The investigation of McNulty and Gemma gradually got into a bottleneck. Not only was there interference from the top, but the tight organization of the drug cartel also gave them a headache. After two or three weeks of reconnaissance, they tried their best. Didn't get a single photo. "No photos, no resume, no work records, no tax records, no cars, no licenses, no kids" ("no Flash, no profile, no work history no tax information we can look at, no cars in his name, no drive's license, no kids"), Barksdale is like a non-existent "black man", making it impossible for the task force to take action. Lester just silently fiddled with his toys, listening to McNulty and Gemma complaining, and easily got a picture of Barksdale from the Golden Gloves Club (one poster).
Under the pressure of Deputy Bureau Burrell, Daniels launched a public arrest in the bungalow area when the task force only conducted a few "fishing transactions". The result of such an action can be imagined, only a few low-level drug dealers were caught, and even the drug possession point was not found. When the members of the task force left the scene one by one, Lester searched the house carefully. After that, the task force held a regular meeting. McNulty and Gemma suggested to Daniels to eavesdrop. Daniels asked, "Have you found the number of a BB machine?" (Daniels: do we have a pager number?) When they all looked at each other, Lester took out another small piece of paper and said, "This number is written on the wall of the drug storage site, with the letter 'D' next to it." A photo of Angela calling, saying he has verified it.
As Jimmy said: "(Lester) looked like a burden and acted like a burden, sitting there motionless, playing with his furniture and toys", but Lester was just thinking, observing , Waiting for the opportunity, he is not a hello kitty, but a downhill tiger, the core and soul of the future task force.
Extras. 1. Awesome Brabus. The task force engaged in fishing business and sent Sideno to buy drugs as a drug addict. Sidnor thought he was doing the right thing in disguise, but Bubbles saw all the loopholes—wedding rings, weight, tooth color, shoe soles, etc. After Brabus finished speaking, Sideno cast an admiring look at him. 2. Difficult eavesdropping. Daniels was pressured to order the task force to carry out the arrest, angering McNair, and he couldn't watch the case just be ruined. The arrest reveals that the police are investigating Barksdale, which is easy to startle and alert the other party, and secondly, if the arrest yields something, Burrell and others may close the case, and Barksdale is still at large. McNulty took a different route and found Rhonda Pearlman, their old lover (who also divorced) and their prosecutor. It seems to be this name, I have been slowing down for two episodes, I didn't see her name appearing, only from memory) Asked about the procedures required to clone BB machines and wiretap telephones, Pearman explained in detail (this translation is a little flawed) . It may be to prevent the audience from understanding, the task force held a regular meeting later, and McNulty, Gemma, and Lester explained it again for the task force. It can be seen from this that the wiretapping procedures are very complicated. In addition to preparing a lot of materials and explanations, the most important thing depends on the attitude and even the mood of the judge. 3. The bully judge. Master Hayek repeatedly said in his writings that in an open society, the only person who needs to guarantee economic security (stable income) and special status is the "Lord Judge". In a free society, the unique status of judges and the public's recognition of this status are the premise and guarantee of the rule of law. The respected status of judges should not only be expressed in terms of content - term of office, economic stability, the core status of criminal investigation and trial, etc., but also in form, such as clothing and titles. As the arbiter of conflicts between the people and the people, and even between the people and the government (note this word, since it can rule, it must be higher than the person to be ruled), it is natural for judges to enjoy special treatment. Look at Burrell's flattering smile and Phelan's disdainful eyes, and judge. 4. Helpless Daniels: According to McNulty's friends in the FBI, Daniels may have financial problems. Judging from the later plot, when Daniels was an ordinary police detective, it is estimated that, like Carver, he often took the money of drug dealers for himself. Burrell knew this. Therefore, Daniels is controlled by Burrell, on the one hand because he pursues progress and wants to be promoted, but more importantly, he has the handle in Burrell's hands. 5. Heaven and Hell. McNulty sent Brabus home, and before returning home, he went to the rich (mostly white) area to see his children. Before getting off the bus, Brabus said something meaningful: "There is only a thin line between heaven and here (the public housing area)." This is the weird American city, heaven and hell, maybe just a few blocks apart.
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