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Chapter 621 Police-Integrity Collaboration: The Initial Establishment of a Network of Connections

The fluorescent lights in the Central and Western District Police Station's Major Crimes Unit office hummed, and the morning light slanted across the desks, falling on the mountain of case files.

Wearing a crisp police uniform with the inspector's insignia on her shoulder straps particularly eye-catching, she strode into Ye Haoxuan's office, clutching a thick stack of documents. Her footsteps were especially clear in the quiet room.

"Team Leader Ye, this is evidence of the crimes committed by the remnants of the East Star gang. I gathered it up from my former subordinates overnight."

The "Overlord Flower" slammed the document on the table. As the papers were flipped, densely packed notes and yellowed photos were revealed. "After Tung Sing was disbanded, a group of key members were not purged. They are hiding in abandoned villages in the New Territories, still secretly engaging in smuggling and forcing women into prostitution. Several of my former subordinates have been keeping an eye on them and have collected a lot of solid evidence."

Ye Haoxuan put down his pen, reached out and pulled the document in front of him, his fingertips tracing the words on the page.

The documents detailed the locations of the remnants of the Tung Sing gang's strongholds, their activity patterns, and even the dates and contact information for several smuggling transactions. The photos clearly captured scenes of them unloading and transferring stolen goods, making the chain of evidence surprisingly complete.

"Your former subordinates are very capable of execution."

Ye Haoxuan turned to the last page, his gaze falling on the leader's name—"Mad Dog Qiang." He remembered this name; he was the head of the New Territories area before the downfall of Tung Sing. He was ruthless and had disappeared without a trace. He didn't expect him to still be resisting.

“They are all brothers who have gone through thick and thin with me. Knowing that I have returned to the police force, they took the initiative to help me collect clues.”

Ba Wanghua pulled out a chair and sat down, her tone tinged with pride. "They've been rooted in the New Territories for many years. They have extensive connections and are well-informed. No matter how well Mad Dog Qiang hides, he can't escape their eyes."

Ye Haoxuan tapped the table lightly with his fingertips, pondered for a moment, and said:

"This evidence is crucial, as it matches the leads we had previously gathered. Make arrangements for your former subordinates to come to the police station at 3 PM this afternoon to meet and work together to develop an arrest plan. Also, make a copy of the evidence and have someone deliver it to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). They're currently investigating corruption cases in the New Territories. Mad Dog Keung has managed to hide for so long; perhaps some officers tipped him off, which will allow them to follow the trail."

"A joint effort between the police and the anti-corruption agency?" A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the "Overlord Flower," but she nodded knowingly. "That's a good idea. It can both wipe out the remnants of the Tung Sing gang and give a warning to the bad apples in the police force. It's a win-win situation."

After seeing off the "Overbearing Flower," Ye Haoxuan picked up his mobile phone and dialed the number of Lu Zhilian from the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).

After the static subsided, a steady voice came through the receiver: "Who is this?"

“Director Lu, this is Ye Haoxuan from the Central and Western District Serious Crimes Unit.” Ye Haoxuan’s tone was calm. “I have some criminal evidence regarding the remnants of the Tung Sing gang in the New Territories, which may involve corruption within the police force. I would like to share it with you.”

Luk Chi-lim, known for his impartiality and incorruptibility within the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), immediately became serious upon hearing the word "corruption."

"Team Leader Ye, what exactly is the situation? Is the evidence reliable?"

"The evidence was collected by my former subordinates, who have been tracking him for over a month, and it's absolutely reliable." Ye Haoxuan briefly explained the situation. "'Mad Dog Qiang,' a remnant of the Tung Sing gang, is hiding in an abandoned village in Sheung Shui, New Territories, where he has been engaged in smuggling activities for a long time. We suspect that he has bribed officers at the local police station to provide him with information and protection. I plan to make the arrest this afternoon and would like to ask you to intervene simultaneously to investigate the corruption clues behind it."

“Okay!” Lu Zhilian agreed immediately. “I’ll take my men over there now. We’ll meet at the Central and Western District Police Station and discuss the arrest and investigation plan in detail.”

After hanging up the phone, Ye Haoxuan got up and walked to the window, watching the police officers coming and going in the police station compound.

He hasn't been back in the police force for long. Although he has established himself by solving the gold shop robbery and the Lin Huai Le smuggling case, the internal relationships within the police force are complex. If he wants to develop in the long term, he must build his own network of contacts.

This collaboration with the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is not only for the case itself, but also to take this opportunity to establish contact with Luk Chi-lim and pave the way for subsequent work.

At 10:00 a.m., Lu Zhilian arrived at the Central and Western District Police Station on time with two Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) investigators.

He was wearing a gray suit without a tie, looking both capable and composed. Upon seeing Ye Haoxuan, he proactively extended his hand.

"Team Leader Ye, we've heard so much about you. We've all heard about the gold shop robbery case you solved before."

"Director Lu, you're too kind. I've only just returned to the police force, and there's still a lot I need to learn."

Ye Haoxuan shook hands with him, the force from his fingertips steady and powerful. "Please come in, let's talk in the conference room."

In the conference room, the "Overlord Flower" was already waiting there. When she saw Lu Zhilian, she stood up and nodded in greeting.

Ye Haoxuan presented Lu Zhilian with evidence of the crimes committed by the remnants of the Tung Sing gang:

“Director Lu, please take a look at this evidence first. It contains the activity trajectory of Mad Dog Qiang and information on police officers who may be involved. We suspect that people from the Sheung Shui Police Station are providing him with protection.”

Lu Zhilian picked up the document and carefully flipped through it page by page, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper.

A dozen minutes later, he put down the document, his tone grave:

"This evidence is crucial, as it confirms our previous suspicions. We received a tip that two officers at the Sheung Shui Police Station were suspected of corruption and accepting bribes from triads for a long time. We never expected that they were protecting Mad Dog Keung."

"So, our goals coincide." Ye Haoxuan's eyes lit up. "I plan for 3 PM this afternoon for Ba Wanghua to lead her old subordinates, in coordination with our Major Crimes Unit officers, to raid Mad Dog Qiang's hideout; Director Lu, you can act simultaneously to arrest officers suspected of corruption, preventing them from tipping off or destroying evidence."

Lu Zhilian nodded in agreement: "This plan is feasible. However, Mad Dog Qiang is a desperate criminal, and there may be weapons hidden in his hideout, so you must be careful during the operation. Also, the police officers suspected of corruption are very vigilant. We will disguise ourselves and ambush them near their residences in advance, and make our arrests as soon as your operation begins." "No problem."

"My old subordinates are very familiar with the terrain of Mad Dog Qiang's stronghold. They know the structure and exits inside very well. I guarantee we can take it down in one fell swoop," said Ba Wanghua.

After the details were finalized, Lu Zhilian got up to leave:

"Team Leader Ye, it's been a pleasure working with you. I hope we can successfully eliminate the remaining traitors and root out the mole this time."

"It's a pleasure to work with you." Ye Haoxuan escorted him to the office door and then suddenly said, "Director Lu, we may need your support for the follow-up investigation into corruption within the police force. I've just returned to the police force and have limited connections, so it's inconvenient for me to directly intervene in many matters."

Lu Zhilian turned to look at him, a knowing glint in his eyes, and said with a smile:

"Team Leader Ye, rest assured, maintaining integrity within the police force is our duty. If you need anything in the future, feel free to contact me anytime. You are a man of action, and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is willing to cooperate with officers like you."

Watching Lu Zhilian's departing figure, Ye Haoxuan knew in his heart that this first step in building a network of connections had been initially accomplished.

The Independent Commission Against Corruption's support will not only help him purge the bad apples within the police force, but also enhance his influence within the force, laying the foundation for future promotions and work.

At 2:30 p.m., the officers from the Major Crimes Unit had already assembled.

Chen Jiaju, Zhou Xingxing, Yang Liqing, and others were all dressed in plainclothes, with pistols concealed at their waists, and their eyes were as sharp as eagles.