Chapter 432: Human Traffickers Executed
Chapter 432: Human Traffickers Executed
Qi Tongwei has been watching the traffickers' every move quietly.
When he saw Li Cong struggling to get up, Qi Tongwei thought to himself
"Although these human traffickers are usually arrogant, they are still so fearless after being caught in the act. There must be something fishy going on. It seems that there must be spies like Li Cong among them, otherwise they wouldn't be so rampant."
Qi Tongwei walked up to Li Cong and nodded at him. "Li Cong, tell me, who among these people is your acquaintance? I'm also quite curious about who it is that allowed you to run rampant under the director's nose for so long."
When Li Cong heard Qi Tongwei's words, his body shook slightly and a trace of panic flashed in his eyes, but he quickly pretended to be calm.
He raised his head, looked at Qi Tongwei fiercely, and muttered, "I don't know what you are talking about."
Qi Tongwei sneered, squatted down, and stared into Li Cong's eyes.
"Li Cong, do you think you still need to hide something? Do you think I can't find out if you don't tell me?"
"I'm giving you this chance so you can confess. I hope you can get a lighter sentence in court. Don't be ungrateful."
Li Cong's lips trembled slightly. He avoided Qi Tongwei's gaze and looked at the traffickers beside him. Those traffickers also looked at him nervously.
Qi Tongwei followed Li Cong's gaze and glanced at the human traffickers, then turned back to look at Li Cong.
"If you tell me now, I can guarantee your safety. If I wait and find out myself, it won't be as simple as a reduced sentence."
Li Cong gritted his teeth, seemingly engaged in a fierce ideological struggle.
After a while, he slowly said, "Captain Qi, if I tell you, I will really have no way to survive."
Qi Tongwei stood up, looked at Li Cong, and said, "If you don't tell me now, those people won't let you go once you're in jail."
"Think carefully. Would you rather be secretly murdered in prison, or cooperate with me now, strive for a reduced sentence, and start a new life when you are released?"
Li Cong looked at Qi Tongwei, finally sighed, and said: "Captain Qi, I have to say, but you must ensure my safety."
Qi Tongwei nodded and said, "As long as you tell the truth, I will naturally ensure your safety."
Li Cong took a deep breath, then slowly pointed at an ordinary-looking human trafficker and said, "That's him! He's our spy. He's been tipping us off all the time, so we always know about the police's actions in advance."
Qi Tongwei looked at the identified human trafficker and said, "So it's you, huh."
The identified human trafficker turned pale and wanted to turn around and run away, but the surrounding police quickly surrounded him and he had nowhere to escape.
One of the young policemen had beads of sweat on his forehead.
He had just started working and was full of love and longing for the police profession. This case was the first major case he was involved in.
He was well aware of Qi Tongwei's reputation and understood the importance of this case.
If Li Cong accused him without any reason, his career would be overshadowed. His hands clenched unconsciously.
Next to him was an experienced old policeman. He had been in the police force for many years and had seen too many examples of people ruining their careers because of a small mistake.
His family still depends on his job, and he doesn't want to lose everything because of such an inexplicable thing.
The entire atmosphere was extremely tense, as if the air had frozen. Every police officer waited in this oppressive atmosphere for Li Cong to identify him.
The director walked up to Qi Tongwei with a serious face and said, "Chief Qi, I know you take this matter very seriously."
"This isn't just a simple child trafficking case; the forces involved are likely complex and intricate. But don't worry, I have my responsibilities and mission in this position."
The director continued, "I will definitely give you an explanation. Starting with these human traffickers, no matter what kind of protection they have behind them, no matter how far this chain of interests extends, I will follow the clues all the way to the bottom."
"Those who hide in the darkness think they can cover up everything and manipulate these evil activities without being discovered. They are gravely mistaken."
"I will personally lead the investigation, from their modus operandi, trafficking routes, to the flow of funds behind them, no detail will be overlooked."
I will also arrest those behind this incident. I will let them know that no one can escape the law. Our duty as police officers is to uphold justice, and even if the road ahead is fraught with obstacles, I will bravely forge ahead."
Qi Tongwei looked into the director's eyes and said, "Are you sure that this matter can still be resolved after it is handed over to you?"
The director sensed Qi Tongwei's doubts and replied without hesitation, "Chief Qi, I know you may have some doubts about me."
"But I've been in the police force for many years and have experienced countless challenges. I'm not someone who is easily intimidated by difficulties."
"My brothers are all men of justice. Like me, they detest the evil of child trafficking."
The chief paused and continued, "I swear on my badge and my many years of police service that if I can't get to the bottom of this, if I can't root out the people behind this, I'm willing to accept any punishment."
"I will show you that my team and I have the ability and determination to do this."
Qi Tongwei looked at the director, nodded slightly, and said, "I hope you can do what you say. The experiences of these children cannot be buried like this. Those who did this evil must be severely punished."
The director nodded and responded: "Chief Qi, just wait and see."
Many police officers looked back and forth between Qi Tongwei and the director. They were full of doubts and confused.
At this time, Qi Tongwei reached into the pocket of his combat uniform.
Qi Tongwei took out a piece of tattered paper, which swayed slightly in his hand, making a rustling sound.
This was exactly the proof that Li Cong had shown Qi Tongwei before. It was a piece of paper full of doubts, and perhaps it contained deeper secrets behind this trafficking case.
Li Cong was trying to pretend to be calm, but when he saw the piece of paper in Qi Tongwei's hand, he suddenly panicked.
His eyes widened instantly, as if he had seen the most horrifying thing.
He subconsciously reached into his pocket, fumbling frantically in it, but the piece of paper was actually gone.
His heartbeat suddenly accelerated and he felt like his heart was about to jump out of his chest.
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