Part 18, page 314

Document date 5 January 1972

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 18 p. 314 (DB Cooper-5647), Airtel, dated 5 Jan 1972 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-18/pages/314

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LA 164-497

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[REDACTED - b6, b7C, b7D]

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In the above FPC matter, on 11/30/71, the Legat, Mexico City advised that the [REDACTED] [REDACTED] had requested an urgent name check [REDACTED] [REDACTED] described only as American [REDACTED] [REDACTED] were believed involved in illicit activities in western Mexico and were of interest to [REDACTED]

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During the investigation of this matter, contact with the Oklahoma City Office of the FBI developed that Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) records show [REDACTED] [REDACTED] He has no valid United States license at present. FAA records further indicate that 17 persons with the name [REDACTED] are shown as [REDACTED] Due to lack of descriptive data, [REDACTED] is not identifiable.

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A review of the Los Angeles ITSP investigation revealed [REDACTED] was employed in early 1969 by [REDACTED] [REDACTED] California, and on [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Mexico, during [REDACTED] in Hollywood. During this period of time he requested a friend to print blank FAA [REDACTED] [REDACTED] He reportedly stated to this friend in Mexico he could [REDACTED] and smuggle it into the United States by plane. He is alleged to have made other comments concerning the transportation [REDACTED] indicated an interest in [REDACTED] for parts.

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DB Cooper-5647

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FBI case file number for the Los Angeles field office. Two redacted paragraphs, contents withheld under FOIA exemptions b6, b7C, and b7D. On 11/30/71, the FBI Legal Attaché in Mexico City reported that a request was made for an urgent name check on individuals described as American who were believed involved in illicit activities in western Mexico. FBI contact with the Oklahoma City Office revealed that FAA records show the subject has no valid U.S. pilot license. FAA records indicate 17 persons share the same name, and without descriptive data the subject cannot be identified. A review of the Los Angeles ITSP investigation revealed the subject was employed in early 1969 in California and had connections to Mexico and Hollywood. He requested a friend print blank FAA documents and reportedly stated he could smuggle something into the U.S. by plane. He allegedly made other comments about transportation and indicated interest in parts. Page 2 of the original document. Bates stamp or reference number for the DB Cooper FOIA release.

Heavy redactions throughout the page obscure names, addresses, and other identifying details
FOIA exemption codes b6, b7C, b7D visible in right margin
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