CRUCIBLE OF REJECTION

Chapter 44

Good..now make your way to room 21 ..the rest of the team will be with you shortly and make sure to study the files you find there Connor said.

Yes dad Trekker said.

Urghh you really don't have manners... you kid.. you were so nice when you started now you are just plain disrespectful Connor said smiling.

Whenever you smile I feel like you are planning my murder in your head c'mon Alpha let's go Trekker said.

They got in Room 21 and looked around.Trekker sat down.

Don't tell me you are going to sleep Alpha said.

I am.. Trekker said.

I swear you get lazier everyday...Hey why do you think Cap takes part in the cases ..I mean if I was Captain I would be in my office and just give out orders like the forensics Captain Alpha said.

Captain Wyatt is also a detective..he likes taking part in investigations just like Captain Brandon....They were detectives then got promoted to being Captain's ... Anyway it's nice that they take part in investigations like this it shows that they care a lot about their officers and people's lives... Trekker said closing his eyes.

I can't believe I want to be partners with you in the future.. you are so lazy Alpha said.

At least I contribute where needed Trekker said yawning.

Alpha smiled at his friend.Just then lieutenant Dan,Sergeant Black, Detective Pikachu, Detective May and Christopher got inside the room.

He's sleeping again Lieutenant Dan said.

Yeah Alpha said scratching his head.

Well at least he listens even while asleep... Detective May said.

Okay..this is the team I chose to work with..Now I am going to work all of you throughout the case.. listen well.. Sergeant Black will help too Christopher said.

The drug network is led by an elusive figure known only by the alias "Ghost." No one in the organization has ever met Ghost in person, and all communications are conducted through a series of encrypted messages and intermediaries. Ghost's true identity and location remain unknown, making it nearly impossible to take down the leadership Sergeant Black said.

There is strong evidence suggesting that several members of local law enforcement and government agencies are on the payroll of the Spiderweb network. This corruption not only hampers the investigation but also puts honest officers at risk. The department must proceed with extreme caution to avoid tipping off corrupt officials.The network uses cutting-edge technology to communicate and conduct transactions. All electronic communications are heavily encrypted, and the traffickers use burner phones that are replaced frequently. Attempts to hack into their systems have been met with countermeasures that shut down entire operations at the slightest sign of intrusion.That is why I have another team member coming he's not a police officer but I trust him he's good with computer's and will help us in trying to help us infiltrate their system Christopher said.

Rather than operating from a single hub, the Spiderweb network uses a decentralized structure. Drugs are distributed through a series of seemingly unrelated small-time dealers and street-level gangs, making it difficult to connect the dots and map out the entire operation.The network is known for planting false leads and decoys to throw law enforcement off the trail. Past raids have uncovered only small amounts of drugs, with major stashes and key players slipping away just before the police arrived. There’s suspicion that Ghost is using insider information to stay one step ahead Sergeant Black said.

There are signs that the Spiderweb network is linked to cartels in South America and Southeast Asia. This international dimension complicates the investigation, as it involves multiple jurisdictions and requires coordination with foreign law enforcement agencies that may have their own agendas.But we are working with some trusted international organization so they can catch the other foreign cartels.Like Chief Gregory said the case has garnered significant media attention this is due to a series of high-profile overdoses linked to the drugs supplied by the network. Public pressure is mounting for swift action, but we know that rushing the investigation could lead to mistakes and missed opportunities that's why even with a two weeks deadline we will proceed with caution Christopher said.

Our department must dismantle the Spiderweb network by identifying and capturing Ghost, disrupting the supply chain, and neutralizing the corruption within the ranks. This will require a multi-faceted approach, including undercover operations, cyber surveillance, and careful vetting of team members to ensure that no information leaks out.Placing undercover agents within the network is dangerous due to the high levels of paranoia and the tendency to kill suspected informants so we can't risk anyone's lives Sergeant Black said.

The possibility of corruption within the department makes every move risky; the wrong person could tip off the network, resulting in deadly consequences so we cannot trust anyone who is not in this room , not even our friends or families as this is a high profile case. If the network feels cornered, they might escalate violence in the city, leading to more deaths and further complicating the investigation ....so whatever happens and is said in this room stays here are we clear Sergeant Black said.

Yes everyone said.

Good the Narcotics Department needs to build a case for the District attorney's office that can hold up in court, leading to the conviction of Ghost and the key players in the network. The operation must be executed with precision to avoid alerting the network prematurely, all while navigating the treacherous waters of internal corruption and public scrutiny.Now this case is difficult and we are racing against time if you feel like you are not up for the challenge there's the door Christopher said.

Nobody made a move to leave.

Good...We are a team and that means we have to trust each other and work together. Ghost goes by another alias ...The Phantom specter Sergeant Black said just then Trekker opened his eyes and got on his feet.

Are you okay mate Alpha asked looking at Trekker who was staring at Sergeant Black.

Sergeant what did you say his other name was Trekker asked.

The Phantom specter Sergeant Black said.

Trekker started pacing around...

Officer Gyles is there anything you will like to tell us Detective Pikachu asked.

When I was seven years old my uncle went to jail for drug trafficking...He was used as the fall guy for the organization he was working for...When I was in court the name Phantom specter came by...I have been working on a case with Trey secretly trying to find the phantom specter. Things just got interesting...this is personal Trekker said putting his hands on the table.

Officer Gyles don't let your personal issues cloud your judgement of this case Detective May said.

I won't but if we are looking for the same guy that means I have to share my notes and findings with you e... Give me thirty minutes..I have to bring some files from home.. Alpha let's go we are taking your car Trekker said and didn't wait for anyone to say anything Alpha went after him.

They arrived at Trekker's building..Took the elevator to his floor and Alpha watched Trekker open a secret room in the library.They got in and Trekker gave Alpha a bunch of files and then he took the pictures on his notice board and they went back to the station.When they got back Trekker arranged the pictures on the notice board and gave the other officers his files.

I've been after the Phantom specter since University.. and these are all I collected over the years.Now I know investigating secretly isn't right but I have unfinished business with Ghost.He made my uncle to go to jail and also when Trey finds the files and pictures gone he's gonna put two and two together and figure out I took them and he'll guess my case is related to this so he's going to know but I can vouch for him and say he is clean and won't tell anyone I promise Trekker said sitting down.

Okay.... but you are not sleeping.... study the board Christopher said and Trekker groaned.But he stood up and did as told .