After Liu Changming finished his report, others also reported on their respective investigation results, including Xintai Company's personnel files, finances, assets, and the family backgrounds of its main responsible persons.
With the evidence compiled, the criminal facts of Xintai Entertainment Company were irrefutable.
After listening to the reports, Lu Jinsong's expression turned grim. "Everyone has stated the situation. The Bai Zheng criminal gang used Xintai Entertainment City to illegally conduct large-scale gambling, prostitution, and drug activities, severely disrupting social order and financial order, with extremely negative impacts. The police headquarters has received at least ten jin of举报信 (reporting letters).
The evil deeds of the Bai Zheng gang have attracted the high attention of the headquarters leadership, who have demanded that we quickly dismantle this social tumor and take down its protective umbrella as well.
After three months of secret investigation, we have basically grasped the criminal facts of the Bai Zheng criminal forces, so now is the time to cast the net.
To prevent leaks, all mobile phones of those present will be confiscated from now on, and we will uniformly use dedicated walkie-talkies.
The operation will commence at 8:00 PM. Director Liu Changming will serve as the on-site commander, with full cooperation from the armed police detachment."
Liu Changming stood up and checked his watch. "There's half an hour left. Chief of Staff Hu, are your men ready?"
Chief of Staff Hu, dressed in military uniform, stood up. "Report, the 500 soldiers of the police detachment are ready."
"Good. This time, we want to catch them off guard, so there will be no mobilization ceremony. Order the troops to reach their designated positions. Once the time comes, immediately seal the streets, surround the Xintai Building, and do not let anyone escape. This gang must be hoarding firearms. If there is resistance, they can be shot on the spot to ensure the safety of our soldiers and police officers."
"Yes, we guarantee the mission will be completed."
Chief of Staff Hu saluted and went out.
"Captain Ma, once the operation begins, immediately freeze Xintai Company's bank accounts, including the funds and assets of Bai Zheng and the main members of the gang."
Liu Changming then made deployments for others, including the simultaneous arrest of some personnel from the Haidong Police Department and the Dongjiang Police Bureau.
"Commander Lu, regarding Yang Wu and Afeng mentioned in the reporting letters, do we need to investigate them?"
After assigning tasks, Liu Changming finally raised a question.
Lu Jinsong said impassively, "Since these two were not found during the three-month investigation, there's no need to waste police resources. Perhaps the person who reported them was seeking revenge."
"Alright, then we'll go prepare."
Liu Changming saluted him and left the conference room.
As dusk fell, Dongjiang's nightlife began.
The Xintai Building's parking lot was filled with luxury cars, and handsome men and beautiful women were everywhere. Dazzling lights adorned the entire building, making it look magnificent.
This was a place to spend money, a paradise for the rich to squander their wealth and indulge in debauchery.
At the same time, it was also considered a lawless zone in the eyes of Dongjiang residents. It not only housed the largest casino in the country but also organized large-scale prostitution and rampant drug use. Various illegal and criminal activities were concealed beneath the extremely prosperous facade.
As long as one entered this building and had the money to spend, regardless of whether they were a fraudster or a murderer, they were a distinguished guest, protected by the company. No one could take them away, not even the local police station.
The streets fifty meters on both sides of the Xintai Building belonged to Xintai Company's sphere of influence. Taxis entering this area had to undergo security checks. Therefore, ordinary citizens' private cars and taxis avoided this area, lest they be beaten and be afraid to report it, as reporting would be useless and they feared retaliation.
Such a notorious and lawless base for criminal forces had existed for three years in a society where the rule of law was becoming increasingly sound. It was simply unbelievable, showing how extensive its behind-the-scenes protection was.
At 8:00 PM, the Xintai Building was still filled with song and dance, repeating its decadent, licentious, and sinful activities.
Just as passersby looked with envy or disgust at the well-dressed guests entering and exiting, two armed helicopters suddenly flew over the Xintai Building, their powerful searchlights illuminating the front and back of the building.
Concurrently, the streets on both sides of the Xintai Building were blocked by sudden police cars, preventing any personnel or vehicles from entering. Pedestrians on the street were cleared away.
Dozens of military and police vehicles rushed into the parking lot, and five hundred armed police officers surrounded the building.
Three hundred fully armed special police officers stormed into the building.
The commotion was immense, unlike anything that had happened before. Local residents were all alarmed, rushing out of their homes. Within ten minutes, thousands of people had gathered on both sides of the street, and the number was still increasing.
No one knew what was happening inside. They only heard a few gunshots and the loud roar of helicopters. More police cars continued to arrive.
The entire operation lasted for two hours. A large number of police and military vehicles drove out one after another, but the streets on both sides remained sealed, with police officers on duty twenty-four hours a day.
"Master, Xintai is finished."
A Bao, who had been prepared and was not at the company, was among the onlookers. The moment the helicopters arrived, he knew the police had finally made their move and quickly called Bai Zheng.
"What's the situation? Have the police made a move?"
Bai Zheng, on the other end of the phone, was flustered despite having a premonition. After all, he had huge assets in Dongjiang that he hadn't had time to transfer. The Xintai Building alone was worth over a billion yuan, not to mention dozens of properties, stocks, bonds, and deposits.
"They've made a move, and it's a big one. The police deployed two helicopters, along with armed police and special police, totaling over a thousand people. The Xintai Building is completely surrounded, and it's estimated that no one can escape.
I also heard gunshots, which should be A Long and the others resisting. They've probably been shot dead by now.
Master, with such a large operation, even if the police bypassed the Dongjiang Police Bureau, they shouldn't have bypassed the provincial department, right? Don't you have any information?"
"No, I called Director Luo this morning, and he said I was being overly cautious. I suspect he's also been caught this time."
"Then what do we do now? Is there still a chance to salvage the situation?"
"Salvage what? You're lucky to escape. This operation must have been planned and executed directly by the police headquarters. No one can protect you or me. You should leave immediately, get out of Dongjiang tonight, and then find a way to go to northern Myanmar to find your Uncle Yang Fan. It's a war-torn region and hasn't joined Interpol yet. I also need to go there to take refuge. We'll meet there."
Bai Zheng, in Hong Kong City, knew very well that the crimes he had committed were too great, and a hundred deaths could not atone for them. The police would definitely issue a red notice through Interpol, and all member states and regions could arrest him.
Northern Myanmar was a hiding place he had prepared in advance. He had to thank Yang Jian for this, as it was he who facilitated the equity exchange with Yang Fan. Otherwise, based solely on their relationship as fellow disciples, Yang Fan would not have agreed to let him invest in his company.
He did not resent Yang Jian. The Lu family held high positions and power. Weighing the pros and cons, Yang Jian would rely on the Lu family rather than leak information to him, putting the Lu family in a passive position.