No words were needed.
In the capital, Elena Vera looked at the cameras live.
The suppressed alert appeared on his screen.
Then the attempt to erase.
Then the transfer to the cell.
His coffee spilled on the desk when he read the final line:
“Director Rivas arrested. Federal alert blocked by local authority.”
He took the phone straight.
“Overseason, we have a situation.
The voice on the other side responded to the second tone.
“Say.
Director Rivas is being held in a municipal police station. Arrest out of service. They suppressed an Alpha alert. We have video, audio and records.
There was silence.
Then a cold voice:
“Mobilize the team. No sirens until you’re on top. I want you to see them coming and understanding that it’s over.
Elena was already standing.
Estimated time: twelve minutes.
“Wow. If the director is in danger, they take him out. If not, let him handle it in his own way. Knowing him, this didn’t start today.
Three black vans and two federal vehicles entered San Miguel del Rio without making noise.
Elena called the police station.
Municipal police, good afternoon.
—Deputy Director Elena Vera, National Agency. Contact Inspector Ricardo Cruz. Federal emergency.
