struthin: It was all-out war between the Squad and the industry. A multi-billion dollar industry. Wh
struthin: It was all-out war between the Squad and the industry. A multi-billion dollar industry. When he joined the squad, the Lieutenant warned the young cop. “They’ll do anything to make a “turnover”. Don’t trust any cop outside the squad. There are more than rumours that they got guys - men and women - on the inside, especially in the 3rd Precinct. That they tip off professional snatchers. And if you’re snatched you’re are either turned or…or worse.” “I ain’t afraid, sir”, said Brooker. “And I’m alert”, he added to sound more like a trained cop, ready with a sound mind in a tough and healthy body. He didn’’t even smoke.When, four weeks later, it happened, Brooker didn’t even land a punch. He’d said Goodbye to Walst, in charge of the new vehicles over at the 3rd. Walst pointed out the anonymous undercover driver’s van, over in the right far corner. He waved Goodbye to Walst.Then something hit the left side of his neck like a sharp punch. He took two steps before every muscle in his body told him it could not respond. A guy appeared from nowhere. Brooker saw the zipties and tape. In under 60 seconds he was tied and taped and in the van. He stared while the snatcher added some more - ties and tape.He was coming half round. Two guys were pawing at his clothes. His ankles were secured to some sort of frame. Then he passed out again. “Well, Officer Brooker?” He tried to stand straight, but his torso was bent over and tied down. His wrists were bound behind his back.He twisted his torso to see the speaker. The white ropes, stretched taut from round his neck to a shiny bar low down on the frame, tightened.“Don’t hurt yourself, Officer Brooker”, said the same voice with a touch of mockery. “After all, if you just look up calmly, you’ll see what a nice place you find yourself in. My junior colleagues identified you as the type I enjoy spending a long time giving pleasure to; or, if necessary, unbearable pain.” -- source link