A merchant team from Huaxia eventually passed by, smelling a foul odor emanating from the woods. Upon entering, they discovered nine sacks. Several had already been torn open by some animal, revealing an arm that was gnawed and rotten. Terrified, the merchant team immediately alerted the authorities.
Following the local police's investigation into the identities of the nine individuals, it was discovered that they were all Chinese!
Since it was a Huaxia merchant team that made the discovery, upon hearing that the nine deceased were all from Henan, China, and the boss was from Yunnan and was friends with the deputy captain of the criminal investigation team, he relayed the matter to him via telephone.
After verifying the facts, the deputy captain immediately reported to the director. After investigating the identities and residences of the nine individuals, it was ultimately learned that these nine people had lost contact with their friends the previous week. In fact, their friends had already reported them missing, and the police had long since filed a missing persons report for the nine individuals.
Although the Thai police stationed in Meglus were already in cahoots with Pongka, the deceased were all Chinese. Knowing that the matter could not be concealed, and with pressure from the Chinese police, the local Thai police had no choice but to cooperate and transport the bodies of the nine individuals back to their country.
At the same time, the captain of the Yunnan criminal investigation team was dispatched to the scene to investigate. Within a week, they had completely determined that the nine individuals were victims of the local Pongka drug trafficking group!
This news, upon returning to the country, caused a nationwide uproar.
At that time, Wan Yunting was still in prison. He only learned from Niu Qiuling why the police were jointly collaborating with Thailand and Myanmar in a thunderous operation to crack down on drug trafficking, vowing to apprehend Pongka's accomplices and bring them back to China for trial. It turned out that this was in response to this tragic incident, to provide an explanation to the Chinese public.
At present, in Mae Sai, Thailand, at the temporarily established joint headquarters of the three countries, over five thousand armed police officers from China, Thailand, and Myanmar had already secretly gathered. They were discussing plans for a drug crackdown operation to catch all the drug traffickers by surprise during Pongka's upcoming trade fair, where a majority of the world's drug dealers would be present.
Representing the Chinese police were Lu Zhongnian and another middle-aged man, also a bureau chief, Niu Dahai, who was Niu Qiuling's father.
"Thailand and Myanmar are unreliable!"
As the two were returning to their temporary command post after a meeting, Niu Dahai said to Lu Zhongnian with wide eyes, "The corruption among those they control in the Golden Triangle is too severe. They are practically in league with Pongka. It's possible that Pongka and the major drug lords have already received word of this operation plan."
"Yes."
Lu Zhongnian nodded and sighed. He understood that the Golden Triangle region was indeed too chaotic. It was manageable for their country, but for Thailand and Myanmar, although they had verbally assured the utmost secrecy of the operation, the information had still reached the major drug lords of the Golden Triangle in advance.
"Therefore, we must execute Plan B!"
Niu Dahai's stern face turned grim. The reason was none other than the exposure of his son, Niu Jinwu's, undercover information, and his whereabouts remained unknown.
This morning, he had also received news that his daughter, Niu Qiuling, was injured and receiving treatment at a hospital in Daqi City, which kept Niu Dahai on edge and suppressed a surge of anger.
"Understood."
Lu Zhongnian immediately contacted Zhao Gang, the captain of the criminal investigation team in Ruili, China. "Execute Plan B!"
"Understood."
At the Ruili police station in China, a team dressed in elite combat uniforms, but without any Chinese police insignia, had assembled. Among them, a man in his thirties, Captain Zhao Gang of the criminal investigation team, led this special task force composed of the Yunnan military's special forces. Their objective was to infiltrate the Golden Triangle and, in coordination with the joint operation of the three countries, directly apprehend Pongka!
"Depart."
Zhao Gang had previously gone to Meglus City to investigate the incident involving the nine victims. He was also familiar with the terrain around Meglus in the Golden Triangle. Furthermore, this military special forces unit was also familiar with the Golden Triangle region because they had been operating on the border for many years…
Five helicopters took off, and this special task force flew towards the Golden Triangle…
"How are Zhicheng and the others?" Niu Dahai asked immediately.
Lu Zhongnian put down his phone and said, "He sent a message this afternoon saying that Wan Yunting and his group have arrived in Meglus."
Niu Dahai frowned, and Lu Zhongnian knew what he was worried about. "I've already instructed Zhao Gang and his team to rescue Jinwu when they apprehend Pongka!"
Niu Dahai waved his hand and said, "The objective of this operation is to apprehend Pongka. Do not let this affect the entire plan."
Lu Zhongnian shook his head. "Old Niu, I know what you're thinking, but rescuing Jinwu is also part of our mission."
However, Niu Dahai's eyes, slightly red, stared at Lu Zhongnian, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "No matter what, apprehending Pongka is the most important thing."
"I understand."
Lu Zhongnian knew that Niu Dahai was a man of integrity. But as a father, facing the uncertainty of his son's life, his heart ached, and therefore Niu Dahai had been suppressing his emotions.
But how could Lu Zhongnian not see it? He patted his shoulder and said, "According to Old Pang, that Wan Yunting is quite capable. Perhaps he can rescue Jinwu!"
"Let's hope so."
Niu Dahai had actually heard of Wan Yunting. He had heard that he had cured Elder Ma's illness. However, due to the incident with his daughter last night, Niu Dahai did not hold much hope for him to save his son.
"Operation tonight!"
This was because tonight, Pongka was officially hosting his trade fair at his base.
At this moment, Wan Yunting and Yang Dong, along with their entourage, entered Meglus City. After a brief stop in the afternoon, they could see convoys passing by on the streets from time to time, heading south towards Pongka's base. These were drug traffickers from various regions.
Eight o'clock in the evening.
"Have you thought it through?"
Yang Dong turned to look at Wan Yunting and said, "It's not too late to regret it now."
Wan Yunting smiled and then said to Meng Hu and Di She, "You two stay here. You don't need to go with me."
"No, Boss Wan, we must go."
Meng Hu and Di She glared. How could they let him go alone?
"What are you going for? To die?"
Wan Yunting rolled his eyes at them and laughed, "Besides, with your meager skills, you'll only be a burden to me if you go. So, none of you are going. Stay here and wait. If I don't return tonight, you can go back on your own."
"No, Boss Wan, we agreed before that even if we die, we must accompany you." Meng Hu said urgently, knowing that Wan Yunting was a righteous person and would not let them risk danger.
"Enough, don't tell me this useless talk. Just stay put."
Wan Yunting glared at them, then said to Yang Dong, "Let's go."
Yang Dong nodded, and with Ji Jing, Kong Lian, and twenty armed subordinates, they all got into the car. Wan Yunting followed. Meng Hu and Di She, along with the other five subordinates, were left behind. They looked at each other and could only sigh helplessly…