Chapter 538 Another case of puffer fish poisoning
The atmosphere in the entire combat center became tense. Dealing with anti-social elements and dealing with terrorist organizations are completely different things. The latter can be said to be cultivated by the United States to a certain extent. , a hungry wolf that turns back on its master.
Perhaps not even many Americans know that terrorism gradually spread in the 1940s and 1950s with their acquiescence and even connivance.
The first recognized terrorist attack in modern times was the world-shaking explosion caused by the Judah Restoration Movement on July 22, 1946, at the most famous King David Hotel in Salem. case.
However, Jack did not sleep in the office this time, because there was a large amount of intelligence that needed to be screened and verified. The analysts in the operations center could be rotated. As field agents, they had no one to replace them.
Therefore, he and Hannah were asked by Jubal to give priority to going home to rest and recharge their batteries, because it was foreseeable that tomorrow would be a busy day.
As a result, just after the two had dinner in the apartment, adhering to the good habit of saving water, and just finished taking a hot bath together, they received a call from Mike Taylor.
Hearing that there was another case of poisoning suspected to be caused by tetrodotoxin TTX, Jack hurriedly went out with Hannah after notifying Jubal and Dana Moger.
The crime scene was also located in a penthouse, but it was more luxurious than what Cassel and Rossi had. At least there was no sky swimming pool in their penthouse.
The body had not been removed when the two arrived, and Mike Taylor and Stella Bonacilla were also at the scene looking for more traces.
"Is this some kind of celebrity?" Jack felt that he must be rich or noble to live here. There was an enlarged cover of a fashion magazine posted at the entrance. The person on it was exactly the same as the deceased in a bikini in front of him.
"Deborah Gale, a rising fashion designer, has been a popular figure in the New York fashion circle in recent years. She makes clothes, wallets, shoes, everything you can think of."
Hannah, the little rich woman, still knows something about the fashion industry. Although her designer bags are far less numerous than various gun holsters and tactical kits, her wardrobe is always full of fashionable items.
In contrast, since Jack’s last set of high-end suits was reimbursed, most of the items hanging in Jack’s wardrobe are white shirts and black suits of the same style. Adding a pair of sunglasses can help him go out at any time. It's like the stars are at work.
“There is bloody foam around the mouth, indicating that there was air in the lungs at the time of death, which is consistent with drowning. There are no scars on the body, no bruises and finger prints on the neck, and no large amounts of hair falling off, indicating that he was not killed by drowning. Forced into the swimming pool ”
Jack came to the body's mouth and smelled it again, "There was no smell of alcohol, so you thought it might be poisoning?"
Mike Taylor showed the test kit in his hand, "Because of the day's events, we are in an emergency I purchased some TTX test kits and they came in handy."
"But the time is wrong?" Hannah looked at the time. It was already past 10 o'clock in the evening. If the person died. It was something I ate at the Korean food restaurant that was poisoned at noon, and it should have caused an attack long ago.
"Yes, so we asked her personal assistant, who was also the person who discovered the body. According to the deceased's itinerary, she should have dined at a Japanese restaurant called Fudge tonight." Stella replied road.
"It sounds unrelated to our case during the day. Do you want to confirm it?" Jack said with a smile, "Of course there will be no takeout this time. I have no love for raw food or sushi."
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"But there seems to be a famous barbecue restaurant next door to their house. We can pack some." Hannah's eyes sparkled, and she became energetic when she mentioned the food.
It was still the two CSI supervisors who took the lead. They showed their NYPD detective certificates and explained their intentions. Jack and Hannah did not intend to show their FBI certificates until they were sure that the two cases were related.
“Hey, I think it’s a good idea to try Japanese food occasionally.” Jack gasped as soon as he walked into the Japanese food store. He didn’t expect to see this scene in New York. .
Led by a waitress in a yukata, they passed by each box and saw a long table in the middle of each box, with a naked white girl lying on the long table. Various types of sushi and sashimi were placed on various parts of her body. "This looks very unhygienic." Stella curled her lips disdainfully.
Hannah was a little eager to try it, with unconcealed curiosity in her eyes, "Why have you never done this before?"
Jack rolled his eyes angrily, "Will I make my own dinner plate?"
The little sweet girl raised her head and imagined the scene, the yearning on her face flashed away. Her relationship with Jack had not been officially disclosed, so she did not continue the topic.
Mike Taylor seemed to be well-informed, or maybe it was because the two ladies were present and he needed to maintain an image. In short, Jack could not see anything strange on his face.
The group of people waited in an empty box for a while, and a thin middle-aged man wearing traditional white shogun (Japanese chef) clothing quickly appeared.
"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for so long. What's the matter with the NYPD?" The Japanese chef named Katsui bowed deeply as soon as he entered the door.
Mike Taylor briefly explained his purpose. Unexpectedly, this man's face turned solemn, completely losing the enthusiasm he had when he entered the door. His expression looked like he was insulted.
"This is impossible, it is impossible for my sushi to poison the customers."
"Ahem, please calm down, Katsui-san." Jack tried to remember himself I haven’t watched many Japanese dramas, and it seems that people in my childhood like to call them that.
“We currently only suspect that the cause of Deborah Gale’s death was tetrodotoxin poisoning, just two hours after dinner, so we need to confirm with you. If you refuse to cooperate, we will come to your door later. It’s the people from the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).”
"Hey, I'm sorry that I'm a little too excited, but Miss Gale is our distinguished guest. The 'Fugu' she enjoyed is a rare wild species, and a piece costs 500 US dollars. I am absolutely sure to ensure the safety of our guests."< br>
I don’t know whether it was because Jack’s way of addressing him made him think he was a ghost who could communicate, or because he was threatened by the FDA in his mouth. The Japanese chef named Katsui immediately softened his attitude, but His tone was still firm, and he seemed to be completely sure.
“What is ‘Fugu’?” Stella asked in confusion.
"The Japanese name for pufferfish." Jack helped explain, then turned to the chef and said, "But Katsui-san, there seems to be some contradiction in your statement.
It stands to reason that the more wild the pufferfish is, the more likely it is to contain TTX, and the different species and enriched parts are also different. Why are you so sure of ensuring the safety of your guests?”
"Because according to custom, I always eat the first piece of fish in front of the guests." Chef Katsui's expression was serious, as if he was saying something serious.
Mike Taylor and Stella looked at each other, not knowing what expression to respond to for a moment.
"Why don't you show me around your fish tank? I also have some experience in handling this kind of food."
Jack probably already knew what these Japanese food shops were doing in his previous life. You can find all these gimmicks on the Internet. These little people may actually dare to sell wild puffer fish in their own country, but overseas, especially the United States, just listen.
(End of this chapter)