGELO FIORINI; ET AL 9 “°0 get Reported Plans to Blow Up Cuban Ship in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz Permit me to inform you on the results of the assignment given to me and Captain Antonio Olmos Del Moral at Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas Plaza, May 2, 1967.(5 I. Background Information. (S) As is already known, the Secretary of the Government, through the (Mexican) Federal Security Police (D.F.S.), requested the cooperation of the technica personnel of this Department in the finding, identifying and destruction of some "bombs," detonators and other devices which, according to information obtained by the D.F.S., had been brought into the country and buried at a spot near the Mante-C. Victoria road, between kilometers 643 and 644. (5) II. Location of the Zone and Spot Where the Explosives Were Found. S) . As a result of the above request, the under- Signed and Captain Olmos, accompanied by two agents of the D.F.S., went immediately to Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas, and arrived at said plaza at 3:20 A.M., May 8, 1967. S) On the same day, at 8:00 A.M., we went to the indicated spot, between kilometers 643 and 644, for the purpose of determining the indicated zone where, according to the information, was located the spot where the explosives had been buried.(s) At the end of four hours, we succeeded in finding the exact spot where the explosives had been buried, in a promontory bordering the left side of the . road and approximately 15 meters from the road, between “kilometers 642 and 643. The location is shown on ~*",Photographs No. 1 and 2./¢) dy III. Location of the Explosives (S) In the above-mentioned area, in a zone no(S ) SECRET 1 Doclda: 3227689117 Page 153 . . Sue N05-Uo 5503-36 eo : | J
aS a — . — _— ConPidéntial FRANK ANGELO FIORINI; ET AL “A SECRET Reported Plans to Blow Up Cuban Ship .. ‘In Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz larger than 25 meters, we unearthed the following: 6) 1) A "bomb" or a double explosive charge, wrapped in sections of a tire inner tube, and fastened by adhesive tape. Photographs 3 and 4.4) 2) Four magnets, consisting of coiled spools especially positioned, in pairs, to fasten each of the explosive charges to metallic parts. Photographs 5 and 6, The magnets, like the charges, were found wrapped in sections of an inner tube. 6) 3) The detonators for the explosive charges. These were found wrapped in a plastic bag. Photograph No. 7.($) 4) The remnants of an explosive charge. It is ‘thought that farmers in the area accidentally discovered it and, in attempting to see its contents, destroyed it completely. Photograph No. 8 -6) Of these remnants, the following were recovered separately: G a) The explosive material.(S) b) Fragments of a container, a blue plastic tape, labels from the factory which manufactured the explosive, remains of newspapers, pieces of plywood and pieces of a mesh, plastic cloth. Photograph No. 9-6) IV. Identification of the Explosive Material. Visual Examination. (6) Once all the items in the area had been unearthed, we proceeded to examine them in detail in order to attempt to identify them and ascertain as to what condition they were in so as to-destroy them, should conditions warrant it.6) SECRET 4 | ; 4 Cowfi tial ~ | e a Me 5470.3 36 a > Oo /05- & 5203 3 Docld:3227689117 Page 14
FRANK ANGELO FIORINI; ET AL Caan Reported Plans to Blow Up Cuban Ship in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz a) The Explosive Charge - Rectangular in shape with the following approximate dimensions: 30 x 20 x 7 centimeters. The charge consists of a block of — explosive covered with a solid, putty-like plastic material, the entire surface of which is covered with black insulation tape. At one of its edges, 2 plugs for an iron pipe of 3/4 inch diameter were found. These are fastened separately by a screw to lengths of galvanized iron pipe of the same diameter and aproximately 15 centimeters long. The pipes are located inside the - explosive charge and serve as a lodging for the detonators. Two metallic rods of 7 millimeters in diameter and 10 centimeters long extend along the longitudinal axis of the charge. They have screws at the ends which serve to fasten them to the spools. (6\ The explosive inside is white in color and plastic-like. Its characteristics and potency are unknown. It will be necessary to conduct analyses to determine its class and type. (6\ It was ascertained that the explosive charge was not assembled and ready for detonation, since it did not contain the proper elements for starting, propagating and amplifying the detonation. Photograph No. 10 (S) b) Spools-magnets - There are four of them, and they consist of spools of approximately 3 x 2x1 inches, containing at their ends two metallic plates fastened by bolts. Each of these plates has a bore hole . into which the small rods used to hold the charge are placed. On the side opposite that containing the bore hole, there is a metallic plate whose function is to serve as the surface which is connected by the magnet to any metallic surface. Photograph No. 11.(6) Detonators ~ The detonators are of the percussion type and apparently are activated by an electric current. They have an approximate length(S) SECRET) wo, ws miay © , N05 UgS 503-36 | Doclda: 3227689117 Page 15
SECRET’ FRANK ANGELO FIORINI; ET AL —~ Reported Plars to Blow Up Cuban Ship in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz of 25 centimeters and. a diameter of 7 to 8 millimeters.(S) They are composed of a percussion mechanism, a safety and an explosive charge. Photograph No. 12.4) ) Because of the condition in which they were found and because they were found to be safe for handling and transportation, they were not destroyed. (S) V. Transportation of the Explosives and Their \ Delivery to the D.F.S.(6\ \ The explosives (complete charge and recovered remnants), detonators and magnets, perfectly wrapped and packed, were brought to this city on the afternoon of the 4th and were handed over to the Federd Security Police on the morning of May 5, 1967. Later, at 11:30 A.M. on the same day, they were sent to a powder magazine at the explosives plant, after having first been examined by the Director of the D.F.S. The explosives are now at the disposal of the proper authorities /S) Attached herewith are 12 photographs for information purposes .($\ Respectfully, (Ss) Effective Suffrage, No Re-election /3/ illegible Jose Maria Navarro Barquero (259458) * On July 5, 1967, the confidential source abroad also made available a copy of a telegraphic money order originating in Miami, Florida, in the amount of 2498 pesos ($200 U.S. currency), addressed to FRANK FOURGIS, Hotel Mante, Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas, dated April 13, 1967. On the reverse “(Q) NOS MG5503 <I Doclda: 3227689117 Page 16
SECRET FRANK ANGELO FIORINI; ET AL ~ a Reported Plans to Blow Up Cuban Ship. igyadsseo%' > in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz. appears the signature of FRANK FOURGIS in endorsement, receiving the full amount on that date. ¢) On July 22,.1967, the above source advised that investigation at the Hotel Mante in Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas, revealed a record of a long distance telephone call placed from the hotel to ALFREDO FUENTES in Maimi, Florida, telephone 79 71 67, on April 12, 1967. The call was placed by subject FIORINI, according to the Poure’*( 9) ME 15503" 36 Doclda: 3227689117 Page i?
okiet wyS Meclassify on: HABR Classities by 4 $i UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE . RS FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, Sete — ‘In Reply, Please Refer to : | | File No. - » WASHINGTON 25,D.C.— ,_CRET: f/f duly 26, 1967 FRANK ANGELO FIORINI, also known as Frank Anthony Sturgis; RONALD EDWARD .THOMPSON; ' DONALD FRANCIS ROCHE, also known as John Henry Schulte; Dr. ORLANDO BOSCH AVILA; JOSE.ANTONIO MULET GONZALEZ, also known as "Guajiro”: ALFREDO C. FUENTE; Reported Plans to Blow Up. Cuban Ship in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz - v4 This document contel ns neither chy EM » aieh! resex Mons pen con tostangs of EXTERD om NA aA othe ft Be mae al REASON a a es | fe ese ‘e ‘sca ne’ ts be DATE OF DECLAS SY On July 5, 1967, a confidential source abroad made available a report dated May 8, 1967, prepared by the Mexican Army, Department of Military Industry, which is set forth verbatim as follows (translation from Spanish): , Department of Military Industry Subject: Report on Assignment Tecamachalco, Mexico City, May 8, 1967 Lo: Commanding General of the D.E.M. Brigade Chief of the Department of Military Industry ofp Excluded om automatic - downgrading a declassification ) | Conf pate tal “Dat SECRET oN ws-1essD33h : Wg v e\fie et ao %) ‘ Doclda: 3227869117 Page 16
SECRET FRANK ANGELO FIORINI; ET AL Reported Plans to Blow Up Cuban Ship in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz Permit me to inform you on the results of the assignment given to me and Captain Antonio. Olmos Del Moral at Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas Plaza, May 2, 1967.(S} I, Background Information. (S\ As is already known, the Secretary of the Government, through the (Mexican) Federal Security Police (D.F.S.), requested the cooperation of the technical personnel of this Department in the finding, identifying and destruction of some "bombs," detonators and other devices which, according to information obtained by the D.F.S., had been brought into the country and buried at a spot near ée Mante-C. Victoria road, between kilometers 643 and 644.(5 \ II. Location of the Zone and Spot Where the Explosives Were Found. (¢\ As a result of the above request, the under- Signed and Captain Olmos, accompanied by two agents of the D.F.S., went immediately to Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas, and arrived at said plaza at 3:20 A.M., May 8, 1967 6} On the same day, at 8:00 A.M., we went to the indicated spot, between kilometers 643 and 644, for the purpose of determining the indicated zone where, according to the information, was located the spot where the Q explosives had been buried.( S| At the end of four hours, we succeeded in finding the exact spot where the explosives had been buried, in a promontory bordering the left side of the road and approximately 15 meters from the road, between kilometers 642 and 643. The location is shown on Photographs No. 1 and 2/s\ III. Location of the Explosives (S\ In the above-mentioned area, in a zone no(S) So cont sa8ee fal SECR E T 105° fo 5663-3 & Docld: 322769117 Page 19
FRANK ANGELO FIORINI; ET AL = Bont i~qeset Reported Plans to Blow Up Cuban Ship = in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz larger than 25 meters, we unearthed the following: (S) 1) A "bomb" or a double explosive charge, wrapped in sections of a tire inner tube, and fastened by adhesive tape. Photographs 3 and uf 2) Four magnets, consisting of coiled spools especially positioned, in pairs, to fasten each of the explosive charges to metallic parts. Photographs 5 and 6. The magnets, like the charges, were found wrapped in sections of an inner tube. (S) 3) The detonators for the explosive charges. These were found wrapped in a plastic bag. Photograph No. 7.(@) 4) The remnants of an explosive charge. It is thought that farmers in the area accidentally discovered it and, in attempting to see its contents, destroyed it completely. Photograph No. 8.(S) Of these remnants , the following were recovered Vi) separately: (s\ a) The explosive material .(S) b) Fragments of a container, a blue plastic tape, labels from the factory which manufactured the explosive, remains of newspapers, pieces of plywood and pieces of a mesh, plastic cloth. Photograph No. 9./6} IV. Identification of the Explosive Material. Visual Examination. (S) Once all the items in the area had been unearthed, we proceeded to examine them in detail in order to attempt to identify them and ascertain as to what condition they were in so as to destroy them, should conditions warrant it.($\ 6 165603 Be QL — - wee ee Te - _- Docld: 3227689117 Page 70
FRANK ANGELO FIORINI; ET AL Reported Plans to Blow Up Cuban Ship in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz a) The Explosive Charge - Rectangular in shape with the following approximate dimensions: 30 x 20 x 7 centimeters, The charge consists of a block of explosive covered with a solid, putty-like plastic material, the entire surface of which is covered with black insulation tape. At one of its edges, 2 plugs for an iron pipe of 3/4 inch diameter were found. These are fastened separately by a screw to lengths of galvanized iron pipe of the same diameter and approximately 15 centimeters long. The pipes are located inside the explosive charge and serve as a lodging for the detonators. Two metallic rods of 7 millimeters in diameter and 10 centimeters long extend along the longitudinal axis of the charge. They have screws at the ends which serve \ - to fasten them to the spools. (6) , The explosive inside is white in color and plastic-like. Its characteristics and potency are unknown. It will be necessary to conduct analyses to determine its class and type. (8) | { - It was ascertained that the explosive charge Y) was not assembled and ready for detonation, since it did not contain the proper elements for starting, propagating and amplifying the detonation. Photograph No. 10.($) | b) Spools-magnets - There are four of them, and they consist of spools of approximately 3x 2x1 inches, containing at their ends two metallic plates fastened by bolts. Each of these plates has a bore hole * into which the small rods used to hold the charge are placed. On the side opposite that containing the bore hole, there is a-metallic plate whose function is to serve as the surface which is connected by t agnet to any metallic surface. Photograph No. 11. Sy Detonators ~- The detonators are of the percussion type and apparently are activated by an electric current. They have an approximate rength/G) SECRET - 409 MODS 03H | ea Doclda: 322769117 Page 71
: SECRET FRANK ANGELO FIORINI; ET AL : Reported Plans to Blow Up Cuban Ship in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz of 25 centimeters and a diameter of 7 to 8 millimeters {S$} They are composed of a percussion mechanism, a safety and an explosive charge. Photograph No..12.(S) Because of the condition in which they were found and because they were found to be safe for handling and transportation, they were not destroyed. (S) Vv. Transportation of the Explosives and Their Delivery to the D.F.S.(Y The explosives (complete charge and recovered remnants), detonators and magnets, perfectly wrapped and packed, were brought to this city on the afternoon of the 4th and were handed over to the Federd Security Police on the morning of May 5, 1967. Later, at 11:30 A.M. on the same day, they were sent to a powder magazine at the explosives plant, after having first been examined by the Director of the D.F.S. The explosives are now at the disposal of the proper authorities (S : Attached herewith are 12 photographs for information purposes .(S) Respectfully, \ Effective Suffrage, No Re-electio (s\ /s/ illegible -- Jose Maria Navarro Barquero (259458) * On July 5, 1967, the confidential source abroad also made available a copy of a telegraphic money order originating in Miami, Florida, in the amount of 2498 pesos ($200 U.S. currency), addressed to FRANK FOURGIS, Hotel Mante, Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas, dated April 13, 1967. On the reverse sid ME “5603-36 | . J Doclda: 3227869117 Page 22
SECREp Mot TAL FRANK ANGELO FIORINI; ET AL Reported Plans to Blow Up Cuban Ship in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz appears the signature of FRANK_FOURGIS in endorsement, receiving the full amount on that date. On July 22, 1967, the above source advised that investigation at the Hotel Mante in Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas, revealed a record of a long distance telephone call placed from the hotel to ALFREDO FUENTES in Maimi, Florida, telephone 79 71 67, on April 12, 1967. The call was placed by subject FIORINI, according to the source. &Y ~m. » NS*16 5564-36 Doclda: 3227869117 Page 23
Ss UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE . Serre _ FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION SECRET In Reply, Please Refer to ° : 3 C se File No. . WASHINGTON 25, D.C. nee July 26, 1967. FRANK ANGELO FIORINI, also known as Frank Anthony Sturgis ; RONALD EDWARD THOMPSON; DONALD FRANCIS ROCHE, a also known as John Henry. Schulte; Dr. ORLANDO BOSCH AVILA; JOSE ANTONIO MULET GONZALEZ, also known as "Guajiro"; ALFREDO C. FUENTE;: " Reported Plans. to Blow Up Cuban Ship in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz This decument contains neither - yegemreents Sane por concineions of the TO FD oo rreverty ef it and Ra cenint$s eve cette he 1 distributed eulcide your agency. G Mtl ti 4 spa ~ Peclasstty on. GADH/ On July . 5, 1967, a confidential source abroad made available a report dated May 8, 1967, prepared by the Mexican - Army, Department of Military Industry, which is set forth .- verbatim as follows. (translation from Spanish): Department of Military Industry © Subject: Report on Assignment - | oe ZY , Tecamachalco, Mexico City, May 8, 1967 i: lo: ‘ Commanding General of the D.E.M. Brigade cDRS Chief of the Department of Military Industry EXTENDEDNY : | = vate REASON F&F . NED FCIM, II, l- — i iewaee WHE SHON DATE 97 a Oe ax I. OTHERWISE D, PCASSIFICATICN, (9) setaae frém automatic , downgrading ang\declassification  . classilied ay e oa Clase ed ® u - Declassify on: Pa tial Date of (Uy | 108 -1e5503" 3 VES Doclda: 3227689117 Page 274
“ FRANK ANGELO FIORINI; ET AL xe - Reported Plans to. Blow Up Cuban Ship ©° in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz SECRET ential larger than 25 meters, we unearthed the following:(S/ 1) A "bomb" or a double explosive charge, wrapped in sections of a tire inner tube, and fastened by adhesive tape. Photographs 3 and 4(5) 2) Four magnets, consisting of coiled spools especially positioned, in pairs, to fasten each of the explosive charges to metallic parts. Photographs 5 and 6. The magnets, like the charges, were found wrapped in sections of an inner tube. (s) 3) The detonators for the explosive charges. No. 7 These ay found wrapped in a plastic bag. Photograph 4) The remnants of an explosive charge. It is thought that farmers in the area accidentally discovered it and, in attempting to see its contents, destroyed it completely. Photograph No. 8.05) Of these remnants, the following were recovere separately :($\ a) The explosive material.(S) and pieces of a mesh, plastic cloth. Visual Examination /6)\ b) Fragments of a container, a blue plastic tape, labels from the factory which manufactured the explosive, remains of newspapers, pieces of plywood Photograph No. 9 (S/ IV. Identification of the Explosive Material. Once all the items in the area had been unearthed, we proceeded to examine them in detail in order to attempt to identify them and ascertain as to should conditions warrant it Doclda:322769117 Page 276 what condition they were in 6) to destroy them, 7 Gon Adestias SECRET WME Le S503 “3S
SECRET FRANK ANGELO FIORINI; ET AL . “ Reported Plans to Blow Up Cuban Ship, cnes in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz Snute a) The Explosive Charge ~ Rectangular in shape with the following approximate dimensions: 30 x 20 x 7 centimeters. The charge consists of a block of explosive covered with a solid, putty-like plastic material, the entire surface of which is covered with black insulation tape. At one of its edges, 2 plugs : for an iron pipe of 3/4 inch diameter were found. These are fastened separately by a screw to lengths of galvanized iron pipe of the same diameter and approximately 15 centimeters long. The pipes are located inside the explosive charge and serve as a lodging for the detonators. Two metallic rods of 7 millimeters in diameter and 10 centimeters long extend along the longitudinal axis of the charge. They have screws at the ends which serve - to fasten them to the spools. -() The explosive inside is white in color and plastic-like, Its characteristics, and potency are unknown. It will be necessary to conduct analyses to determine | its class and type.(6} | It was ascertained that the explosive charge was not assembled and ready for detonation, since it did not contain the proper elements for starting, propagating and amplifying the detonation. Photograph No. 10 (S) b) Spools-magnets - There are four of them, and they consist of spools of approximately 3x 2x1 inches, containing at their ends two metallic plates fastened by bolts. Each of these plates has a bore hole > into which the small rods used to hold the charge are placed. On the side opposite that containing the bore hole, there is a metallic plate whose function is to serve as the surface which is connected by the magnet to any metallic surface. Photograph No. 11.(5) Detonators - The detonators are of the percussion type and apparently are activated by an electric current. They have an approximate lengtl(S) coda SECRET S165 33 ak . MEAGS BO3 Ber _. ce ee — ~~. — Doclda: 3227689117 Page 277
SECRET FRANK ANGELO FIORINI; ET AL Reported Plans to Blow Up Cuban Ship in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz of 25 centimeters and a diameter of 7 to 8 millimeters .($| They ‘are composed of a percussion mechanism a safety and an explosive charge. Photograph No. 12.6) Because of the condition in which they were found and because they were found to be safe for handling and transportation, they were not destroyed.(6) V. Transportation of the Explosives and Their Delivery to the D.F.S. (4 The explosives (complete charge and recovered remnants), detonators and magnets, perfectly wrapped and packed, were brought to this city on the afternoon of the 4th and were handed over to the Federd Security Police on the morning of May 5, 1967. Later, at 11:30 A.M. on the same day, they were sent to a powder magazine at the explosives plant, after having first been examined by the Director of the D.F.S. The explosives are now at the disposal of the proper authorities (6) Attached herewith are 12 photographs for information purposes .(5) Respectfully, Cs Effective Suffrage, No Re-electio /s3/ illegible Jose Maria Navarro Barquero (259458) % On July 5, 1967, the confidential source abroad also made available a copy of a telegraphic money order originating in Miami, Florida, in the amount of 2498 pesos ($200 U.S. currency), addressed to FRANK FOURGIS, Hotel Mante, Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas, dated April 13, 1967. On the reverse "“G ho “ SOS: /OSI05- Fe Doclda: 3227689117 Page 276
FRANK ANGELO FIORINI; ET AL Reported Plans to Blow Up Cuban Ship in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz “SECRE} ‘appears the signature of FRANK FOURGIS in endorsement, receiving the full amount on that date. On July 22, 1967, iG above source advised that investigation at the Hotel Mante in Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas, revealed a record of a long distance telephone call placed from the hotel to ALFREDO FUENTES in Maimi, Florida, telephone 79 71 67, on April 12, 1967. The call was placed by subject FIORINI, according to the nese’ (Gp | AE UGSIOF Fe So _ J Doclda: 3227689117 Page 29
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to File No. : ' WASHINGTON 25, D.C. SECRET LO July 26, 1967 - ConP tag tial FRANK ANGELO FIORINI, ' also known as Frank Anthony Sturgis; RONALD EDWARD THOMPSON; ~ DONALD FRANCIS ROCHE, also known as John Henry Schulte; Dr. ORLANDO BOSCH AVILA; JOSE ANTONIO MULET GONZALEZ,’ also known as "Guajiro"; ALFREDO C. FUENTE; Reported Plans to Blow Up Cuban Ship in Mexican Port, Possiply Veracruz This documant contelns neither of resem”: re ont nar cenehica ans of EXTEND! For eo alee tes "DATE On July 5, ‘1967, a confidential source abroad made available a report dated May 8, 1967, prepared by the Mexican Army, Department of Military . Industry, which is set forth verbatim as follows (translation from Spanish): Department of Military Industry . ot . | (2) Subject: Report on Assignment | Tecamachalco, Mexico City, May 8, 1967 | lo: Commanding General of the D.E.M. Brigade 7 Chief of the Department of Military Industry — ALL INFOR MAT FON CO; NTAINED ' Gg Excluded fi¥om automatic | downgrading anf\declassificatio ase OY Cate esi an ae C0 dential S 94 axa FAS CORED, xen se Ps we Doclda: 3227869117 Page 30
2 . . a Nee ¢ - aN SECRET FRANK ANGELO FIORINI; ET AL ConPigextial Reported Plans to Blow Up Cuban Ship | in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz Permit me to inform you on the results of the assignment given to me and Captain Antorio Olmos _ Del Moral at Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas Plaza, May 2, 1967.6) I. Background Information.(6) - As is already known, the Secretary of the Government, through the (Mexican) Federal Security Police (D.F.S.), requested the cooperation of the technical personnel of this Department in the finding, identifying and destruction of some "bombs," detonators and other devices which, according to information obtained by the D.F.S., had been brought into the country and buried at a spot near the Mante-C. Victoria road, between kilometers 643 and 644. (s)- II. Location of the Zone and Spot Where the Explosives Were Found (¢) As a result of the above request, the under- Signed and Captain Olmos, accompanied by two agents of the D.F.S., went immediately to Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas, and arrived at said plaza at 3:20 A.M., May 8, 1967 “sy On the same day, at 8:00 A.M., we went to the indicated spot, between kilometers 643 and 644, for the | purpose of determining the indicated zone where, according to the information, was located the spot where the explosives had been buried./6) At the end of four hours, we succeeded in finding the exact spot where the explosives had been buried, in a promontory bordering the left side of the road and approximately 15 meters from the road, between kllometers 642 and 643. The location is shown on Photographs No. 1 and 2.(5s) IfI. Location of the Explosives /G) In the above-mentioned area, in a zone no(S) soarWegien SECRET | | 05 [p5503- 36 ~-.- ad Ne Doclda: 322769117 Page 31
FRANK ANGELO FIORI in Mexican Port, P SECRET NI; ET AL : Reported Plans to Blow Up Cuban Ship , .\4,. ossibly Veracruz Con®idential larger than 25 meters, we unearthed the following: (5) 1) A "bomb" or-a double explosive charge, wrapped in se by adhesive tape. Photographs 3 and 4 ctions of a tire inner eS and fastened 2) Four magnets, consisting of coiled spools especially positioned, in pairs, to fasten each. of the explos 5 and 6. The wrapped in se ive charges to metallic parts. Photographs magnets, like the charges, were found etions of an inner tube. /$} 3) The detonators for the explosive charges. These were found wrapped in a plastic bag. Photograph No. 7S) It is thought discovered it destroyed it separately :($ 4) The remnants of an explosive charge. that farmers in the area accidentally and, in attempting to see its PEpeeness completely. Photograph No. 8. v these remnants, the following were recovered a) The explosive material 4 ) -b) Fragments of a container, a blue plastic tape, labels from the factory which manufactured the explosive, remains of newspapers, pieces of plywood and pieces of IV. Iden . One unearthed, we should condit Qk ee wee ee ee Visual Examination. (S}) a mesh, plastic cloth. Photograph No. 9.4) ! tification of the Explosive Material. | e all the items in the area had been ; | proceeded to examine them in detail in order to attempt to identify them and ascertain as to what condition they were in sp as to destroy them, fons warrant it. Ss) 3 Con: i tial SECRET: NSNeS5O3 Be | Doclda: 3227689117 Page 32
SECRET FRANK ANGELO FIORINI; ET AL a Reported Plans to Blow Up Cuban Ship in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz vont Nentfal a) The Explosive Charge - Rectangular in shape with the following approximate dimensions: 30 x 20 x 7 centimeters. The charge consists of a block of explosive covered with a solid, putty-like plastic material, the entire surface of which is covered with black insulation tape. At one of its edges, 2 plugs for an iron pipe of 3/4 inch diameter were found. These are fastened separately by a screw to lengths of galvanized iron pipe of the same diameter and a@proximately 15 centimeters long. The pipes are located inside the | explosive charge and serve as a lodging for the detonators. | Two metallic rods of 7 millimeters in diameter and 10 centimeters long extend along the longitudinal axis of the charge. They have screws at the ends which serve '- to fasten them to the spools (S/ . | The explosive inside is white in color and plastic-like. Its characteristics and potency are unknown. It will be necessar y° conduct analyses to determine | its class and type. 's\ was not assembled and ready for detonation, since it did not contain the proper elements for starting, PG Le 8 and amplifying the detonation. Photograph No. 10.26) It was ascertained that the explosive charge @ b) Spools-magnets - There are four of ~ and they consist of spools of approximately 3 x 2x1 inches, containing at their ends two metallic plates fastened by bolts. Each of these plates has a bore hole ° into which the small rods used to hold the charge are placed. On the side opposite that containing the bore hole, there is a metallic plate whose function is to to any metallic surface. Photograph No. 11 ‘serve as the surface which is connected by Wi magnet 5 Detonators - The detonators are of, the percussion type. and apparently are activated by an electric current. They have an approximate length(S) Conf ential SECR ET. Os M5503 18 DoclId: 32269117 Page 33
ef. . “\ ANTS AN a “SCE FRANK ANGELO FIORINI; ET AL - ean . : Reported Plans to Blow Up Cuban Ship Cont enti in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz of 25 centimeters and a diameter of 7 to 8 millimeters (6 . They are composed of a percussion mechanism, a safety and an explosive charge. Photograph No. 12./5| Because of the condition in which they were found and because they were found to be safe for handling and transportation, they were not destroyed. V. Transportation of the losives and Their Delivery to the D.F.S.(S S The explosives (complete charge and recovered remnants), detonators and magnets, perfectly wrapped and packed, were brought to this city on the afternoon of the 4th and were handed over to the Federd Security Police on the morning of May 5, 1967. Later, at 11:30 A.M. on the same day, they were sent to a powder magazine at the explosives plant, after having first been examined by the Director of the D.F.S. The explosives are now at the disposal of the proper authorities ./s/ Attached herewith are 12 photographs for information purposes ( ‘ Respectfully, /s/ illegible Jose Maria Navarro Barquero (259458) (s) Effective Suffrage, No Re-electiog * . : | On July 5, 1967, the confidential source abroad also made available a copy of a telegraphic money order originating in Miami, Florida, in the amount of 2498 pesos ($200 U.S. currency), addressed to FRANK FOURGIS, Hotel Mante, Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas, dated April 13, 1967. On the reverse “( “ cua Sven SECRET - we _/ SOS ACEGO 3" Hog Doclda:3227689117 Page 34
FRANK ANGELO FIORINI; ET AL Reported Plans to Blow Up Cuban Ship in Mexican Port, Possibly Veracruz appears the signature of FRANK FOURGIS in endorsement, receiving the full amount on that date. On July 22, 1967, the above source advised that investigation at the Hotel Mante in Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas, revealed a record of a long distance telephone call placed from the hotel to ALFREDO FUENTES in Maimi, Florida, telephone 79 71 67, on April 12, 1967. The call was placed by subject FIORINI, according to the source. (iY 6* “ , . ’ . ; N . * - Gonf/déxtial \ Le SECRET pS2lS50I-35 | Doclda: 322769117 Page 35