Diary of a Criminal Investigator-Chapter 270: The Grenade in His Arms

The investigation into the vehicle hit a deadlock.

"We found the opponent’s white van in the underground parking lot of Huijia Square."

The surveillance investigation team and traffic police had worked tirelessly for a day and night and finally discovered the whereabouts of the white Jinbei van.

However, although the car was found, the people were not.

"The traffic in the underground parking lot of Huijia Square is extraordinarily high, with nearly 10 vehicles entering and exiting every minute."

"The opponent was very cautious; they must have switched cars in the underground parking lot."

Clearly, Wang Guojun had done ample preparation to successfully extort 80 million.

"Is it possible to continue the investigation?"

Ren Qiang shook his head, "The surveillance investigation team and traffic police haven’t given up yet; they are conducting a thorough investigation of every vehicle that entered and exited the underground parking lot of Huijia Square after 10 PM last night."

"But according to the current investigation results, the opponent did not come out of the underground parking lot of Huijia Square immediately after entering last night."

"And during the day, once Huijia Square started operating, the inflow of vehicles increased significantly; they are now conducting a differential comparison."

"Even so, trying to lock onto the opponent through the vehicle might still be highly challenging."

Qin Yong nodded. Wang Guojun switching vehicles and leaving via Huijia Square’s underground parking was one option.

But if the opponent didn’t take a vehicle and moved directly, that was also possible.

Fortunately, the investigation of the vehicle was only one lead, and Chen Feng hadn’t given any feedback yet.

"What about the Democracy Road Police Station side?"

"I just made a call this morning; Chen Feng has already assigned personnel to monitor Wang Guojun’s house 24 hours a day."

"Wang Guojun’s mother is partially paralyzed, unable to move independently; she essentially doesn’t have the capacity to live alone."

"So, Chen Feng believes Wang Guojun is very likely to return home."

"It’s just that right now..."

Buzz buzz...

Ren Qiang was speaking when the phone rang.

"It’s Chen Feng!"

The two had just hung up less than half an hour ago, yet the other side called again, indicating a likely discovery.

"Answer it."

Ren Qiang nodded, answered, and put the call on speaker.

"Group Leader Ren, report to Captain Qin that Wang Guojun has appeared!"

Woosh!

Qin Yong instantly jumped up.

"Chen Feng, don’t act rashly; we’re heading over immediately!"

"...Understood!"

Number 28, Democracy Road, at the convenience store entrance of Chengsheng Garden District.

"Boss, is Captain Qin coming over?"

The detective monitoring Wang Guojun’s house, named Sun Chao, was a key member of the Democracy Road Police Station.

He graduated from a formal school four years ago and then worked at a grassroots police station.

Now, he is already a skilled, competent hand.

Chen Feng hung up the phone, nodded, and retrieved a popsicle from the fridge.

After paying, he and Sun Chao got on the white van at the convenience store entrance.

This was the only van at the Democracy Road Police Station, rarely used in routine tasks due to its spaciousness, making it comfortable for stakeouts.

In the van, Sun Chao opened the popsicle and began munching.

After Chen Feng received the assignment yesterday, he pondered over it back home.

Wang Guojun had no family except a partially paralyzed old mother and a girlfriend.

But that girlfriend worked in a barbershop and roomed with others.

It was unlikely Wang Guojun would seek her out.

Given Wang Guojun’s solitary mother had limited mobility, someone would eventually return to cook, right?

So, since last night, Chen Feng summoned a few comrades to stakeout near Wang Guojun’s residential area.

Initially expecting the opponent would return during the night, unexpectedly, there were no results overnight, and Wang Guojun was spotted early morning today.

Half an hour later, three vehicles parked outside the district.

In the van, Chen Feng was reporting.

"Half an hour ago, Wang Guojun returned from outside; he should be cooking for his mom. I saw him carrying some vegetables."

"Should we arrest him at his house or wait for him to come out?"

Upon arriving, Qin Yong examined Chengsheng Garden District; it’s an old neighborhood, once a plastics factory’s family courtyard.

After the factory closed, all the workers were laid off.

The area has a high residential turnover, so action here requires caution.

"What are your thoughts?"

"I suggest a quick decisive move, corner him at home and act."

"Agreed, surprise him at home; the impact will also be lesser."

Ren Qiang and Sun Jun shared the same view, both keen on capturing him at Wang Guojun’s home.

Qin Yong nodded; seizing him outside could lead to leaks, potentially causing adverse consequences.

It would be more convenient at his house.

"Do we know exactly which building Wang Guojun’s home is in?"

"Building 3, Unit 2, Apartment 301."

Basic groundwork that Chen Feng had long established.

The reason for not staking out inside the neighborhood was the familiarity among residents, mostly former plastics factory workers.

Neighbors were quite acquainted, so an inflow of strangers would easily be noticed.

If they stirred up a warning, it wouldn’t be good.

"Alright, check the gear, let’s move out!"

The teams led by Ren Qiang and Sun Jun had worked together before; they were well-versed in such capture operations.

Once gear checks were complete, they disembarked one after another.

In the vehicle, Chen Feng had already sketched a rough map of the neighborhood’s interior.

Everyone was now familiar with the building layout.

Ren Qiang led the way, with his gun ready.

In the morning, many elderly were exercising in the neighborhood; seeing two teams of armed police, not a soul dared make a sound.

Although Ren Qiang and others weren’t in uniform, anyone openly carrying firearms domestically was surely police.

In no time, Building 3, Unit 2 was right in front of them.

"Go!"

Sun Jun took the lead, briskly ascending the stairs.

Third floor, Apartment 301 entrance.

Two groups, one on the upper side, one below the stairs.

Instead of using the neighborhood staff to collect water fees or property fees as an excuse, Sun Jun signaled with a wave, and two police officers wielding breeching rams forcefully struck.

Bang!

The door opened.

"Charge!"

"Go!"

Wang Guojun’s residence was an old apartment from decades ago, two rooms and a living room.

Upon entry, there was the living room; Sun Jun stormed in as Wang Guojun was feeding his mother.

Several stout, strong police officers lunged and swiftly captured him!

The rice bowl Wang Guojun held smashed on the floor, and he was pressed against the ground.

The officers tasked with arresting him were veterans; once subdued, they cuffed him without delay.

One of them, named Wang Zhan, began a body search.

"Brother Sun, look at this!"

Sun Jun nearly leapt out of his skin in shock.

Wang Zhan was holding a self-made grenade!

Wang Guojun had actually hidden a homemade grenade in his belongings.

"Heh heh."

From the ground, Wang Guojun sneered, "If you hadn’t acted at my home, with my mom here, we would’ve all perished together!"

"Take him away!"

Wang Guojun, restrained by several officers, struggled forcefully, turning towards his mother.

"Mom!"

"Your son is unfilial, in this life, I won’t be able to take care of you anymore!"

"Mom!"

"Ah ah..."