FBI operation plan to arrest an associate for selling case documents, Nov. 2009

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OPERATION PLAN¶

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FILE NUMBER 72-MM-113327
FIELD DIVISION/SQUAD MIAMI/PB2
Date Prepared 10/28/2009	Planned Date of Operation 11/02/2009
TITLE OF CASE	ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ;
	ET AL;
	OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE
PROGRAM ASAC	PH#
SQUAD SSA	PH#
CASE AGENT/OFFICER	PH#
ALTERNATE CA/OFFICER	PH#

SITUATION / MISSION¶

Type of Operation X Arrest Search Surveillance X Other (Controlled Delivery)	Warrant Verified? □ Yes X No NINJAS Query? X Yes □ No	NINJAS
Location of Activity: Hilton Suites 7920 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33434

TFO to be utilized as UCE. TFO has been safeguarded, paper requesting SAC authorization forthcoming. Dec¶

Plan is to have hotel room wired for sound + video. Anesthet team will be in adjacent hotel room.¶

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Overall Concept of Mission (Brief statement of who, what, why, when, where)¶

On 11-02-09, the FBI PB-2 Squad will conduct an undercover evidence purchase (documents) from Alfredo Rodriguez. A FBI TFO UCE will meet with Rodriguez and review the documents that Rodriguez is trying to sell. Once the UCE is satisfied with the evidence he will flash/provide Rodriguez with $50,000.00 cash. Once the cash is in Rodriguez’ possession the arrest team will take him into custody.¶

CAUTION STATEMENT¶

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SUBJECT INFORMATION
Name: ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ	Race: WHITE Sex: MALE DOB:
Aliases:	Height: 6'02" Weight:
	Eyes: Brown Hair: BROWN
Fingerprint Code:	SSAN: FBI#
Identifying Marks and Tattoos:
Address:
MIAMI, FL
Vehicle Info: 1. TAN CHEVROLET FL Reg.
Criminal History: NONE
REASON FOR CAUTION STATEMENT(subject specific)
Identify other legal process outstanding to include issuing official, district, and date issued, and warrant locationN/A
Other Information REGARDING SUBJECT(Can include items such as possible locations of subject, identification of associates,and information provided by informants and other law enforcement agencies. PROVIDE PHOTO IF AVAILABLE.-Counter-surveillance should be expected by this subject or other subjects yet unknown.

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Background of Investigation¶

(Most Recent Information/Intelligence Available on this Operation)¶

On or about August of 2009, Bradley James Edwards, date of birth , was contacted by Alfredo Rodriguez, date of birth . Edwards is an attorney who is representing four female individuals who are suing Jeffrey Epstein. Rodriguez was an employee for Epstein. Edward’s deposed Rodriguez and served him with a federal subpoena to provide any and all documents relating to the case. Rodriguez is trying to sell Edwards documents that he claims are pertinent to the civil case. Edwards explained to Rodriguez that his demands are illegal and that he was obligated under the subpoena to turn the documents over. Rodriguez is still demanding $50,000.00 for the documents. Edwards and his law firm contacted the USAO who had/has a pending criminal investigation into Epstein. The USAO contacted the FBI PB-2 Squad and requested their assistance. Edwards will be placing a controlled phone call where he will introduce a FBI TFO UCE to complete the transaction.¶

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EXECUTION¶

SPECIFIC DUTIES¶

SPECIFIC DUTIES¶

(Concise, detailed statements directing how each unit, squad, team, or individuals accomplishes its duties)¶

On Monday, 11/02/2009, the UCE and Rodriguez will have a phone conversation to finalize the details of the evidence purchase. Rodriguez will not be told the location of the evidence purchase at this time.¶

On Monday, 11/02/2009, at 10:00am a briefing will be held at the FBI Palm Beach RA. All participating Agents/Officers should attend and are expected to be on stand-by for the rest of the day. The FBI PB2 Squad will conduct an evidence purchase from Rodriguez.¶

At approximately 2:00pm, the operation will be executed at the Hilton Suites 7920 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33434 The UCE will contact Rodriguez and direct him to meet at the Hilton Suites. Once Rodriguez arrives the UCE will engage him in conspiratorial conversation. The UCE will ask to examine the document that Rodriguez is selling. Once the UCE has verified the documents he will flash/give Rodriguez a bag containing $50,000.00. At this time the arrest team will take Rodriguez into custody.¶

Law enforcement personnel involved will be broken into teams. The Arrest Team will be responsible for the safety of the UCE and safe arrest of any and all subjects. The Surveillance Team’s responsibility will be monitor the meeting from a covert location at the Hilton and to secure the outer perimeter.¶

All law enforcement personnel will be responsible for UCE/CW security during the meeting.¶

The Operation Plan is subject to change depending on the many variables that may occur during any given law enforcement operation.¶

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1. Considerations to ensure safety of innocent parties:¶

A hotel room with limited ingress and egress will be utilized with the subjects being controlled by the FBI. Perimeter units will be assigned to secure the meet location.¶

2. Consideration for the safety of Agents and cooperating individuals:

As a precautionary statement, subjects should be considered ARMED AND DANGEROUS. Since most illicit activities can be violent by nature, Agents should take the necessary precautions to safeguard themselves and others. All Agents should make themselves familiar with the location of the deal well ahead of the scheduled operation. All participants will view the UCE(s) to note his/her description and clothing before the operation begins. SA Richards will ensure that a NINJAS query occurs and report results to SSA Donohoe.¶

3. Consideration for the safety of subject/arrestees:¶

Subjects/arrestees will be afforded all necessary safety measures as the operation dictates.¶

4. Considerations to ensure care/custody of money, seized/“show” drugs, and/or valuable property:

Two Agents will be assigned to take custody of any and all drug/money/weapons evidence. They will be responsible for coordinating the handling and transportation of the seized evidence. Seizing Agents will also ensure that all money and valuable property seized is properly sealed and recorded.¶

5. Consideration for collection/preservation of evidence and transportation:

Assigned seizing Agents will be responsible for proper collection, handling, and transportation of evidence to FBI Miami.¶

<. Consideration for care and transportation of arrestees:¶

Any and all arrested subjects will be treated and transported in accordance with Bureau policy.¶

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CONTINGENCIES (for example: counter surveillance, barricade situation, additional subjects, etc.)¶

1. If subjects attempt hostile action against the UCE(s). A security team will be in place to assist/rescue the UCE(s) if any hostile action is taken against them.

2. If subject wants to move the location. The location of the meet is not negotiable.

3. If the UNSUBS arrive with other unknown subject(s) the arrest/surveillance units will be cognizant of their actions.

COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS (Include here instructions common to all. Examples include times and dates for specific phases of operation coordination intra office or with other agencies, warrant verification, danger areas, rehearsals, debriefings, etc.)¶

BRIEFING DATE, TIME AND LOCATION:¶

Briefing- On Monday, 11/02/2009 at 10:00a.m., a briefing will be held at the FBI Palm Beach RA. After the briefing Agents/Officers should familiarize themselves with the area in and around the arrest/surveillance location.¶

Operation/Mission: On Monday, 11/02/2009, at 2:00pm., the FBI PB2 Squad will attempt an evidence purchase from Rodriguez. The operation will take place at the Hilton Suites 7920 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33434. Agents/Officers should be in their assigned location by 1:00 p.m. on 11/02/2009.¶

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LAW ENFORCEMENT PARTICIPANTS IN THE OPERATION
Identify personnel directly involved in the operation, as well as their assignment (entry/perimeter) for the operation.
Name	Position or Rank	Agency	Primary Contact Information(CELLPHONE,LAND LINE,SIGNAL #)	Secondary Contact Information(CELLPHONE,LAND LINE,SIGNAL #)
1.	SSA	FBI	PB200
2.	SA	FBI	PB204
3.	SA	FBI	PB211
4.	SA	FBI	PB203
5.	SA	FBI	PB
6.	SA	FBI	PB207
7.	SA	FBI	PB
8.	SA	FBI	PB208
9.	SA	FBI	PB209
10.	Det	WPBPD	PB212
11.	Agt	PBSO	PB215
12.	Agt	JPD	PB213
13.	Det	PBSO	PB214

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ADMINISTRATION AND EQUIPMENT¶

WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION

Bring assigned weapons(or Bureau approved weapons)which you qualified with and at least two magazines.Review Deadly Force Policy.(See enclosed deadly force policy)

All participating agencies should be familiar and rely on their agencies Deadly Force Policy.

CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT(Includes protective gear,identifying clothing and special equipment,e.g.,body armor,pepper spray,flex cuffs,etc)

Ballistic vests and/or raid jackets with proper FBI(Police) identification.Pepper spray,ASP,flashlight,handcuffs,and other equipment deemed necessary by the individual Agent should be carried at all times.

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HANDLING OF INJURED (Be specific. Include EMS telephone numbers, local radio channels, and addresses of medical facilities and or EMS.)
1)	St. Mary's Medical Center 901 45th Street, West Palm Beach, FL (see map)

CONTROL AND COMMUNICATIONS¶

COMMAND POST(if utilized)
Supervisor in Charge: ASAC		Location: On scene At mm HQ
Phone #:		Radio Channel: TBD Call Sign:
ON SCENE COMMAND
Agent in Charge: SA		Location: On scene
Phone #: Cell #		Radio Channel: TBD Call Sign: PB209
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS(include channels,frequencies,private,or clear mode,and call signs)
Channel Information	USE
W6	In the clear
Secondary Comms.Cell phone
DISTRESS SIGNALS(verbal and visual)
Verbal:Help.Help.Help.
Visual:Both hands in the air.
CAUTION STATEMENT Subject should be considered armed and dangerous.

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ATTACHMENTS¶

List Applicable Attachments¶

1. Hospital Location: Attachment A

2. FBI Deadly Force Policy: Attachment B

3. FLDL PHOTO ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ: Attachment C

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