Hong Kong Island's current legal documents were all written in English.
The foreigner Richard could understand the entire contents of these two arrest warrants, apart from Zhou Quan's signature.
This officer from the Police Force's Security Department actually wanted to arrest a second lieutenant and a sergeant from their Shek Kong Camp.
What was this? He was preparing to trample Shek Kong Camp's dignity underfoot.
"Mr... Mr Senior Superintendent, I'm sorry, but we cannot cooperate with you!"
Richard's expression darkened. Suppressing his anger, he said gravely, "Second Lieutenant Steve and Sergeant Michelle are active-duty soldiers in our unit."
"If the two of them have indeed participated in criminal activities, please provide the relevant evidence."
"Once we have verified the facts, the military court will pass the appropriate judgment."
If they simply let the Police Force take away active-duty garrison soldiers, the entire British Forces Hong Kong would be disgraced.
A mere lieutenant colonel like him could not shoulder such a huge responsibility.
"Lieutenant Colonel, under Hong Kong Island's laws, the Police Force has the authority to arrest any criminal!"
Zhou Quan narrowed his eyes slightly, his tone growing sterner.
"Please cooperate with me!"
The moment he finished speaking, his top subordinate stepped forward to back his boss.
Chow Sing Sing shifted his shoulders and brought his shotgun straight into both hands.
With Superintendent Zhou setting the example, the hundred-plus tough officers from the Security Department and the Flying Tigers all tightened their grips on the guns in front of them.
Even Yang Zi'an, who carried only a pistol, pressed his right hand against the Quick-Draw Holster at his waist.
"Mr Senior Superintendent, what is the meaning of this? Are you going to attack the garrison directly?"
A flash of panic crossed Richard's face. He shouted a threat, outwardly fierce but