Chapter 53: Guantanamo
The news that Ivankov was taken away by unknown forces made Escobar feel desperate, and now the entire rebel forces in Medellín and Colombia are relying on Nikolai to buy arms, and Ivankov, as an important liaison, has an accident at such a time, Escobar's plan has been completely disrupted, and more seriously, how to explain to Nikolai.
In fact, Escobar didn't know that when the CIA was operating, Petrov had already heard everything that was happening on Ivankov's side over the phone, and he informed Seryosha and Yuri as soon as possible.
After Seryosha received the call, he immediately contacted Yuri and asked him: "Yuri, do you know about Ivankov?" ”
Yuri replied: "Seryosha, I heard everything Daddy said! ”
"Yuri, you don't care about anything now, immediately put down everything you are doing and leave the United States quickly!" Seryosha said nervously.
"Ahh But, Seryosha, what about our industry in the United States? Yuri asked, feeling a little pity.
"I'll send someone to take care of these things, and I'll leave the rest to the lawyer! Grab your Vatican diplomatic passport and take the fastest flight out of the United States to Switzerland. Rest assured, with your status as a diplomat, the U.S. government can't stop you from leaving the country! Seryosha persuaded on the phone.
"Okay Seryosha, I'll listen to you!" After Yuri hung up the phone, he and Gerkina immediately packed their simple luggage and drove to New York. Yuri and Gerkina had just left their residence and soon spotted the vehicle following them. He couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. If it weren't for the protection of this Vatican diplomatic passport, Yuri and Gerkina would have been invited to coffee by the FBI.
In the car, Gerkina booked a flight to Bern, Switzerland, over the phone. Yuri they don't need to flee back to the Soviet Union, isn't Mark Ritchie, a wanted criminal, living a good life in Switzerland? Moreover, most of Seryosha's family settled there. Everyone can live there and be a companion to some extent.
While Yuri's side was busy absconding, Seryosha began his deployment without stopping. He first contacted Escobar personally to ask for details about the whole thing. As soon as the phone was connected, Escobar kept apologizing to Seryosha.
"Mr. Escobar, now is not the time to apologize! I just wondered who took Ivankov away? Seryosha asked sternly.
"Although there is no conclusive evidence, I think the Americans did it! Because my eyes and ears in the government didn't hear anything beforehand......" Escobar said to Seryosha without saying a word.
"Mr. Escobar, now use all your strength, I ask you to find out Ivankov's whereabouts as soon as possible!" Seryosha said in a commanding tone.
"Yes, Mr. Nikolai! I'm going to do it right away! Escobar respectfully agreed, the reason for his attitude was that he felt guilty about Ivankov's affairs, and more importantly, he was reluctant to allow Nikolai to have two channels of money laundering and arms.
"One more thing, Mr. Nikolai, though it is not the right time, I would like to ask ...... of our cooperation," Escobar asked cautiously, having not spoken in years, and even he himself was a little unaccustomed.
"Mr. Escobar, we are now comrades standing together, I hope you will do your best to save my brother, and I will continue to support you in my own way!" Seryosha assured over the phone that Seryosha knew that he had to rely on Escobar, and that it was indeed not Escobar's fault.
After pacifying Escobar, Seryosha found Boris again, first told him about Ivankov, and then said to Boris: "Boris, we have to get Ivankov back, Yuri is probably already targeted by American intelligence." I need you to go to the United States first to take care of the business over there, and then go to Colombia and wait for news from Escobar! ”
"Seryosha, you command! What do I need to do? Boris asked calmly.
"Go to the United States first and take over Yuri's hotel and casino in the name of Bank of Colombia! If something goes wrong with these two businesses, I'm afraid it will lead to even more trouble, and I'll have Yuri forge a statement of indebtedness to prove that he has mortgaged the entire hotel and gaming industry to Bank of Colombia because he is insolvent! All you have to do is come forward as the head of Bank of Colombia, hire a lawyer for Yuri's company, and stop the U.S. government from intervening! There is another thing, and this thing is more difficult! I want you to win over the armed forces of the Lumbians, including those left-wing partisans, because we are undermanned in the Americas, and if we find out Ivankov's whereabouts, we will have to let these armed forces help us rescue him! Seryosha arranged for Boris.
Boris, who had been instructed to do so, soon agreed to fly to the American continent on a special plane from the Mediterranean Airlines. For the next few days, the entire country of Colombia was torn apart by Escobar. In retaliation for this operation, Colombian drug traffickers launched a new offensive in the capital, Bogotá. An official of the U.S. Embassy and the deputy commander-in-chief of the Colombian police force were brutally murdered. The poor internal security situation is putting pressure on Colombia's ruling government. The capture of Ivankov had nothing to do with them, but they had to bear the consequences.
At this time, Ben Ali, who was trusted by Escobar, quietly disappeared from Medellín. Escobar immediately understood who had betrayed Ivankov, and a furious Escobar executed Ben Ali one by one with a Colombian tie.
Through his own drug trafficking network, Escobar began to inquire about Ivankov's whereabouts in various prisons in the United States. But there has been no news. So Escobar took out a large sum of money and began to offer a bounty. As long as someone can provide Ivankov's whereabouts, he can take away the reward of five million dollars.
The bounty spread from Colombia to Venezuela and then across the ocean to Cuba, Haiti, and the United States. It became a hot topic in the tavern. After a heavy reward, Ivankov finally found his whereabouts, and a mysterious letter from Cuba told Escobar that Ivankov was being held at Guantanamo.