Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hote; . DATE: _il- -14- ~2017 , . ‘ . ‘ a ‘ ee SECRET a | . Ny 105- ~137187 10 5-2 17 30 S) rovide a plausible explariation for the presence of the Lanas ruck in the vicinity of (the Iraq Mission|on 12/23/74.W SA rany (S) further. advised ‘that U.S. Customs border officials ha been alerted regarding the return of CHARLES GOFF to the United eat My Ly pont — Cs) For the furt vnfoxrm atjon of FBI - TA- the NYO that ATTRA AKIR, sigan HAKI HMUDA J © TIKRITL born in\iBagh. kag inl 194 ntered the United States. on S ao dad. 24/6. aipetact @.| He was also the bodyguard for($_) A Se Ae a HAIKHLY, |currently (Iraq Ambassador \and{ Fermanenteyp Representa geve to the _UN, in Kuwaityfin 1971. He is the brother oF Sabana. Director of Gene al Intelligence in Iraq. § | a ns x7 RA- On 2/4/75, CLYDE BRYANTE, U.S. State Department, telephonically contacted the NYO_and advised that the travels of CHARLES GOFF to(the Middle East)\for the purpose of demonstrating the use of CSI ; | firearms may constitute a violation of Title 22, US Code, Section 1934, and Title 22, Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 121-128. BRYANTE further indicated that United States Customs Department, Investigations Unit, handles investigations for the State Department in connection with violations of munitions control regulations, such as the above-mentioned provisions. As indicated in WFO airtel to the Director dated 2/5/75, Central. Records of INS were checked with negative results by WFO WFO re[RprKtau]ana(s SHaKIR-\(S) A search of INS records per D. F. 7 re[ SHAKIR) an and SH i Anformation Section, 20 West Broadway, NYC, re AKIR) and pk | proved negative on 2/14/75. | ‘REQUEST OF FBI HQ . . i yn FBI HQ is x quested to furnish NYO with any information | “ys in Bureau files re(NATIK SHAKTE Jand [WILLIAM APIKIAN. Cs). i ook | FBI -HQ is also requested to advise the NYO of the status NI ts of NYO request for additional coverage of the subject as set forth cnet ‘iin FBI HQ nitel to New York dated 1/24/75 and New York nitel i to Director dated 1/30/753. FBI HQ is requested to contact at headquarters level - 1 ve representatives of U.S. Customs Service and Alcohol, Tobacco "and Firearms..Unit of the U.S. Treasury Department to determine the status of any current or recent investigation relating to \ GEORGE. SALESKY or ROSSER ‘SCOTT “REEVES, III, or their firm, -, Military Ar ent Corporation; CHARLES GOFF, or his firm, ‘ i Eeaaliane Corporation, or MITCHEL ERBELL, III, MITCHEL ERBELL.,-~LM.,. or their firm, Defense Systems, SE Powder v4 . etinrein, | Docld:32335490 Page 4
[Released under the John F.. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2roa ores DATE:* 11-14-2017 . . . , : ' a = a . + . . \ . i ° - } "os ; 7 : ' . . : opt , Lo - . i . ~ . \ ’ BS ay : 4 j % i ' & : . . en) . \ t . \ . . ' NY [105-137187], . ; | ' As mentioned_in “New York nitel to the Director dated’ ‘ ; 2/14/75, NY {14567-IA,\ who has had social contact with(aL-tayyar )C S$) in the past, has expressed a-willingness to cooperate With ; a the FBI in this matter. However, NYO does not feel: that FBI HQ proposal set forth in referenced letter of ‘1/23/75, would provide the answers concerning the ultimate use for which weapons are being sought by AL-TAYYAR} and APIKIAN (AL-TAYYAR ould Cs") ‘ - not necessarily reveal these ultimate purposes to a prospective ~ ' supplier of arms. Before any indication of this ultimate. use might be furnished to the Special Agent acting as an arms Ce , dealer, the Agent might have to engage-in a prolonged relationship | with the subject and actually provide large quantities of Oo sophisticated weapons, the use of which would be beyond FBI '. control. In addition, the cover suggested in referenced letter, - would subject the Special Agent to.possible scrutiny through ’ arms dealers already contacted by (AL-TAYYAR, Tf an approach C$ _) by a Special Agent under suitable cover:is recommended by FBI HQ, — 4 the NYO suggests that the Special Agent might utilize the cover of an American businessman dealing in machined metal parts, having \ ; .extensive contacts. both within the arms industry and with government agencies. This cover would allow the subject of - weapons to be discussed without involving their uncontrolled » delivery to the subject (mf t I , In order to more expeditiously resolve this matter, the NYO requests FBI HQ authorization for the following approach{u) oo ‘AS previously rioted, while. serving in(CanadaJin 19072) the CS, subject approached a representative of the United States: Department ' _of State and-made.inquiry concerning possible political_asylum for’ ax a "friend" who was unhappy with the current(Traqi. egime..J In thisZS$ -\f&,. Connection, he was later contacted _infMontrea b representative(¢{ ~~" .S. Of CIA ‘During this contact, he continued to use fhe guise of de? speaking for a "friend", and indicated that this "friend" was willing to collaborate with the U.S. Government by inserting — | himself in an anti-regime plotting group. The NYO feels that th . subject should be approached away from the (Iraq Missionjor other $0) _ giptonatic establishments lunder secure conditions by a §pecial Agen clo or Agents who would not identify themselves to the subjéct. They’ on could then make inquiry concerning the current feelings’ of the ~ mk .. subject's alleged, "friend" regarding cooperation with the U.S. Govern- \ ment. . Depending upon (AL-TAYYAR'S{ reaction, the Special Agents 04 _ oes so “4-0 ' Docld:32335490 Page 5
[ Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hotes. DATE: 11- 14-2017 oO . | - fy . | —_ “4 . Hye a 105-137187 NY {105-21730 t discuss Ke U.S. Government's interest in the influx of sophisticated a into(the Middle East.) In view of the CS) “SECRET - fact that {aL- ~TAYYAR Jpreviously initiated contact with U. speS$ Government. (anotayya Ss in(Montreal) it is not felt that he would acs be ina position make a complaint regarding this approach through traqi) © (United Nations channels.) Since the Special LSJ Agents w raqi ot identify themselves (CAL= TAYYAR| could not, in any C 3 event, make specific allegations against either the FBI or” ‘the U.S. Government. This approach would allow for a prompt /¥ ‘determination of(AL- TAYYAR's willingness to cooperate without CS_) involving a prolonged undercover relationship_that could possibl compromise highl ensitive source Ny(14567-1A.\ FBI HQ should lS note that cia-FRig@ong inues to express a keen interest in abproaching@ ALTA YARMin order. to develop him for overseas( $_) intelligen purpose f FBI HQ does not wish to authorize contact of{AL-TAYYAR]by Special Agents, it_might consider cs) iving CIA¥permission’to approachf AL- TAYYAR)and request ingxC1ayc S$”) o furnis he FBI wit (Sie information he Provides regarding tt instant investigation LEADS ALBANY ti At Syracuse, New York (1) Will identify subscribers to 315-{471- os1j}and 315-4446-4766,] Cs}. both of which were called during the first week of August, 1974, from(Miami and (Tamp Florida, and, charged to the home “telephone (5) number of [AL-TAYYAR] 212-879-8023 KS) , (2) Will check office indices and appropriate sources for any “dealers (a that the subscribers are involved with either arms dealers (01 or Arab or radical political organizations. ($ ] ALEXANDRIA a, (1) At Arlington and Falls Church, Virginia r : Will: conduct ‘the same investigation requested of ALBANY in connection with telephone’ numbess ively, 7245) and 703€941- Sage called 10/22/74 and 7/3]/74, respective from the subject's home telephone number. oe -5- Docld:32335490 Page 6
“Released under the John F. . Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 Use Pi0T Hote). ! DATE: 11-14- 2017 ee Oo C oo, aan a : . oN SECRET yh i Ny [105-137187 Ny}105-21730 {S \ . . an LEADS (CONT'D) ATLANTA At Atlanta, Powder Springs, and Marietta, Georgia advised that{WILLIAM APIKIAN and (ai aeyaR isGussed déaling C (1) r the information of Atlanta, a 1/11} i}75, we(Gsatp CS with a father and son in Powder (osc mana tr indicating é 2: Il that the father wanted to travel br (soraan) and( Iraq.{ Atlanta , is requested to attempt to determine whether M HELL WERBELL, or MITCHELL WERBELL, IV have recently traveled to[the Middle may (2) Will establish liaison with, local offices of U.S. Customs and Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, and advise the NYO and FBI HO on a continuing basis of the progress of investigation being 4 conducted by those agencies regarding the activities of 7 GEORGE SALESKY, of Military Armament Corporation, and MITCHELL ot WERBELL, III and MITCHELL WERBELL, IV, of Defense Systems. Will coordinate investigation with these other agencies in an attempt to determine the nature_and_extent of any exportation | or domestic sale of weapons to(Arab individuals, groups or Cs 7h governments. | BOSTON a = os | ot At Lenox, Massachusetts in connection with telephone number 413 3525Jcalled from C Will conduct same mapetcean ter ce requested of aibany, ; 637- . subject's home phone on 7/27/74. At Springfield, Massachusetts Will check indices and contact established sources regarding E. W. REITHER, of Smith and Wesson, and advise the .NYO whether it is felt that contact with REITHER might jeopardize - | the confidentiality of the inquiry concerning the subject. CHICAGO At. Chicago, Illinois For the information of Chicago, on 1/20 and Pacers ny (2340}8 indicated that an_individual named(GANJTI }f£ om ogden} a CsI -home telephone 3124676-9569,) business telephone 312+4676-0 e4 attempted to contact{AL- TAYYAR regarding information(Gangt) id received’ from/AMIN EL HASSAN,)of Washington, D. C. reauatetg) sy . requeded ‘to fully identify ANII\ and attempt to ascertain whether he has any connection with subject's weapons' deals pe ee a | . SECRET Co | Docld:32335490 Page
“Released under the John-F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hotey- DATE: 11-14-2017 . . ; _ ; : : CO» . Oe on ee’ \ _ SECRET. | , an (33: 137187 — : | (ig: 21730: . LEADS (CONT'D) , CHICAGO (CONT'D) (1) Will conduct same investigation request d of Albany in connection with telephone number 3124£784-7877\| contacted a) —_ from subject's home telephone on 11/5/74, : s MIAMI . . At Miami, Florida (1) Will conduct same investigation requested of Albany - in connection with telephone number 305-{865- 751T)\called ; - 12/23/74 from New York, and telephone number 309-531-9440 Ss) from which collect calls made to subject's residence on 8/2 and 3/14) (2) Will, through Southern Bell "Toll’ Library", POB 440100, obtain identif ing information regarding 5 oy owing calls charged to ALS TAVYAR' S{ residence phone (212 879- 802 3S) To § 71-9817) New eoat* 315¢471- 9517) From Miami, oon. on 8/2/74 Identification Number (JK 19038875 \(S} To Syracuse, esse 3154471- 9517) From Miami, Florida on 8/3/7 Identification Number (JK 26030473}(5 J To racuse, York 3154 471- 95174 “ES From Miami, Florida, on 8/3/74 Identification Number(JK 2003051 racuse,. York ; 315f471- 9517 ED ; . From: Miami, So on, 8/4/ Identification Number ‘css To Syracuse, New York 3154446-4766)\ CS From Tampa orida, on, 8/6/75 Identification Number al cs.4 SECRET -7- _- c ———~ : oe Doclda: 32335490 Page 6
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Coll i " Hotes = i ection Act of 1997 (44 c f DATE: 11-14-2017 . , SO . , SO OES be . - 5 ~ 1 é a . , \ ‘ - SECRET SO - ~ x fiosa37187. Nt : 7 oS (105-21730 c a oo 7 LEADS (CONT'D) - os ? NEWARK ‘ At Jersey City and South Orange, New Jersey. _ (lL) For the information of Newark, subject has made numerous ; calls to 201-(868- 47947) a number reviously determined to be OS the residence 6at794) ABL fete Ss ite LOLA RODRIGUEZ 5 RAFEH, £200 Boulevard East,\ apar ment (5- z,) North Bergen, Newf$ Jersey \ : ; QO (2) ill conduct same lead as get out foy, Albany in connection with telephone numbers 201 762-8368,Jand 201 a5a--sodilcatiedC SJ 7/24/74 and 8/20/74, respe ively. NEW HAVEN At Torrington and Ridgefield, Connecticut Will conduct same investigation as requested of Albany | in connection with telephone number 2034482- 8480 Jcalled 7/27 74S and 9/6/74 and telephone number 203-{438- 3565) called” 8/15/74. SALT LAKE CITY ee SO _ : _ At Salt Lake City, Utah CS ) os , , toy, . Will attempt to discreetl determine whéther CHARLES GOFF has returned from(the Middle East or, if he has not, when he C$ { is expected to re-enter the United States. ) ot , 7 ~ WASHINGTON FIELD. oe ; a At Washington, D.C. é : ' ) co Is noted above, neither INS - Central Files, Washington, D. C., nor INS cords Section, NY, NY,. has been able to locate any re of the arrival or departure either (NATIK SHAKIR) ak SATIR OS SHAKIR MAHMUD AL- Cas nrmeS) ecithe APIKIAN.) Investigation has eso failed to develop(2 APIKI \s) exact nationality, but he has giyen n address. in(France\and also claims to have a residence in Citneva, Switzerland. | WFO is requested to. recontact INS in an > an attempt to locate récords of fAPIKIAN\and|SHAKIR.{ WFO- is also. oO ~N requested to contact US Department 0 State, V Office, . ,  xvegarding any applications received . for visas for the above * | individuals. ; - | ' oo | » 7 SECRET © | ~ -8- 4 } >: Doclda: 32335490 Page 9
‘Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hote;. DATE: 11-14- 2017 . . ~ — coe C “a a . NL + ~137187 Dee 21730 (Ss) SECRET LEADS (CONT'D) ty = WASHINGTON FIELD (CONT'D) (2) Check indices and established sources in an effort Ce , to identify(AMIN EL HASSAN,|possibly with the(Iraq Interest s) Section, mentioned in lead-ftor Chicago Office. (3) Will recontact Office of Munitions Control, US Department of State to determine if any applications have been received in the last 8 months from Military Armament Corporation or : Defense Systems which coyld possibly be destined,for ind | involved in this case. it should be noted that[ AL- or individuals. ; claimed that an indivi 1, possibly MITCHELL WERBELL, IV, of | Defense Systems, claimed that the US Government had turned | down a request for a shipment of arms. | _ ,(4) Will also determine if proper documentation and -- authorization were obtained in connection with the .45 caliber | automatic ordered through’ John Jovino Company of NYC and of ascertain the composition and authorization regarding the shipment made to New York by Smith and Wesson, Springfield, Massachusetts, aS mentioned in enclosed LHM. SECRET . " -9- | DocId:32335490 Page 10