The Chief Detective Inspector is dead. I'm now the top police officer in Hong Kong!

Chapter 144 Anti-Drug Campaign, Rewards (23)

An undercover agent needs to make contact afterward.

Lin Tiansheng then discovered the reason why Hong Kong Island police preferred to meet on rooftops: firstly, the elevated position offered a commanding view and facilitated observation.

Secondly, the streets of Hong Kong Island are crowded and chaotic.

Thirdly, a building can house many different types of businesses, making it easier to mediate if someone happens to be there. For example, Chungking Mansions houses brothels, hotels, gambling dens, and massage parlors.

You can find all kinds of shops there; if you bump into someone you know, just say you're there to make a purchase.

The next day, evening.

Tsuen Wan Town, Hing Shing Road.

Two plainclothes police cars followed Zeng Xuezhi to Lion Rock Swimming Pool. Shi Zhanpeng picked up his walkie-talkie and called out, "Inspector Lin, the target has entered the swimming pool."

"With so many people around, we'll arrest them after the transaction is complete." Lin Tiansheng sat in the O-Team's car, watching Zeng Xuezhi lead two henchmen, carrying sports bags, into the venue, without alerting the enemy.

An undercover agent revealed that the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) and the Major Crimes Unit (MCU) have deployed over fifty officers to conduct a massive operation. If Zeng Xuezhi is carrying drugs, there is absolutely no chance of him escaping.

"Understood." Shi Zhanpeng, sitting in the passenger seat, responded verbally and then glanced at the men in the back. The two officers understood, opened the car door, and stepped into the swimming pool.

It was early spring, and there shouldn't have been many swimmers. But Lion Rock Swimming Pool, the only room-temperature swimming pool in Tsuen Wan District, was bustling with activity.

"Officer, there are so many people." The officer looked around, his eyes scanning the pool, scanning the young women's one-piece swimsuits. His colleague spotted the target, nudged him with his elbow, and whispered, "Be careful."

Shi Zhanpeng observed his men's actions through the railings, glass, and crowd, then suddenly shouted, "Withdraw!"

The two officers were startled and quickly stepped back.

Shi Zhanpeng shouted, "Inspector Lin, the criminals are making a deal in the changing room!"

"Get to work!" Lin Tiansheng was determined to capture someone alive, and the locker room, being an enclosed area within an open venue with only two doors, was an excellent location.

Upon receiving orders, two officers inside immediately drew their service pistols, pressed them against the wall, and guarded one of the doors. The rest of the officers, also notified, filed out of their police cars and rushed into the swimming pool. Swimmers inside saw dozens of officers storm into the pool, gesturing to them.

Most officers wore bulletproof vests with "HKPF" (Hong Kong Police Force) on both sides. However, a royal crest was also embroidered after the English text, proving they were "Royal Police." In addition, officers wore identification badges around their necks and orderly directed citizens to evacuate.

The citizens did not suspect his identity, hurriedly got up and fled in a panic. Several of them slipped and fell to the ground.

Zeng Xuezhi used to manage the warehouse. He was low-key, liked to buy and sell quickly, and avoided risks. He dared to trade goods worth three million Hong Kong dollars with only two henchmen.

Waiting in the corner of the changing room, after seeing the buyer "show off," he tossed his bag in exchange for a bag of cash. The henchmen checked the goods, counted the money—a quick and efficient process.

Those who could trade flour with the big boss were considered key members of the gang. During the breaks in the trading, Zeng Xuezhi didn't forget to chat with Weishui.

The head of the water room, who was guarding the corridor, noticed the commotion outside through the curtain. He stepped forward and tentatively lifted the curtain.

"do not move!"

The next moment, a dark gunman pressed against his forehead. While the leader was still in shock, officers grabbed his arms, quickly pulled him out of the locker room, tackled him to the ground, and disarmed him.

“GOGOGO”.

"superior!!!"

The remaining officers received the signal, and without waiting, they drew their guns and stormed the changing room.

It cannot be ruled out that there were other citizens in the changing room. Therefore, the police officers launched a surprise attack from both sides without rushing to fire their guns. Instead, they shouted warnings and waited until they spotted the armed gangsters before decisively pulling the trigger.

"Bang, bang, bang." Two Wo Shing Wo gunmen fell to the ground after being shot.

Although there is still a certain risk of harming citizens, the probability has been reduced to a minimum.

Conversely, the officers faced a sudden increase in danger, but driven by a desire for recognition, they were not hesitant and were willing to take on any risks.

"Damn it, you betrayed me." Wei Shui's expression changed drastically, and he drew his gun and fired at Zeng Xuezhi: "Bang."

A bullet struck Zeng Xuezhi in the chest.

Police officers arrived quickly, shot and killed the three criminals who resisted arrest, pointed their guns at Wei Shui, and took him into custody, handcuffing him.

"Safety!"

"Report, operation complete." Inspectors Deng Gengyun and Zhang Jinrong, who were leading the team, roared. Lin Tiansheng, along with Ma Delong, He Li, and a few others, entered the changing room. Looking at the corpses on the floor, he frowned: "Our buddy's dead?"

Zhang Jinrong understood immediately, squatted down, reached out and touched Zeng Xuezhi's nose, his face full of regret: "Boss, he's dead."

"Damn it, you dare touch my man." Lin Tiansheng grabbed Wei Shui's collar and snarled, "You've got guts."

Wei Shui turned his head, spat at the corpse, and said coldly, "Traitor."

"Take him back to the police station and treat him well." Lin Tiansheng's face was menacing as he waved for his men to drag the criminal away. He had originally intended to leave Zeng Xuezhi alive, but since something unexpected had happened, he would improvise and have Wei Shui act as a witness.

After the remaining four Sheng Wo henchmen were taken away by the staff, Shi Zhanpeng picked up a backpack, threw it on the ground, and said excitedly, "Inspector Lin, I've checked. There are three million Hong Kong dollars in drug money, fifteen kilograms of heroin, and five kilograms of methamphetamine."

"Take them all back and report the good news to Inspector Henry." Lin Tiansheng said calmly, instructing his men to call it a day.

This anti-drug operation was swift and decisive, and yielded fruitful results.

West Kowloon Police Station.

Henry, seeing the three million in drug money, took a sip of tea with great satisfaction, stood up and said, "Well done, Asheng."

Although the drugs had to be handed over, the amount of drug money seized was entirely up to him. The foreigners in the department amassed their fortunes through these ill-gotten gains, sharing the spoils little by little. Their annual "year-end bonus" was more than what the governor paid out.

To some extent, Lin Tiansheng was their "god of wealth," capable of making money and earning merit; who would be willing to transfer him away?

"It's my duty, sir."

Lin Tiansheng saluted and said.

Henry nodded slowly, put his hands behind his back, and stepped forward, saying, "You've been taking over the entire Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) recently, and I know it's tough. Although, according to the rules, you're not high enough rank yet, I'll write an application to the commissioner to get you a car. The department just got a few new Audis, what do you think?"

"Electric car?"

Even though he already knew that "Yade" was the translation of Audi in the port area, every time he heard "Yade," he subconsciously thought of an electric scooter. His smile was faster than his mind; it was truly a stereotype.

Henry shook his head speechlessly: "How do you drive a tram? It's a car."

"Thank you, sir."

Lin Tiansheng, however, could not refuse and instead saluted in thanks.

Chevrolet does tend to get stuck in traffic, and more importantly, it doesn't have a police license plate, so gas, maintenance, and repairs can't be paid for by the government. An Audi can't compare to a Mercedes or Lamborghini, but for official business or transportation, it's definitely comfortable and prestigious.

(End of this chapter)