In 1944, after three weeks of fighting, U.S. forces finally overran Pati Point and recaptured Guam from the Japanese in World War II.

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Not even a month after this incident, Peruvian intelligence units spent several days watching an individual by the name of Mr. Pati and others thought to be part of the smuggling ring.

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It is evident they had plenty of money to buy six tickets, three to Chile and three to the US. Then there are the added operating costs of having a contact and leader, Rafid Jaboo Pati, who made arrangements for their accommodations and prepared their false documents.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Iraqi-American smuggling ring in Peru