Ministry knew of Iran arms deal that broke embargo

Article Abstract:

French arms producers Luchaire exported to Iran in an operation involving British company Allivane. A complex international scheme to evade restrictions was publicised in the French press in 1986, demonstrating government involvement. British police and Customs and Excise inquiries came to nothing. The Ministry of Defence knew of Allivanes's work and supplied artillery spares from Naval Armament Stores. The Department of Trade and Industry issued and renewed licences in fictitious names to countries which would not need the goods.

Laws, regulations and rules, Middle East, Military policy, Weapons, Military assistance, Foreign military assistance, Arms merchants, Allivane International Ltd, Luchaire

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Company relied on foreign assistance

Article Abstract:

Allivane, founded in 1982, contributed to an export network which sent ammunition components to Iran via Portugal. Its first registered office was the address of the law firm Wright, Webb and Syrett. Allivane instructed Kevin Bays who became a director of an associated company. Allivane became financially dependent on a Spanish arms manufacturer, Forex. Several brokers organised insurance cover for shipments to countries en route to Iran. The auditors were unable to establish the details of the company's collapse.

Arms smuggling

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MoD intervened in weapons firm that sold to Iran

Article Abstract:

The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defence and Aviation contracted the UK firm Allivane to supply parts for ammunition in 1987. When it ran out of money the Ministry of Defence (MoD) assumed the management of the Saudi contract. It was legal but was also cover for an illegal consignment of arms. The shipment included fully made up 155 mm ammunition and 50,000 rounds of 81 mm mortar rockets. Haulier Frank Machon was left with a 68,000 pounds sterling debt although MoD had promised to pay him.

Crime

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