Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Irish Foundations
The Criminal Assets Bureau is established in Shannon, County Clare, with its initial team coming together to tackle organized crime.
Key Events
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CAB Formation — Criminal Assets Bureau established in Ireland Characters: Eileen Gately, Bibi Melnick, Norah Dillon, Sean Prendergast
Location: Shannon, County Clare
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CTU Introduction — Belgian Counter Terrorism Unit formed Characters: Christian De Jong, Vince Thijs, Josh Ola
Location: Antwerp, Belgium
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First Investigation — CAB begins first major investigation Characters: Bibi Melnick, James Melnick, Norah Dillon
Location: Free Zone Shannon
Cross-Border Collaboration
The Irish CAB begins working with the Belgian Counter Terrorism Unit, leading to joint operations and shared intelligence.
Key Events
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International Cooperation — Irish and Belgian units collaborate Characters: Bibi Melnick, Christian De Jong, Eileen Gately
Location: Shannon Airport
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Port Operation — Joint operation at international port Characters: Sean Prendergast, Vince Thijs, Josh Ola
Location: Port of Antwerp
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Team Expansion — CAB expands with new detective Characters: Eileen Gately, Bibi Melnick, Norah Dillon
Location: CAB Office
Team Expansion
The CAB expands its team and extends operations to Limerick, while strengthening international partnerships.
Key Events
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Team Expansion — CAB expands with new detective Characters: Eileen Gately, Bibi Melnick, Norah Dillon
Location: CAB Office
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Limerick Case — Major case develops in Limerick Characters: James Melnick, Bibi Melnick, Sean Prendergast
Location: Limerick
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Dublin Alliance — CAB teams with Ertzaintza detectives Characters: Christian De Jong, Bibi Melnick, Eileen Gately
Location: Dublin
European Alliance
CAB joins forces with Spanish Ertzaintza detectives, creating a multi-national law enforcement coalition.
Key Events
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Dublin Alliance — CAB teams with Ertzaintza detectives Characters: Christian De Jong, Bibi Melnick, Eileen Gately
Location: Dublin
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Bilbao Operation — International operation in Spain Characters: Josh Ola, Vince Thijs, Norah Dillon
Location: Bilbao
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Final Confrontation — Teams unite for final operation Characters: Bibi Melnick, James Melnick, Christian De Jong, Eileen Gately
Location: Joint facility
A routine raid led by Emer Berry, a detective in the Irish Criminal Assets Bureau, reveals that a small-time drug dealer has been receiving substantial funding from a seemingly untraceable source – not in cash, but in rough diamonds. When these diamonds are linked to a series of bombings in Belgium, Emer is forced to work with Police Commissioner Christian De Jong.
