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"Evidently he's trying to increase his power as well as his wealth," Austin said "No different from any other corporation with its armies of lobbyists"

"Interesting that you should use the word ars by the ATF They i that snized the name of one of Halcon's co arms from the Czech Republic and China"

"What sort of arms?"

"You na from infantry rifles to tanks Lots of ot a search warrant for the co the shipments It was an empty office"

"Where has all this stuff been going?"

"Specifically? Nobody knows Generally, northern Mexico, the Southwest states, and California"

Ar money"

Gunn nodded "Even a billionaire h on arms to start a revolution"

The roo in the air

"Madre mia," Zavala whispered "The treasure He needs the treasure to do what he wants to do"

"That was my take," Gunn said quietly "It sounds loony, but he see some sort of combined military and political takeover"

Any indication when this is supposed to happen?" Austin said

"Soon ish Swiss bank accounts to ar to have to replace that in a hurry if he wants to stay off the bad credit report Which means he'll be desperate to find the treasure"

"What about our armed forces?"

"On alert Even if he is stopped militarily a lot of innocent blood will be shed"