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David added, "The IRS needs to maintain its dignity, but I can assure you, at most you'll only serve 7 years. If you behave well, maybe you can get out in 5 years!"

After a few minutes of silence, Iman gritted his teeth and replied, "Fine!"

Just 5 to 7 years.

And their family wouldn't be deported or have their green cards revoked; they'd also receive some financial aid every week. Under the circumstances with no other choices, this seemed to be the best option!

David stood up and said to Nisen, "This place isn't safe. Help him pack up and move him to a different place for custody!"

This was the person who had attempted to assassinate him, and a witness. Dieter might be dumb, but surely someone among his subordinates must realize this.

If the witness were silenced, that would be troublesome.

So, moving him to a different location for custody was indeed necessary!

"Got it!"

David opened the door. Weihe and Balk, who were standing outside, immediately approached. Upon seeing Nisen packing things up, they hastily asked, "Director David, what's going on here?"

"We need to take this man into IRS custody!"

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Wade's expression darkened. He hesitated before saying, "Director David, this guy was involved in an armed assault. He should be under our police jurisdiction!"

David looked at him and challenged, "Why do you think he attacked me with a gun?"

"I'd need to investigate to find out!"

Of course, Wade didn't dare speculate.

"I've checked already. He was acting under someone else's orders. Since he was taking orders, he must have received money, and since he received money, he also evaded taxes. So, is there a problem with the IRS taking him into custody?"

The two were left speechless by his reasoning.

David's words seemed to make sense. However, their chief had already ordered them to take the man into custody.

They obviously couldn't just let David take him away.

After a pause, Wade argued, "The issue of tax evasion... we're not certain, but he committed an assault right on the street. That was seen by many citizens. If we don't arrest him, we can't explain it to the public..."

"Explain! You owe an explanation to us at the IRS as well!"

David interrupted them with force. "I'm taking the man now. If there's any issue, have your chief come to me!"

With that, David didn't give them a chance to object further and promptly walked away.

As for Balk and Wade, they exchanged glances with ugly expressions on their faces.

In the end, Wade took out his phone and called Smith.

...

Back at the station.

Besides Simmons and Ariel, who were already there, Bucky and several other squad members had arrived.

They too immediately expressed their concern for David's safety after the attack.

Then, another inspector named Kerklof arrived late and announced, "Chief, according to the information I've gathered, that damn Dieter has fled back to the Indian Reservation!"

Upon hearing this, Bucky and the others' expressions darkened.

The Indian Reservation was almost like an independent kingdom.

Within their lands, they had autonomous jurisdiction, management rights, and various other powers.

Generally speaking, no law enforcement agency had the authority to enforce laws within their reservation, except under special circumstances with special authorization.

Now, with suspicions of violating the Black Tax Law, and the attempted assassination of the Chief Tax Officer, these indeed qualified as special circumstances, giving them the right to conduct an investigation.

However, the Indian Reservation was not within their Lake District jurisdiction, and it was home to tens of thousands of Native Americans. If they intended to go there for an investigation, there would be considerable obstruction and danger.

"Damn it, Kerklof, why didn't you keep an eye on him!"

Bucky was angry, clearly aware of the trouble in apprehending Dieter now that he had returned to the reservation.

"By the time I got the message, he was already driving out of the city..."

The inspector named Kerklof felt wronged.

He was indeed responsible for watching Dieter, but he hadn't expected him to act so recklessly to the point of ordering an assassination of their Chief Tax Officer.

Moreover, the reservation wasn't far away, just about 40 kilometers, and by the time he reacted and thought to intercept, it was already too late.

"He's only gone to the reservation, not heaven. No worries, he can't escape!"

David did not seem overly concerned.

The Indian Reservation may very well be an independent kingdom, but let's not forget, the IRS had armed forces.

Dieter had fled to the reservation, but if his uncle, the Chieftain, insisted on protecting him...

They could simply apply to deploy armed forces and show these Native Americans the 'muscles' of the IRS.

He did not believe the Chieftain would be stubborn enough to continue protection in that case!

David turned to Bucky and said, "By the way, there's something you need to do. Iman has a wife and two children named..."

"I understand. I'll find them and make sure they're secured!"

Bucky nodded and then walked out.

David addressed the remaining people, "It's getting late. You all head back and rest. There's a lot to do tomorrow!"

"And what about you, Chief?"

The team members showed concern again. David had just been the target of an assassination attempt. Who knew if Dieter, driven into a corner after his failed hit, might strike again?

"I'll stay at the station tonight!"

Ever since Maggie had shown up at his house, David had been considering moving.