latelenovela Chapter 393 Reported and Forced to Confess by a Ruthless Bandit
Chapter 393 Reported and Forced to Confess by a Ruthless Bandit
Even the most cunning fox fears the hunter's gun. Qi Tongwei used swift and decisive methods to pry open the mouth of Gao Jun's criminal gang, earning high praise from He Aijun of the Municipal Public Security Bureau. After all, what leaders value most is the result.
Gao Jun's criminal gang committed crimes in multiple provinces over several years before finally being wiped out in Jingzhou. They would inevitably receive praise from the Ministry of Public Security, and He Aijun, as the director of the municipal bureau, would certainly receive this honor as well.
With the case solved, Qi Tongwei didn't linger. After saying goodbye to his parents, he rushed to the airport to fly to eastern Guangdong.
While waiting at the airport, Qi Tongwei suddenly received a call from He Aijun.
"Gao Jun accused you of using torture to extract a confession. The provincial criminal investigation team has already gone to the airport to find you. Don't worry, kid, don't act impulsively, and be sure to cooperate with the investigation."
Upon arriving at the provincial department, Qi Tongwei instantly realized that Liang Qunfeng, the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, was causing him trouble. After all, his nephew Yang Ming had been sent to prison by Qi Tongwei, and he certainly wouldn't miss an opportunity for revenge.
"Director He, if I were in eastern Guangdong right now, how would I handle this matter?"
He Aijun understood; this kid wanted to run away. "If it's cross-regional law enforcement, then we'll see if the Guangdong police are willing to cooperate."
Qi Tongwei understood. Gao Jun's criminal gang was such a big case that it would be reported to the Ministry of Public Security. The Handong Provincial Department wouldn't dare to go too far; they couldn't very well go to eastern Guangdong to arrest him.
Once there's a buffer period, this matter will simply fade away.
"Thank you, Director He, but my stomach hurts, so I can't talk to you anymore."
Qi Tongwei immediately hung up the phone and quickly left the airport with Lan Ying and Wu Dali.
"Sir, we are police officers from eastern Guangdong. We have urgent business in Shanghai. If you can give us a ride, we'll give you 3000 yuan as a tip."
Qi Tongwei pulled out a wad of cash, and the taxi driver's eyes widened in disbelief. "Damn, I've run into a fat sheep today, no, a big customer."
The taxi driver was a little worried that the two men and one woman might be trying to steal the car.
"You guys are really police officers?"
Qi Tongwei pulled out his ID and handed it to him. "Then check it. It's genuine. Besides, it's broad daylight. Do we look like car thieves?"
The taxi driver examined the document carefully and it certainly didn't seem fake. It's 300 kilometers from Jingzhou to Shanghai; if he drives fast, he can be back in the afternoon.
Lan Ying and Wu Dali also showed their identification, which reassured the taxi driver.
"Okay, but you have to pay first."
Qi Tongwei immediately stuffed the money into the taxi driver's hand, saying, "I only have one request: time is of the essence, so drive faster."
The taxi driver quickly counted the money; it was three thousand yuan, not a penny less, and he was overjoyed.
"Officers, please get in the car. I promise I'll get to Shanghai as quickly as possible and won't delay your business."
"Thank you, driver. Let's go."
Qi Tongwei got into the passenger seat, and the taxi driver, beaming, stepped on the gas and quickly left the airport.
Waaaaaah!
Two police cars arrived at the airport with sirens blaring. The team was led by Fang Yonghui, the head of the Criminal Investigation Division of the Provincial Public Security Department. Seven or eight police officers got out of the cars and rushed into the airport.
Fang Yonghui arrested Qi Tongwei once, and that time left a deep impression on him. He had never seen such an arrogant person before.
The notorious gangster Gao Jun accused Qi Tongwei of threatening him with his son's life to force him to confess. Although the gangster Gao Jun deserved to die, Qi Tongwei was also guilty of serious violations of discipline and law.
Fang Yonghui held an arrest warrant signed and stamped by Meng Hongbing, the director of the Public Security Bureau. Even if Qi Tongwei had someone backing him up, he was still enforcing the law impartially.
Sitting in the taxi, Qi Tongwei couldn't help but laugh at himself. In eastern Guangdong, he was fighting with the provincial department and the municipal bureau, but in Handong, it was the exact opposite. Was he really that much of a troublemaker?
The provincial police searched the airport thoroughly but could not find Qi Tongwei.
"Squadron, the flight to eastern Guangdong hasn't taken off yet, and we haven't seen Qi Tongwei either."
Fang Yonghui was somewhat annoyed, as Meng Hongbing had given him a strict order to bring Qi Tongwei back.
"Keep searching, don't miss any corner."
"Squad leader, could it be that someone tipped off Qi Tongwei, allowing him to escape ahead of time?"
This possibility cannot be ruled out. After all, the provincial department notified the municipal bureau when it interrogated the notorious criminal Gao Jun, and given the close relationship between Qi Tongwei and He Aijun, it wouldn't be surprising if they received the news in advance.
"Stop talking, keep looking."
"Yes, squadron."
Fang Yonghui immediately called Meng Hongbing, "Reporting to Director Meng, that kid isn't at the airport. Someone must have tipped him off and run away beforehand. I suggest we immediately seal off all exits from Jingzhou."
"Don't do anything for now, wait for my orders."
"Yes, Director Meng."
After hanging up the phone, Meng Hongbing immediately called Liang Qunfeng, the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission.
"Secretary Liang, that kid must have heard the news and gone into hiding. He might be trying to leave Jingzhou in another way. Do you think we should seal off all the exits from Jingzhou?"
Liang Qunfeng's face darkened. As long as Qi Tongwei was caught, the kid would definitely be investigated and would be unable to return to Guangdong. After all, if the kid made a name for himself in Guangdong, he would be unstoppable in the future.
Whether for his daughter or his nephew, he couldn't let Qi Tongwei rise step by step. He had to break his wings while he was still weak, otherwise he wouldn't be able to fly high.
If all exits from Jingzhou are blocked, this matter will inevitably escalate. That kid also has powerful backers. Provincial Party Secretary Xu Dingbang has not been in Jingzhou for long, but he is, after all, the top leader.
"There's no need to block the exits from Jingzhou. If that kid escapes, just send someone to eastern Guangdong to bring him back."
Meng Hongbing breathed a sigh of relief. Qi Tongwei was the hero who had just cracked down on Gao Jun's criminal gang. If a large number of police officers had been mobilized to arrest Qi Tongwei for the sake of the notorious bandit Gao Jun, he would be the first to be criticized if the higher-ups blamed him.
Provincial Party Secretary Xu Dingbang was in a meeting when, after the meeting, his secretary told him that He Aijun had called to say that the provincial department wanted to arrest Qi Tongwei.
Xu Dingbang had his secretary call Meng Hongbing directly, "Comrade Hongbing, I heard the provincial department is going to arrest Qi Tongwei, is that true?"
Startled, Meng Hongbing quickly explained, "Secretary Xu, it's like this: Qi Tongwei is suspected of using torture to extract confessions during the interrogation of Gao Jun's criminal gang."
"In response to the national call for the rule of law, Handong has been regulating police misconduct and violations during law enforcement in recent years, and it was indeed necessary to ask Qi Tongwei to cooperate with the investigation."
As the top leader, Xu Dingbang certainly couldn't openly tell Meng Hongbing not to investigate Qi Tongwei, but every word he said could not be ignored.
"Comrade Hongbing, standardizing the law enforcement process of the police force and building a people's police force that the people can trust is indeed an urgent task."
"Comrade Qi Tongwei deserves immense credit for dismantling Gao Jun's criminal gang, and the Ministry of Public Security has given him high praise."
"Comrade Hongbing, Gao Jun's criminal gang is ruthless and heinous. We must not simply believe one side of the story and condemn our comrade."
That's all I have to say. I hope your investigation into Comrade Qi Tongwei will be fair and impartial.
Meng Hongbing could tell that Xu Dingbang was giving him a warning. He wanted to arrest the comrade who had been praised by the Ministry of Public Security. Wasn't that just asking for trouble? But he was someone Liang Qunfeng had personally promoted, and one shouldn't forget one's roots.