I was a rookie reporter in the 00s

Chapter 203 Going deep into the tiger’s den

The abandoned factory in the suburbs looked particularly eerie in the moonlight. Zhang Wanqing, Fu Siyuan, Li Wei, and the special police team led by the police officer quietly approached their target. The factory gates were closed, and all around was quiet, with only the occasional whistling of the night wind.

Zhang Wanqing gripped her camera tightly, her fingers trembling slightly. Fu Siyuan followed closely behind, his eyes alert, a flashlight in hand, ready to illuminate the road ahead. Li Wei and the police officer walked at the front of the group, their eyes scanning every corner.

"It's too quiet here, something's wrong." Fu Siyuan whispered, with a hint of uneasiness in his voice.

Li Wei nodded and said, "Everyone be careful, there may be an ambush."

The SWAT officers quickly dispersed and surrounded the factory. The officer signaled Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan to remain outside while he led the SWAT officers toward the factory gate. With a loud bang, the gate flew open, and the SWAT officers rushed inside.

The factory was completely dark, lit only by the beams of flashlights. The SWAT officers advanced cautiously, each step filled with caution. Suddenly, a strange sound emanated from the distance, like someone whispering.

"There's someone over there!" the police officer whispered, signaling the special police to advance in the direction of the sound.

They passed through a narrow passage and arrived at a huge warehouse, which was filled with various boxes and equipment. In the dim light, several figures were looming behind the boxes.

"Don't move, police!" the police officer shouted loudly, and the special police quickly controlled these people.

Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan followed closely behind and entered the warehouse. They saw that the boxes were filled with various medicines and unidentified items. Zhang Wanqing felt a surge of anger in her heart, as she knew that these were the illegal trade items of the criminal group.

"There's a basement here!" shouted a special police officer as he found an entrance to the basement.

The SWAT officers quickly descended to the basement, followed closely by Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan. The basement was dimly lit, and the air was thick with the pungent smell of disinfectant. They saw that the basement had been divided into several small rooms, each containing several beds where frail-looking individuals lay.

"These people were kidnapped!" Fu Siyuan's voice trembled, and his camera kept filming the scene in front of him.

Zhang Wanqing felt a surge of grief and indignation in her heart. She stepped forward and asked softly, "How were you brought here?"

A young-looking girl looked up, a hint of fear in her eyes. "We...we were captured by them and forced into experiments. They...they injected us with strange drugs and observed our reactions."

Anger welled up in Zhang Wanqing's heart. She turned to look at Li Wei and the police officer. "We must take immediate action to bring these criminals to justice."

The SWAT officers quickly apprehended the criminals in the basement and called for backup. Li Wei and the officers began collecting evidence at the scene, while Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan recorded every detail. They knew this evidence would be key to their fight against the criminal gang.

Just as they were busy, they suddenly heard hurried footsteps coming up the stairs. The SWAT officers reacted quickly, aiming their guns at the stairwell. Several dark figures rushed down the stairs, weapons in hand, clearly members of a criminal gang.

"Put down your weapons, or we will shoot!" the police officer warned loudly.

However, these criminals were clearly not going to surrender easily. They raised their guns and fired at the SWAT officers, causing chaos at the scene. The SWAT officers quickly returned fire, and a fierce gunfight ensued.

Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan hid aside, their hearts filled with tension and fear.

After a fierce battle, the SWAT officers finally subdued all the criminals. The scene was in shambles, and the air was filled with the smell of gunpowder. Li Wei and the officers quickly checked the scene to ensure that no criminals were missed.

The atmosphere in the police station's conference room was so tense it felt almost knife-like. Li Wei sat at one end of the conference table, his eyes a touch tired but more determined. Across from him, a police officer sat upright, a freshly printed report in hand, his brow furrowed.

"According to the intelligence we currently have, this criminal group's internal structure is very complex, and their actions are extremely cautious." The officer's voice was low, with a hint of worry. "We've arranged for multiple teams to conduct surveillance, but something doesn't seem right."

Li Wei nodded. "I feel the same way. The criminal group's behavior pattern has suddenly become somewhat unusual. It seems that they are deliberately avoiding our surveillance."

Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan sat on the other side of the conference table, their faces also showing a hint of anxiety. Zhang Wanqing whispered, "Could there be a problem within us?"

The police officer raised his head and glanced at Zhang Wanqing. "You mean there's a mole?"

Zhang Wanqing nodded. "Yes, I think this is very likely. Our action plans have always been kept very secret, but criminal groups always know our movements in advance."

The conference room was silent, everyone lost in thought. Li Wei stood up, walked to the window, and looked out at the street. He felt uneasy, but he also knew that they had to find the traitor as soon as possible, otherwise the entire operation would be in jeopardy.

A few days later, Li Wei and the police officers decided to take a bold action and conduct a comprehensive internal review of the police department. They arranged for several trusted special police officers to secretly monitor all personnel involved in the case. At the same time, they also strengthened the monitoring of external communications, trying to find any suspicious clues.

Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan were also caught up in the investigation. They were asked to hand over all their communication devices, including mobile phones and computers, for inspection. Zhang Wanqing felt a little uneasy, but she knew it was for the safety of the entire operation.

"Wanqing, do you think there really is a traitor among us?" Fu Siyuan asked in a low voice, with a hint of worry in his eyes.

Zhang Wanqing shook her head. "I don't know, but I hope not. We've always been very careful, and this shouldn't have happened."

However, as they were talking, a special police officer quietly walked into the room. There was a hint of nervousness in his eyes, and he held a document in his hand. "Li Wei, officer, you'd better come over and take a look."

Li Wei and the police officer quickly stood up and followed the special police out of the room. Zhang Wanqing and Fu Siyuan exchanged a glance, both feeling an ominous premonition.