The two men met the following day as agreed. Graham was in solemn mood knowing the dangers his friends were to face once he imparted the knowledge he had gained.
‘He’s being held at Kings Cross police station John and I believe they won’t be moving him for at least three days. My source tells me that they are having problems bringing together the appropriate resources. I think I know what that means; they can’t get hold of their gang of thugs yet. Their plan to remove Mr Watson permanently will be meticulous so that there is no trail back to Garside and his crew. Therefore; they’ll want only their best people on the case.’
‘Thanks, Graham that gives me a bit of time for my own planning. What’s the Stapo section strength at Kings Cross?’
‘There are only six men there at any one time; it’s a small station now with limited holding facilities. Since the Conpens have been fully operational, there has been little need for holding facilities at Police stations. Oh and, by the way, the section leader there is a Sergeant Cranson, the one you inquired about at Jubilee Gardens. I’m sure he’s mixed up with the assassination squad.’
‘What else can you tell me?’
‘Well, they will move him at night so that he’s not visible to the general public, probably around midnight. They’ll bring him out of the side entrance and load him into the transportation squad’s vehicle. He’ll be properly signed over to them so that a legitimate record is kept of his movement. After that, who knows?’
‘Ok Graham, I appreciate what you’ve done so I think you should now keep a low profile as far as we are concerned but be highly visible in your day job. I don’t want anyone making any connections with what happens at Kings Cross and you. No more meetings above ground; take normal lunch breaks and contact me only in an emergency.’
‘As you wish John but please take care eh, we need you too.’ Graham left with feelings of great trepidation and returned to his office.
John contacted his second in command ‘Terry, I want all commanders and section leaders to meet at Goodge Street tonight at 8 pm.’