Jeff McPartlin, a falconer who was reported to be integral to the operation, received the Monitor award for his work. He was later ejected from the North American Falconers Association because officials from the group felt "the man had deceived people". Many falconers were upset at the tactics used during the investigation and felt that the sting inappropriately targeted bystanders rather than professional long term smugglers.
Jeff McPartlin, a falconer known to be crucial in the operation, was awarded the Monitor prize for his efforts. He was later expelled from the North American Falconers Association due to officials' belief that "the man had misled people". Many falconers were upset by the investigation tactics and felt that the sting unfairly targeted bystanders rather than professional long-term smugglers.