Author Notes: For those having read "Stringing me Along". This is the sequel to that series story.
Operation: Drum Beat
Charlas Rollins should of said no again. To another under-cover operation asked this time by the police commissioner. A month after the "Stringing Me Along" case.
Even though having been long time friends for almost 25 years on the police circuit. This time the case involved drugs on the black market.
A large number of Cocaine shipments having been coming into the New York City area. And then simply disappearing from when a certain allotment were supposed of been destroyed in a furnace. Some Twenty miles away from the 12th precinct and four others the past six months.
And it would always be the same furnace used. If he decides to take on the operation. It would mean he will be working inside the Woodlawn Furnace company under-cover as one of the workers. Cover name operation will be called "Operation Drum Beat." And his name will be Jainy Wilson age 64 years of age as a security guard for the morning or evening shifts.
Most of the time. The shipments arriving were mostly around the evening times. When most of the evening crews were always minimal.
And since Charlie will be going under-cover. So will another be working for a part time basics. However he won't know who it's going to be. Since the officer involved will be coming from the regional office for the F.B.I.
He will be in direct contact in conjunction with the police commissioner and other police precincts. Mainly the 12th precinct and Captain Kate Beckett.
Police Commisioner Ray Donovan sent a message to Inspector Victoria Gates in her office. Requesting her to drop by his office for about 15 minutes if possible. He needed to ask her a couple of questions in regard to her old friend Charlie Rollins.
He needed to be sure of his facts for when it comes to his loyalty after the last operation.
And when Victoria received the message. She was just coming in for the day from her home. She wasn't exactly happy when she saw the e-mail message on her computer. Why would he be be asking about Charlie?; She said to herself mumbling inside of her private office. Since her normal secretary Terry hasn't as yet arrived for the day.
Unfortunately she wasn't able to avoid the police commissioner in any way, shape or form. Unless it was really serious. However she won't know for sure until she calls him back on the phone.
Taking in a deep breath for a brief second. She's able to drop off her personal belongings inside of the closet just on the side of her desk. Before she's able to some-what relax.
She sits down in her brown chair behind her desk, piled high with vanilla file-folders for her to check over to be signed and logged in.
She doesn't have to look up the number. Since she knows it by heart talking to him when ever the need arises.
She straightened up in her chair before she's finally able to place the call.
Commissioner Donovan sitting down in front of his computer terminal. After just coming back from highly classified meeting with the Mayor and other police officails.
He'd a bit of an head-ache from everyone trying to speak at the same time. At least he was able to take a couple of asprins in order to alleviate the pain behind his neck and eyes.
Taking his specks from his coat pocket and placing them on his face. In order to check the latest roster changes for four of the precincts accept the 12th precinct.
And just when he was about ready to type on the terminal. His office phone rang rather loudly. He's going have to turn it down a little for when he gets the chance. But for now he needed to answer the phone.
No doubt thinking it will probably be Inspector Victoria Gates calling him back with his required information. Hopefully it will be worthwhile on his end of it. Including having the F.B.I. involved for when it comes to a fortune of drugs having to be on the streets and the black-market.
Muttering to himself for a brief moment before answering. He needed to be sure of his facts before talking to her and going over the details. Mostly about the under-cover operation and the one representative from the F.B.I. already inside for the past two weeks.
Picking up the phone to talk after checking the caller-I.D. "Victoria, how are you this morning?" He says with clearing his throat from the sudden dry-ness.
"I was able to received your e-mail having just arrived in this morning. What is it you need of me in regard to Charlie Rollins?"
As she waited for his response for when it came to him and questions about the new operation .
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