DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

. REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT#: 2006503363R001
APPROVED

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CASE TITLE

OPERATION: G-BIRD
SENSITIVE CASE

REPORT DATE

CASE NUMBER

0610912006

2006503363

REPORTING OFFICER

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SA C/LE/Region .5
SUBJECTS OFREPQRT

SYNQPS!S

This report will document the unlawful smuggling of finches from Guyana into the United States.
DISTRIBUT/ON

Internal List

REPORT STATUS

PENDING

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Title: OPERATION: G-BIRD

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finches and last May 2005 he brought in two (2) finches. stated another passenger
namedandbrought in 29 finches on that flight as well. stated ~re information about who is smuggling, buying and selling finches
from Guyana and would meet with SAnext week. WI issued seizure tag number
854340 to the seized property. The five (5) live finches were sent to USDA Vet Services to be
quarantined. The five (5) live finches, one dead finch, six hair curlers and birdseed were
voluntarily abandoned to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service~achment 3). SA
logged the evidence in the New York OLE evidence room. SAescorted
out of the airport.

On 6/9/06, SAreceived a call fromat l5~ stated. is
willing to help in any way possible with the investigation. knows of three key people
who buy finches from Guyana travelers and sell them within the community. SAcontacted the U.S. Attorney's Office and spoke with AUSA .
On 7/10/06, only three of the five live finches survived USDA' s quarantine according to USDA
Veterinarian
(Attachment 4). SA picked up and sent three live finches to
a wildlife care facility in Florida (Property Receipt - Attachment 5).
DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECTS.

DOB

SS
U.S. Passport No. -

PRIOR VIOLATIONS
No previous wildlife violations were identified for this subject in LEMIS. No matching records
for this subject were found in NCIC Criminal background query.

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV#: 2006503363
Report #:001

Title: OPERATION: G-BIRD

WITNESSES.
Special Agent- 70 E. Sunrise ~
NY 11581
Wildlife Inspector70 E. Sunrise Hwy~

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LAWS VIOLATED.
Title 16 USC 545
It is imlawf1'1 to fraudulently or knowingly bring into the United States any merchandise contrary
to law, or receive, conceal, buy, sell, or in any manner facilitate the transportation, concealment,
or sale ofsuch merchandise after importation, knowing the same to have been imported or
brought into tire United States contrary to law.
To wit: On 6/8/06,imported five (5) live finches and one (1) dead finch into the
United States. Each bird was concealed in hair curlers.
Title 16 USC 3372 a (2) (A)
To import in interstate or foreign commerce any fish or wildlife taken, possessed transported, or
sold in violation of any law or regulation ofany state or in violation ofany foreign law:
To wit: Guyana law ~he exportation of finches from their country without pennits from
Guyana. On 6/8/06,imported five (5) live finches and one (1) dead finch without any
permits.
Evidence. Seizure tag number: 854340
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

3 live finches (Cared for by Fauna Link Facility, Plant City, Florida).
2 dead finch (Destroyed and documented by USDA Vet Services).
6 hair curlers (NY OLE).
1 bag of birdseed (NY OLE).
1 dead finch (NY OLE).
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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363
Report #:001

Title: OPERATION: G-BIRD
ATTACHMENTS.
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3.
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passport and declaration.
Fonn 3-1984 dated 6/8/06.
USFWS Abandonment Form signed 6/8/06.
USDA Veterinarian letter dated 7/11/06.
Property Receipt dated 7/10/06.

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waive any further rights or proceedings relative to this property other than my( our) right to file 11 petition for remission of this property as
aulhOflz:ed at 50 CFR 12.24. l(we) understand that any such petition for remission must be fifed prior to the disposal ol lhe property by the
Ash and Wlldllle Service and not later than 60 days from dale of seizure.

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OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT#: 2006503363R002
APPROVED

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CASE TITLE

OPERATION: G-BIRD
SENSITIVE CASE

REPORT DATE

CASE NUMBER

08/29/2006

2006503363

REPORTING OFFICER

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REPORT STA ros

PENDING

APPROVED BY

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SYNOPSIS

Th~ocuments the smuggling of thirteen (13) live finches into the U.S. from Guyana on 08/08/2006. The smuggler,-

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~nded by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at J.F.K. International A· ort. The finches were found in
hair curlers in- -carry-on baggage. FWS SAsandinterviewed
at the ai ort. An
employee at the Guyana airport was used to get the birds around airport security procedures in that country.
admitted to

receiving payment and promises of payment to deliver the birds to individuals in the U.S. At least one of these recipients is involved
in the commercialization {resale) of smuggled finches from Guyana.
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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363

Title: Operation G-Bird

Report #: 00?

PREDICATION

At approximately 1640 hrs on 08/08/2006, the FWS Office in Valley Stream, NY received a call
from
of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at J.F.K.
International Airport, NY. Wildlife Inspector
was working dispatch and took
the call.
advised WI that CBP had apprehended
at Tenninal 4 smuggling in
thirteen (13} finches from Guyana aboard North American Airlines flight . . . . was
advised that FWS officers would respond to the airport as soon as possible.

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NARRATIVE

DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION

FWS Arrival at Airport - 08/08/2006
At approximately 1710 hrs on 08/08/2006, RAC John Neal, SA
, and WI arrived at Terminal 4, J.F.K. Aitport and located Supervisor
in the secondary
inspection area.
showed the FWS officers the thirteen (13) finches, each of which was in a
plastic hair curie~ took photographs of the finches (Attachment #1). After taking
photographs, WI ~eded with transferring the birds into a pet carrier that the FWS
Officers had supplied. WI photographed the birds in the carrier (Attachment #2). The
birds were given water and provided seed that the smuggler had brought from Guyana. WI
reported that all thirteen (13) finches were alive at the time of transfer from curler to
cage but some were in poor condition. By 2000 hrs, one ( 1) finch had died.

Im

Im identified the finch smuggler as

, who was present in the secondary
showed the FWS Officers
<;::ustoms Declaration, CBP Fonn
inspection area. 6059B (Attachment #3). The box indicating the primary purpose of the trip was checked
'"business." In block l la, the box labeled '•No" was checked in response to whether. was
bringing in "fruits, vegetables, plants, seeds, food, insects." ''No'· was also checked for bringing
in "meats, animals, animal/wildlife products." The Customs Declaration was signed and dated.
Discovery of Finches by CBP - 08/08/2006

SA -

interviewed CBP

, CBP Officer

~BP Officer
(Badge
Bothllll and
Specialists with CBP's Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ). Ofc.

stated that _
was selected for inspection by a member of the Passenger Enforcement Roving Team, known as
PERT. was flagged by PERT in the baggage carousel area of Terminal 4 and brought
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Title: Operation G-Bird

over to the secondary inspection area where the contents of his suitcases were inspected by PERT
Team member . In the first oftwo suitcases,
discovered a significant
and
quantity of plant material and called over officers from CBP-PPQ. Officers
came over to assist. Officer
stated that
(Badge
that the grass (seed) was for . friend who lived at
(Badge #
also an Agricultural
showed the plant material to Ofc. Specialist with CBP-PPQ. recognized the plant material as birdseed which has been
previously found in the possession of individuals smuggling finches to the United States from
Guyana [SA 's Note: this SA has also seen similar seed in the possession of individuals
apprehended smuggling finches from Guyana. WI reports that previous smugglers have
told.
that the birds prefer this native plant seed and it is all they will eat for several weeks
after the stress ofbeing smuggled into the United States].

Im

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Ofc. ~d ~ny birds with •
to which responded "no,
sir." ~ l~ carry-on bag, which was a small, paper, shopping bag
placed inside an open plastic duty-free shopping bag containing two bottles of liquor. Inside the
paper bag, Ofc. found the finches secured in plastic hair curlers. Ofc. 11111 stated.
account.
witnessed/heard this exchange and verified Ofc. Following the discovery of the finches, the PERT Supervisor sent ~r a pat-down
search, which yielded no further wildlife or other contraband. Supervisorllm contacted FWS.
- 08/08/2006
FWS Contact with At approximately 1730 hrs, RAC •
and SA escorted
located in Terminal 4. • was seated in the FWS Office and both RAC
identified themselves as Federal Agents and displayed their credentials to

to the FWS Office
and SA -

SAread the Miranda warnings and . stated . understood those rights and
was willing to answer queSt!Ons. was presented with a Waiver of Rights form, which
~ven time to read the form and did sign the Waiver
the SA explained to .
(Attachment #4). In restating what the SA had explained, asked if. could stop
questioning at anytime and was told "yes."
also gave written consent to search his baggage and personal effects [Attachment #5].
searched baggage and found no further evidence. The contents of
wallet, in~llm issued Driver's License and Social Security Card, were
[Attachment #6]. WI photocopied passport
photocopied by SA emptied . pants pockets yielding two (2)
and passport pages [Attachment #7). scraps of paper with names and phone numbers and one business card with writing on the front
and the back. These papers were photocopied [Attachment #8] and returned to WI

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Report #: 002

Title: Operation G-Bird
had no cash in.

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wallet or on. person. asked if SA]. RAC.

had a cell phone
could look through.

cell phon~d.

Interview of
08/08/2006
After giving the Miranda warnings and receiving a signed waiver of rights, SA
advised
that it was illegal to make false statements to the Federal Agents.
handcuffed or otherwise physically
confirmed that. understood. At no time was restrained. • was allowed to use the bathroom during the interview.
The subject identified
residing at

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was born in

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stated that • was in for a family meeting regarding· . • had traveled to Guyana on a previous trip in June 2006 to attend the
While in Guyana on the current trip, • had stayed with his
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SAasked how many birds . had brought into the U.S. stated. had
brought in thirteen ( 13} birds. Asked what kind, stated they were called bastards (sp?)
or Towa-Towas and all 13 were wild-caught from Guyana.

. These
stated that nine (9) of the birds were imported for
. nicknamed ·(sp?}, in Guyana.
had
contacted
directly and worked out the payment. Asked howl ! paid
initially said by wire then backed off that statement saying was not sure how they
was to pay
worked out the payment, noting that the two do a lot of business together.
for smuggling the birds upon their receipt. said. had not been paid yet,
but expected to be paid $100 per bird if the bird was in good condition and less if the bird was in
poor condition. However, • expected no less than $50 per bird. These were not the prices of
the birds, just the fee to be paid
for smuggling the birds into the U.S. also told the SAs that
said. would not get paid if the birds were not delivered. had previously lived in the U.S.
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9 birds were provided by-

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Two (2) of the birds were for ~bought each for $200 (US)
in a market in Guyana - $400 ~o~ on these purchases.
said that gets a better price from the sellers in the market but they will raise
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Title: Operation G-Bird

the price for someone Jiving in America, like
arrived in Guyana and had spent several days with

had called during his visit.

when .

One (1) bird was for
associate nicknamedwhich. was paid $75 dollars to
transport. One (l) bird was for
associate nicknamed (sp?) and the terms of
that delivery had not been worked out yet.
said . did not know their real names.
All 13 birds were packed for smuggling by . gavethe birds •
had purchased in the market and packed those in addition to the birds forAll
birds were packed in plastic hair curlers. acknowledged knowing that smuggling
finches in plastic hair curlers is a common method of smuggling these birds. Asked why they use
hair curlers, • said that the plastic does not trigger the metal detectors and if you only have a
couple finches, the curlers can be hidden beneath the clothes.
said that pays an employee at the airport in Georgetown, Guyana to hand-off
the birds after the "mule" [SA 's Note: did not use the word mule] goes past security.
Afterwent through security and about 30 minutes prior to departure, • was
approached by an airport employee who asked "are you When responded
"yes", the employee instructed.
to follow him/her into a room. described as the "cantina."
• described the room as an eatery area open to the public. The airport employee handed•
the bag with the birds already in the hair curlers. There were no further words between them.
did not know the identity of this person. When asked if the employee was a police
officer, Customs official, or other authority,
said no. The employee was not
uniformed but did have an airport security pass.
stated that . later saw the employee
on the tarmac. Asked how the employee knew to approach • • replied that.
clothes had been agreed upon in advance and the description given to the airport employee.
provided the following information for
cell number
, home.
apartment is across from
In the beginning of the interview,. had told the SAs the birds were for someone at .
[SA 's Note: it was not clear if this address was also affiliated with
is a major player in smuggled finches, stated • always has
birds to sell.

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provided a significant amount of infonnation about the finch trade. • said. hangs
out on Sundays
in NY. • described the park as a place where people
bring their finches to singing competitions, known as "races". Owners of the birds and onlookers
place monetary wagers on the birds. Two birds will be placed next to each other and whichever
said the
sings the most times wins. An unbiased moderator determines the winner.
price of Guyana finches in the U.S. is no less than $300 up to $1,500.
said . has
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Title: Operation G-Bird

Report #: 002

heard of people paying much more than $1,500 for a bird but cannot substantiate it, explaining
that people will brag to artificially inflate the value of their birds. said that despite a
lot of trying no one can breed the Guyana finch here. Asked if anyone was legally importing
said "no." Asked why not,
said that the
finches from Guyana to the U.S., said. was
stress of quarantine on the birds and the cost of quarantine are deterrents.
not aware that Guyana law required an export permit. said that all of the Guyana
finches in the U.S. are smuggled. • said that other finches from Brazil and Trinidad are also
used in singing competitions and may be bred in the U.S. The Brazil and Trinidad finches are
distinguishable from the Guyana finches, do not sing as well, and are less desirable.
said • also hung out at
the place is owned by one of the three
was a major player in smuggled birds but
and
are also involved.
been busted before for smuggling finches.
was aware of other individuals who had been caught smuggling finches from Guyana
to JFKlA and listed several names the FWS had previously fined. Using nicknames the FWS
officers did not recognize, . said
and- . had been previously
busted.
said '
denied smuggling finches on prior trips from Guyana to the U.S. owned one towa-towa which was temporarily being cared for at hi~ while
address.
was away. Typically the bird is kept at agreed to provide a sworn affidavit {Attachment #9).
opted to have RAC
physically draft the affidavit. RAC summarized what
had said to the SAs.
RAC verified the wording of each sentence with
did not want a
statement in the affidavit indicating . knew . actions were illegal and for that reason the
subject was omitted. RAC .
read the affidavit in its entirety to signed
the affidavit.
signed a FWS abandonment form for the birds, seed and hair curlers (Attachment
#I 0). He also signed an abandonment form for USDA (Attachment# 11 ).

SA-

photographed -

(Attachment #12}.

At approximately 1945 hrs, the interview ended and -

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363
Report #: 002

Title: Operation G-Bird

Information Obtained from
Cell Phone
was carrying:
The SA verified the phone number for the cell phone The words
appeared on the main display of the phone, possibly an alias for
Scrolling through the contact list (143 entries), SA observed names
believed to be related to the unlawful bird trade. The following are some of the names and
numbers recorded from
contact list:

[SA 's Note: believed to be Guyana number]
[SA 's Note: believed to be Guyana number]
During the interview, -

missed a call from

at 1852 hrs.

Seizure of Evidence - 08/08/2006
SA seized the one ( l) dead finch, the thirteen ( J3) hair curlers, one ( l) paper bag, one
(l) plastic bag and a portion of the seed imported by All evidence was seized under
Seizure Tag #851465.

The SA photographed the dead finch for documentation (Attachment # 13). The dead finch was
delivered to
for destruction on 08/09/2006 and documented by a Property Receipt
disinfected the hair curlers in a
(Attachment #14). Under the SA'sliquid solution called "One Stroke Environ." The SA maintained possession of the hair curlers.
FWS Case Photographs
Seventeen ( 17) photographs taken by FWS are maintained on a CD in the I A envelope. An
index of the photos and a photo log photo were created by SA(Attachment #15)

Additional Case Photographs from CDP
received an email from CBP Officer
On 08/09/2006, SA#16) with twenty-one (21) digital photographs attached.

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363
Report #: 002

Title: Operation G-Bird
DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECTS

PRIOR VIOLATIONS

No previous wildlife violations were identified for this subject. No matching records for this
subject found in NCIC Criminal background query.
WITNESSES

Special Agent
Resident Agent-in-Charge
Wildlife Inspector
Wildlife Inspector
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
70 E. Sunrise Hwy., Suite.
Valley Stream, NY 11581
Supervisor
Agriculture Specialist
Office
Agriculture Specialist
Officer
, Agriculture Specialist
Officer
J.F.K. International Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363
Report #: 002

Title: Operation G-Bird

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J.F.K. International Airport
Passenger Enforcement Roving Team
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Supervisory Officer
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Animal Plant Health Inspection Service
Veterinary Service
J.F.K. International Airport
1230-59 Rockaway Blvd., Room •
Jamaica, NY 114 l 3

LAWS VIOLATED

On August 8, 2006, in the Eastern District of New York,
did import into
the United States thirteen ( 13) finches concealed in hair curlers to J.F.K. International Airport,
Jamaica, NY, aboard North American Airlines flight #092 from Guyana in violation of law, to
wit, defendant did knowingly:
l. Import wildlife transported in violation of Guyana law, which prohibits the export of
certain live birds, in violation of the Lacey Act, 16 USC 3372(a)(2)(A);
2. Import live birds under inhumane conditions in violation of the Lacey Act, 18 USC 42(c);
3. Fail to declare wildlife upon import in violation of the U.S. Endangered Species Act, 16
USC 1538(e), 50 CFR 14.61;
4. Import or bring into the United States mercbandise contrary to law in violation of 18 USC
545 [Smuggling Statute];
5. Falsify a U.S. Customs Declaration, CBP Form 6059B, in violation of 18 USC 1001
[Material False Statement/Writing/Entry Statute].
6. Attempt to contravene U.S . bird quarantine requirements in violation of USDA
Requirements [specific statutory/regulatory citations to be determined].
EVIDENCE

I. One ( l) dead finch seized on 08/08/2006 from -

under ST # 851465.

Transferred to USDA-Veterinary Services for destruction.
2. Twelve (12) live finches imported on 08/08/2006 by Maintained at USDA
quarantine facility; to be seized by FWS upon release from ~
3. Thirteen (13) plastic hair curlers seized on 08/08/2006 from under ST#
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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363
Report #: 002

Title: Operation G-Bird

851465. Maintained in Valley Stream Security (VSS).
4. One (I) paper bag and one ( 1) plastic bag seized from on 08/08/2006 under ST
# 851465. Maintained in VSS.
5. Sample quantity of plant seed seized from on 08/08/2006 under ST#851465.
Maintained in VSS.

ATTACHMENTS
1. Photograph of finches in hair curlers. Location: Customs secondary inspection area,
Date: 08/08/2006. File
Terminal 4, JFK Intl. Airport, NY. Photographer: WI No.:IMG_5383jpg. (1 page)
2. Photograph of finches after having been removed from hair curlers and placed into a cage
supplied by FWS. Location: Customs secondary inspection area, Terminal 4, JFK Intl.
Airport, NY. Photographer: WI Date: 08/08/2006. File No.:IMG_5388.jpg.
(1 page)
Customs Declaration, CBP Form 6059B. (2 pages)
3. Photocopies of4. Signed Waiver of Rights Form 3-1984. (l page)
5. Signed Consent to Search Form 3-342. (I page)
wallet. ( 1 page)
6. Photocopies of contents of
7. Photocopies of
passport. (5 pages)
8. Photocopies of scraps of paper from pockets. (4 pages)
9. Sworn Affidavit. (2 pages)
10. FWS Abandonment Form 3-2096. (1 page)
11. USDA Abandonment Form 17-8. (1 page)
12. Front and right-side profile photographs of
Location: FWS Office, Terminal
4, JFK Intl. Airport, NY. Photographer: SA
Date: 08/08/2006. File
No.:IMG_5392.jpg and No.:IMG_5393.jpg. (I page)
13. Photograph of dead finch. Finch was imported by and died at the airport.
Transferred to USDA for destruction due to disease risk. Location: FWS Office, Valley
Date: 08/09/2006. File No.:IMG_5400.jpg.
Stream, NY. Photographer: SA (I page)
14. Property Receipt (Form 3-155) for transfer of dead finch from FWS to USDA. ( 1 page)
15. Index and Log for photos taken by FWS. (2 pages)
16. Index of twenty-one (21) photographs taken by CBP Officer

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TITLE: Operation G-Bird

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November 7, 2006,-

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February 24, 2007

Guyana Finch Document

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docwnents the practice of trapping of
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the populations of birds is declining due to these practices.
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PRIOR VIOLATIONS
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Valley Stream, NY 11581

Assistant Curatort Ornithology
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INV #:2006503363
REPORT#: 04

TITLE: Operation G-Blrd

NARRATIVE
DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION

(b)(7)(E)

Information Received Regarding Bird Smuggler
On 6/28/07. SAreceived a phone call from · stating anamed
would be arriving soon from Guyana with smuggled fine~ stated be/she
heard
takes over $10,000.00 in U.S. currency to Guyana, in order to declare the cash
to U.S. Customs upon re-entry to the U.S. The declaration process and completion of U.S.
Customs fonns talces place away from the Custo~spection areas, and creates a
distraction from potential physical inspections o~ baggage.
Meeting with U.S. Customs at JFK Airport
On 712107, SAmet with U.S. Customs supervisors at JFK International Airport to enter
into their passenger alert system to be searched for smuggled birds upon arrival.
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Further Information Received Regarding-

On 7/6/07, SAreceived a phone caJJ from , who indicatedwas arrested
by Guyana authorities for the attempt to smuggle wild finches ~a and into the United
States. stated people were talking aboutatin
New York. the Sunday following the arrest.
DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECTS

(Not Confirmed)

DOB
U.S. Passport:
Sex:

I

PRIOR VIOLATIONS

A LEMIS and NCIC check returned negative results.
More infonnation is needed for a more thorough check.
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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #:2006503363
REPORT#: 04

TITLE: Operation G-Bird
\VITNESSES

Special Agent
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Office of Law Enforcement
70 East Sunrise Highway
Suite.
Valley Stream, NY 11581
LAWS VIOLATED

To be determined.
EVIDENCE

None.

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REPORT GF INVESTIGATION

INV #:2006503363
REPORT#: 04

TITI.E: Operation G-Bird

ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE
INVESTIGATIVE LEAD

Rejion 9, WO-LE, Arlington, VA
SAis requesting assistance from WO-LE for information regarding any recent Guyana
apprehensions of bird smugglers. Identification. of subjects is needed to further this investigation. Possible
subject:

-

or· - (first name unknown)

DOB
U.S. Passport:
Sex:

I

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U.S. FISH AND Wil.DLIFE SERVICE
OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT#: 2006503363ROOS
APPROVED

Note: This docummt contains neither recommendations nor c'onclusions of the Office of Law Enforcement, U.S. f ish and Wildlife Service. It iJ the
property of this office and is loaned to your agency. It, IUl<i its contents are not to be distributed outside of your agency.

CASE TITLE

OPERATION: G-BCRD
SENSITIVE CASE

REPORT DAT£

CASE NUMBER

09/21/2007

2006503363

REPORTING OFFICER

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APPROVED

SUBJECTS OE REPQRT

SYNOPSIS

This ~ort documents infonnation on Guyana finch smuggling into the Port of New Yorlc.
DISTRIBUTION

Internal List

REPORTSTATUS

PENDING

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pmpcny of this office and is loaned 10 your agency. It, nnd its contents, l1fC not 10 be distributed outside of your agency.

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #:2006503363

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

REPORT#: 05

NARRATIVE

DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION
Meeting With Cooperating Private Individual (CPI)
On July 27, 2007, Special Agent (SA)
and Wildlife Inspector (WI) _
had received infonnation about a
met with a CPI designated as
According to
Guyana finch distributor nicknamed
airport employee who was known in th
had seen
passenger planes past security and Customs.
and will try to talk to .
about purchasing wild Guyana finches.
Identification of
On August 6, 2007, •
told SA he had met
. . New York. masked ~buying Guyana finches.
some finches to
•
toot m back to his residence at
New York.
had forty (40) to fifty (50) finches in cages.
told works for
at Terminal 8 at
wit
.•
JFK [nternational Airport. •
stated. cleans planes upon landing. ~ he/she would
let him know when he/she was ready to buy some Guyana finches. S~firmed in
was contacted by .
who stated.
AutoTrack ALi's address. On August 9, 2007, SA works in the late afternoon until the morning.
ALI Not Found in Port Authority Records
On September 24, 2007, SA met with detectives of the Port Authority Police
Department (PAPD) at JFK Airport. A check for airport identification tags for .
came back
negative. PAPO detectives were going to look further into the missing identification card for
ALI.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Veterinarian Potentially Involved in Guyana
Finch Smuggling
•
heard through the
that a Veterinarian for USDA might be taking
finches and bypassing U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Customs at JFK International
Airport. The Veterinarian is identified as

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #:2006503363
REPORT#: 05

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD
Other Information

fronm

, nobo~unity has been bringing in finches lately. The
people at
in, New York have been talking about a person
bringing back smuggled finches from Guyana into New York who was arrested at the
International Airport in Guyana.
DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECTS

(b)(6),(b)(7)(C)

Potential Subjects

(b)(6),(b)(7)(C)

PRIOR VIOLATIONS

National Crime Information Center (NCIC) query came back with negative results.
Law Enforcement Management Information System (LEMIS) query revealed that .
do not have any priors with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
WITNESSES

Special Agent
Wildlife Inspector
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Office of Law Enforcement

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #:2006503363

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

REPORT#: 05

70 E. Sunrise Hwy., Suite.
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(516) 825-3950

LAWS VIOLATED

To be detennined.
EVIDENCE
None for this Report.

ATIACHMENTS

None for this Report.

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #:2006503363
REPORT#: OS

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

Identification of Confidential Informgnts

and- · and.
the true identity ofthese cooperating private individuaJs is being
maintained by the Special Agent in Charge, Region S.

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Report Approval Date 02/09/2007

Lead Request
forw:ird Date 07/13/2007

Requ<lling Region

Due Date

08/27/2007

LocAtlon of Work
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subject N~

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L.-:id assigned lo officer in OLE Washington Officc1:

Request info regarding recent Guyana bird smuggler

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Officer Assigned
Date 07/16/2007

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Completed By Officer Assigned
OlllC 11/19/2007
Reviewed By SRA
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Reviewed By Supporting RO/WO - Referred to the Requesting Office Upon Completion (RUC)
~le 11/20/2007
Officer
·SA
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U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT#: 2006503363R006
APPROVED

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property of this office :md is loaned ID your agency. II. ;ind ilS contcnlS ~re not lo be distributed outside of your agency.
CASET/TlE

OPERATION: G-BlRD
SENSITIVE CASE

REPORT DATE

CASE NUMBER

11/19/20-07

2006503363

REPORTING OFFICER

-s.am

REPORT STATUS

REFER.RED UPON
COMPLETION (RUC)

APPROVED BY

SACILEIRcgfcJn 5

Sll:!J2ES1S

The Washington Office made several attempts through the Department of State to obtain the requested information from
Guyana. No response was received.
IJJSIB.lflflllQti
f111ernal list

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U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT#: 2006503363R007
APPROVED

Note: This document coucains neither l"C(Ommeudalions not conduslons of tho Office of Law Enforcemc11t, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servkc. It is tho
property of this office and is toaDed to your agency. It, and its oontenl5 llft: t\04 to be distn"buted outside of your agericy.
CASETITlE

OPERATION: G-BIRD
SENSITIVE CASE

REPORTDATE

CASE NUMBER

01/09/2007

2006503363

REPORTING OFFICER
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SllJJ,IEC1'S Of R£PQRT
SYNOPSIS

This report documents the positive identity o~as a Guyana wild finch distributor.
DISTRIBUTION

Internal Li.st

.s. .

REPORTSTATUS

PENDING

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property of this office and is loaned to your agency. It, and its contents, me not to be distributed outside of your agency.

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #:2006503363
REPORT#: 07

TITLE: OPERATION G-BmD
NARRATIVE
DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION
Identifying

On December 3, 2007
. . designated as .
met with to inquire about purchasing some wild Guyana finches.
brought. to the
address
ew York
. According t
resides at this
address. SA
confirmed in Autotrack.
is known as a Guyana wild finch
distributor throughout the
. -s~ residence had
hundreds of Guyana wild finches in cages.
was told by ~the slow season for
finches because of the cold weather. In the spring people will start competing finches in singing
contests at
, New York. stated• will be importing
more Guyana wild finches then.
that would be back in the spring to
purchase Guyana wild finches
observed a
with the. . . . license
confirmed from Autotrack the vehicle is
plate number
. Special Agent {SA)
registered to a
at
,Meeting with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

On December 7, 2007, SAs
and
met with USDA Office of
the Inspector General (OIG) Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC
and SA
. The SAs were interested in assisting with investigating any USDA employees
involved in the smuggling of wild Guyana finches. SAis going to start an internal
investigation to assist the Service. USDA dog handlers will assist the Service officers with
blitzing targeted flights from Guyana.
DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECTS

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #:2006503363
REPORT#: 07

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD
PRIOR VIOLATIONS

National Crime Infonnation Center (NCIC) query came back with negative results forLaw Enforcement Management Infonnation System (LEMIS) query revealed that not have any priors with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
WITNESSES

Special Agent Special Agent Anthony Neonakis
70 E. Sunrise Hwy., Suite.
Valley Stream, NY 11581
ASAC
SA
USDA Office ofinspector General
26 Federal Plaza
Room
New York, New York 10278

Ill

LAWS VIOLATED
To be determined.
EVIDENCE

None for this Report.
ATTACHMENTS
None for this Report.

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U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT#: 2006503363R008
APPROVED

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offi.ce and is loaned lo your agcnc:y. It. and Its contents are not to be distributed outside of your agency.

CASE TITLE

OPERATION: G-BIRD
SENSOIJIE CA.SE

REPORT DATE

CASE NUMBER

03/17/2008

2006503363

REPORTING OFFICER

-

APPROi-ED BY

SAC/LE/Region J
SUB/EC1SOFR£PORT

SYNOPSIS

This report documents the true identity of the Guyana finch distributor known asDISCR/B(fflQN

Internal Lisi

s

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REPORT STATUS

PENDING

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propct1Y or this offi« and is loaned to )Out agency. It, and. its ~ts. llJ'C not to be distn'buted oulsid.c of )Out age~.

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #:2006503363

TITLE: Operation G-Bird

REPORT#: 08

NARRATIVE
DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION
Throughout March 2008, Special Agent (SA)
and SA
conducted surveillances with Port Authority Police Officers (PAPO) at JFK International Airport
and at the subject's residence. Infonnation was obtained that there were two .
who fit the
at one address.
description ofFAT MAN Correct Identity
After many airport identification card queries, •
ALI did not show up on any security records.
On March 21, 2008, SA and SAlocated the
at
Tenninal 7 at JFK International Airport. According to a former manager
stated
bas left the airport pennanently. All employees were taken by
brought SA
and SA
to the security area. The
security officer aJlowed SA
to go thru
records
(Attachment l). A man by the name
fit the description. SA
a check in
and discovered
lived at the same address as
verified this is the subject selling Guyana finches at

New York. Both.

and-

sell Guyana finch's in

is a known distributor.
DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECTS

PRIOR VIOLATIONS

-

National Crime Information Center (NCIC) query came back with negative results for

Law Enforcement Management Infonnation System (LEMIS) query revealed thatdoes not have any priors with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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property of Ibis office and is loaned to your agency.

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #:2006503363

TITLE: Operation G-Bird

REPORT#: 08

WITNESSES

Special Agent
Special Agent
70 E. Sunrise Hwy Suite
Valley Stream, NY 11581
LAWS VIOLATED

To be determined.
ATTACHMENTS

I.

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Slllle VA

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U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT#: 2006503363R009
APPROVED

Note: This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the Office of Law Enforc:crncnl, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is the property of this office and
is loaned to your 4Jency. It, and ita contents an not to be distn1Jutcd outside of your agency.
CASEmLE

OPERATION: G-BIRD
SENSITIYE CASE

REPORT DATE

CASE NUMBER

07/14/2008

2006503363

REPORTING OFFICER

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REPORTSTATUS

PENDING

APPROJ'ED BY

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$YNOPSIS

rt d cuments another ~ of fmches being sold from a residence in~ New York. SA-

Th'

resident about a-

gn
IUmfBC[IlON

Internal List

selling birds from.

was contacted by a
home. A LEAD is ~~ WO Headquarters for verification of

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #:2006503363
REPORT#: 09

TITLE: Operation G-Bird
NARRATIVE
DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION
Complaint of Finch Sales

.0
who res·

the side of
transaction
gave SA
the ages

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On May 8, 2008, contacted SA by telephon~ stated that
had a
falling out with the unknown sub~the finches and the~y broke multiple
windows at
home. stated will not assist with the security camera,
when finch transactions are being made.
but will contact SA

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~08, SA and SA
conducted surveillances at the
residence. Vehicle plates were recorded in an attempt to identify the
occupant of the residence, however, none came back to the residence. Subject remains
unidentified. advised SA that was told by landlord of the building that the
subject is not legally residing in the United States.

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DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECTS
Unidentified Man

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #:2006503363
REPORT#: 09

TITLE: Operation G-Bird

WITNESSES

Special Agent
Special Agent
70 E. Sunrise Hwy Suite
Valley Stream, NY 11581

LAWS VIOLATED

To be determined.
EVIDENCE

None this report.
ATIACHMENTS

None this report.

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #:2006503363
REPORT#: 09

TITLE: Operation G-Bird

ADMJNISIRATIYE PAGE
INVESTIGATIVE LEAD
Region 9, Arlington, Virginia

Request assistance from WO Headquarters in obtaining a certified copy ofGuyana Laws
pertaining to the exportation of wild birds and finches from Guyana.

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U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT#: 2006503363R010
APPROVED

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property of this office and is loaned to your agency. It, and its cornea ts nn: not to be distributed outside of your agency.

CASE TITLE

OPERATION: G-BIRD
SENSITIVE CASE

REPORT DATE

CASE NUMBER

07/29/2008

2006503363

REPORTING OFFICER

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SYNOPSIS

This report documents the arrests o
DISIRIBl/TlON

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REPORT STATUS

FEDERAL CRIM1NAL
PROSECUTION PENDING

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This document contains neitmr recommendations nor conclusions of the Office of Law Enfon:emcnt, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is the
property of this office and is loaned 10 your agency. h, :ind its contents, are not to be distributed outside of your agency.

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #:2006503363
REPORT#: 010

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD
NARRATIVE

DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION

Warrant for

Arrest

On July 16, 2008, at 1500 hours, Special Agent (SA)- -swore to warrant number
M-08-645 for the arrest o
(Attachment 1).
On July 22, 2008, SAs
Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office Of Inspector General (OIG) SA
met
on
NewYork. SAcontactedon July 17, 2008 and asked to meet at the intersection of those streets for a meeting,
was taken into custody and brought to the
and complied. At I 020 hours,
Eastern District Court for processing.
was read. rights and refused to waive and
talk to the SAs. Seed Finch business card was found in. wallet (Attachment 2). At
1515 hours, was arraigned in front of Honorable Judge Cheryl L. Pollack. surrendered• passport and was released
own recognizance.

on•

Warrant for ~rrest
On July 16, 2008, at 1500 hours, SA
arrest of

swore to warrant number M-08-644 for the
(Attachment 3).

On July 24, 2008, at 0900 hours, SAs

met
, New York. was contacted by
on July 17, 2008 and asked to meet
at the intersection of those streets for a
meeting, and
At 1000 hours
arrived and was taken into custody.
was read rights and waived them to talk the SAs (Attachment 4, included 3-332).
At 1515 hours,
was arraigned in front of Honorable Judge Cheryl L. Pollack.
surrendered
passport and was released
own recognizance.

on.

Identifying-

On July 25, 2008, SA
identifiedas
is known in the
area of
to sell a lot of Guyana finches. According to the _
Chronicle Newspaper on May 7, 2008was also caught by Guyana Authorities trying
to export Guyana finches in May 2008, and paid a fine of$140,000 in Guyana (Attachment 5).
An Autotrack check listed residing at
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property of this office and is loaned to your agency. It. Dnd its contents, ore not to be distributed outside of your agency.

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #:2006503363
REPORT#: 010

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

New York and another address he resides at is

I

DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECTS

(recently moved)

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, issued 06/06/2001
issued 03/14/2005

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(No first name found) -

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This documen1 contiins ncilher recommendations nor conclusions of die Ofrx:c of Law Enron:cmcnt, U.S. Fish and Wild lite Service. 11 is lhc
propeny or this ofl'ice and Is loaned 10 your agaicy. It. and ilS conlentli, arc not to be distribuled outside or your ngcncy.

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #:2006503363

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

REPORT#: 010
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DO
SS#
U.S. Passport#:
Home Number
LID:PRIOR VIOLATIONS

National Crime Information Center (NCIC) query came back with negative results for subjects.
Law Enforcement Management Infonnation S tern
apprehended one

EMIS

ue revealed that the olice in

~a

USA on 04 May 2008.
was attempting to smuggle 65 finches out of the country
(Sporophila minuta, Sporophila plumbea, Oryzoborous angolensis). These are not CITES nor
BSA-listed species. Intelligence Unit notes: according to Service databases, from 01~
~re are no import/export licenses nor CITES permits issued for a· There are also no records from 2002 to present of an wildlife shipments
into/out of the U.S. by
Per INV 3100ANOOO case a ent SA
warrant was issued and a
, DOB
was apprehended at JFK International Airport in New York attempting to smuggle eleven
live birds in the U.S. from Guyana.

All other subjects have no prior violations in LEMIS.

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property or lhis office and is loaned to your 11.gency. It, amt its 4:0ntcnl5, arc not to be: distributed outsi<lc of )Wt :agency.

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #:2006503363
REPORT#: 010

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD
WITNESSES

Special Agent
Deputy Resident Agent in Charge Andrey Guidera
Special Agent Anthony Neonakis
U.S. Fish and Wildlife SeIVice
Office of Law Enforcement
70 E. Sunrise Hwy Suite.
l l i l i i i NY 11581
Special Agent
USDAOIG
26 Federal Plaza
New York, New York
LAWS VIOLATED

On June 8, 2006, in the Eastern District of New York,
did import into the United States five (5) live finches and one (l) dead finch concealed in hair
curlers to J.F.K. International Airport, Jamaica, NY, aboard North American Airlines flight .
from Guyana in violation of law, to wit, defendant did knowingly;
1. Import wildlife transported in violation of Guyana law, which prohibits the export of
certain live birds, in violation of the Lacey Act, 16 USC 3372(a)(2)(A);
2. Import live birds under inhumane conditions in violation of the Lacey Act, 18 USC 42(c);
3. Fail to declare wildlife upon import in violation of the U.S. Endangered Species Act, 16
USC 1538(e), 50 CFR 14.61;
4. Import or bring into the United States merchandise contrary to law in violation of 18 USC
545 [Smuggling Statute];
5. Falsify a U.S. Customs Declaration, CBP Form 6059B, in violation of 18 USC 1001
[Material False Statement/Writing/Entry Statute].
6. Attempt to contravene U.S. bird quarantine requirements in violation of USDA
Requirements (specific statutory/regulatory citations to be detennined].
On August 8, 2006, in the Eastern District of New York,
did import into
the United States thirteen (13) finches concealed in hair curlers to J.F.K. International Airport,
Jamaica, NY, aboard North American Airlines flight .
from Guyana in violation of law, to
wit, defendant did knowingly:
1. Import wildlife transported in violation of Guyana law, which prohibits the export of

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pnlpelt)' of this office and is loaned ta your agency. It, and ilS contcnlS, are not ta be disuibutcd outside of your agency.

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

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TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

2.
3.

4.
5.
6.

certain live birds, in violation of the Lacey Act. 16 USC 3372(a)(2)(A);
Import live birds under inhumane conditions in violation oftbe Lacey Act, 18 USC 42(c);
Fail to declare wildlife upon import in violation of the U.S. Endangered Species Act, 16
use t538(e), so CFR 14.61;
Import or bring into the United States merchandise contrary to law in violation of 18 USC
545 [Smuggling Statute];
Falsify a U.S. Customs Declaration, CBP Form 60598, in violation of 18 USC I 001
[Material False Statement/Writing/Entry Statute].
Attempt to contravene U.S. bird quarantine requirements in violation of USDA
Requirements [specific statutory/regulatory citations to be determined].

EVIDENCE

None in this report.

ATIACHMENTS
1.
2.
3.

4.
5.

Warrant number M-08-645, dated July 16, 2008 (7 pages).
Lesser Seed Finch Business Card (1 page).
Warrant number M-08-644, dated July 16, 2008 (6 Pages).
Waiver of Rights, signed byand Form 3-332 (3 pages).
Guyana Chronicle article dated 5/7/08 (1 page).

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AO Cf2 !RAt•. 12185) Watrant for Arrul

United States District Court
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

W ARRAN_l/OR ARREST

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CASENUMBM

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Defendant.
To: Special Agent ~. Fish and Wildlife Service
and any Auth~tes Officer

YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to arrest _ _ _ _ __.
and bring him or her forthwith to the nearest magistrate to answer a(n)

a Indictment

a Information

charging him or her with

0 Complaint

a Order of court

a Violation Notice

a Probation Violation Petition

(bllel deSCJ1pGon o1o11ense1

Illegal Importation of Wildlife
in violation of Title ~16"'------- United States Code, Section(s) 3372(a)(2)(A) and 3373(d), and Title 18.
United States Code, Section 42(c)

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

Hon.

TIUe of Issuing Officer

Name of I

July f6, 2008; Brooklyn. New York
Date and Localion

Bail fixed at$ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

RETURN
This warrant was received and executed with the arrest of the above-named defendant at

DATE RECEIVED
DATE OF ARREST

NAME AND TITLE OF ARRESTING OFFICER

SIGNATURE OF ARRESTING OFFICER

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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FILED UNDER SEAL
COMPLAINT AND
AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF
APPLICATION FOR
ARREST WARRANT
(T. 16 I

Defendant.

u. s. c.

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§§

3372(a) (2) (A) and
3373{d); T. 18,
U.S.C., §§ 2 , 42(c) and
3551 et seq.)

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EASTERN

DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, SS.:
being duly sworn, deposes and says that

Ill

is a Special Agent of the United States Fish and Wildlife

Service {\\USFWS"), duly appointed according to law and acting as
such.
Upon infbrmation and belief, there is probable cause to
believe that the defendant

together with others,

within the Eastern District of New York and elsewhere, did
knowingly and intentionally import, transport, receive and
acquire in interstate and foreign commerce wildlife, to wit·: 13
finches, taken, possessed and transported in violation of the
laws, treaties and regulations of Guyana, knowing that said
finches were taken, possessed and transported in violation of the
laws, treaties and regulation of tne United States and in
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violation of the laws, treaties and regulations of Guyana.
(Title 16, United States Code, Sections 3372(a) {2) (A) and
3373{d) (l) (A); Tihle 18, United States Code, Sections 3551 et
seq.)
The source of my information and the grounds for my
belief are as follows:
Introduction
l.

I have been employed as a Special Agent with

United States Fish and Wildlife Service ("USFWS") for
I am currently assigned to the

approximately

°I was previously

agency's office in Valley Stream, New York.
employed as a

Spe~ial

Agent for the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration's Office of Law Enforcement,
Department of Comm~rce, for approximately

1111

and

My responsibilities as a USFWS Special Agent include enforcement
I

of the Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C.
Lacey Act, 16 U.S.C. §§ 3371 et seq.

§§

1538- et

§..§_g.,

and the

I base my knowledge

supporting this affidavit upon my personal involvement in this
investigation as well as upon information provided to me by law
enforcement officials and other individuals. 1

Because. the purpose of this complaint is to set forth only
those facts necessary to establish probable cause for the
issuance of an arrest warrant, I have not set for~h . all of the
facts and circumstances of which I am aware.
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 Background
2.

During the past several years, Customs and Border

Patrol ( ''CBP"} off ice rs working at John F. Kennedy International
Airport ( "JFK'1 ) have intercepted numerous individuals trying to
bring finches, which are small seed-eating birds, into the United
States from Guyana by concealing the birds in various manners and
failing to fill out the required declaration of importation
forms.
law.

As set forth below, such conduct is in violation of the
It . also subverts the requirement that birds from foreign

countries be quarantined to prevent the possible spread of
d,isease.
3.

My investigation has revealed that certain

Guyanese immigrants living in the Eastern District o( New York
keep finches to enter them in singing contests.
contes~s,

of~en

In such

'

conducted in public areas like parks, two finches

sing and a judge sele'c ts the bird determined to have the best
voice.

Ma~y

who attend the singing contests place

birds.

A finch who wins many competitions becomes quite

valuable, and can sell for in excess of $5,000 .

wag~rs

on the

Although certain

species of finch are available in the United States, species from
Guyana .are believed to sing better' and are therefore more highly
sought after.

The resulting market for Guyanese finches in the

New York area can translate into financial prof it for someone
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 willing. to smuggle finches into the United States from Guyana.
Relevant Statutes, and Regulations
4.

The laws of Guyana prohibit the exportation of

wild birds, including finches, from Guyana.
Wild Bird Protection Action, Chap. 71:07.

See Laws of Guyana,
The Wild Birds

Protection Act (the "Act") regulating that country's wildlife
makes it an offense to "expose[] or offer for sale or export[] or
attempt(] to export from Guyana, any wild birds or part of any
wild bird captured or killed" after the passage of the Act in
1919.

The list of "wild birds" encompassed by the Act includes

"Finches (grass birds and allies) (Fringillidae) ."
5.

Id.

The Lacey Act makes it unLawful for any person to

"import, export, transport, sell, receive, acquire or purchase in
interstate commerce or foreign commerce -- any fish or wildlife
taken, possessed, transported, or sold in violation of any
foreign law . "

\

16 U.S.C .

§§

3372{a) (2) (A).

The Lacey Act defines

the term "fish and wildlife" to include birds.
3371 (a) .

16 U.S . C.

§

It is therefore a violation of the Lacey Ac·t to take

finches from Guyana, in violation of Guyanese law, and import
them into the United States.
6.

In addition, the Lacey Act makes it unlawful ·for

any person to transport wild birds under "inhumane or unhealthful
conditions."· 18 U.S.C.

§

42(c).

The presence of dead or

diseased birds is evidence of inhumane and unhealthful
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conditions.

IQ.
The Defendant's Conduct

7.

on· or about August 8, 2006, the defendant arrived

at JFK aboard a flight from Guyana.

CBP officers conducted an

inspection of the defendant's baggage and discovered that .
traveling with grass seed.

was

Recognizing that grass seed is used

by individuals smuggling finches from Guyana to feed the birds,
the officers continued their inspection.

They looked into

carry-on and saw a paper bag holding several plastic
hair curlers.
finches.

Concealed within the curlers they discovered 13

One of the finches died shortly thereafter.
8.

After waiving his Miranda rights, the defendant

confessed, in sum and substance, that •

hoped to make money by

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in the wild in Guyana.
WHEREFORE, your deponent respectfully asks that a

warrant be issued for defendant

so that he may be

dealt with according to the law.

Fish and Wildlife
Service

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AO 442 (Rn. 12185) Wananl for AITest

United States District Court
--------------=E=AS=--T=ERN~- DISTRICT OF _____
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

WARRANT FOR ARREST

v.

CASE NUMBER:

Defendant.
, Fish and Wildlife Service
To: Special Agent
and any Authorized United States Officer

YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to arrest _ _
and bring him or her forthwith to the nearest magistrate to answer a(n)

o Indictment

o Information

1a1

Complaint

o Order of court

a Violation Notice

a Probation Violation Petition

charging him or her with (brief c1escnpuon o1 a11ense1
Illegal Importntlon of Wildlife
in violation of Title --=-1.:..6_ _ _ _ _ United Slates Code, Sectton(s) ) 3372CalC2lCA) and 3373Cdl. 2nd Title 18.
United States Code, Section 42{c)

UNITED ST ATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
Title of Issuing Ofric:er
July 16, 2008; Brooklyn, New York
Dale and Location

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This warrant was received and executed with the arrest of the above-named defendant at

NAME AND TITLE OF ARRESTING OFFICER

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DATE OF ARREST

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DATE RECEIVED

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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FILED UNDER SEAL
COMPLAINT AND
AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF
APPLICATION FOR
ARREST WARRANT
(T. 16, U.S.C., §§

Defendant.

3372 (a) (2} (A) and
3373 (d) ; T. 18 I

U.S.C., §§ 2 , 42(c) and
3551 et seq.)

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, SS.:
being duly sworn, deposes and says that

11 is

a Special Agent of the United States Fish and Wildlife

Service ("USFWS"), duly appointed according to law and acting as
such.
Upon information and belief, there is probable cause to
believe that the def endan

together

with others, within the Eastern District of New York and
elsewhere, did knowingly and intentionally import, transport,
receive and acquire in interstate and foreign commerce wildlife,
to wit: six finches, taken, possessed and transported in
violation of the laws, treaties and regulations of Guyana,
knowing that said finches were taken, possessed and transported
in violation of the laws, treaties and regulation o1iN\tje

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States and in violation of the laws, treaties and regulations of
Guyana.
(Title 16, United States Code, Sections 3372(a) (2) (A) and
3373(d} (1) {A); Title 18, United States Code, Sections 3551 et
seg.)
The source of my information and the grounds for my
belief are as follows:
Introduction
1.

I

have been employed as a Special Agent with

United States Fish and Wildlife Service ("USFWS") for
approximately

I

am currently assigned to the

agency's office in Valley Stream, New York.

I

was previously

employed as a Special Agent for the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration's Office of Law Enforcement,
Department of Commerce, for approximately

lllJ

and

My responsibilities as a USFWS Special Agent include enforcement
of the Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C.
Lacey Act, 16 U.S.C.

§§

3371

~ ~·

§§

1538 et seq., and the

I base my knowledge

supporting this affidavit upon my personal involvement in this
investigation as well as upon information provided to me by law
enforcement officials and other individuals. 1

Because the purpose of this complaint is to set forth only
those facts necessary to establish probable cause for the
issuance of .an arrest warrant~ I have not set forth 1Nl.IJ of:z..12,e~JJ'>
facts and circumstances of which I am aware.
Atta h
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 Background
2.

During the past several years, Customs and Border

Patrol ("CBP") officers working at John F. Kennedy International
Airport ("JFK") have intercepted numerous individuals trying to
bring finches, which are small seed-eating birds, into the United
States from Guyana by concealing the birds in various manners and
failing to fill out the required declaration of importation
forms.
law.

As set forth below, such conduct is in violation of the
It also subverts the requirement that birds from foreign

countries be quarantined to prevent the possible spread of
disease.
3.

My investigation has revealed that certain

Guyanese immigrants living in the Eastern District of New York
keep finches to enter them in singing contests.

In such

contests, often conducted in public areas like parks, two finches
sing and a judge selects the bird determined to have the best
voice.

Many who attend the singing contests place wagers on the

birds.

A finch who wins many competitions becomes quite

valuable, and can sell for in excess of $5,000 .

Although certain

species of finch are available in the United States, species from
Guyana are believed to sing better and are therefore more highly
sought after.

The resulting market for Guyanese finches in the

New York area can translate into financial profit

foJNvserneone:pv~b£~2J&2

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 willing to smuggle finches into the United States from Guyana.
Relevant Statutes, and Regulations
4.

The laws of Guyana prohibit the exportation of

wild birds, including finches, from Guyana.
Wild Bird Protection Action, Chap. 71:07.

See Laws of Guyana,
The Wild Birds

Protection Act (the "Act") regulating that country's wildlife
makes it an offense to "expose[J or offer for sale or export[J or
attempt[] to export from Guyana, any wild birds or part of any
wild bird captured or killed" after the passage of the . Act in
1919.

The list of "wild birds" encompassed by the Act includes

"Finches (grass birds and allies) (Fringillidae) . "
5.

Id.

The Lacey Act makes it unlawful for any person to

"import, export, transport, sell, receive, acquire or purchase in
interstate commerce or foreign commerce -- any fish or wildlife
taken, possessed, transported, or sold in violation of any
foreign law."

16 U.S.C.

§§

3372 (a) (2) (A).

The Lacey Act defines

the term "fish and wildlife" to include birds.
337l(a).

16

u.s.c.

§

It is therefore a violation of the Lacey Act to take

finches from Guyana, in violation of Guyanese law, and import
them into the United States.
6.

In addition, the Lacey Act makes it unlawful for

any person to transport wild birds under "inhumane or unhealthful
conditions."

18 U.S.C.

§

42{c).

The presence of dead or

diseased birds is evidence of inhumane and unhealthm_#

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conditions.

Id.
The Defendant's Conduct

7.

On or about June 8, 2006, the defendant arrived at

JFK aboard a flight from Guyana.

CBP officers conducted an

inspection and discovered six finches, each concealed within a
separate plastic hair curler inside the defendant's sock.
the finches was dead.

One of

Officers also found birdseed in FAROUK's

luggage.
8.

After waiving his Miranda rights, the defendant

confessed, in sum and substance, that

II hoped

to make money by

smuggling the finches and selling them to individuals within the
Eastern District of New York.
WHEREFORE, your deponent respectfully asks that a
warrant be issued for defendant

so

that he may be dealt with according to the law.

Fish and Wildlife
Service

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U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE· SERVICE

(( os
YOUI UGHTS
Belote we aSll you any questions. you must unders1and
your 11ghls.
You have the rigtrt to remam silent.
Anything you say can·be used against you 1n court.
You have the 11ghl lo la lk lo a lawyer tor advtee be lore
we ask you any quest10ns and to have 111m w rlh you dur ·
m& quesllonmg
ti you cannot allord a lawyer and want one, a lawye
h.will be provided tor you belore any questioning
JJ' II you decide to answer queshons row w •lhout a lawye
present. you will slill have the uglll to stoo answe11ng
any t rme.
You also have the rignl to slop answet111g
any trme untrl yo11 lalk to a lawyer.

TIM£

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WAIVll Of RIGHTS
I have read thrs statemen1 ot my rrghlS and I under·
stand what my 11ghts are. I am w1t1tn1 to make a stale·
ment and answer quesltons. I do not want a lawyer at th is
t ime. I understand and know what I am domg No prom
i s.es or threats have been made to me and no pressure or

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property of this office and is loaned to your agency. It, und its contml5, are not to be distributed outside of your agency.

RECORD OF INFORMATION THAT MAY BECOME TESTIMONY
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Report#: 10
Title: OPERATION G-BIRD

On July 24, 2008, at approximate(
and
to talk to the SAs.
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stated that

at.

home.

was arrested on
New York by Special Agents (SAs) was read. rights and signed a waiver

presently has four (4) finches tha.

purchased. to bring finches on the

~aid $100.00 a finch to a Customs Officer in Guyana to allow

plane.
to

a main finch distributor is namedresides inNew
was ca~ Guyana coming to the United States with a lot of finches (possibly 80).
has heardhas a luggage bag that bas been manipulated to hide live birds.

a. named-

who is a known finch smuggler in the
area of
stated
New York was cau~uyana trying to smuggle finches on i
a iane. The Guyana authorities
placed .
in jail. had a Guyana Customs Officer help
get finches on a plane in the
past in Guyana.

a.

While traveling back from Saudi Arabia on December 31 2007,
was on board a flight from Air Jordan. stated
days later to smuggle finches into the United States.

stated that
named
went to Guyana a few

remember ~th the first name
is known to SA as
) and (known to SA
as
have been smuggling
stated they wer~t by U.S. Fish and
finches into the United States from Gu a.
Wildlife Service a few years ago.
stated these men called SAto alert.
about
smuggling finches from Guyana.
was caught smuggling finches into the
United States about five (5) years ago.

Location of Interview: U.S. Federal Court 225 Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn, New York
Interview by:

SA

Date of Interview:

July 24, 2008

Date Prepared:

July 27, 2008

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Title: OPERATION G-BIRD

stated
the United States for him.

is still selling finches and is still having people smuggle finches into
still sells out ofml house and in

has heard that a.
named(known to SAas
was a police officerin Guyana has been bringing in finches and selling them at

year old
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are the main finch

major finch distributor at

distributors in the

Location ofintetview: U.S. Federal Court 225 Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn. New York
Intetview by:

SA

Date of Interview:

July 24, 2008

Date Prepared:

July 27, 2008

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VICTOR Antonio Corrica, 55, of Lot 22 North Road, Lacytown, Georgetown, was yesterday fined $140,000
for exporting birds without a.permit.

t. Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle, before whom the defendant pleaded guilty, also
disqualified him from engaging in the export or import for the minimum period of 12 months.
The Court also forfeited the birds to the State, instead of turning them loose in the wild or giving them
back to Corrica.
Corrica admitted that, on May 4 at Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri, East Bank Demerara, he
was exporting 65 exotic species without first obtaining permission from the relevant authority.
But his lawyer, Mr. Mark Waldron said the birds, commonly known as 'Towa Towa'. are not of an
endangered species and, as such, Corrica did not think he had to secure a certificate.
Defence Counsel pleaded for leniency, pointing out that Corrica spared the State the expense of going to
trial.
He said Police handed the birds over to the Wildlife Association after they were discovered in a pulley bag.
Corrica said he was going to mind the birds, not sell them, in the United States (U.S.) and Waldron said it
might have been something good to take the lot to the foreign country, as such things are badly treated
locally. (Telesha Persaud)

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REPORT#: 2006503363R011
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SYNOPSIS

On l 0/21/08, S~ transmitted a request to the State Department for certified copies of Guyana law pertaining to the export of
wild birds and finches from Guyana. On 11/04, SAreceived a response from Mr.from the U.S. Embassy in
Georgetown, Guyana with attachments of the follow~ecies Protection Regulation No. 9of1999" and "Environmental Protection
act No. 11 of 1996." The email was fonvarded to S~ who indicated the infonnation satisfied. request in lieu of certified
copies. (Attachment 1)

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT#: 2006503363R012
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SENSITIVE CASE

REPORT DATE

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This investigation was transferred from SA
Stream, NY OLE to the Spokane, WA OLE. SA

to SA . due to S~ transfer from the Valley
is currently reviewing the case.

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT#: 2006503363R013
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SYNOPSIS

This report documents an incident in which
from Guyana at JFKIA.

was caught attempting to smuggle 3 finches into the U.S.

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

REPORT#: 13

NARRATIVE
DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION
This investigation was initiated based on information received from U.S. Department of
Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding the unlawful import of
three finches into the U.S. from Guyana.
On 1118/2009, CBP Officer/Agricultural Specialist
was assigned to the
Secondary Baggage area of Terminal 3, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK.IA). During
the arrival of Delta Flight .
passenger
was referred to .
During.
discovered a yellow, plastic container
examination oJuggage, Officer
containing three live .finches. A check o
CBP Form 6059B/Customs Declaration
(Attachment 1) revealed . did not declare the birds, to wit. marked "No" to statement l l(b)
which states "I am bringing meats, animals, animal/wildlife products:" then signed the bottom of
the fonn.
seized the birds, photocopied
U.S. passport and
(Attachment 2), and notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service).

License

On 3124/2009, Service Special Agent (SA)
telephoned Officerin order to
During the course of their conversation, Officerrevealed
arrange an interview with .
there were additional documents generated by her agency SAhad not yet received. SA
and Officeragreed to meet for an interview after SA had a chance to
receive and review all pertinent documentation.
On 3/25/2009, SA faxed an official request for docwnents to the CBP Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) office per agency policy.
DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECTS

(Agent 's Note: this SSN is different than the one originally listed in Report
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REPORT#: 13

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

Reportbrg system. The source ofthe SSN listed in Report #JO is unknown. SA LID#
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PRIOR VIOLATIONS

LEMIS, NCIC, and state violation checks returned negative results.
WITNESSES

- - Special Agent
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Office of Law Enforcement
70 East Sunrise Highway, Suite•
Valley Stream, New York 11581

, CBP Agricultural Specialist

LAWS VIOLATED

1. General Smuggling Statute - Import or bring into the United States merchandise contrary to
law in violation of[18 USC 545].

To wit: On 1/18/2009,
bird was concealed in

imported three (3) live finches into the United States. Each
luggage and undeclared.

EVIDENCE
The three birds were seized by CBPO -

No further information at this time.

ATTACHMENTS

l. CBP Form 6059B/Customs Declaration (1 page)
2. Copy ofBISNAUTH's U.S. passport and New York Driver License (10 pages)

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV#: 2006503363

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

REPORT#: 13

ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE
The Case Officer was awaiting the result of Subjec~ recent prosecution before
interviewing
The Case Officer bas not been able to contactvia
~hone; however has verified. home address on record to be current ~ontacting
• there in tJie near future.
The original CBP FOIA request for documents and a written statement from Oflicerfaxed on 3/25/2009 was apparently misplaced by the CBP FOIA office and had to be resubmitted on 5/13/2009. That is the Case Officer's only source for preliminary infonnation as
there were no Service representatives available to respond to 1FKIA at the time of the incident
and the documents later provided were incomplete.
The Case Officer intends to continue proactively targeting the issue
in the New York area.

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U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT#: 2006503363R014
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CASE TITLE

OPERATION: G~BIRD
SENSIT/JIE CASE

REPORT DATE

CASE NUMBER

0811212009

2006503363

REPORTING OFFICER

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This reP-Qrt documents the receipt of CBP documents pertaining to
and an interview with CBP
Officer
who discoveredsmuggling three fmches into JFKIA on 111812009.
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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV#: 2006503363
REPORT#: 14

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD
NARRATIVE
DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION

Receipt of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CDP)
Documents

On June 8, 2009, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Special Agent (SA
received copies ofCBP records (Attachment #I) pertaining to the incident in which
was found to be in possession of undeclared birds while entering the United States
at Jolm F. Kennedy International Airport (JFKIA) on January 18, 2009.
Interview of CPB Officer

On July 2, 2009, SAmet with CBP Officer/Agricultural Specialist
at
Terminal 4 of JFKIA in order to discuss the incident. Offi__£ertold SA
recollection of the incident, explained the docwnents SA- =eived from
agency and
provided SA
with three digital photographs (Attaclunent #2) • took at the time of the
incident. Officer
stated
was working in the secondary inspection area ofTenninal 3,
was referred to . for further inspection. When asked the
on January 18, 2009.
standard "agricultural questions" which include whether. has food or animals
possession,
claimed to have "achar and pepper." When asked if. had anything else,
stated "sugar cakes, achar and pepper/' Officernoticed began
to breathe heavily and .
eyes nearly popped out otm head" when one o~ed
through the x-ray machine. When Officeropened the bag for inspectiont . noticed it
contained a plastic bag being held closed with a rubber band. When. removed the rubber
band and opened the bag, a bird attempted to fly out. Officerclosed the bag in time to
contain the bird and asked why. attempted to bring a bird into the country.
~d ·· wanted it as a pet. Officerasked
how many birds
~with. to which respondedt "three." After further inspection, Officer
discovered the bag contained three small rectangular cardboard boxes, commingled with
the "sugar cakes" declared . • noted two of the three boxes contained a small bird
and the bird that attempted to fly away most likely escaped from the third box. One of the birds
also noted the boxes were the exact same colors as
found in the boxes was dead. Officerthe sugar cakes in an apparent attempt to camouflage them. • went on to say they were
camouflaged so well that. would not have noticed them had a bird not escaped from one of
the boxes. Officerseized the birds, assessed with a civil penalty of $500,
and released.

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

REPORT#: 14

DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECTS

PRIOR VIOLATIONS
LEMIS, NCIC, and state violation checks returned negative results.
WITNESSES

, Special Agent
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Office of Law Enforcement
70 East Sunrise Highway, Suite.
Valley Stream, NY 1J581

, CBP Agricultural Specialist
United States Customs and border Protection
John F. Kennedy International Airport - Terminal 4
Jamaica, NY 11430

LAWS VIOLATED
On January 18, 2009, in the Eastern District of New York,

did import into the United States two (2) live finches and one (J) dead finch concealed in
cardboard boxes to JFKIA, Jamaica, NY, aboard Delta Airlines flight .
from Guyana in
violation of law, to wit, defendant did knowingly:
1. Import wildlife transported in violation of Guyana Jaw, which prohibits the export of certain
live birds, in violation of the Lacey Act, 16 USC 3372(a)(2}(A};
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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363
REPORT#: 14

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

2. Import live birds wider inhumane conditions in violation of the Lacey Act, 18 USC 42(c); 50
CFR Part 14.103;
3. Fail to declare wildlife upon import in violation of the U.S. Endangered Species Act, 16 USC
1538(e), 50 CFR 14.61;
4. Import or bring into the United States merchandise contrary to law in violation of 18 USC 545
[Smuggling Statute];
5. Falsify a U.S. Customs Declaration, CBP Form 6059B, in violation of 18 USC I001 [Material
False Statement/Writing/Entry Statute).
EVIDENCE
The three birds were seized by CBPO-

No further information at this time.

PHOTOGRAPHS
On January 18, 2009 Officertook three digital photographs of the birds and bag they
were concealed in. The original disc is being maintained in the 1-A envelope.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Copies of CBP Report and Seizure Fonns (9 pages).
2. Copies of three (3) Photographs (1 page).

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

REPORT#: 14

ADMlNISTRATIVE PAGE

, Assistant United States Attorney, United States Attorney's Office, Eastern
Djstrict of New York has been assigned to this case to provide continuity in the event future
defendants are identified. SAis also coordinating with New York Department of
Environmental Conservation investigators to determine the most appropriate venue for charging
of lesser included offenses discovered.

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OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT#: 2006503363R01S
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CASE TITLE

OPERATION: G-BIRD
SENSITIVE CASE

REPORT DATE

CASE NUMBER

11/02/2009

2006503363

REPORTING OFFICER

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CASE STATUS

PENDrNG

APPROVED BY

SUBJECVfOF BEPQRT

SYNOPSIS

This report details an incident on 09/ 14/09 in which
was caught smuggling thirty-one (31) birds into
(JFKIA) from Guyana. Upon arrival, twenty-five (25) of the birds were deceased and six (6) were alive. Further
investigation revealed has been caught trying to illegally import finches into the U.S. on at least three other
occasions.
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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363
REPORT#: 15

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD
NARRATIVE
DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION

This investigation was initiated based on information received from U.S. Department of
Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding the unlawful import of
thirty-one finches into the U.S. from Guyana.
On September 15, 2009, while at Terminal 4, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK.lA),
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Inspector
was notified of the abovewho responded.
mentioned seizure. • telephoned Service Special Agent (SA)
On September 15, 2009, SAarrived at Terminal 4 and made contact with Inspector
by the CBP evidence room. While there, SAand Inspector
observed
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Quarantine Enforcement Officer
departing the evidence room carrying the thirty-one finches that had been seized the night before,
along with the containers they were packaged in, in route to the USDA Veterinary Services office
atJFKIA.
On September 15, 2009, SAresponded to the USDA Veterinary Services office and
took thirteen photographs of the thirty-one birds and paper rollers they had been packaged in
{Attachment #1). SA notified Officer • • would be seizing the birds and
packaging as evidence and needed to take custody of them as soon as they had completed
of this via
quarantine. SAalso notified USDA Veterinarian
telephone. Doctor
told SA- · would preserve the birds and packaging and sign
sometime after their 30 day quarantine.
them over to SA

Interview of Supervisory CDP Agricultural Officer
On September 15, 2009, SAinterviewed Supervisory CBP Agriculture Officerin Terminal 4, JFK.IA. Officerstated the following.
On the evening of September 14, 2009, Officerwas working as the CBP Agriculture
Supervisor for Terminal 4, JFK.lA. At approximately 11 :00 pm, Officer
was called to a
station where Officer.
had discovered birds concealed in passenger,
observed the birds individually wrapped in toilet paper
suitcase. Upon arrival, Officer
suitcase. Officerretrieved a box to
rolls and concealed under the lining of
counted thirty-one birds removed from
put the birds in and helped unpack them. Officer
suitcase noting six were alive and twenty-five were deceased, packaged them in a
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TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

REPORT#: 15

box containing food and water and secured them in the Terminal 4 Evidence Room until the
morning when Officer could transport them to quarantine.
Officerprovided SA with copies of all documents generated by. agency in
reference to the incident (Attachment #2) including a copy o
CBP Form
6059B/Customs Declaration on which he checked ''No" to the statement "I am bringing meats,
animals, animal/wildlife products".
Interview of CBP Enforcement Officer

On September 16, 2009, SA Terminal 4, JFK.IA. Officeraffidavit (Attachment #3).

interviewed CBP Enforcement Officer- - in
stated the following verbally and via sworn, written
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On September 14, 2009, at approximately 11 :00 pm, Officerwas working as a Customs
Inspector in Terminal 4, JFKIA when CBP Officer- · ~oned . to. inspection
of passenger,
and . suitcase. Upon Officerarrival, Officer.
had already opened
suitcase and Officercould see cardboard toilet paper
rolls containing small birds apparently being concealed under its zippered lining. Officer
asked if. was going to sell the birds to which answered, "No. I
am going to build an atrium"~- also asked
had purchased the birds to which
stated, "No. I caught them. I set traps with gum."
CBP Agriculture officers were notified, arrived and began cutting the birds out of the rolls. Most
of the birds appeared to be dead. Officerhelped cut the birds out to speed up the
process and hopefully give some of them a chance to survive. Officer
observed a total
of thirty-one birds removed from
suitcase and secured by
CBP
Agriculture OfficerOfficer
added that based on the way
saw the birds
packaged in
suitcase, it did not seem that it would be possible for them to breathe.
Interview of CBP Enforcement Officer

On September 17, 2009, SA interviewed CBP Enforcement Officerin
Tenninal 4, JFK.IA. Officer~d the following verbally and via sworn, written affidavit
(Attachment #4).
On September 14, 2009, at approximately 11 :00 pm, Officer.
was working as a rover in
Terminal 4, JFK.IA. During the arrival of flight BW 424 from Georgetown, Guyana, Officer.
for a customs examination. CBPO.
asked for .
randomly selected3

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV#: 2006503363
REPORT#: 15

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

CBP Form 60598/Customs Declaration and escorted .
to an examination station. Officer.
if everything in . suitcase belonged to .
to which replied,
asked "Yes". When Officer.
began examining the contents
suitcase.began to appear very nervous. Officer.
noticed an unusually thick bottom to the bag and
asked what was at the bottom of the bag. stated "Birds". Officer.
unzipped the lining along the inside of the bag and observed thirty-one birds individually
packaged in toilet paper rolls with netting covering the ends. Officer .
contacted.
CBP Agriculture Officer _
and eventually released the birds to When asked, Officer .
stated the birds were clearly being intentionally concealed in the lining
suitcase and in . opinion could not receive air the way they were packaged.
Attempt to Interview ~Seizure of Evidence
attempted to make contact with
at. residence of
)so present were Service SA
and
. Awho identified as
answered
the door (Agent's Note:
idenlity could only be verified by photo JD not issued by
any known slate or government entity.) and stated
does not reside there, nor is
• presently at the residence.
verbally consented to SA SAand Investigator entering . residence and verifying
was not there. A
sweep of the residence was conducted by SA
and SA
No other persons were
discovered in the apartment. SA asked
some additional questions to
which she denied ever being married to or having any of. property in.
apartment. SA asked who owned the suitcase situated on the floor in • living room
with the tag attached bearing
name to which • admitted the suitcase belonged to
SA noticed a "Caribbean Airlines" tag affixed to the suitcase, bearing
name, as well as flight number and the date September 14, 2009. SA
told
• would be seizing the suitcase and provided . a property receipt
(Attachment# 5). Prior to departing, Investigatorconducted a quick inventory of the
and SASA took six photographs,
suitcase in the presence of
and SA took two photographs (Attachment #6).
On October I, 2009, telephoned SA and stated • • told .
SA
came by their residence looking for .
and took. suitcase. went on to
say. wanted to meet with SA and talk about the incident because. knows what .
did was wrong, but needed to wait a couple of days due to· -· and
SA decided they'd meet on October 5, 2009.
On October 5, 2009, -

telephoned SA 4

to arrange a meeting time, then later

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INV #: 2006503363
REPORT#: 15

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD
called back and said • • doesn't want.
attorney present.

to talk with SA-

unless • can have an

On October 5, 2009, in preparation for . meeting withSAremoved
suitcase from the Valley Stream Evidence Room at which tlrile9discovered
approximately twenty-five small holes drilled through the plastic under its retractable pull
handle. The holes are situated so they allow air to enter the lining of the suitcase yet are not
took five photographs (Attachment #7).
visible when the handle is retracted. SADESCRIPTION OF SUBJECTS

(Agent's Note.
date ofbirth above is different than originally listed in
INV#2006503363RJO and LID#however has been confirmed via Customs
Declaration and several sources including CBP, Consolidated Lead Evaluation and Reporting,
and LexisNexis databases. The source ofthe original date ofbirth is unknown. LID# has been modified to reflect the DOB above.)
PRIOR VIOLATIONS
A check of the Service's Law Enforcement Management Information System (LEMIS) revealed a
was caught smuggling eleven live finches
prior offense on February 5, 1992 where into JFKIA from Guyana. According to Service Reports of Investigation (Attachment #8),
was issued a violation notice which. failed to pay, then subsequently failed to
appear in court, resulting in the issuance of a warrant for . arrest. No additional information is
available at this time.
A check with the Guyana Wildlife Management Authority revealed was apprehended
on May 4, 2008 for trying to illegally export sixty-five songbirds by concealing them in . carryon luggage while in route to JFKIA. SAobtained a letter explaining the applicable
Guyanese laws as well as a copy of the police report detailing the incident (Attachment #9) from
Guyanese authorities.
A check with the USDA revealed -

was cited for three prior import violations

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV#: 2006503363
REPORT#: 15

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

(Attachment #10). was fined by the USDA for the February 5, 1992 incident in
which . was charged by the Service as listed above. On February 25, 2000, was
again fined for smuggling seventeen live finches into the U.S. from Guyana and on August 5,
2008, was fined for illegally importing approximately 60 kilograms of grass seeds
into the U.S. which told CSP officials was to feed • approximately fifty birds.
According to USDA records, has failed to pay any of the fines imposed. (Agent's
Note: paid $63.00 loward the $250.00jine imposed/or the February 25, 2000
incident. It was found in . possession and seized from .
at the time ofthe incident.)
A check of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation database returned
negative results.
s criminal history via National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
revealed
has been arrested on 4 occasions:
05/27/74: Robbery: Dismissed.
05/08/78: Assault, Criminal Possession of a Weapon: Dismissed after Adjournment in
Contemplation of Dismissal.
02/26/80: Criminal Possession of Marijuana: Prosecution Declined.
01/29/09: Criminal Possession of Marijuana: Adjourned in Contemplation of Dismissal. Return
court date: 1/28/10.
WITNESSES

, Special Agent
, Special Agent
· Wildlife Inspector
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Office of Law Enforcement
70 East Sunrise Highway, Suite.
Valley Stream, New York 11581

, Investigator
, Senior Investigator
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services
920 Main Campus Drive, Suite .
Raleigh, NC 27606

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363
REPORT#: 15

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

, Enforcement Officer
Enforcement Officer
Customs and Border Patrol
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
John F. KeMedy International Airport
Bldg 1i9
Jamaica, NY 11430

- -· Agriculture Inspection Supervisor
Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Terminal #4
Jamaica, NY 11430

Quarantine Enforcement Officer
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Veterinary Services
230-59 Rockaway Blvd., Rm . •
Jamaica, NY 11413

, Doctor
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Veterinary Services
474 International Boulevard
Rock Tavern, NY 12575

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363
REPORT#: 15

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD
LAWS VIOLATED

On September 14, 2009, in the Eastern District of New York, _ _ _ did
import into the United States six (6) live finches and twenty-five (25) dead finches concealed in
paper containers in the lining of. luggage to JFKIA, Jamaica, NY, aboard Delta Airlines flight
from Guyana in violation of law, to wit, defendant did knowingly:
1. Import or bring into the United States merchandise contrary to law in violation of 18 USC 545
[Smuggling];
2. Falsify a U.S. Customs Declaration, CBP Fonn 6059B, in violation of 18 USC 1001 [Material
False Statement/Writing/Entry];
3. Import wildlife transported in violation of Guyana law, which prohibits the export of certain
live birds, in violation of 16 USC 3372(a)(2)(A) [Lacey Act];
4. Import live birds under inhumane conditions in violation of 18 USC 42(c); 50 CFR Part
14.103 [Lacey Act];
5. Fail to declare wildlife upon import in violation of 16 USC 1538(e), 50 CFR 14.61 [U.S.
Endangered Species Act].

EVIDENCE
Evidence Seizure Tag# 887223
One (1) Suitcase with affixed Caribbean Airlines tags bearing the name- Thirty-one {31) birds; six (6) alive, twenty-five (25) dead.
Toilet paper rolls, netting and various packaging used to encase the birds listed above.
at the USDA
The birds and packaging are currently being secured by
quarantine facility in Newburgh, NY. All will be available for further examination following
quarantine. The suitcase is being stored in the Service Evidence Room, Valley Stream, NY.

PHOTOGRAPHS
On September 15, 2009, SAresponded to the USDA Veterinary Services office,
Jamaica, NY and took thirteen photographs of the thirty-one birds and paper rolls they had been
packaged in.
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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363
REPORT#: 15

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

On September 15, 2009, USDA Senior Investigator
responded to the USDA
Veterinary Services office, Jamaica, NY and took nine photographs of the thirty-one birds and
emailed the
paper roJls they were packaged in. On September 24, 2009, Investigator photographs to SAOn October 1, 2009, while at
residence of
took six photographs o
, SAand some loose bird seed found in the apartment and SA cages found in
kitchen.

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suitcase, the tags affixed to it
took two photographs of bird

On October 5, 2009, at the Service office in Valley Stream, NY, SAsuitcase.
photographs of the "air holes" driJled into

took five

Printouts of the most relevant photographs are attached to this report. All photographs listed
above have been saved on a disc labeled "ORIGINAL'', divided into folders labeled by date and
photographer, and are being maintained in the 1-A envelope.
ATIACHMENTS

1. Printout of twelve (12) photographs taken by SAat Veterinary Services (4
pages)
Customs Declaration (5 pages)
2. Copy of CBP Documents including
(1 page)
3. Copy of sworn Affidavit, CBP Officer
(2 pages)
4. Copy of sworn Affidavit, CBP Officer
5. Copy of Property Receipt and Evidence Seizure Tag for seizure
suitcase
(2 pages)
residence (I page)
6. Printout of eight (8) photographs taken at
7. Printout of four (4) photographs taken at ValJey Stream, NY office (2 pages)
8. Copy ofLEMIS report#3l00 AN (14 pages)
9. Copy of letter and police report from Guyana Wildlife Management Authority (2 pages)
IO. Copy of USDA incident reports (10 pages)

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Before JOAN AZRACIC, • United State~Ma
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this dtY, June 9, 1992, Special Agent
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That: On at about FetJtuaty 6, 1882, at JFK lntem1tlo.,al AJrpott, Jamllce. In thl Eut9m District of New York,
. . . . -. Dtfendent. did unfawfuRy Import wtfdllfe Into the United States, and failed to fie a declaration
~ i.w, to wit defendant attempted to smuggle eleven (11) lrve finc:ha Into the United Statn,
In dlntct violation of 18 IUSC 1538~t); 150 CFR 14.
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Sworn to befont me 1Na 9th day of June 1992 at the U.
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Probable cause for the Issuance of a summons and warrant
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UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE

CONSENT TO BE TRIED BEFORE A UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE
Having bHn duly advfaed of my rights to be nq1re59nted by counnl and to be tried before the District Court of
the United States for die &stem District of N.w York. I hereby elect to be tried for the offense iet forth In the
above complaint before
U. S. Magistrate. I hereby waive the assistance of counsel and recording
or atenoaraphlc tranac:tfpi of the foregoing proceedlnoa.

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DEFENDANT

Defeildant app18red for trfll on - - - - pleaded (not) guUty and afGned consent to be tried b
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Upon a Judgment of (not) gunty:

A fine of • - - - waa lmpos.id • to be paid
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Predlcatigo: This investigation was initiated upon notification by U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
personnel that they were holding a passenger who had attempted to smuggle live finches Into
the U.S.
Details of !nvestiaation: On February 5, 1992, at the. International Arrivals Building, JFK
Airport, Jamaica, N. Y., arriving passenger
was apprehended by U. S.
Customs attempting to smuggle eleven ( 11) live finches Into the U. S.
~ was tumed over to the Dept. of Agriculture, who contacted the USFWS Inspection
StaR"'it"'Lawrence, N., Y.

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responded to the lntemational Arrivals Building.

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was Identified to the USFWS personnel by U~ ctor
arrived at JFK from Guyana, Flight GY. 712. . . . . is a U.S. citizen.

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The finches had been contained in pleven (11 J individual toilet paper tubes with the ends
covered In plastic and tape. The tubes were concealed In the false bottom of a small leather
bag.
The finches were seized by USDA personnel and sent to the USDA Quarantine Facility at
Newburgh, N. Y.

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SA and WI setzed the eleven (11) tubes.
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stated that a friend in New York had told •
to smuggle the birds into the U. S.
said that • friend told •
that if • declared the birds, then Agriculture will put
them in quarantine, and when the birds are released they wouldn' t sing anymore.
said that • imported the birds for • own use and was not going to sell them in the
loves birds and their singing, and believed .
friend. When asked about
documents • Should have obtained in Guyana to take the birds out of that country, • stated
• was aware that . should have gotten a form from Guyana's Agriculture Dept.

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was advised that • would be issued a Violation Notice for failing to declare the
birds upon importation into tli9 U. S.

USFWS Inspector threatened species.

Identified the finches as non-migratory, and not endangered or

Sublect Oeslg11atlon:

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place of birth:

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U. S. Customs Declaration dated 2/5/92

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USDA Form Notice of Alleged Violation dated 2/5/92

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USFWS Form 3-960 Field Information Report dated 215/92

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Violation Notice 62901

Laws Violated:

Smuggling goods into the U. S.
18 USC 546
ESA of 1973
16 USC 1638(e); 60 CFR 14.61
It is unlawful to import wildlife into the U.S. and
fail to file a declaration form

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A Violation Notice Imposing a one hundred dollar ($100) fine has been issued to the subject.
This method of prosecution was deemed appropriate as all smuggling statutes are felonies and
the U. s. Attorney's office in Brooklyn has no interest in the case.
The finches were Identified as non-migratory and
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threatened, or CITES

The Dept. of Agriculture is the primary Federal agency with jurisdiction governing the
importation of birds, and has also imposed a $100 fine.
Additionally, the birds were forfeited to the Dept. of Agriculture.
Lastly, the case was not submitted for civil penalty prosecution as that office has np means to
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On 2008-05.()4 at 08:45 hoW"S.
American National. born September 2~. J,oPS2 of

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United States of' America. travelling on American passport ~ was
an outgoiug passenger at Choddi Jagan International Airport. Timehri, East Bank
Dcmcrara. on North Ameri"!l flight
StatcS of America.

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Species of ProtcciioQ Birds.

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Further enquires were conducted and as a result -

was ancsied and placca' police custody pending charge (s).

On 2008-05-06, •
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appeared at Georgetown Maalstratc's Court I, before .
charged with Exporting 11pecles requirhtg

lu Contraveation of Regulation 11(1) of the Spec:ica
Protection Regulations of the Environmental Protection Act 199~ Contrary to
Regulation 12 (1) or tbe aaid Species Proteclfon Regulations ·1999. of the
E~vlrot1meatal Prorecttoa Aet 1996• •
pleaded •guilty' to the charge and was fined
one hundred and forty thousand ($140,000.oll) Guyana Currency.
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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363
REPORT#: 15

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

APMINISTRATIVE PA~E

This case has been briefed to
, Assistant United States Attorney, United States
Attorney's Office, Eastern District ofNY who at this point intends to proceed with felony
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OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT#: 2006503363R016
APPROVED - CASE CLOSED

Note; This document contains neither rccommcndalions nor conclusions of lhc Office of Lllw Enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. II is the
properly of this off't<:c and is loaned 10 your OiCRCY. II, ond its contC1lts are not to be distributed outside of your agency.

CASE TITLE

OPERATION: G-BIRD
SENSITIVE CASE

REPORT DATE

CASE NUMBER

02/03/2010

2006503363

REPORTING OFFICER

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CASE STATUS

FEDERAL CRIMINAL
PROSECUTION
PENDING

APPROVED BY

SYNOPSIS

This report details the international travel hist
as well as return of all evidence to U.S. Fish and
er c earing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Wildlife Service (Service) Special Agent (SA)
Quarantine. This case has been submitted to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York, for prosecution.

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property of this office 1111d is loaned to your agency. It, and its contents, are not lo be dislfibulCd outside of your agency.

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363
REPORT#: 16

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD
NARRATIVE
DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION

International Travel History -On November 6, 2009, SAreceived a copy o
international travel history
. . Intelligence Analyst, U.S.
according to the El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC) from _
Fish and Wildlife Service. Although some border crossings appeared to be missing from the
report, it revealed has returned to the U.S. via John F. Kennedy International Airport
(JFK.IA) from Georgetown, Guyana or Port of Spain, Trinidad at least ten times between
December 2, 2006 and September 14, 2009. A summary of the original reports is below. A
printout of the original reports is in the case 1-A Envelope.
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Travel History per EPIC:

Arrival Date
Arrival Location
9114109
JFK.IA
Port of Spain, Piarco 7117/09
JFKIA
6/18/09
Port of Spain, Piarco 5/12/09
4/1/09
JFKIA
Port of Spain, Piarco 2/23/09
JFK.IA
12/20/08
JFKIA
8/5/08
JFKIA
5/18/08
11/20/07
JFKIA
8/28/07
JFKIA
JFKIA
6/5/07
1/16/07
JFKIA
Port of Spain, Piarco 12/02/06

Degarture Location
Port of Spain, Piarco
JFK.IA
Port of Spain, Piarco

JFKIA
Port of Spain, Piarco

JFKIA
GEOTIMEHRI
GEOTIMEHRI
GEOTIMEHRI
GEOTIMEHRI
GEOTIMEHRI
GEOTIMEHRI
GEOTIMEHRI

JFKIA

GEO TIMEHRI: Airport code for Georgetown, Guyana.
Port of Spain, Piarco: Airport code for Port of Spain, Trinidad.

Return of Evidence from Quarantine
On December 10, 2009
USDA Veterinary Services telephoned SAand told .
the birds and packaging seized from
suitcase on September 14, 2009

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

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TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

had tested negative for Avian Influenza and other diseases of concern and were ready to be
released back to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. also mentioned one of the birds
died in captivity leaving the current total of dead birds at twenty-six (26).
On December 14, 2009, SAresponded to the USDA Veterinary Services office at
JFKIA to pick up the above listed evidence. Also present were Service Wildlife Inspectors . .
andl l l l - SA was given a Certificate of Release from Quarantine
(Attachment #1) and received/seized the thirty-one (31) birds; five (5) alive, twenty-six (26)
dead; and thirty-one (31) cardboard rolls/tubes covered with tape and netting via Form 3155/Property Receipt (Attachment #2).
DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECTS

PRIOR VIOLATIONS

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WITNESSES

pecial Agent
, Wildlife Inspector
, Wildlife Inspector
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Office of Law Enforcement
70 East Sunrise Highway, Suite .
Valley Stream, New York 11581

· Intelligence Analyst
Intelligence Unit,
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363
REPORT#: 16

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD
4501 North Fairfax Drive, Room . .
Arlington, Virginia 22203-1656

U.S. Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Veterinary Services
474 International Boulevard
Rock Tavern, NY 12575

Parrots of the World, Ltd.
316 Sunrise Highway
Rockville Centre, NY 11570

LAWS VIOLATED
On September 14, 2009, in the Eastern District ofNew York,
did
import into the United States six (6) live finches and twenty-five (25) dead finches concealed in
paper containers in the lining of. luggage to JFKIA, Jamaica, NY, aboard Delta Airlines flight
. . from Guyana in violation of law, to wit, defendant did knowingly:
1. Import or bring into the United States merchandise contrary to law in violation of 18 USC 545
[Smuggling];
2. Falsify a U.S. Customs Declaration, CBP Fonn 60598, in violation of 18 USC 1001 [Material
False Statement/Writing/Entry];
3. Import wildlife transported in violation of Guyana law, which prohibits the export of certain
live birds, in violation of 16 USC 3372(a)(2)(A) [Lacey Act];
4. Import live birds under inhumane conditions in violation of 18 USC 42(c); 50 CFR Part
14.103 [Lacey Act];
5. Fail to declare wildlife upon import in violation of 16 USC 1538(e), 50 CFR 14.61 [U.S.
Endangered Species Act].

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

REPORT#: 16

EVIDENCE
Evidence Seizure Tag # 887240
Thirty-one (31) birds; five (5) alive, twenty-six (26) dead.
Thirty-one (31) cardboard roJls/tubes covered with tape and netting.

All above listed evidence is being stored in the Service Evidence Room, Valley Stream, NY,
with the exception of the five (5) live birds which are being cared for by
Parrots of the World, Ltd.

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I. Copy of Certificate of Release from Quarantine, USDA, dated December 14, 2009 (1
Page)
2. Copy of Form 3-155/Property Receipt, dated December 14, 2009 (1 Page)

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

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This case was submitted to
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVlCE
OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT#: 2006503363R017
APPROVED - CASE CLOSED

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CASETrrLE

OPERATION: G-BIRD
SENSIT/JIE CASE

REPORT DATE
01/03/2011

CASE NUAIBER

REPORTING OFFICE~

CASE STATUS

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SYNOfSIS

This report details an interview with

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363
REPORT#: 17

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD
NARRATIVE
DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION
Interview of

On November 3, 2010, United States Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Special Agent (SA)
interviewed
at . residence of
This interview was scheduled via telephone on October 27, 20 I 0
when
told SA- · wanted to speak with SA
without an attorney
present. Upon
present; however. wanted the interview to be at . residence with
arrival and prior to the interview, SA
introducedto
as a Special
Agent with the Service and showed
• agency-issued credentials. SA also
introduced assisting interviewers, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Investigator
Specialist
. Prior to
(INV) and Service Investigative
asking any questions, SAadvised
of. rights in accordance with the 5th
amendment of the United States Constitution via Service Form 3-1984 (Attachment #1).
verbally acknowledged. rights, reread . rights as listed on the form, signed it and
verbally stated. wanted to answer questions without a lawyer present. During the course of the
interview,stated the following.
- On September 14, 2009,intentionally smuggled thirty-one live finches from
Guyana into the U.S. via commercial airline by carrying them concealed in his carry on bag that
had been specially modified to covertly transport live birds.
- While on the airplane in route to the U.S.,intentionally falsified his U.S. Customs
and Border Protection (CBP) Form 6059B/Customs Declaration form by checking ''No" next to
the statement "I am bringing (b) meats, animals, animal/wildlife products". then
signed the form and presented it to two separate CBP officers working at John F. Kennedy
International Airport (JFKIA), Jamaica, New York upon request
-did this with the intent of sneaking the birds into the U.S. so that they would bypass
USDA quarantine and he could give them to an acquaintance,
who sells the birds
in New York for as much as $3000.00 each. In exchange for smuggling the birds, would no longer have to repay a personal debt of$1000.00. owed to lives in the U.S. but during the past few years has frequently traveled to Guyana to
visit and care for. ailing In or around June 2009,was having financial
problems and borrowed $1,000.00 frof / ! ! - gave~ money with the
understanding
would repay
in full. A few days later,
contacted
and told
that if did not have the money to repay
could satisfy• debt by smuggling live birds into the U.S. from for
one time.
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REPORT#: 17

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

has smuggled live finches into the U.S. from Guyana before several years prior so
was asking.
to do. didn't really want to do it
was aware of exactly what because . knows . gets nervous and has been caught before because of it, but decided to take
the chance because- . did not have the money to repay used part of the money. borrowed from to pay bills and the rest to buy an
airplane ticket to
While there, visited . . . then met up with some of
friends.
had already wired money to Guyana to pay for the birds, so when
with the thirty-one live birds and
met with
friends, they provided•
conceal them
suitcase by packaging them in paper rolls and drilling air
holes in
suitcase. While flying back to the U.S. with the birds on September 14,
2009, completed• written customs declaration. intentionally lied on the
form by checking "No" next to the statement "I am bringing (b) meats, animals, animal/wildlife
did this becausel knew that if. checked "Yes", •
products" and signing it. bags would have been x-rayed, and the
would have been sent to the CBP Agriculture station,
birds would be discovered.

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On September 14. 2009. after landing at JFK.IA.gave. falsified customs
declaration to a CBP officer working in the Inunigration section. As • was ttying to depart the
CBP area of the airport,
was summonsed to a CBP secondary inspection area by a
CBP officer. At this point
knew. had been caught and thought someone had "set
him up" (Agent's Note: this is a known method of operation. Organizers oflive animal
smuggling have been known to have several passengers on one airplane carrying concealed live
animals. They then anonymously report one of them to CBP to create a diversion so that the
what.
others may pass through undetected). Because of this, when the CBP officer asked.
bag,
replied, "Birds". (Agent's Note: When asked by SAhad
reconfirmed had no intention of declaring the birds to the U.S. goverrunent and
only told the CBP officer
had birds becauseknew the officer was going to find
them anyway).

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stated it is easy to export live birds from Guyana; you can get pennits from the
added that to
government to export most birds, with the exception of songbirds. export songbirds from Guyana, all you have to do is bribe the officiaJs at the airport. knows the legal way to import Jive birds into the U.S. includes getting permits and sending them
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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

INV#: 2006503363
REPORT#: 17

to quarantine. has never done this because . knows the birds do not sing as well
after being in quarantine and they are valued based upon their singing capability. The birds
has transported were caught :from the wild in Guyana then trained to sing. Based on
experience, a good singer can sell for as much as eight to nine thousand U.S. dollars
in Guyana.
SA showed the original U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Form
6059B/Customs Declaration (Attachment #2) submitted on September 14, 2009.
reviewed it and confirmed it was the form he filled out, signed and submitted to CBP
officials. SA showed photographs (Attachment #3) o
suitcase
confirmed the
and packaging the birds were found in on September 14, 2009. suitcase belonged to .
and that it and the packaging were what. used to smuggle the birds
into the U.S. on September 14, 2009.
At the conclusion of the intervie~ printed an affidavit (Attachment #4) comprised
of. notes from the interview. read the affidavit, agreed it consisted of things •
stated during the interview and signed each page (lnvestigator's Note: Since these notes were ,
typed throughout the course of the interview, some of the statements listed in this affidavit
conflicted one another. After signed the affidavit, SA verified that
intentionally falsified and uttered. written customs declaration, intended to
smuggle the birds into the U.S. from Guyana for money, did not intentionally get caught by CBP
and only admitted to having birds with.
once . thought . had already been caught.
agreed).
Before departing, SAreturned the contents o
suitcase; consisting of
various clothing and personal items; that SA had seized on October 1, 2009 via Service
Fonn 3-155/Property Receipt (Attachment #5).
DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECTS

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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363
REPORT#: 17

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

PRIOR VIOLATIONS

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SeeROI#OlS.
See ROI #010.

WITNESSES
, S cial Agent
, Investigative Case Specialist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Office of Law Enforcement
70 East Sunrise Highway, Suite.
Valley Stream, New York 11581

, Investigator
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services
920 Main Campus Drive, Suite.

ilililll606
Parrots of the World, Ltd.
316 Sunrise Highway
Rockville Centre, NY 11570

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property of !his office and is loan~

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV#: 2006503363
REPORT#: 17

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

LAWS VIOLATED

On September 14, 2009, in the Eastern District of New York,
did
import into the United States six (6) live finches and twenty-five (25) dead finches concealed in
paper containers in the lining of. luggage to JFK.IA, Jamaica, NY, aboard Delta Airlines flight
from Guyana in violation oflaw, to wit, defendant did knowingly:
1. Import or bring into the United States merchandise contrary to law in violation of 18 USC 545
[Smuggling];
2. Falsify a U.S. Customs Declaration, CBP Form 60598, in violation of 18 USC 1001 [Material
False Statement/Writing/Entry];
3. Import wildlife transported in violation of Guyana law, which prohibits the export of certain
live birds, in violation of 16 USC 3372(a)(2)(A) [Lacey Act];
4. Import live birds under inhumane conditions in violation of 18 USC 42(c); 50 CFR Part
14.103 [Lacey Act];
5. Fail to declare wildlife upon import in violation of 16 USC 1538(e), 50 CFR 14.61 [U.S.
Endangered Species Act].
Laws violated by

are to be determined.

EVIDENCE

Evidence Seizure Tag# 887240
Thirty-one (31) birds; two (2} alive, twenty-nine (29) dead.
Thirty-one (31) cardboard rolls/tubes covered with tape and netting.
All above listed evidence is being stored in the Service Evidence Room, Valley Stream, NY,
with the exception of two (2) live birds which are being cared for by
Parrots of the World, Ltd. On November 1, 2010, SAreceived three bird carcasses
from
via Service Form 3-155/Property Receipt (Attachment #6).
stated the three birds deceased while in. custody for unknown reasons. At this point, of the
thirty-one birds seized, two are alive and twenty-nine are deceased.
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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363
REPORT#: 17

TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD
ATTACHMENTS

1. Copy of Service Form 3-1984/Rights Advisement,
dated November 3,
2010 (1 Page).
2. Copy ofCBP Form 6059B/Customs Declaration,
dated September 14,
2009 (1 Page).
3. Printout of photographs taken by SA (3 Pages).
4. Copy of USDA Affidavit o~ November 3, 2010 (3 Pages).
5. Copy of Service Form 3-155/Property Receipt, dated November 3, 2010 (1 Page).
6. Copy of Service Form 3-155/Property Receipt, dated November l, 2010 (1 Page).

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U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
O~TS

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YOUI llOHTI
Before we ask you any questions, you must undefsl.lnd
your riahts.
You heve the riaht to remain slle11t.
Anythlna you say cen be used 1g1inst you i n court.
You have the rl gllt to telk to• lawyer for advice be lore
we ask you any questions and lo have him with you dur·
Ing questioning.
. If you cannot afford a lawyer and want one, a lawytr
wilt be provided tor you before any questionina.
If you decide to 1n5Wer questions now without a lawye
present, you will still hoe the rlaht to stop enswer l n
You also have the right to stop enswtfin
any time
any time until you ta lk to 1 lawyer

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I have read this statement of my ri1hts and I under·
stand what m'/ rights 111. I am willlna to make 1 state·
ment and 1n1wer questions. I do not want a lawyer at this
time. I understand and know whet I am doing. No prom·
lses or thr11ts have been made to me and no pressure or

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number is myllll celluJar·pbon

As J recall the events leading up to Customs officers finding. birds in my suitcase on 09/14/09. I have a

friend;.

name is- - •

seeing.

for a cash loan for S l 000.00. I asked for the loan in Iwto or July 2009. Afterward, during the

for.

have known .

for about 4 years. I was

offered me other ways to pay back the loan. One way was to bring back some

following months,-

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I was not too sme about this but I bad recently lost my job and my friends and family wa not to go

through with this. I decided to go get the birds in order to ~e good on my loan
of the Joan money to pay for my flights. To this day, I still owe_

- wired

money

to. in

Guyana called me and.

friend

Guyana to

8ct the birds .

I used some

the money.

wanted. This friend o~ in

asked me when I was coming down.
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mends in Guyana who helped me get tho birds. make breathing boles in the suitcase, and wrap

the birds up and place them in the suitcase for transport to tho U.S. I bad no issuos going through the
Georgetown Airport. No one checked me.

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On 09114109, I.amved in the U.S. from Guyana, South America. A Customs officer stopped me and.

asked mo ifl had anything illegal. I said to tho officer 'yes 1 have birds'. 1 bad remorse during the flight

and wanted to get ~t That is why I said yes to the officer.

I ha~ rad the above

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AFFIDAVIT

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being~on oath make th~ement to

as an- -employod with- -, Investigative and

I wish to clarify the above statement. I left Guyana with the brtA!lnt ofsneaking the 31 birds out of Guyana
and into the U.S. While on the plane, l filled out my written customs declaration on which J checked
"no" in the block asking ifl bad animals with me. I signed the declaration knowing this it was not true
and accurate and gave jt to the customs official at the Immigration booth in Now York. After getting my
luggage I was approached by a customs official who asked for my customs declaration and passport. •

then told me to follow.
gave.

At that point I thought I had been caught because someone had set me up. I

my written dcclatation and followed .

inspection table and I told.

to an inspection station. The officer put my bag on 1hc

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I had birds in it because I knew I had already~ caught. A.flmwards the

Qfficertook to a room and gave me body search. •

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told me that the wildlife office {U.S. Fish and

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Wildlife Service) was cJosed and that they would come see me in about two weeks. The officers did a
few things, chec.ked my passport and let me go.

and.

was at the airport to meet me
was very angiy with me for getting caught. J avoided. for
some time afterward. To clarify, I brought the birds in without declaJ:ing them, to pay off my debt to

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showed me a photograph of my suitcase. I confirmed:that this is my suitcase• •

showed me a photograph of the bird packaging. I confirmed that this is the ·same material that the birds
were tiansported in. I helped tho ~s} In Guyana pack the birds but I do not have the expertise t'O pack

them so they do not die. Agent-

showed me a copy of my declaration fonn. I confinn that this is

my declaration but Jcannot recall why or how I did not check the box with animals /wildlife on the fonn.

Apit-

asked me again ifl deliberately did rwt check the animal I wildlife block on the

declaration fonn. J knew th,at ifI did heck the yes block, the suitcase would have one through the x-ray
machine. Jjust prayed that I would be caught 1wanted this situation to erKI.

I h!lvc read the above
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Subscribed 1111d sworn to before me
011 this Wednesday, November 03, 20 •

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who bas 1 enti
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being ~on oath make the folfo~cnt: to ~

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I have only brought birds back two times in tho past 20 years. I tried to bring in birds in the past as pets.

I tried to bring in some birds hidden in my pants. I was caught at Kennedy International Airport. I paid a
$50.00 fine for that one. On another time, I paid a $250.00 fine for attempting to bring in black seeds.
This occurred in a few years ago. I was caught at Kennedy as well. I paid that fine.
Agent-

asked me why I tried to hide the birds. It is because if you want to bring birds into the

U.S, they have to go to quBJ'Blltine. The birds will/ 1111' not that same after they go through quarantine. So
in order to gee good birds you have to avoid quarantine. The birds just do not sing well.
There is no problem in getting birds out ofGuyana because you can bnl>e someone to help you get the
birds out. You pay the officials to look the other way. In some instances, you meet a constable at the
airport and they ask you what you have. You teU them you pass through the security, and then the
constables come find you later in tho waiting area.. The consmble then asks you how much you want to

pay to pass through.
I had no idea of the value of these birds, until after the issue on 09/14/09. My friend told me that good
singers could fetch up to $2000.00. . . used me. Friends told me

thatl

has used others since my

incident in September 2009.
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I am not employed at this rune, but do some _ _ __ l have some
BQd I am on -

· My passport is presently expired and I do not plan to renew it.

I have road the

to the best of my knowledge.

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oo this Wc:dncsday. November 03, 20
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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV#: 2006503363
REPORT#: 17

TIThE: OPERATION G-BIRD
ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE

This case was submitted to
, Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA), United
States Attorney's Office, Eastern District ofNY on November 13, 2009. AUSA- intends
to proceed with felony charges ~inst
was recently ~pointed a public
defender and is expected to meet with SA
and AUSA- to discuss a plea
agreement sometime soon.

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U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
OFFIC E OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT#: 2006503363R018
APPROVED - CASE CLOSED

Note: This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the Office of Law Enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is the
property of this office and is loaned to your agency. It, and its contents are not to be distributed outside of your agency.
CASE TITLE

OPERATION: G-BIRD

SENSITWE CASE

REPORT DATE

CASE NUMBER

12/23/2011

2006503363

REPORTING OFFICER

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CASE STATUS

FEDERAL CRIMINAL
PROSECUTION

PENDING
APPROVED BY

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·SA- 01/20/2012

SUBJECTS OF REPORT

SYNQPSIS

On October 26, 2011, in the Eastern District of New York, ~ signed a plea agreement (See

attachment# 1, Plea Agreement), waiving indictment and p~ation (See attachment #2,
Information) filed charging one violation of 18 U.S.C. I 00 l(a)(2), Making a False Statement. ~ sentencing is
currently scheduled for March 2, 20 12.
ATTACHMENTS:
I. Copy of Plea Agreement, dated 10/26/201 1 (6 pages).
2. Copy of Information (2 pages).
DISTRIBUTION

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F.#2010R01511
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OP NEW YORK

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PLEA AGREEMENT

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Cr. No .

- against -

Defendant .

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Pursuant to Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Criminal
Procedure , the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern
District of New York (the "Office") and
(the "defendant") agree to the following:
1.

The defendant will waive indictment and plead

guilty to an information to -be filed in this district, charging a
violation of 18

u.s.c.

§

lOOl(a) (2).

The count carries the

fol l owing statutory penalties:
a.

Maximum term of imprisonment: 5 years
(18 u.s.c. § 1001 (a) (2)).

b.

Minimum term of imprisonment: O years
(18

c.

u.s.c.

§ 1001(a} (2}}.

Minimum supervised release term: 3 years, to
follow any term of imprisonment; if a
condition of release is violated, the
defendant may be sentenced to up to 2 years
without credit for pre-release imprisonment
or time previously served on post-relea·s e
supervision
(18 U.S.C .

§§ 3583

(b) (2),

(e) (3)).

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Maximum fine: $250,000
(18 u.s.c. § 3571(b) (3)).

e.

Restitution: N/A
(18 u.s.c. § 3663).

f.

$100 special assessment
(18

2.

u.s.c.

§

3013).

The defendant understands that although imposition

of a sentence in accordance with the United States Sentencing
Guidelines (the "Guidelines") is not mandatory, the Guidelines
are advisory and the Court is required to consider any applicable
Guidelines provisions as well as other factors enumerated in 18
U.S.C.

§

3553(a) to arrive at an appropriate sentence in this

case.

The Office will advise the Court and the Probation

Department of information relevant to sentencing, including
criminal activity engaged in by the defendant, and such
information may be used by the Court in determining the
defendant's sentence.

The Office estimates the likely adjusted

offense level under the Guidelines to be level 4, which is
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predicated on the following Guidelines calculation:
Base Offense Level (2Bl.l{a) (2))

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6

Less: Acceptance of Responsibility (3El .1 (a ))
Total:
This level carries a range of imprisonment of 0 to 6 months,
assuming that the defendant will be sentenced within· Criminal
History Category I.

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The Guidelines estimate set forth in paragraph 2

is not binding on the Office, the Probation Department or the
Court.

If the Guidelines offense level advocated by the Office,

or determined by the Probation Department or the Court, is for
any reason, including an error in the estimate, different from
the estimate, the defendant will not be entitled to withdraw the
plea and the government will not be deemed to have breached this
agreement.
4.

The defendant agrees not to file an appeal or

otherwise challenge, by petition pursuant to 28 u.s.c. § 2255 or
any other provision, the conviction or sentence in the event that
the Court imposes a term of imprisonment of

6

months or below.

This waiver is binding without regard to the sentencing analysis
used by the court.

The defendant waives all defenses based on

the statute of·limitations and venue with respect to any
prosecution that is not time-barred on the date that this
agreement is signed in the event that (a) the defendant's
conviction is later vacated for any reason,

(b) ·the defendant

violates this agreement, or (c) the defendant's plea is later
withdrawn.

The defendant waives any right to additional

disclosure from the government in connection with the guilty
plea.

The defendant agrees that with respect to all charges

referred to in paragraphs 1 and 5(a) he is not a "prevailing
party" within the meaning of the "Hyde Amendment," 18 u.s.c.

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3006A note, and will not file any claim under that law.

The

defendant agrees to pay the special assessment by check payable
to the Clerk of the court at or before sentencing . .
5.

The Office agrees that:
a.

no further criminal charges will be brought
against the defendant for false statements he
made to customs officers, and for attempting
to smuggle birds into the United States, all
on or about September 14, 2009, it being
understood that this agreement does not bar
"the use of such conduct as a predicate act or
as the basis for a sentencing enhancement in
a subsequent prosecution including, but not
limited to, a prosecution pursuant to 18
u.s.c . §§ 1961 .et seq.;

and, based upon information now known to the Office, it. will
b.

take no position concerning where within the
Guidelines range determined by the Court the
sentence should fall; and

c.

make no motion for an upward departure under
the Sentencing Guidelines.

If information relevant to sentencing, as determined by the
Office, becomes known to the Office after the date of this
agreement, the Office will not be bound by paragraphs S(b) and
S(c).

Should it be judged by the Office that the defendant has

violated any provision of this agreement, the defendant will not
be released from his plea of guilty but this Office will be
released from its obligations under this agreement, including but
not limited to the provisions of paragraph S(a)-(c).
6.

This agreement does not bind any federal, state,

or local prosecuting authority other than the Office, and does

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or administrative proceedings directly or indirectly involving
the defendant.
7.

No promises, agreements or conditions have been

entered into by the parties other than those set forth in this
agreement and none will be entered into unless memorialized in
writing and signed by all parties.

This agreement supersedes all

prior promises, agreements or conditions between the parties.

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To become effective, this agreement must be signed by all
signatories listed below.
Dated :

Brooklyn, New York
October24, 2011
LORETTA E. LYNCH

United States Attorney

By:

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Daniel s. Silver
Supervising Assistant U. s. Attorney
I have read the entire agreement and discussed it with my
attorney . I understand all of its terms and am entering into it

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

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INFORMATION
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(T. 18, U.S.C .,

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1001 (a) (2) and
3551 et seq . )
Defendant .

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THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY CHARGES:
MAKING A FALSE STATEMENT
on or about September 14, 2009, within the Eastern
District of New York, the defendant

did

knowingly and willfully make a materially false, fictitious and
fraudulent statement and representation in a matter within the
jurisdiction of the executive branch of the Government of the
United States, .to wit: united States Customs and Border

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stated and represented that

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not importing any wildlife

into the United States, when in fact, as
knew and believed,

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then and there well

was importing birds into the United States.

(Title 18 , united States Code, Sections lOOl(a) (2) and
3551 et seg. )

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UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT#: 2006503363R019
APPROVED - CASE CLOSED

Note: This document conlllins neilber rc:commendnlions nor conclusions of the Ofl"ict of Law Enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service It is the
property of this office and is loaned to your agency. It. and its contents lll"t not to be distributed outside of your agency.
CASE TITLE

OPERATION: G-BIRD
SENSITIVE CASE

REPORT DATE

CASE NUMBER

04/17/2012

2006503363

REPORTING OFFICER

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APPROVED BY

CASE STATUS

PENDING

SYNOPSIS

On March 1, 2012, in the Eastern District of New York~ was sentenced {see attachment# I,
Judgment in a Criminal Case) to 3 years probation, 30 d~nement, pay all outstanding fines and
child support, and 20 hours of community service per week if not employed, seeking employment or vocational/educational
training, by Carol Bagley Amon, Chief U.S. District Judge.

ATIACHMENTS:
l. Copy of Judgment and Sentencing Documents, dated 03/01/2012 (4 pages).
DISTRIBlQION

Internal list

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Case 1:11-cr-00714-CBA Document 13 Filed 03/02112 Page 1of4 PagelD #: 56
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(ltw. OMJ) Judpiat ill a Crimlllel C...

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JUDGMENT IN A CRIMINAL CASE
Caso Numbor:

CRll-00714 (CBA)

USMNwnber:

79662-053

THE DEPENDANT:
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Xpleadodp1Jty10col.llf(1)

0 pJoadecl :nolo concendere k> c::otml(•)
Whlch WIS ICC~ by 1bo cowt.

[Jwu toand pfJty OD c:omd(1)

aft« a plce of not guDty.

Tbo dofeaUnt Is a4Judieated sulh)' of these offimses:
TttleAStslfon

N!tgn O(OU'ega

18:100l(a)(2)

False sta1e.melltl, a Class D felony.

1be ""'•"•"' is sc:ntem:ed u provided in papa 2 through
1h.o Sentencing Reform Act of 1984.

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ofthis Judamcnt.. The semmu:e ts imposed plll'SUll1t to

OTho deb1danthu been tbund not pltty on c:ouns(s)
0 Counl(a)

0 ls

Dare dfsmlAed on the modem otthe United Staios.

It is ordered that tho defmdantmustnotif)' tho Un1tad Slates~ &:Ir this district Wfthln 30

tft; of~ '!l:J.fname, mtdeoce,

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topeymsdtutJon,

March l, 2012

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DEFENDANT:
CASE NUMBER:

PROBATION
Tho defimdmt is beroby sen1mCed 10 prolJedon for 1 term of:

3 years

Tho dofeodant shall comNZnwltb the foHowma ~al conditiom: 1) 30 daYS under com::::a.~ as dUected by
tho USPD; 2) make full
cial disclosure to USPD; 3) pay outstmidh!g ffn~ 4) pay a
child ~-~loss
Oniers me vicated; S) if not Cl!lJ>I~ or seekinSl:'ployment or vocational/cducatiOnal trainina. perform 20 hount of
community service weekly as directed by the U
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The dofeodmt shall not commit another federal, state or local crime.
The dofimdant shall not unlawfUlly ~a controlled subslanco. The defendant shall refrain &om~ unlawftd uso of a
controlled submmce. The defeadailt Shall submit to one drug test within 1S days of placement on probelioa and at least two
periodic dNg tests thereafta'. as deecrmined by tho court.
O Tho above chug tost1n1 condition is suspended. based on du: court's detennJnation that tho defendant poses a low risk of
ftmn subseance abuse. (Cltd. Vlflfllldl«J
X Tbedof'cudant shall not pos9e19 1 firolrm. unmunltloa, dcstrucdve device. or aay other daoprous wopon. ~ V~kJ

C Tho dofimdmtshall coopcnrtc in the colloedon ofDNA as dileoted by the probation officer. ~ V"""'1di.J
o Tbo defendant shall COinP.ly with tho ~ulremems of tho Sex Offender RoaWntion and Notitlcation ~ (42 U.S.C. §
16901. 111 s.q.) u dlrec;teCl by the IJ!'C)bation officer, the Bmeau of Pris~ or any siate sex oftbndor ~ agency
in which be or she resides,""'°~ is a studcsnt. or was convleted of a qualifying otreaso. trltd. f''f'f'lb!6/sJ
CJ Tho dofendant shall participate ln ID approved program for domes& violence. IOrck. Ifllf/IPllollll&J
Ifthis judgmcmt imposes a One or restitution. it is a condition of probation that the defeodant pay in acc:ordarKlO with the
Schcdulo of Piytricnts sbccit ofthia judpnent.
The defcadant must complY. with tho standard conditions 1hat have boon adoptocl by this court u well u wi1b any
addidonal conditions OD tho IU&Ched pego,

STANDARD CONDmONS OF SUPERVISION
1)

the defendant shall not leave the judicial district without tho permission of the court or probation officer;

the defendant shall report to tho p.robation officor in a mannor and fieqt.100cy directed by the court or probation officer;
3) tho defendant sball answer truthfully all inquJries by tho probation officer and follow the instructions of tho probation
2)

oftker:

4) the dofcndant sbaU support bis or her dependents and meet other family rosponsibilitfes;
S) the defendant sball work regularly llt a lawful occupation. uolesa ex~ by the probation officer for scboollna. trainin&
or otba" acceptable R1UOJtS;
6) tho defendant shall noti(y the probation officer at least ten days prior to any dlanp in residence or employment;
7) tho defendant lhall reftafn from oxcessi\'c use ofalcohol and shall not P.'1f'Chase, possess, use, dfstrib~ or admin1sler any
controlled subsbmce or any panphemalia related to any controlled silbstancos, except as proscribed by a physician;
8) tho do&mdant shall not frequent places where cootrolled substances are illegally 901d, used, dfsbibuted, or
9) tho dofimdant ahall not 1SSOCiatc with any J>OflOl1S cagapd fn criminal activity and shall not usoci.to with any penon
eonvicted of a felony, unless granted pcnnlssion to dO so by tho probation ofrtc0r;
10) tho defeodlnt shall permit a ~on officer to visit him or hor at IDY.: time at home or olsawhere Md shall permit
confilcadon of ny contrabeaa oblarved in plain Yiow of the probation officer;
11) tho dofendant shall notify the probadon officer within seventy-two hours of boinl arresced or questioned by a law
onf-t.RCmalt officer;
12) the defendant ~1 .not Cl1la' into ID)' greoment to act as an informer or a special agent of a law enforcement qen<:y
without tho pontUllJOD oftho com; Ud~

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CASB NUMBER:

TOTALS

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CRIMINAL MONETARY PENALTIES

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0 The dctealllnadoa of restitution is defen'ed until _ _• An

Allft!lflhd Jwigmmt in

RelCUltfon

a Criminal Cali (AO 14JC) will be omcred

after IUQla dttmmlmdcm.

CJ 1be detendmlt must mab restfMion (iDcludfn& community rwatulioo) to the followfna payees ln !be lmOUl1t llsled below.
J(tbo defeadll\t makos a pardaJ peymem. each~ shall receive an ~lY ~ ~ unbs~ otlwwtse in
Cho IJriority order: or~ payment colwrin below. HOWOYOt, purlUlllt to 1111.S.C. f 3664(i), aft uonfederal victims mmt be paid
bot6re nfUn.blld Stltel Is paid.

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TOTALS

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Restiludon amount ordared pursuant to plea apernent

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The deftmdsnt must pay inten:st on rosdtutloll lftd a fine of moni 1ban $2,$00, unJoss tho ro!Chutfoo. or Boe la paid fn tbll be1bre 1ho
ftbemb day after !be dltc ofthe judgmcat. PUllU8!IC to 18 U.S.C. § 3612(f). All oflhe paymeat opdom on Sheet 6 may be aubjoc:t
tl)peneltlea fbrdellnquencyanddefmlt,punuant to 18 U.S.C. § ~12(&).

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'Ibo court dflllr'mlned dial tho ddmdant does not have Che e&Ully to pay mter.t and ft Js onlertd tllal:

C tt.1nticrestrcquirement is waived for the

0 • 1nmeat requirement fbr 1he

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0 rostffution is mocftfied .. follows:

• FindlrplOl'Jbe fOCll amou.nt oflosses arereaufred under Qapeors 109A. l 10, 110A, and l l 3A orntle JI for offimo.t committt:d on or aiter'
ScptomtiOr 13, J994, btd bmn April 23. 199li.

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DEFENDANT: ·
CASE NUMBER:

SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS
Baviag as

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sed 1bo defe:Ddant's ability to pay, peymeat of the total criminal monetary penaltfoa is duo u follows:

Lump 1m11 pa)1DCftt ofS

O no& lalOr than
0 in ICCOl'daDr:e

due fnmediacdy, balance due

I00.00

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Pll)'mcmt in equal
(..a,. W&tly. """""'>'· fflO/'fN/y) fnstallments of S
over a period of
_ _ _ (..,.. monlN ar>""""'), 10 comrneaco
(..g.. 30 or 60
after the daa of this judplcat; or

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Payment in equal
(-..g., ,,.,~ llfOll""'4 lJflQrlr1'6>) installments of S
ovwa period of
_ _ _ (a.g., lllOlllMorJtSan), to connnence
(..,.., 30or6DdoJlll) after release ftom bnprfsoameat to a
arm ofl1lpCl"Yiaion; or

B

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PQIDllll durina the term ofsuparvilCld releue will commence wf1bln
(e.~. JO or 60 ~ l1ls release &om
~ The COll't will tat tho payment plan based on 1n 11101Smenc oftbo dcfondlnt'• abiUty to pay It 1blc timo; or

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Special Instructions~ 1be payment ofcrimlaal monewy panalde.s:

Plymcol to begin lmlDocliatoly (may be comblDCld wkb

O D, or

O P below); or

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Unlemtbecourthls=rarderedath~ lfdlls£:lC1impolOl~~ofcrimiDalm~isdmdurina
~~mo ~':t~~ e peymeacs Jialde tbrou&Jl Che Federal Bureau
Inmate PinlDciil

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The der.adlat shall recelw crcd1t for all payments previously made Cowlrd my crlmlnaJ monewy penaldel lmpo&od.

D 1oiD1 and SmnJ
Dlftmdut and Ca-De~ Names and Cac Numbora (lnchldtng dqmdanl number), Total Amount, !oint and Several ADKnm&,
ad couGipOiidlng Pl'>'=> u appropriate.

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The defeadlai shall pay the cost of prosecutioa.

O Tbe ddmdant lhl1I pay die foJlowfo1 court cost(s):
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The dcfenclmc aba1l for&lt the dofcndm's ln.tcnst in tbe following property to tho thlilcd Stltel:

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT#: 2006503363R020
APPROVED - CASE CLOSED

Note: This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the Office of Law Enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is the
property of this office and is loaned to your agency. It, and its contents are not to be distributed outside of your agency.

CASE TITLE

OPERATION: G-BIRD
SENSITIVE CASE

REPORT DATE

CASE NUMBER

07/ 16/20 12

2006503363

REPORTING OFFICER

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CASE STATUS

LEAD REQUEST

APPROVED BY

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SUBJECTS OF REPORT

SYNOPSIS

This report transmits an investigative lead to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Branch of
Investigations, Region 9, Arlington, VA.
DISTRIBUTION

Internal List

 (b)(6),(b)(7)(C)
This document contains neilher recommendations nor conclusions oflhe Office of Law Enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is the
property of this office and is loaned to your agency. It, and its contents, are not to be distributed outside of your agency.

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

INV #: 2006503363
REPORT#: 020

DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION
USFWS Special Agent
is requesting certified copies of official documents from
government affiliated organizations in Guyana. The information contained therein will be used in
furtherance of this and other associated investigations.
DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECTS
(b)(6),(b )(7)(C)

(b){6),(b)(7){C)

PRIOR VIOLATIONS
LEMIS, NCIC, and state violation checks returned negative results for NCIC and state violation checks returned negative results for A LEMIS query yielded the following prior violations for INV #2005503491 Date of Violation: 05/03/2005
Jurisdiction: JFKIA, Eastern District of New York
Laws Violated:
-16 USC 1538(e); 50 CFR 14.61 - Failure to declare wildlife- two (2) live seed finches
(Oryzoborus species).
-16 USC 1538(e); 50 CFR 14.54(a)-Failure to provide 48 hour notice prior to import of wildlife.
-16 USC 1538(e); 50 CFR 24.52(a) - Failure to obtain Service clearance.
-16 USC 1658(e); 50 CFR Part 14.103 -Import live birds under inhumane conditions.
Disposition: Issued Violation Notice and paid total collateral amount of $350 on 09/09/2005.
Forfeiture declared on finches.
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conc1us1ons 01 tne Utllce ot Law Enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is the
property of this office and is loaned to your agency. It, and its contents, are not to be distributed outside of your agency.

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

INV #: 2006503363
REPORT #: 020

and are both suspected of previously violating Guyanese wildlife laws. Upon
confirmation, that information will be provided in a future Report oflnvestigation.
WITNESSES
Special Agent· U .S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Office of Law Enforcement
70 East Sunrise Highway, Suite.
Valley Stream, New York 11581

Head; Wildlife Division
263 Earl's Avenue
Subryanville
Georgetown, Guyana

LAWS VIOLATED
No new violations of law have been identified at this time.
EVIDENCE
No new evidence has been identified at this time.
ATTACHMENTS
There are no attachments to this report.

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 (b)(6),(b)(7)(C)

This docwnent contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the Office of Law Enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. lt is the
property of this office and is loaned to your agency. It, and its contents, are not to be distributed outside of your agency.

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363

Title: OPERATION G-BIRD

Report #: 020
ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE

INVESTIGATIVE LEADS

Please address the Jetter to:

d the fax number is

Page 1 of 3
Form 3-300B
(Rev. 0112512012)

 (b)(6),(b)(7)(C)

This document contains neither =mmendations nor conclusions of the Office of Law Enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is the
property of this office and is loaned to your agency. It. and its contents. are not to be distributed outside of your agency.

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363

Title: OPERATION G-BIRD

Report #: 020
ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE

A. On April 7, 2012, Subjec~as arrested at the airport in Georgetown,
Guyana for attempting to illegally export 35 live finches by concealing them in . baggage.
is a U.S. resident and a primary target of Operation G-Bird, INV# 20065~0
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arrest is relevant to future investigations.

~gree infonnation is listed below:

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~eairportffi

'ftwort
ive finches. No further
· d as well as INV# 2011502108.

and

cies Protection Re ulations 1999 made pursuant to the Environmental Protection Act
96:

1. Regulation 8(1) - No person shall import, export, re-export or introduce from the sea,
any specimen of an endangered species of wild animal or plant including animals bred in
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Form 3-3008
(Rev. 0112512012)

 (b )(6),{b){7)(C)

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the Office of Law Enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is the
property of this office and is loaned to your agency. 11, and its contents, arc not to be distributed outside of your agency.

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV #: 2006503363

Title: OPERATION G-BIRD

Report #: 020
ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE

captivity and artificially propagated species specified in Schedules I, II, III or IV except
with a permit or certificate in accordance with the provisions of these regulations.

2. Regulation 8(2)-A person who contravenes paragraph (I) commits an off.en~>.
3. The lesser seed finch is listed on Schedule IV of the Regulations.

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Form3-300B
(Rev. 01/25/2012)

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT#: 2006503363R021
APPROVED - CASE CLOSED

Note: This document contains neither rccommendati011S nor conclusions or the OITice of Law Enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. II is the
property of this offi<:e and is loaned to your agency. It, and its contents 1lfC not to be distnbuted outside of your agency.

CASETfflE

OPERATION: G-BIRD
SENSITIVE CASE

REPORT DATE

CASE NUMBER

10/ J6/20l2

2006503363

REPORTING OFF'IC£R

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CASE STATUS

PENDING

APPROVED BY

I,_~- 1110812012
, SA. . 10/16/2012
, SA. . 11/08/2012
SVBJECTS OF REPQRT
SYNOPSIS

There has been no significant investigative activity to repon during this period. The case agent is awaiting a response to a
lead request previously submitted for official infonnation from the government of Guyana.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT#: 2006503363R022
APPROVED - CASE CLOSED

Note: This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the Office of law Enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is the
propeny of this oflkc nnd is loaned to your agency. It, and its contents are not to be distributed outside ofyoor agency.
CASE TfflE

OPERATION: G-BlRD
SENSITIVE CASE

REPORT DATE

CASE NUMBER

01/15/2013

2006503363

REPORTING OFFICER

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CASE STATUS

PENDING

APPROVED BY

SUB.JECTS OF REPORT
SYNQPSfS

There has been no significant investigative activity to report during this period. The case agent is awaiting a respoose to a
lead request previously submitted for official information from the government of Guyana.
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property oflhis office and is loaned to your qmcy. It, and its contents, are 00( ID be distributed outside of your agency.

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

INV#: 2006503363

Title: OPERATION: G-BIRD

Report #: 022
ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE

In 2006,
was identified as a suspected co-conspirator in the illegal smuggling of
wild finches into the U.S. from Guyana. • has since been suspected of buying finches from
various smugglers upon their arrival into the U.S. and reselling them for profit, howev
violations of federal law could be proven. This activity is documented in OPERA'Pl
~recently become a suspect in INV# 2012502867
~edly engaging in the same type of activity. It is likely that so
documented in OPERATION: G-BIRD will continue to be investigated as p
. In the meantime, OPERATION: G-BIR.D will remain o

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U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT#: 2006503363R023
APPROVED - CASE CLOSED

Note: This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions or the Office or Law Enforcement. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is the
property of this office and is loaned to your agency. It, and its contents arc not to be distributed outside of your agency.

CASE TITLE

OPERATION: G-BIRD
SENSITIVE CASE

REPORT DATE

CASE NUMBER

02108/2013

2006503363

REPORTING OFFICER

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CASE STATUS

LEAD CLOSED

APPROVED BY

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SUBJECTS OF REPORT

SYNOPSIS

SA ~ forwarded an "official" written request to officials in Guyana on behalf of SAThe infonnation
requestea"inciu'ded criminal history on subjects and certification of Guyana environmental law~e date of this i i
ort,
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Law Enforcement hasn't received a response from the Guyana officials. SA
has a contact in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in Guyana and will continue to obtain
'inl'OiiTiiiiion from them. Attachment 1: Lener to Chief Brummel, Guyana Police Force. Attachment 2: Lener to Secretary
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLll--1 : SERVICE
Oftkc of Law Enforccrtll:nl
~01 N. Fnirfair. Driw <l.E-~000)
Arlin!?IOn. VA 2:!20.1

Commissioner of Police
Guyana Police Force
Eve Leary
Georgetown, Guyana
Dear CommissionerThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has an active investigation involving two persons
who were arrested and charged by your agency. The subjects,
andU.S. residents, were both arrested attempting to smuggle wildlife out of your
country
was apprehended on April 7, 2012, at the airport in Georgetown, Guyana while trying to
had the finches hidden in.
smuggle thirty-five (35) live finches out of Guyana baggage when . attempted to illegally expon them.

was apprehended in September 2011, at the airport in Georgetown, Guyana while
attempting to smuggle thirty-five (35) live finches out of Guyana We have no further details
relating to this arrest.
The Service is wishing to obtain any official or certified records detailing any charges filed
against andand any arrest, prosecution and sentencing records for both
and I've included the following personal information forand
for your convenience.

TAKE PR I DE

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INAMERICA~

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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Offo:c of Law Enforccmcn1

...i...io1 N. Fairfax Drive (Lf...JOOO)
A rlington. VA 222m

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Date of Birth: -

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Identification:

Alias:
You can forward any infonnation to the address I've included below. If you have any questions,
ntactme at

Senior Special Agent
Department of Interior
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4401 N Fairfax Drive
MS: LE-3000
Arlington, VA 22203

cc,

Attachment 1

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INAMERICA· ~

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United States Department of the Interior
flSH AND WILDLIFE SERVICF.
Oflin~
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of Law Enfon.:cmcm
N. Fairfax Drive <LE-JOOO)
Arlin!!ll>ll. VA ~:!20'.l

Pennanent Secretary
Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment
Shiv Chanderpaul drive
Bourda, Georgetown.
Guyana,
Dear Secretary-

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) bas an active investigation involving two persons,
and
, who were arrested and charged by Guyana authorities
for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of Guyana.

-

was apprehended on April 7, 2012, at the airport in Georgetown, Guyana while trying to

smuggle thirty-five (35) live finches out of Guyana. baggage when. attempted to illegally export them.

had the finches hidden in his

was apprehended in September 2011, at the airport in Georgetown, Guyana while
attempting to smuggle thirty-five (35) live finches out of Guyana. We have no further details
relating to this arrest.
The Service is wishing to obtain certified records of Guyanese laws which and
violated. Below is a description of the laws requested by our agency.
A.

Species Protection Regulations 1999 made pursuant to the Environroenta! Protection Act
1996:
1.

Regulation 8(1)- No person shall import, export, re-expon or introduce from the
sea, any specimen of an endangered species of wild animal or plant including
animals bred in captivity and artificially propagated species specified in
Schedules I, II, III or IV except with a pennit or cenificate in accordance with the
provisions of these regulations.

TAKE PRIDE .li.f=:

INAMERICA· ~

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United States Department of the Interior
PISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Oflkc of btw F.nfon.·cmcnl
-'401 N. Fairfax Driv~ (l.E·.~llOO)
Arlin!!tun. VA '.!220~

2.

Regulation 8(2)-A person who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence.

3.

The lesser seed finch is listed on Schedule IV of the Regulations.

4.

Regulation 31(1)- Every person who exports from Guyana a live animal, shall
prepare it for shipment and ship it in a container in accordance with the
International Air Transport Association Live Animal Regulations in force at the
time.

You can forward any information to the address I've included below. If you have any questions,
please don't hesitate to contact me at

Senior Special Agent
Department of Interior
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4401 N Fairfax Drive
MS: LE-3000
Arlington, VA 22203
cc:

Attachment 2

TAKE PR I DE.RJ:.::

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT#: 2006503363R024
APPROVED
CASE CLOSED

-

Note: This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the Office of Law Enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is the
property of this office and is loaned to your agency. It, and its contents are not to be distributed outside of your agency.
CASE TITLE

OPERATION: G-BIRD
SENSITIVE CASE

REPORT DATE

CASE NUMBER

06/07/2013

2006503363

REPORTING OFFICER

CASE STATUS

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APPROVED BY

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SUBJECTS OF REPORT
SYNOPSIS

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OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT#: 2006503363R02S
APPROVED - CASE CLOSED

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propeny of this office and is loaned to your agency. II, and its contents are not to be distributed outside of your agency.
CASE TITLE

OPERATION: G-BIRD
SENSITIVE CASE

REPORT DATE

CASE NUMBER

09/12/2013

2006503363

REPORTING OFFICER

-

CASE STATUS

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PENDING

APPROVED BY

, SAI

SUBJECTS OF REPQRT
SYNQPSIS

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U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT#: 2006503363R026
APPROVED - CASE CLOSED

Nole. This document contains neither recommenda1ions nor conclusions of the Olr1ec of law Enforcemenl, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service It is lhe
propeny of this olricc and is loaned 10 your agency. It. and its con1cn1S are not to be distributed oulSide or your agency.

CASE TITLE

OPERATION: G-BIRD
SENSITIVE CASE

REPORT DATE

CASE NUMBER

01/ 1012014

2006503363

REPORTING OFFICER

--s~

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CASE STATUS

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CLOSURE

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OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT#: 2006503363R026
APPROVED - CASE CLOSED

Nocc: This document contains ncichcr rc:commendations nor conclusions of the Office of Law Enforcemc:nt, U.S. Fish 1111d Wildlife Service. It is the
propcny of this office and is loaned to your agency. It, and its contents are not to be distributed outside of your agency.

CASE TITLE

OPERATION: G-BIRD
SENSITIVE CASE

REPORT DATE

CASE NUMBER

01/ 10/2014

2006503363

REPORTING OFFICER

-

APPROVED BY

PISTR/8/JTION

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CLOSURE

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property of this office 1111d is loaned to your agency. It, Wld its contents, arc not lo be distributc:d outside of yOUJ agency.

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

INV #: 2006503363
(b)(6),(b)(7)(C)

REPORT#: 026

DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION

Destruction of Property
On October 2, 2013, United States Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Wildlife Inspector (WI)
destroyed one (1) suitcase by incineration (see Attachment 1, Form 32057/Certificate of Destruction).
On October 4, 2013, Service Special Agent (SA)
destroyed thirty-two (32) finch
carcasses, thirty-one (31) cardboard rolls/tubes covered with tape and netting, thirteen (13) plastic
hair curlers, two (2) bags and one (1) bag containing plant seed by mutilating and placing them in
the Valley Stream, NY Office of Law Enforcement dumpster (see Attachment 2, Form 3205 7/Certificates of Destruction).

Disposition of Charges Filed AgainstA query of the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system revealed the following
information (Agent's note: some records pertaining Jo this case have been sealed, therefore those

documents and the information therein is not available):
On July 22, 2008, was arrested and charged with violations of the Lacey Act via
misdemeanor information (see Attachment 3, Misdemeanor Information). pleaded
guilty to one count of Failure to File Declaration as to Importation of Wildlife, 16 USC 1538(e).
On June 2, 2009, was sentenced to: $250 fine, and $10 assessment (see Attachment 4,
Judgment in a Criminal Case).

Disposition of Charges Filed Against A query of the PACER system revealed the following information (Agent's note: some records
pertaining to this case have been sealed, therefore those documents and the information therein is
not available):
On July 24, 2008, was arrested and charged with violations of the Lacey Act via
misdemeanor information (see Attachment 5, Misdemeanor Information). pleaded
guilty to one count of Illegal Importation of Wildlife, 16 USC 3372/3373.
On December 18, 2008, was sentenced to: 6 months probation, 100 hours community
service, $600 fine, and $25 mandatory special assessment (see Attachment 6, Judgment in a
Criminal Case).
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REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
TITLE: OPERATION G-BIRD

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INV #: 2006503363
REPORT#: 026

DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECTS
No new subjects have been identified at this time.

PRIOR VIOLATIONS
None to document as no new subjects have been identified in this report.

WITNESSES
Resident Agent in Charge (NY)
Wildlife Inspector
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Office of Law Enforcement
70 East Sunrise Highway, Suite .
Valley Stream, New York 11581

LAWS VIOLATED
No new violations of law have been identified at this time.

EVIDENCE
Seizure Tag 887223:
One (1) Suitcase, "New York ATC'', blue in color
The above listed evidence was destroyed by WI Seizure Tag 854340:
One (1) Finch Carcass
Seizure Tag 851456:
Thirteen (13) Hair Curlers, plastic
Two (2) Bags; one plastic, one paper
One (1) Bag containing Plant Seed
Seizure Tag 887240:
Thirty-one (31) Finch Carcasses
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on October 2, 2013.

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Thirty-one (31) Cardboard Rollsffubes covered with tape and netting
The above listed evidence was destroyed by SA-

on October 4, 2013.

ATTACHMENTS
1.
2.
3.
4.

5.
6.

Copy of Service Form 3-2057, Certificate of Destruction, dated 10/02/2013 (1 page).
Copy of Service Form 3-2057s, Certificates of Destruction, dated 10/04/2013 (2 pages).
Copy of Misdemeanor Information, ofdated 8/22/2008 (2 pages).
dated 6/2/2009 (4 pages).
Copy of Judgment in a Criminal Case, ofCopy of Misdemeanor Information, odated 8/22/2008 (2 pages).
. dated 12/18/2008 (8 pages).
Copy of Judgment in a Criminal Case, o-

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FORM 3-2051 1
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U.S. FISHANDWILDUFE SERVICE

OMSION OF U.W ENFORCEMENT

CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION
of Abandoned or Fotfelted P

FllE NO.

200f603363

We, the underllgned, do hef8by certify under 1tle penaltlea of 18 U.S.C. 1001 that on the~ day
of October. ~ at Coyantl Enemy. Wj!ltbuiy. NY (PLACE OF DESTRUCTION) the property deseribed below was destroyed by

lnclnC!flticn (MElliOD OF DESTRUCTION).
Ust of deatro)'l!ld poperty: One m Sullcge "Now Yor!c AIC" Bkle fn color· (i;1~ c."c.e. kizwc.. T ~ ~

31'7 22 J.

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1DI02/2013

WASHINGTON OFF1CE (CJ)
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CO>

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OTHER_

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CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTK>N

of Abandoned or Forfeited Pro

FJLE NO.

2008503383

We, lhe undersigned, do hereby oet1ify underthe penaltlea of 18 U.S.C. 1001 that on the~ day
Of Qctober, 20U at 70 !; $lllrile Hlqhway. YIJ!t.Y $traam. NY (PLACE OF DESTRUCTION) the pmp81fy desaibed below was
de~ by rnuti!ttfqt. then placed In dt!!!pster (METHOD OF DESTRUCTION).
List of destroyed property.

Evidence Sejztg Tag# 8543f2

One m EjlJdJ Cargg
t111dc,,u J'~iZ"'ft

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Thirteen C13) Hale Cy~rs. f!Mtlc
Twp <2\ Btqa; ooe plmtJc. one pgr
One C1) Bag contain(ng Plant Seed

Eyidooce Selzura Tag t 887210
Thjrty.oot (31 l Floch canti!BW

DATE

TITLE
, RMldent A;ent In Ch1rg1

October 04. 2013

:re
Octcber04. 2013

WASHINGTON OFFICE (0)
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OF
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DIVlsaoN OF IJt.W ENFORCSlEHT

CERTIFlCAT£ OF DESTRUCTION

or Abandoned or Fortan.d P

F1lE NO.

2006503363

We, the undeftlgnecl, do hereby cef1lfy under the penalties of 18 U.S.C. 1001 that on the~ day

rA Qctpber. 20ll at 70 E Sunrise Highway. Valrev Stream. NY (PLACE OF DESTRUCTION) the property delcribed below waa
dettro'/ed by mutilation· t!Jen placed In dy!llplter (METHOD OF DESTRUCTION).

l.llt of destroyed property.
Seizyre TIQ t 88'7210, Thlrtv-goe (31l Clldboatd rp1111tubes coyerpd wlh taoo and natt1na.

DATE
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Odo!Mtr4 2013
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October:4, 2013

WASHlNGTON OFFICE
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Dnndant lhllt mab payment 8CCDfttlng to the . , . , . plan to be let bythe Ctn d 0.. Court.

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The deJlillldaal lball P1Y die COii of prmecudml.

a ne defendlna ..... P91 the 6JltawiDa court C091C•>=
CJ 1be ddmdlDt lbalJ rorrett 1he "deftmdat'11111111111St In the foUowiDg propc:rty to 1he untted Siiia:

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~ WJI beflPPlled ID Ibo tbQowJna order:(~ (2) ~ priaciP!f.Jll'c:~=on JaSm-. (4) fiDe priDdplJ.
llld COUit calls.

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BASTBRR DISTR.IC'l' OP BBlf YORIC

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June B, 2006, wtthin t~f.Zlfltetn District

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knowingly and intentionally import, tranaport, receive

and acquire in interstate and foreign commerce wildlife, to wit :
•ix finches, and in the exerciaa of due care should have Jmown

that said findles were taken, poeaesaed and transported in

violation of lawa, treaties an4 regulations of Guyana, to wit:
Laws of Guyana, Wild Birds Protection Action, Chap. 71:07.
(Title 16, United States Code, Sections 3372(a) (2) (A)
and

33~3(d)(2);

Title 18, united states COde, sections 3551 Sf&

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BBHTON J. CAMPBBLL
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A~NGUNITEOSTAATrORN£Y
PU~UANT TO 20 C.f.R. 0.1.311

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JUDGMENT IN A CRIMINAL CASE
Cuc Number: OB-CR-583 (SMG)
USM 'Number:

111E DERNDANT:
ftpludod guilty to count(•)

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Opladednotocome11dere to eomd(1)
which w ICCepCOd by die court.

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WIS foucl pilly on c:wnt(1)
afta> a plea ofnat pilty.

The~ is ldjudlcmd plliy of th* offimlcs:

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The drimdlnt is tenSa\Ced •provided in J191CI 21lvovg)i

1he Senlaleina Refomi Actor 1914.

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lhc sentm1ce is impJsed purswmt 10

a The defendlllt hu Ileen found not pill)' on COIJ,Dl(s}
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DEFENDANT:

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CASENUMB~Fm)

IMPRISONMENT
The defcadud la hereby committed to diecuslody of the l1ni$Cd S1atcl Burau ofPritons ID be imprisoned fora
cocalwmof:

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The comt makes the followiag reconuoendation to tho 8ure1U of Pri1001:

O 1be ctefeodlnt Is remanded to 1bo Qlltody oftbe United States ManhaL

0 The defendant shall summder to the Unitad States Manha) fvr thfs district:
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no defendant lhaU IUl1'8llder fer mvlce ofsentence It lbe insdtution dctipllDd by the Bureau ofPritons:
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0 as llOdfied by the Un1ted Stm1es ManJW.
0 u nacifiod by Ibo Probldon at Pretrial Services omce.
RETURN
t llave executed this judgment IS foUowa:

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DEP\iJ'Y UNrmt> STATE$ MARSHAL

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PROBATION
Tbe dtfcndanl is bertby aematccd to problrion for a unn or:

lP mor\4-V\s

Tbc dcfilndlnt shalt not commit ancdler federal, Slate or local crime.
The

clcfcndlmt1Siotunlawflll!Y
po.ucsa a CGalrOllcd nbl11Dee. The defendantlhall rchin from lllY unlawful• 9f a ~lied
llball IUlinlt 1o Ole div& test within ts daya of plllCamen1 • p!Obedon and • lout two pertOGic drug ICl&s

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o/'n.e lhcwe drug 1elW!g CODdition is 1uapeoded, bwd on 1he court'• determlnetin that 111.o dcft:ndMlt pma a low rilk of
ftllUftl submra abuse.

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firearm. amnmitlcxi. dostntdivc dcvh;c. or ID)' albs dangavUI weapon. 1CJnt tf~J
b 'lllo dcbdant 111111 coope1• in die collecdon ofDNA as directed by the probdon oflicer. ~ lfw'Ca6kJ
CJ The ~lhaJI with theJ'OCDlinlmmll ofthe Set Oft'cndllr ~and Notiftcllioll Act (42 U.S.C. f 16901, d 119.)
11 direcCtd
tho
oa oftlccr, dle Bui.- of~ or my state sex offenderngblradon IFDC)I iri whfc:b he or she rCsldel,
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The defendlnt Uall aot pouas I

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«was convided ofa qulllf)'lns olfenSc.

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Cl The dereadat shall puticiplle in .. approved popn for damestic violence. tt'Mr& r .,,uc.JlkJ
mwa ~ {mposcs a fine er 1'lltitudon. ft II a ccadition of'probadon dtat the dcfadul pay in acconllace with the Schedule or
Pt)'mem shoe!oflhia jlllf&DtcmL

'l'hedefencful must eoniplywith dae ~ caadfdona dllthavebeen ldop(cd bydd1courtas wc1J u with 1111)' additional c:onditions

on the allldled p1ge..

STANDARD CONDmONS OF SUPERVISION
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the deftndan1 lhlll not l&!IVC 1he judicla1 dilArict wtthaat the permilsioo of the court or probation oflic:er.

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::.i~ shall report to the probitioG ofticer Ind sball submit. trudifW and

comp• written

n:port wm the first flve dtyt of

l) 1ke ddendant thall &lll'Mll'1n.11bfially 1Jl mquiries by dae pobldon offk:er lnll follow the ins1Nctionl oftbe prabadon offtccr;
•) IM ~ abaJI support bb or bcr dependents ad meet ocher family responsibilities;
S) the defeodant lhaD worlc rcggJarly at • lawft.11 occupatlan. unless excutc:d by Ibo probldon officer for ldloolina. trabdna. or other
ec:capllblo reuom;
6) lho defendlnt ahaU notify ttw probation officer at last ton da,yl prior co any dlango in raidenco or employmarr;
7) 1hedeftmdantsballrehin &omoxceuivc ua ofalcobo1Clllaba11 aotpurcbue. JJQll!ll.,,use. ~oudmmimr lll)'CO!lllolled
nb:ICa.nc:e ot f/ltY ~- r.lllod to my C1C11trollcd lal>llln;a, -=ept u prmcnooa by a pbJJlciani
8) the ddmdant shall not fioequen( placos whore controlled 1ubet111CCS aro illcplly sold. Gad. discn1*red, or administaad;
9) lbede~ tl&d not UllOCille with MY~ e:qqod In criminal activity 111.d shill nae usocu with my person ccmvbd ora
felony. 111hwl pnted pmnlaloa to do ID "1 the prOIJlliOA officer;
10) tile deftrndant W.ll P.1'111111 • piqblllon offtclrco visit him or her It 11\Y time at Jaome or el9owbero and lhaJJ parmit confiscadon of1ny
COll1nlllmd obscrwif In plaift Vl8W ofthe probedan officer.
I l) Ibo dofcDdiw lbal1 notify the probatima oftiarwfthin ~two hc=i of being artCS1ed or qllOltioned by• Jaw enfon:ement offlccr;
12) lbe delilndlrlt lhlll noa entar' into •Y aarca11c:nt to act u sn blfomlcr or a speci1l 1Pftt of 1 law ent'tln::cment ageQCY wilbout the
pennluk>D of!he court: and

13) as diNc1ed by the ~ht- oftl~c:er.
lhedeftmdant shall aotifydtlnl panJcs ofrilb'lhltmay be OCCUicmed by IJM: dcfendmt'acrimitt&I
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cs and shall p&mM lhe probation officer to m.aJce sucb ~ 8nd to conftnn the
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notiflcadoa req~

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SPECIAL CONDmONS OF SUPERVISION

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CRIMINAL MONETARY PENALTIES
The defendant must pay the IOf&l criminal monemry penalties mder 1he Jdledalo of paymenss on Shccl 6.

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The defendlnt mu• pay m.. on ratilution IDd 1 fine ofmorc u $2,500. •Im me restillnian «fine ii si-id in lull before the
ftftocnlh clay after tJlc dale ofIlia jiadplmt, pmw lo 11 U.S.C. f l612(f). All ofdie ~ aptions on Shad 6 may be mbjecl
to paatder far delinqimey IDd deflalt. pumaanc to 11 u.s.c. I 3612(&).

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The c:omt detcnnbied thd the doftadlnt doC':I not haw the ability co pey lnlaelt 111d It la ordered that:
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O reatltmicn Is modlfl.Dd u follows:

far thermal~ oflouesarcl"!llllred mider Chlptm 109A. tlO, 11 OA, and 113A orThle I I for a«ews commkled an or after

nbir 13, 1994, but before Aprff23, 1~.

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SCHEDULE OP PAYMENTS

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[J Special ~ repding the payme-nt of c:rlmillill mone'lar)' penalties:

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Paymmll during the tam ofsupervised release will commence within
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after rdeue ft'Oln
imprlsoament. The court will set die~ plai bued on a 1smsm1mt of this def'endlnt's ability to pay at that 11me; er

Unloss dlecaurtbutlXPftilSIYOl'dlncl odterw~ lf'thlljadamcat imposes ~~ofc:riminal~~des lsdut rhariM
~ent. All c:nmtnar ml!Oet&IY pe:nalticil. cxcepa lhoso ~ 1Mde uuoqn me Fcdorll Bureau of l'ritOm' lnrllllc Yll'IUCiil
Re:spoasiblllty Prosram. are made to lbi cJert orchc cout.
The dcfcudanc lhall rcc:civc crcdit for au payments previoasly medo toward In)' criminal mooeiazy peultios Imposed.

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Derendant ll'ld Co-Defend.mt Names Ind Cue Numbers (1ndw/ltff dit/lndlW mtlllbuJ, Tolll Amount. JoiJrt and Sc:wral Amount,
and concspondini payee. Iflppl'OPl'fa1e.

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Tbe deftmdant shall J»Y the con of prolOCQticm.

D The defendant shall pay 1he followlng court coSl(s):
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The deftmdam shall forfeit the defendant's mtmst in the followfni proper!)' to the Ullftccl States:

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