Human Trafficking.

*****

A massive, thick black gate made of titanium was blasted open by a bomb, enveloping the area in smoke and dust, obscuring visibility for those inside.

"Who had the audacity to do that?" one of the gang members exclaimed, voicing the shock felt by everyone in the underground at the unexpected intrusion and the destruction of the gate that had secured their clandestine activities.

Alarmed and ready to confront the intruder, they abandoned their card game, arming themselves with guns and filling the air with the sound of gunfire as they aimed at the entrance, preparing to defend their territory.

The relentless gunfire continued unabated, as the attackers unleashed a barrage of bullets without hesitation or concern for the identity of the intruder. Their sole focus was to prevent their secrets from being exposed, and they were prepared to kill anyone who threatened their security.

The gunfire abruptly ceased when a raspy command echoed through the chaos.

"Cease!" The voice belonge