The suspect had changed the location of the transaction at the last minute, disrupting the police's previous arrangements.
This meant that the suspect had a certain level of anti-investigation awareness, so the arrest operation had to be more careful.
When Han Bin learned of the situation, he immediately adjusted his arrangements.
Li Qin, Zhao Ming, and Huang Qianqian bought tickets for Godzilla.
Han Bin went to the number one screening room of the cinema.
Zhang Shungu led his men to set up surveillance outside the theater.
Han Bin's arrangements had been made after careful consideration.
First of all, there couldn't be too many people going to Theater Three, or else the suspect would easily notice something amiss. There couldn't be too few people, or else it would be more difficult to arrest the suspect. Two people, no more and no less, just right.
The reason why he let Zhao Ming and Huang Qianqian go was because they were in a relationship. They were a couple, so they could freely express themselves. There was no need to disguise themselves, and they didn't have to worry about being seen through by the suspect.
As for Han Bin going to Theater One, there were three main reasons.
The first reason was that the police had already bought tickets for Theater One in advance in order to arrest the suspect. Now that the suspect had changed the location of the transaction, if the police didn't go to Theater One, there would be too many empty seats, which might arouse the suspect's suspicion.
The second reason was that although the suspect had changed the location of the transaction, they had previously agreed to meet at Theater One. Han Bin also wanted to go in to take a look, just in case the suspect had other backup plans. If the suspect changed his mind midway and asked Li Qin to put the money in Theater One again, there wouldn't be anyone to receive him.
The third reason was that only those with tickets could enter the theater, or they would be stopped outside by the staff. Screening Hall 3 was right next to Screening Hall 1. If anything were to happen, Han Bin would be able to rush over immediately to help.
At ten in the morning, Li Qin rushed to the entrance of the theater to check the tickets. The others also acted according to plan.
Li Qin entered Theater Three. The screen was playing an advertisement. Li Qin glanced at the back row. She had bought seat number two in Row Six, which wasn't far from Row Six.
Li Qin wasn't in a hurry to put the money down. She first sat in Row Six, Seat Two. People came in one after another. Li Qin also saw Huang Qianqian and Zhao Ming walk into the theater hand in hand. The two walked to the couple's seat in the back right. Although it was a little remote, it had a better view.
Today wasn't a rest day, so there weren't many people watching the movie. There were only eight people in total. Row 6, seat 6, was empty.
Li Qin scanned the theater and did not see anyone suspicious. She stood up, walked to the sixth row, and placed two thousand yuan under the cushion.
She scanned her surroundings and did not find anyone suspicious. To prevent the suspect from coming over to withdraw the money, Li Qin returned to her previous seat.
At this time, the movie had already begun. The full name of the movie was "Godzilla vs. King Kong". The main characters were two extremely large monsters.
The movie scene was very shocking, but it was just for fun. Perhaps because her mind was on work, Li Qin couldn't get into the plot at all. She didn't know what was the point of these two monsters fighting each other.
After sitting for about ten minutes, the sixth seat in the sixth row was still empty.
Li Qin sent a WeChat message to the seller. "The money has been placed at the agreed location. Can I have the goods now?"
"Go back first and wait for my news."
Li Qin put down her phone and scanned her surroundings again. She still did not find anyone suspicious.
Considering that the suspect might not have shown up because of her presence, Li Qin carried her bag and left Theater 3.
Zhao Ming and Huang Qianqian ate popcorn as they watched the movie. From the corner of their eyes, they would occasionally glance at the sixth seat in the sixth row.
Han Bin stayed in Theater 1 the entire time. The movie was playing as usual, and he did not see anyone suspicious.
Time ticked by. After the movie was over, there was still no movement from Zhao Ming.
Zhao Ming would occasionally report the situation, but they did not communicate frequently. The main reason was that he was afraid of being discovered by the suspect. Since the theater was a closed environment, voice messages could be easily heard.
Moreover, the lighting in the theater was dim. Every time the phone lit up, it would be dazzling. If he sent too many messages, it would still attract the suspect's attention.
After the movie was over, Han Bin did not gather his team members for questioning. If they gathered together, it would be more conspicuous and might attract the suspect's attention.
At this time, it was more normal to look at their phones. Han Bin had his team members report the situation in the WeChat group.
Li Qin sent a WeChat message. "I've already left the mall. Did the suspect show up?"
Zhao Ming replied, "No. Ever since you left, no one has gone to the sixth row. The movie is over, so we have no reason to stay in the theater. We're out now. "
Han Bin asked, "Who else is in Theater 3 now?"
"The people watching the movie have all left. Qianqian and I were the last to come out, but when we came out, the cleaner went in with the cleaning tools. He's the only one in Theater 3 now."
Han Bin said, "You and Qianqian don't leave the theater for now. Find an excuse to stay in the corridor and keep an eye on Theater 3. See if anyone else will go in."
Zhao Ming thought for a moment. "Then I'll get Qianqian to pretend to go to the bathroom. I'll wait for her at the bathroom entrance. That way, I won't be easily suspected and I can also keep an eye on Theater 3."
"Okay." Han Bin responded and continued to type. "Qi Shanghai, Feng Na, buy tickets for the next movie in Theater 3. Go in when it's time to check in."
"Yes."
Zhang Shungu said, "When Zhao Ming and Qianqian left Theater 3, no one should have touched the money. But the cleaner is alone in Theater 3 now. Will he be fine?"
"That's possible."
Zhao Ming said, "Do you want me to go in and take a look? If he asks, tell him that something is missing."
Han Bin thought about it. "As long as you go in, he'll be on guard. The possibility of him seeing him take the money is slim. Instead, it's more likely that he'll be exposed. If he finds out first, we'll be in a passive position. "
"What if he takes the money?"
"Keep an eye on him. After he leaves Theater 3, find a place where there's no one around to control him."
"Yes."
…
The cleaner was a man in his fifties. He had a crew cut and wore a mask. He held a broom in his left hand and a plastic bucket in his right.
After leaving Theater 3, the cleaner put down the plastic bucket. He took out his phone from his pocket and glanced at it. Then, he put the phone back in his pocket and carried the bucket to leave.
When he was about to reach the fork in the road ahead, a young girl stood at the fork and pointed to the fork on the left. "Hello, my popcorn has spilled on the ground. Please sweep it."
The cleaner walked to the fork and looked to his right. There was indeed some popcorn scattered on the ground. He walked over and swept the floor with the broom.
There was a fire exit in front of this fork, and people rarely came here. After sweeping the floor, the cleaner was about to leave when he suddenly found two young men beside him.
Han Bin showed his police badge. "Hello, I'm a police officer. I want to ask you for a favor."
"Police … What do you need my help with?"
"We're investigating a case, and the suspect is likely to be nearby. In order not to alarm him, we should talk quietly. It's best to find a quiet place." Han Bin pointed to the fire exit. "Let's talk over there."
The cleaner hesitated for a while. "Can I speak to my superior?"
Han Bin made an inviting gesture. "It's fine. I just want to ask a few questions. There's no need to alarm your superior."
"Then I'll leave my cleaning tools here. I'll bring them over."
Han Bin took a look. There was a dustpan and some rubbish in the bucket. "Bring them over."
The cleaner hesitated for a while, but he still followed Dong Xuebing.
After entering the fire exit, it was much easier to talk. Han Bin looked at the cleaner carefully. "Big brother, how should I address you?"
"Liu Baoxie."
Han Bin took out a pack of cigarettes and handed one to the cleaner.
"Thank you." Liu Baoxie took the cigarette and held it in his hand. He did not know whether to smoke or not.
Han Bin raised his chin. "Big brother, just smoke. Don't be nervous."
Liu Baoxie took off his mask and took out a lighter from his pocket. He lit the cigarette and took a puff. His nervousness was relieved.
"Mr. Liu, how long have you been working here?"
"More than two years." Liu Baoxie asked. "Officer comrade, how should I address you? Why are you looking for me? "
"My surname is Han. I'm from the City's Criminal Investigation Unit. We received a report from an informant that there are illegal transactions in Theater 3. Did you see any suspicious people when you were cleaning?"
"No. I often clean Theater 3 and have not seen any illegal transactions."
"Do you have any money on you?"
"No."
"If it's convenient, we would like to conduct a routine search on you. This is also the fastest way to clear your name."
"I only went in to sweep the floor. I did not do anything else. How can I be suspicious?"
"Don't be nervous. This is just a routine search. We are not targeting you. Anyone who enters that theater will be searched."
"It's just a search?"
"Yes."
Liu Baoxie took two puffs of his cigarette. "Fine. You can search."
Zhao Ming walked over. He first searched Liu Baoxue's clothes and then searched his cleaning tools. He didn't find more than two thousand yuan in cash.
Han Bin shook hands with the cleaner. "Thank you for your help."
"It's okay. Can I go now?"
Although he did not find any cash on him, Han Bin did not want to let him go before he caught the suspect.
"Don't worry. You have been working here for a long time. You should be familiar with the situation here. We would like to ask you to take a statement to help us understand the situation in the theater."
"I still need to take a statement?"
"Don't be nervous. It's just a routine search."
Zhao Ming and Huang Qianqian stayed to take Liu Baoxie's statement while Han Bin left the fire escape.
A new round of movies was going to be shown in Theater 3. Qi Shanghai and Feng Na entered Theater 3 with the movie tickets in their hands.
The two sat in the same couple's seat. They looked at the sixth row from the corner of their eyes, but their expressions were not as intimate as Zhao Ming and Huang Qianqian.
After all, actors were not actors. They were more or less restrained.
Just as the movie was about to start, a man walked in and sat in the sixth row, fourth seat. He was only one seat away from where the cash was hidden.
This man immediately became the focus of Qi Shanghai and Feng Na's attention.
A few minutes later, the man looked around and lowered his head to tie his shoelaces. As he was tying his shoelaces, he leaned to the left and reached his right hand under the sixth row, sixth seat.
When his hand reached out, there was a stack of red bills.
The corner of the man's mouth curled into a smile, and he quickly put the money into his pocket.
Feng Na stared at the man. Her eyes flashed with excitement.
Qi Shanghai touched her arm as if to remind her not to stare at the man.
Qi Shanghai took out his phone and sent a message. "Captain Han, a man took the money under the seat."
"Where is he? What does he look like? "
"Still in Theater 3. It's dark there. He's wearing a mask, so I can't see his face. He's wearing a black Nike sweater and dark blue jeans."
"Okay, we'll go help him now."
Just then, the man in the black Nike sweater stood up and seemed to be leaving the theater.
Qi Shanghai sent another message. "Captain Han, the suspicious man is leaving."
Han Bin made a prompt decision. "Get ready to arrest him in the theater corridor."
"Yes."
…
The man in the black sweater put on a hoodie and a mask on his face. It was almost impossible to see his face.
The man shook his head and his lips moved slightly as he hummed a song. He seemed to be enjoying it.
At this time, Han Bin had already rushed over with his men. Qi Shanghai and Feng Na followed behind the man. Like a hamburger, this piece of meat could not run away.
Han Bin walked over and asked with a smile, "Brother, where's Theater 1?"
The man glanced at Han Bin and did not say anything. He turned sideways and was about to walk away.
Suddenly, a few figures rushed over and pinned the man to the ground. "Police, don't move!"
Han Bin did not have to do anything. The man was pinned to the ground and handcuffed.
Liu Baoxie walked out of the fire exit and happened to see this scene. His eyes widened and the plastic bucket in his hand fell to the ground. He muttered, "What the f * ck … This is too fierce."
This comparison made Liu Baoxie feel extremely blessed. The unhappiness he felt earlier had long disappeared.
At this time, there was almost no one in the theater corridor. The man in the black sweater was still in a state of shock. He was lifted from the ground and escorted to an empty theater nearby.
Han Bin went straight to the point. "What's your name?"
"Gao Xiaopo."
"Do you know why we arrested you?"
Gao Xiaopo lowered his head. "I don't know."
Qi Shanghai walked over and took out a stack of red bills from his pocket. It was the money that Li Qin had put under the seat cushion. "Where did you get this money from?"
"I picked it up."
"Where did you pick it up?"
"Under the seat in Theater 3."
"Under the seat? Or under the seat cushion? "
"Under the seat. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to see it."
"You're still lying at this time?"
"I … I'm not lying."
Qi Shanghai took out a bag from his pocket and handed it over. "Captain Han, take a look."
Han Bin picked it up and looked at it. "The bag is filled with white powder."
Han Bin raised an eyebrow. "What is this?"
"Flour."
"Why did you bring flour?"
"To eat it."
"Eat it raw?"
"Can't I?"
"Sure." Han Bin smiled and ordered, "Feed him all the flour in this small bag."
"Alright. This is the first time I've seen someone who likes to eat raw flour." Zhao Ming smiled and took it. "You guys hold him down. I'll feed him."
Qi Shanghai and Zhang Shungu held Gao Xiaopo down on both sides, while Zhao Ming was responsible for opening his mouth.
Seeing Zhao Ming bring the flour to his mouth, Gao Xiaopo panicked. "Don't, don't. Let go of me. I can't eat this."
"Don't you like to eat flour?"
"I don't like it. I lied to you."
"Smack!" Zhang Shungu slapped his head. "Good boy. How dare you lie to us. All the more reason for you to eat it. This is the first time I've seen someone eat flour. It's a good opportunity to broaden my horizons."
"Haha …" The crowd roared with laughter.
The attitude of Han Bin and the others frightened Gao Xiaopo. "Brothers, please spare me. This isn't flour. I can't eat it. I'll die if I eat it."
"If this isn't flour, what is it?"
"It's … it's …" Gao Xiaopo stammered.
"If you don't want to say, then continue eating. You'll know what it is after eating it."
Looking at the small bag in front of him, Gao Xiaopo's eyes widened and he shouted, "You can't eat it. It's poison."
"It's okay even if it's poison. I'll bring you to have your stomach pumped after eating it."
"This is sodium cyanide. I'll die if I touch it. There's no time to send it to the hospital. Please let me go."
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