Part 92, page 442

DB Cooper-41334Serials LA 164-497

Document date 5 January 1972

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LA 164-497

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[REDACTED - b6, b7C, b7D]

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[REDACTED - b3, b6, b7C, b7D, b7E]

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In the above [REDACTED] 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] 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] [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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FBI Los Angeles field office case number for file 164-497. Fully redacted block, likely containing identifying information about a subject. Exemptions b6, b7C, b7D cited. Fully redacted block with multiple exemptions including b3 and b7E, suggesting foreign government or sensitive source information. On 11/30/71 the Legal Attaché in Mexico City reported that a name check was requested for individuals described as Americans believed involved in illicit activities in Western Mexico. Contact with the Oklahoma City FBI office revealed FAA records showing the subject has no valid U.S. license. 17 persons share the same name in FAA records, making positive identification impossible due to lack of descriptive data. 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 asked a friend to print blank FAA documents, claimed he could smuggle something into the U.S. by plane, and made comments about transportation and interest in parts. Page number indicator (page 2 of document) and Bates stamp number.

Multiple redaction bars (b6, b7C, b7D, b7E, b3) obscure names, dates, and identifying details
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