The Undercover Investigation

    By 나연 김

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    14 May, 2024

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    The police station was bustling with activity, a stark contrast to its usual slow pace. Officers darted around, their faces etched with seriousness, their voices hushed and hurried.

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    Detective Kim stood in the center, orchestrating the chaos like a seasoned maestro. The recent case involving the prosecutor's son had thrown everything into a frenzy.

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    Detective Kim was seated across from the prosecutor's son. Sweat trickled down the young man's face, his eyes darting anxiously around the room.

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    Detective Kim observed him calmly, his eyes never wavering. He began the interrogation, asking questions about the alleged crime, watching as the young man squirmed uncomfortably.

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    The informant, who had tipped off the police, was hiding in his apartment. He was bruised and battered, the remnants of his encounter with the prosecutor's goons.

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    He was living in fear, regretting his decision to cross the prosecutor. But he was also angry, a burning desire for justice fuelling his resolve to see the case through.

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    The day of the trial had arrived. The informant, Detective Kim, the prosecutor, and his son, all were present in the court. The air was thick with anticipation.

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    The prosecutor was confident, but his son looked nervous. The informant, despite his injuries, stood strong. Detective Kim watched them all, his expression unreadable.

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    The courtroom was silent, the tension reaching its peak. The judge was about to announce the verdict. Everyone held their breath, waiting for the decision.

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    The judge declared the prosecutor's son guilty. A gasp went through the courtroom. The prosecutor looked shocked, his son devastated. The informant let out a sigh of relief.

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    Back at the station, Detective Kim was packing up his case files. The case had been solved, justice had prevailed. He felt a sense of satisfaction.

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    But he knew that the fight was far from over. There would always be another case, another battle for justice. And he was ready for it.

    The Undercover Investigation