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"We've picked off a few of the ssdale "And both our agencies have recovered substantial nu shipment, some from buyers, who almost never do jail tiht were stolen What we've recovered is only a trickle Without solid evidence we can't steal objects"

"Sounds to unned and outclassed," said Sandecker

Ragsdale nodded "We'd be the first to admit it"

Sandecker silently rocked back and forth in his swivel chair, ents seated across the desk At last he said, "How can NUMA help you?"

Gaskill leaned across the desk "We think you cracked the door open by unknowingly synchronizing your search for Huascar's treasure with the world's largest dealer of hot art and antiquities"

"Zolar International"

"Yes, a family whose tentacles reach into every comer of the trade

"FBI and Custosdale, "have never before encountered a single group of art forgers, thieves, and artifact slers who have operated in so many countries for so many years and have involved such a diverse cast of wealthy celebrities, who have illegally bought literally billions of dollars worth of stolen art and antiques"

"I'," said Sandecker

"This is our chance to get in on the ground floor," revealed Gaskill "Because of the possibility of finding fantastic riches, the Zolars have shed all caution and launched a search to locate the treasure and keep it for themselves If they are successful, this presents us with a rareof opportunity to observe their method of shipment and trail it back to their secret storehouse"

"Where you nab the," Sandecker finished

Ragsdale grinned "We don't exactly use those terht track"

Sandecker was intrigued "You want e?"

Gaskill and Ragsdale looked at each other and nodded

"Yes, sir," said Gaskill "That's the e"