Efforts of Merchants to Combat Kidnapping

## Efforts of the Merchants to combat Kidnapping

From 1986 to 1998, the Merchants undertook numerous anti-kidnapping initiatives spanning across different dimensions. Despite their innate criminal nature, they made a resolute choice to combat the rampant kidnapping issue when law enforcement agencies struggled to effectively address it. Engaging their ruthless criminal tactics, the Merchants courageously stepped forward to tackle the menace of kidnappings.

In the late winter, during the initial intervention, two Merchants were dispatched to investigate a potential hostage situation where an individual was believed to be trapped beneath a floor in a residence. The two Merchants initially attempted to forcefully enter the premises by kicking down the door, but were impeded by a sturdy barricade. Consequently, they had no choice but to discharge their firearms at a lower window of the house. While attempting to escape, the kidnapper was ultimately incapacitated by gunfire.

According to accounts, upon entering the premises, the Merchants made a significant discovery. They located several individuals who had been previously reported missing, thus confirming the veracity of the reports. As a result, the Merchants took immediate action to liberate these victims from captivity.

The Merchants received several letters from trafficking groups asserting that any attempt to confront them would be ill-advised. Due to the Merchants' status as an interdimensional criminal organization surpassing the understanding of ordinary individuals, these threats were not regarded with concern. The Second Operation involved a team of nine individuals. Among them were three members from the Merchants Combat Control Wing, which operates under the Internal Affairs division. At the break of dawn, precisely at 6 AM, the Merchants positioned themselves just outside the warehouse perimeter. They skillfully maneuvered through the bushes and positioned themselves at the rear of the warehouse.

To gain swift access, the Merchants employed a fire cracker to breach the back of the warehouse, creating a convenient entry point. Acting swiftly and decisively, they neutralized all five armed guards associated with the trafficking ring. Finally, they successfully rescued six victims who were held captive. The Merchants, in an effort to enhance the safety of the trafficked victims, chose to transfer them to a more secure dimension to prevent any future targeting. Additionally, they performed multiple reconnaissance operations on warehouses, actively identifying and reporting suspicious ones to the Internal Affairs for thorough investigation.

Furthermore, the Merchants carried out numerous stop and search operations on notorious traffickers in previous instances. Employing an inconspicuous approach, they concealed themselves in the bushes with their vehicles and swiftly intercepted the traffickers' vehicles. Following this, they conducted thorough searches of the suspects' cars and proceeded to question them regarding their activities.

Several of the intercepted traffickers attempted to evade capture by the Merchants, however, only one out of twenty-three managed to elude them successfully. The Merchants utilized firearms during pursuit, employing them to immobilize the drivers or disable their vehicles. In most cases, when apprehending the fleeing traffickers, the Merchants resorted to lethal force, resulting in their demise. On multiple occasions, the Merchants L.T.D. carried out raids on businesses and corporations suspected of harbouring traffickers. The Merchants specifically targeted several industrial buildings across the area, suspecting them to be clandestine hideouts for trafficking rings.

During a 5-person operation at a factory, a significant ambush unfolded when a group of 8 armed traffickers engaged with the Merchants. Displaying resilience, the Merchants successfully repelled 4 of the attackers, until unfortunate casualties were incurred. Nevertheless, the final two remaining Merchants managed to overpower and neutralize the remaining 4 adversaries. The Merchants conducted stalking operations on various suspected traffickers. Following them throughout their day to day life