Based on Shi Shan's words, Chang Le Fei Hong, who was behind the scenes, could roughly guess that the other party must be up to something big recently. But no matter how big the matter was, they would definitely not let Lin Zhengyi arrest him or get involved.
After all, he was only in the traffic enforcement and control team.
But he can arrest these hundred-plus artisans right now!
Thieves are not a big deal if there is only one, but if there are several, it is considered a gang. A dozen or so can be called a large gang, and more than a hundred people is a super gang!
One petty thief is insignificant, but for a massive gang of over a hundred people, it's a huge, easy target!
Chapter 15: Dead Taoist Friend, Immortal Poor Taoist
This time!
Shi Shan said, "Sir, you must investigate thoroughly! I really am not the mastermind!"
Lin Zhengyi waved his hand and said, "Alright, I know you're not the mastermind!"
He just said it casually, just to get Shishan to tell the truth.
He paused, then asked with a hint of doubt, "However, I have another question. Why did you come to Yau Ma Tei? Although Yau Ma Tei is bustling, it also has many large triad branches. Isn't Fei Hung afraid of being beaten to death?"
Yau Ma Tei is a prosperous area with abundant financial resources. Given this, almost all major triads covet this area and have sent people to seize control of its streets.
However, because the strength and influence of the major triads were not much different, none of them could drive out the other triads and dominate Yau Ma Tei. Therefore, there has always been more than one major triad branch in Yau Ma Tei.
Several large organizations have branches here.
Basically, it's a few streets for you and a few streets for me!
However, regardless of the circumstances, as mentioned before, large organizations disdain stealing because it generally affects their business.
Large tribal groups do not allow others to steal from their territory.
Whether you steal it yourself or someone else steals it, it affects your business!
Once someone tries to steal, the triads are even more anxious than the police. No matter which triad the thief belongs to, these triads will usually send someone to teach him a lesson. If the thief is still not satisfied, they will send someone else. In fact, these large triads will send people to kill the thief in order to protect their business and reputation.
Logically speaking, Fei Hung should have known that his actions had offended several major triads in Yau Ma Tei. Given the nature of these triads, they would have certainly taught him a lesson, or even beaten him to death!
That's why Lin Zhengyi was puzzled – how dare he do that!
"I heard that there have been clashes between several triad branches in Yau Ma Tei these past few days, fighting fiercely over territory. I think that's why Brother Fei Hung sent us here!"
Shi Shan quickly explained, "After all, once they start fighting, they naturally won't have time to pay attention to us. As long as we withdraw before they stop fighting, they can't possibly chase us to our Ciyunshan branch over such a small matter."
"Oh!"
Lin Zhengyi then understood why Fei Hong dared to do that.
This is also one of the shortcomings of the traffic enforcement and control group.
As a peripheral department, the Traffic Enforcement and Control Unit is less informed because it does not deal with criminals.
If he were in the anti-gang squad, he probably would have known about this already, and wouldn't have this doubt.
After thinking for a moment, he continued, "One last question: do you know the distribution of the people who have confiscated the things you craftspeople have in different neighborhoods?"
"I'm not quite sure. I only vaguely remember the situation in the surrounding blocks and where the people I was supposed to hand over to are. Although the higher-ups mentioned the other details when they made the arrangements, I didn't pay much attention since it wasn't related to me!" Shi Shan said.
"Okay, tell me about the situation in the surrounding blocks, and where the people you handed over are!" Lin Zhengyi nodded, not surprised.
"Yes!"
After agreeing, Shi Shan thought for a moment and then said, "There are three of them in Baihedao. Although they belong to the same gang, we don't usually hang out together or have much contact with them. I only know that one of them is called Old Cat, and he has dyed his hair red."
As he recalled, Shishan recounted what he knew.
Wait until he finishes speaking!
"Okay, I've written it all down!"
Lin Zhengyi nodded, then pointed to the third thief who was caught last and said, "Your statement is basically the same as Wu Erwu's. I'll go ask that other one over there later and compare it with your statement!"
As he spoke, he prepared to go over.
"Wait, sir!" Shi Shan quickly called out to him.
"What's wrong?" Lin Zhengyi stopped and looked at him with a puzzled expression.
"Um, what? You won't say? As long as I cooperate, you can grant me a small request?" Shi Shan rubbed his hands together and said with an embarrassed smile.
Lin Zhengyi thought for a moment and then said, "Speak, what's your small request?"
"My small request is that, since I've been so cooperative, when you go out and tell others, could you say that it was that kid Wu Erwu who gave it to you?"
After saying that, Shi Shan quickly explained, "I'm afraid that if Brother Fei Hong finds out that I said it, he'll beat me to death when I get out!"
"Ah!"
Lin Zhengyi chuckled and asked with interest, "Aren't you afraid Fei Hong will kill Wu Erwu?"
"Hehe, I have no relation to Wu Erwu." Shi Shan chuckled dryly and touched his nose.
The meaning is quite clear!
"Better to die than to die, my fellow Daoist!"
Lin Zhengyi thought for a moment and agreed, "Alright, since you've been so cooperative!"
He felt that Shishan could definitely become his informant.
By helping him now, he not only prevented Shishan from being killed by Feihong, but also gained leverage over Shishan.
Betraying one's boss is a serious offense, no matter where one is. As long as Fei Hong or Chang Le don't fall in the future, Shi Shan won't dare to resist Lin Zhengyi's demands.
Because once the news is leaked, Fei Hong and Chang Le will definitely kill Shi Shan.
Even if Fei Hong and Chang Le fall in the future, if the news of betraying their boss gets out, Shi Shan will be scorned by all gangs, and he won't be able to survive in the underworld anymore.
Of course, the reason Lin Zhengyi agreed so readily was mainly because the matter was not difficult to handle.
The police officer himself certainly doesn't care who said it, and it doesn't matter to him who said it to the outside world. As long as he mentions it casually when the case is over, the matter is basically settled.
Otherwise, if it were truly difficult, Lin Zhengyi would have refused long ago.
"Thanks, sir!" Shi Shan breathed a sigh of relief.
See it!
Lin Zhengyi waved his hand, ignoring Shi Shan, and headed straight for the third thief.
Then, using the same trick again, he took advantage of the information gap, along with the little confession that Shishan had just given, to make the other party mistakenly believe that the other two had confessed, and to push the blame onto him.
After a series of quick moves, the third thief confessed.
The testimonies were basically the same.
Now, Lin Zhengyi was certain that what Shi Shan had said was true.
Of course, just to be on the safe side, he found the first thief, Wu Erwu, and used the same trick again.
The final result is the same.
"So, the next step is to arrest those hundred-odd 'craftsmen'!" Lin Zhengyi thought to himself, his eyes gleaming.
To be honest, it's not easy to catch more than a hundred people scattered throughout Yau Ma Tei. It's not enough to just know they're there, or know how many people are on that street and what they look like.
We still need to find them!
Although Yau Ma Tei is not large, it is still seven square kilometers with a resident population of over 100,000. Adding in the people from other districts who come here to spend money, the total number is at least several hundred thousand. Even if you know the physical characteristics and approximate location of some people, the difficulty of finding them among hundreds of thousands of people is unimaginable.
Moreover, finding it doesn't end the story!
There's nothing you can do about thieves unless you catch them in the act and get evidence.
of course!
It is challenging, but the rewards are tempting.
With the added skill of a master thief, Lin Zhengyi was somewhat confident.
"Zhang Qiang, call Li Ruo over and have him leave two people there to direct traffic!" Lin Zhengyi said after thinking for a moment.
"Row!"
After Zhang Qiang agreed, he immediately picked up the walkie-talkie and called Li Ruo.
Soon!
Li Ruo arrived with Tian Yan and another team member.
"What's going on, boss!" Li Ruo arrived here, first glancing in surprise at the several thieves being held captive around him, then asking Lin Zhengyi.
"Here's what happened," Lin Zhengyi explained.
"So, boss, what are you planning to do?" Li Ruo asked.
"Of course we'll go and catch them!" Lin Zhengyi said decisively.
"But they're not easy to catch, are they?"
Li Ruo frowned, her face showing obvious distress.
The other team members also mostly looked troubled.
It's not that they don't support Lin Zhengyi, it's just that catching more than a hundred people out of hundreds of thousands is incredibly difficult, just thinking about it makes you realize how challenging it is.
"I know what you're thinking, and it seems a bit difficult. But if credit is offered to you, are you really willing to give it a try?" Lin Zhengyi asked rhetorically, then glanced at the team members around him.
Feeling Lin Zhengyi's gaze, the group exchanged glances and then shook their heads.
It's already difficult for the Traffic Enforcement and Control Group to get credit.
Now that a chance to make a difference is within their grasp, how can they not give it a try?
"exactly!"
Lin Zhengyi shrugged and said, "Besides, even if we try and fail, it doesn't matter. Our traffic enforcement and control team doesn't have that responsibility, and no one will blame us!"
like
Too?
They are from the traffic enforcement and control team. Catching thieves is outside their duties. If they catch them, that's a good thing; if they don't, it's none of their business!
Suddenly, everyone's eyes lit up.
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