Chapter 352 - Rumours of an Attack (2)

26 April, Special Forces Headquarters, Military Base, City K

Matthew looked directly at Ben, before saying "You want my opinion on your view before you two formulate the position paper to send to the Head Honcho?"

Ben nodded. "Boss, we know from the past four key things. Officer N's intelligence, despite taking time to be received always turns out true. They do not panic and tell us minor things, they only tell us important, potentially national shaking matters. To get this intelligence out says that they believe it is not only true but has serious potential to affect the nation. The Devil uses groups that he ties himself to. Who that is should not bother us, as we can use the past to predict the future. He will be doing that again, regardless of whether the group he is using realises it or not. Thirdly, there are always traces when we look that show the Devil's hand. And finally, the Devil does not ditch a group without already having the next group he intends to use ready to cooperate."

Joseph added "You mentioned the Gong Cartel. We know, unlike most of the smuggling gangs recently who had senior members caught when there was that raid, they only had a few low-level men caught and lost nothing significant. While there was nothing connecting the tip that sparked that raid to the Gong Cartel, it smacks of the modus operandi of the Devil and his minions. Act to protect someone they are using. That tells me, the Gong Cartel are the group, but I suspect they do not know the extent of how they are being used."

Ben continued "Joseph is right. But you have to remember being involved with ISX and other Islamic extremist groups the Devil has a world of connections in that world, and some people there are willing to sacrifice themselves for what they see as their end goal, creating a world that only follows their version of Islam. I had a discussion with Lieutenant Akur about Islamic extremists, and he introduced me to some Imam's who explained a lot about Islam, its beginnings and how each of them views the extremists. That allowed me to

While each of them had a different opinion about them and their actions, the common thread I took was that they viewed that Islam spread by the sword originally, and the only way that they could make sure that the whole world turned to Islam was through similar methods but using current technology. That includes using suicide bombers to terrify the population with the hope that to make it stop they will adopt the group's version of Islam. Crude but we have seen it be effective in some places in the world. The Devil though will use those connections to recruit people who are willing to die, they think for the cause they are pursuing but to advance the Devil's cause. It would make sense that he has partnered with the Gong Cartel to get those people, weapons, and supplies through the Gong Cartel's smuggling channels to act, frame them and then act for his ultimate goals."

Matthew quickly responded, "Warren Gong is not that stupid to allow the family cartel to be used like that, which would impact his legitimate businesses."

"We never said that Boss," responded Ben. "We know from police reports that while he heads the cartel, his focus is on the legitimate businesses, both to shelter the cartel is they have to stop their criminal activities for a while but also to ensure that he can launder the profits from the criminal activities through it. The two key lieutenants that he uses for this are the same that his father put in place over fifteen years ago. Warren trust them only so far, but they are not as sharp as he is, and would be the place for someone like the Devil to target to ensure he could use the Gong Cartel."

"Mmmm,…" responded Matthew. He paused and said "You know I disagree with you, but we cannot be too careful. Talk to John Nang and get access to police intelligence on the Gong Cartel to frame your position paper. Ensure the contrary position is in it and the courses of action we should take. But make sure that there is no electronic trace, so it must be handwritten in code. That is to protect Officer N, as while less than ten people know exactly who Officer N is, there is another twenty in the country, including the four of us that know of Officer N's existence. That gets out and years of intelligence work will be undone."

"You think we are stupid Boss. Are you certain that then you were shot you did not hit your head?"

Laughing Matthew said "Idiots. I just have this gut feeling that too many things are connected presently, but there is something that is not allowing us to link everything."

"We have had the same feeling," added Joseph. "We will get it done, get you a copy and a copy to Head Honcho today by the courier."

"Boss," came Ben "We have heard rumours that the head Honcho is coming here soon?"

"In a professional or personal capacity?" Seeing the confused looks on Ben and Joseph's faces he said "He is coming to do an inspection. Not unexpected as I have been here just on four months because he wants to ensure that things are going smoothly because of the past problems with this posting. But I suspect that is simply an excuse because he wants to come and check on his only child and meet her boyfriend. "

"What?" came the question from a surprised Joseph. Ben had just as confused look on his face.

"You two have forgotten the surname of our fearless leader. Li, and Lieutenant Li is his only child, who he did not want to join the military let alone special forces, but the daughter is like the father."

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