Chapter 213 Preparing for Exchange
“Go to the World Trade Center Association.”
According to the information investigated by the CIA, there is also a high possibility that there are spies from the Bear Country in this trade center.
But since the purpose of the World Trade Center Association is to encourage the expansion of world trade and promote international business relations and mutual understanding between countries, it is simply an international organization.
In order to avoid causing international public opinion and diplomatic conflicts between the two countries, the CIA and FBI did not dare to rush in to investigate with great fanfare, and could only conduct investigations secretly.
But maybe the Xiong Country’s spies were hidden too well, so until now, the two agencies have not been able to determine who the spies are.
The World Trade Center Association is a 60-story skyscraper located in the center of Long Beach. David arrived here twenty minutes later.
Just like at Caltech, in order to ensure his own safety, he did not choose to get out of the car when he came here, but observed the people coming in and out of the car.
It wasn’t until two hours later that a man in a short-cut suit appeared and caught his attention.
[Name: Connor Rex. 】
[Occupation: Member of the World Trade Center Association. 】
[Income: Legal income of 69,000 US dollars, illegal income of 160,000 US dollars. 】
[Income details: On January 2, through an official named Pedri from the Ministry of Commerce, confidential transaction information about U.S. exports to England was obtained, and finally he received US$50,000 by sending it back to the Bear Country. Bonus, on January 19, I obtained the floating tax rate from Los Angeles Customs in advance through bribery, and finally passed it back to Xiong Country to receive a bonus of US$60,000...]
[More details:...]
[Tax payable: US$44,800. 】
"It turned out to be a commercial spy..."
After reviewing the man's information, David showed a smile, then stretched out his hand to point to Nissen and said: "Did you see that guy?"< br>
"I saw it, what's wrong, Director?"
"Notify the bureau, activate the Sky Eye system to see where he is going, and then find a suitable place to capture him. We still have to stay alive.”
These spies are not ordinary people. They must have received anti-reconnaissance training, so it is best to activate electronic products such as the Sky Eye system to track them and wait until they are in the right place. as well.
"Understood."
An hour later, Nissen put down the phone and said to David: "Director, our people have captured the guy and are taking him back to the bureau now."
< br>David nodded and continued to observe the people coming in and out.
Time passed and it soon came to 5 o'clock.
It should be time to get off work at this time. A large number of association members came out of the building, and David quickly targeted two more commercial spies through the inspection function of Goldfinger.
He also immediately ordered Nissenbaki and others to arrange for arrests.
After that, since time was no longer suitable for arresting spies in other places, he had no choice but to return to the Western Suburbs Branch first.
After learning that he was back, Hakim immediately came to him and said: "Director, the two spies have been placed in the detention room. As for some of the spies found in their homes, Interesting stuff, and their computers are being cracked."
"Bring them to the interrogation room and let me interrogate them."
"Okay."
Soon, the two spies captured from California Institute of Technology were brought into the bureau's interrogation room.
Not long after them, David also walked in.
The two of them obviously knew David. After seeing him come in, there was a slight change in their expressions, but it was quickly covered up by them.
"Do you know why I captured you back?"
The two looked at each other, and then the man named Hamilton replied in an unpleasant tone: "David Director, I am a specially appointed researcher at the California Institute of Technology. I don’t know why you brought me back in such a rude way. If you can’t give me a reasonable explanation, I will definitely sue you!”
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The rough way he meant, of course, was being stunned and brought back.
David laughed disdainfully and replied: "If you are not afraid that your identity will be exposed, then go ahead and sue."
Hearing the words "identity exposed", the eyes of the two of them looked at each other. A subtle change flashed through, but Hamilton retorted: "What identity is exposed? What are you talking about?"
"Hamilton, oh no, strictly speaking, I want to call you Futo. Mr. Riak, the 116th special training officer of the Bear Country’s Federal Security Service, do you know if I am right?”
After finishing speaking, David looked at the woman beside him and said: "Ms. Elsie, you didn't use a pseudonym, but you are the 118th special training personnel of the Bear Country's Federal Security Department. Am I right?"
"I don't know what the Bear Country Federal Security Service is!"
Elsie's dead duck mouth made David smile disdainfully, and then said: "On December 19, 2021, you stole Beta Professor Xi’s genetic technology was passed to the Xiong Country, and he finally received a bonus of 30,000 US dollars. On December 28, through Professor Betaxi’s relationship, you obtained Professor Ted’s artificial intelligence technology and passed it back to the Xiong Country. Received a bonus of 60,000 US dollars..."
After saying this, David looked at Ftoriak and continued: "And you, Ftoriak, in 2021 On February 11th, he stole the cell therapy research results of Professor Baumar of the University and sent them to Xiong Country to receive a bonus of 50,000 US dollars. On January 10th, he stole the biotechnology research results of Professor Gustav and sent them to Xiong Country. Received a bonus of 30,000 US dollars, January 16th..."
Seeing that everything they had done during this period was revealed one by one, the two people's expressions instantly became gloomy.
It wasn't until a long while later that Elsie said, "What do you want?"
Although she knew that the IRS was only responsible for tax collection, judging from David's identity and his current expression, she felt that it was definitely not just for his small tax collection.
“I don’t want to do anything, I just want to send you back.”
“Send you back to your country?”
Elsie and Ftoriyak speculated on many possibilities .
For example, force them to pay taxes, arrest them, or hand them over to the FBI or CIA.
But as for sending them back to the country, they really haven't thought about it.
“Don’t you want to go back?”
The two looked at each other again. If their identities are exposed and they can be deported back to the country, then it will definitely be considered a good thing for them. What a great thing.
Because generally speaking, once a spy lurking in another country is discovered, he will be imprisoned at least, and he will be tortured in all kinds of ways at worst.
But having said that, they did not believe that David would be so kind, so after a pause, Elsie immediately asked: "Yes, what are the conditions?"
"I need your confession, as well as all the data you sent back to the Bear Country. Once you finish giving it, you can return."
Because of the golden finger, David knows these two things. He knew all the information about the person, but he knew it, but there must be actual evidence so that the CIA could confirm that these two people were spies.
Otherwise, it will become his ‘one-sided statement’, which will cause some trouble.
Hearing this, the two frowned.
Just now David pointed out what date they were on, what they did, and how much bonus they received in the end. They thought all their information had been exposed.
But in this case, why would David ask him to explain this now?
Isn’t this unnecessary?
Could it be that...
What David said just now was just to deceive them?
If this is the case, and they have now taken the initiative to confirm their confessions and hand over the information, wouldn't they be sure to be punished?
David seemed to see what the two of them were thinking, and immediately warned: "Don't think I'm deceiving you. If you tell the truth, compare it with our data. If it's correct, you can return to the bear country. Otherwise, next time, The one who will judge you is the CIA!"
When they heard the word CIA, their expressions instantly tightened, and then they looked at each other again, and finally Elsie asked: "Are you sure? Can we go back to Bear Country?”
“I wonder if you have heard of Rodgorski?”
Elsie paused. As a spy, she naturally needed to receive and master information from all aspects, and she had also heard about the Rodgorski bounty incident.
Could it be...
She seemed to have thought of something, and then asked tentatively: "Do you want to use us in exchange for Rodgorski?"
"That's right."
"Okay, then we have no problem."
Now Elsie finally understands why David went to such trouble to capture them. That's the idea.
But since this is the case, then he is definitely not lying to them by asking them to return to the Bear Country.
As for the information they want to confess, it is nothing more than confessions and stealing the information sent back to the Bear Country. It is not asking them to betray their own organization, so there is nothing to hesitate about.
Not long after interrogating these two people, the three spies previously targeted at the World Trade Association were also brought back. Nothing went wrong and all three were captured alive.
David did not rest and immediately started interrogating these three people.
Under his offensive, the result was also very smooth. When these three people faced the two choices of being taken over by the CIA or being sent back to the country, they naturally chose the latter very wisely.
"Haha, with these five people in hand, the Bear Country will definitely be happy to trade Rodgorski back."
"It's just a drug dealer. Unless the Bear Country has lost its mind, it will definitely "Replaced."
In the office, Nissenbaki Simons became happy, and they were already angry at Rodgorski for taking such provocative behavior.
And now they have the opportunity to sanction the other party, which naturally makes them excited.
Sitting on the boss's chair, David's expression could be considered comfortable at the moment.
Although these five spies are not extremely important spies, in the eyes of Xiongguo officials, there is no way that five elite spies can be inferior to one drug dealer. There should be no problem in the exchange.
“Stop being happy and prepare yourself. We will continue to go out tomorrow morning. The addresses are City Hall and Santa Monica Naval Air Station...”
According to David's plan, it should be enough to exchange five spies for Rodgorski, but after all, this is information provided by the CIA, and it must be given a little sweetness.
David still spent this night in the western suburbs branch.
As the second day passed, the public opinion on this incident not only did not weaken, but gradually got out of control.
At the entrance of the western suburbs branch, reporters from major TV stations followed on a rotating basis, monitoring the people coming and going at the door 24 hours a day. "Hello everyone, this is the Los Angeles Times. Today is the third day of the Rodgorski bounty incident. At present, the Western Suburban Bureau has not taken any measures. Please continue to pay attention to the reports brought by our TV station..."
With the reports from major media on the scene, the citizens of Los Angeles and some netizens across the country who are paying attention to this can no longer contain their emotions.
"Today is already the third day. Why hasn't Director David taken any measures? Is there really no way out?"
"Don't say that no measures have been taken. , since the leader of the criminal group announced the reward, Director David has never even stepped out of the bureau's door. To put it bluntly, this is too cowardly."
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"After hearing that Chief David led armed forces to invade the Indians to collect taxes, I have always been impressed by his charisma, but now... I am so disappointed."
Americans have always admired the role of heroes. This is the main reason why Batman, Superman, and Spider-Man were born and even became popular across the country.
In the past, whether David led armed forces to invade the Indian tribe, or after coming to Los Angeles, he used an iron fist to clean up the Rodgorski Group, showing a heroic attitude in fighting crime.
But now, after facing the reward issued by Rodgorski, not only did he lose his previous heroic demeanor, he even hid in the bureau for several days without coming out. How could this not let the locals in Los Angeles Citizens and many netizens are disappointed.
Government Administration, Washington.
"It's now the third day, and David and his western suburbs branch haven't responded at all. Is this what he calls a solution?"
"Haha, I have already said that we can directly let the CIA It would be over if we took action. If we had taken action at that time, public opinion would not have reached this point now!"
"Now that public opinion has reached this point, even if we let the CIA kill Rodgorski, it will be difficult to restore our image! "Come on, Deputy Director Donald, you are responsible for this!"
Facing the attack by Lahan and others, the David supporters headed by Donald were all sullen and speechless. Word.
Although they have taken various measures to curb the fermentation of public opinion, they still underestimated the emotions of the media and the people, which has led to the current situation becoming increasingly collapsed.
It can be said that if David cannot catch Rodgorski as promised to him within today's deadline.
Then the god-making plan they worked so hard to create, David, the spokesman for the black tax bill, has really become a joke!
"Donald, what's going on with David?"
Obadiah also looked very bad at this time.
Although Lahan and others did not dare to point the finger at him, he was not a fool, so how could he not hear the tone of pointing fingers at Sang and Huai.
Not to mention that he was a supporter of David, he had denied killing Rodgorski directly through the CIA a few days ago, and it was also his decision to give David three days to operate.
If this matter doesn't end well, he will have to take the blame.
“Let me ask him again.”
Donald immediately took out his mobile phone, dialed David’s number and turned on the speakerphone at the same time: “David, what on earth did you do? Have you taken any action? The public opinion outside is deteriorating every day. If it continues like this, no one can help you!"
He said this not only to David, but also to David. Lahan and others made it clear that at this time, he would definitely not and could not continue to defend David.
"Of course, don't worry, Deputy Director Donald. I will definitely give you an answer before tonight!"
"Tonight? Are you sure?"
"I'm sure."
"Okay, I'll wait for your news!"
After ending the call, Donald looked at everyone and said: "It's already this time, I don't mind waiting a little longer. ?”
"Okay, then we will wait for him for a long time to see what reply he can give!"
Although Lahan and others were very dissatisfied with the three-day deadline given to David by Donald and Obadiah, at that time After all, they had agreed. Now that the deadline has not passed, it is not their turn to have a complete attack.
But it doesn’t matter, they will know the result tonight anyway.
Western Suburbs Branch.
After putting down the phone, David immediately called Bucky Nissen-Simmons and others over and asked, "Are you ready?"
"Ready."
"Let's go!"
Just like yesterday, David and others slipped out through the arranged side door of the utility room, and then took the pre-arranged The prepared vehicle arrived at the entrance of Los Angeles City Hall.
According to the intelligence information provided by the CIA, some recent policy planning secrets of the City Hall have also been leaked to the Bear Country, so spies are very likely to appear here.
Time passed quickly, and it was noon.
It was lunch time, and a large number of people from the city hall emerged. After some observation, David pointed at a man wearing a black suit and hat.
Nissenbaki and others on the side also understood the meaning instantly, and immediately gave instructions to the arranged personnel through the headset.
After another half an hour, after confirming that there was no target to capture, David said: "Go to the Santa Monica Naval Air Station."
St. Naval Air Station Taconic is located in the Santa Monica area of Los Angeles. It is an important base for the U.S. Naval Aviation on the West Coast and the home port of the U.S. Navy's 12th Fleet.
This is also the place where CIA intelligence data shows that spies have appeared.
After arriving here, while David was eating hamburgers to satisfy his hunger, he also began to monitor the place.
Time passed by, and soon it was 5.30 in the afternoon.
A large number of people from the airport came out, and David quickly noticed something unusual about the two of them, and immediately ordered: "The bald man in the yellow vest, the man with the beard, and the man holding the tool The guy in the box.”
“Understood.”
After receiving the order, Buckinson and others immediately arranged for arrest.
About twenty minutes later, Bucky received the news from his men, and then said to David: "The bald man has been caught, no problem."
"The guy here with the tool The guy was also captured alive."
Nissen also received the news at this time.
“Go back.”
Generally speaking, today’s operation to capture spies went smoothly, but the difference compared with yesterday is that 5 were captured yesterday, and today he A total of four people were captured from the city hall and the naval air station.
But in terms of importance, the four caught today are much more important than yesterday.
Not to mention the one lurking in the Los Angeles City Hall, this naval air station base alone is obviously a spy involved in national defense and security, and he must be someone the CIA desperately wants.
While returning to the bureau, David dialed Elvis's number and said: "Director Elvis, I have captured the man. Come to our bureau to collect your That person."
At the same time, in a CIA stronghold in Los Angeles, Elvis was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then immediately asked: "They have been arrested in several places. ?"
"Yes."
After being confirmed again, Elvis's expression froze, as if time had stood still.
Among the information he gave to the past, there were four locations, and there were thousands of people in each of these locations.
Not to mention finding the hidden spies among these thousands of people, it would probably take a month just to investigate their identity information one by one.
But it has only been 3 days since he gave the information to David, and David actually said that people from several locations have been arrested?
If David hadn't said this himself, and now he heard it with his own ears, he wouldn't have believed it even to death.
"Come here and collect people, I have other things to deal with."
"Okay."
Elvis didn't care about other things and called Jay immediately. Rom ordered: "Prepare an escort vehicle. Let's go to the western suburbs branch."
"Escort vehicle?"
Jerome was a little confused.
"David said he caught someone."
"What?"
Jerome also had the same disbelief on his face as Elvis before.
“Go quickly.”
“Yes.”
Jerome didn't dare to talk nonsense and went to make arrangements immediately.
Western Suburbs Branch.
After bringing these four people back, David did not interrogate the same as yesterday, because yesterday he had already obtained the information given by the five people from Elsie, which could prove that what he had caught was real. The spy will do.
As for these four people, the CIA can just find its own way to interrogate them.
“Go to the Xiong Country Consulate and tell them that I have something to talk to their Consul General and tell him to come over!”
The Bear Country's embassy is in Washington, and there is only their consulate in Los Angeles, so David can only talk to their consul general about the replacement.
“Yes.”
After receiving the order, Nissen immediately turned around and left.
Not long after he left, Bucky walked in with Elvis.
"Director David, I heard that you arrested someone?"
David didn't reply, but picked up the information about Elsie's five people and handed it over.
(End of this chapter)