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In the last episode of BLEKINGEGADE

These crimes could've been committed by the same group.

1982: The money transport at Vesterport.

1983: Money transport in Lyngby.

There's a witness, but we don't know who.

Why not give the case to the police?

You cannot be serious.

We're talking years of intense investigation -

- into a terrorist network.

You're not being observed.

I called, but you weren't at the institute.

- I was working. - Who is she?

- They cooperate with the Mossad? - And with the CIA.

They don't want police interference?

They guarantee our existence.

Or kill us.

You have one shot at this. One.

That's all I ask for.

We should hit it on the route between the terminal and Købmagergade.

- I've been suspended. - I start digging, and then ...

- The man is mentally unstable. - Give me the name of the witness!

- Leave now. - There was an eyewitness.

We don't know his name.

An apartment in Blekingegade in Copenhagen was the hide-out -

- for a group of radical left-wing activists.

In 1989, 7 members were charged with organizing robberies -

- in the period from 1975 to 1988, of a professional standard -

- never previously seen in Denmark.

The million-kroner proceeds went to the terrorist organization PFLP.

Israel was the enemy.

The aim was to support the Palestinian struggle against Israel.

The alleged leader of the group, Jan Weimann -

- never revealed his double life to neither his wife nor his friends.

Superintendent Jørn Moos headed the police investigation.

He put his career on the line to apprehend the members of the group.

The storyline, dialogue and characters are fictitious -

- albeit inspired by the events in and around the group -

- later to be known as the Blekinge Street Gang.

Police Headquarters, 1988

International terrorist?

And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

We believe they're behind extensive crimes.

- Which we haven't heard of? - But you see, we have.

There are loads of unsolved cases. Herlev, Glostrup.

What we know is that the money from Lyngby ends up in the hands -

- of 2 Palestinians who will buy weapons to fight the Israelis.

Fight who?

The Service and the Justice Department kept it quiet.

- The Service? - Yes.

I want ... I'd like you to ask Hans Nielsen to hand over -

- the information they have. They're obstructing the investigation.

If they refuse, we'll call the minister.

The Minister of Justice?

Yes. It was armed robbery! They got away with 8 million.

- Do the rest of you agree? - Yes.

Come with me please, Jørn.

- Are you crazy? - The arguments are sound.

That was your one shot! And I will recommend -

- that branch CX is discontinued.

Are you in their pockets, too?

I'm all out of arguments for keeping this office in operation.

- You'll all be reassigned. - You're not doing this, Bent!

Sure, I am!

Bent called me about your terrorist theory.

You thought you could singlehandedly beat the system. If anyone can ...

... it's Jørn.

It's you who won't cooperate.

Did you ever consider that we know what we're doing?

As I see it you've prevented us from apprehending a group of criminals.

Has it crossed your mind that this might be so huge and complicated -

- that you have to handle it from a different angle?

What would that be? That the end justifies the means?

Some of us have to see the bigger picture.

And all those who get knocked down? Are they just calculated victims?

I understand, Jørn. You're a good person -

- but you might do more harm than good, and we can't allow that.

Give me the name of the witness.

BLEKINGEGADE EPISODE 4

- Let's see, but I'd like some. - Okay, I'll take care of it.

The van just passed the Square -

- and we have 1 1/2 minutes to get in there.

And Torkild, remember to keep the conversation going at all times.

Okay.

- How ... - The camera's in front of you.

- To the left. - The button's probably here.

Go.

- Good morning, this is the police. - Good morning.

There's been an assault in Skindergade ...

- Shouldn't he show his badge? - Sure.

- I left it on the table. - Marc, the badge ...

- Okay, from the top. Go. - What if he doesn't open the door?

Then you'll think of something! Go!

- Would you be so nice as to ... - Don't say 'nice'. Again.

Say good morning.

Go.

- Good morning, this is the police. - Good morning ... he then replies.

- Shut up, Niels. - Shall we try again? Now.

Good morning. Police. A woman was assaulted in Skindergade.

Witnesses saw the perpetrators run through here.

I didn't see anyone.

I will have to ask you some questions -

- so you'll have to open the door.

- No. - Jesus, Niels.

I'm not letting you in, why should I?

Torkild, play on your authority.

Go.

Good morning, this is the police. A woman was just assaulted.

Oh, well I didn't see anything.

You will have to open the door ... I must talk to you.

No, don't say 'talk'! You must get in there. Be specific.

You say you want to talk to him. Why would he open the door for that?

I tell him to open the door ...

Yes, because witnesses saw the perpetrators run in there -

- and you must investigate that.

Put this on.

One more time. Go.

Good morning, this is the police. A woman was just assaulted.

Witnesses saw the perpetrators run through here -

- so open the door please.

- I haven't seen anyone. - Open the door now!

I need to see what's going on. I won't stand here and yell.

- Let me in. - You're in.

Great! 22 seconds.

And the door opens.

Jørn Moos' home, Virum

What if I'm wrong?

What if Stevns is behind the heist -

- and the crimes are not connected at all?

Would it make a difference?

Yes, then I'd be the fool who got it wrong.

You don't see it, do you?

But they have a free pass to commit new crimes.

Yes, but it's as if it depends on you.

It probably does!

Maybe, but that doesn't give you the right to isolate yourself from us.

Jan Weimann's home, Hvidovre

- Would you like some more? - No, thanks, but it was delicious.

Where are you going? You act like you need to be somewhere.

Yes, I have to leave. Are you done?

What's she like?

She's probably younger than me.

I have a feeling she's not that beautiful.

- A motherly type with a big ass ... - Tine, please stop it.

She makes no demands. Unproblematic.

She's struggled to get an education and is proud of it. Is she a nurse?

Shut up!

I love you.

I can't stand that you're lying to me. Don't!

There is no one else. Get it through your head!

Okay. Where are you going?

You have to stop questioning me.

Okay?

Hey.

- Okay? - Okay.

November 3rd, 1988

- Are you there. - We're here.

- Do you copy. - Yes.

It's coming.

- Good morning. Police ... - Good morning.

A woman was just assaulted. Did you see anything?

No, I only saw two young men pass by ...

Witnesses claim to have seen the perpetrators run in here.

- Do you know anything about that? - No, the gate has been closed ...

Open the gate. I have some questions.

Yes. Yes, of course.

- Good morning. - What happened to the woman?

Jensen, would you take a look around?

Were you on duty tonight?

Yes, I was.

We're looking for two men in their 30s, average height.

- Did you see anyone like that? - Not that I recall, no.

- They didn't come in here? - The gate has been closed.

And you never left your station?

- I've been in the office all night. - No toilet trips or ...?

We're in Løvstræde. Over.

- Okay. The police is here. Over. - Copy that. Over.

- How many are on duty now? - 7 men.

- Did all of them show their ID? - Yes.

I'd like a list of all the employees at work this morning.

We'll have a word with them. Would you make the list?

- It'll take a few minutes. - Sure, no problem.

Let's go.

- Robbery ...! - Hey! Out!

Get out here! On the floor! On the floor!

Stay down!

1, 2, 3.

Everybody clear. 200 volts.

Jørn speaking.

First suspension and then we're treated like royalty.

Yeah, he's covering his ass.

- And the shot? - It's serious business now.

The police have very few leads in the case of the mail robbery ...

The perpetrators are still at large -

- and in spite of many tips, it's still ...

The mail robbery was a dramatic escalation in crime in Denmark.

The police fear this may be the starting point for more such crimes.

The young officer, Jesper Egtved Hansen -

- is still in critical condition.

The police would like to hear from possible witnesses.

Jan.

Jan! Change your clothes. Go to work.

The public can reach the police at 3314 1448.

That was 3314 1448.

Marc?

Jørn, I'm glad you could make it. Hans, deputy chief of the Service.

- Hello, Hans. - Hi, Jørn.

Hans has some very interesting information.

We've watched the group since 71. And more systematically in the 80s.

We've named them the Appel Group after their leader, Gotfred Appel.

They changed leadership in the late 70s due to strategy differences.

Holger Jensen stepped in.

We called him 'Denmark's most dangerous man'.

Holger died in 1981 in a suspicious traffic accident -

- and the group has since been collectively lead -

- but we believe this fellow is the de facto leader, Jan Weimann.

Who are these people?

We believe they're behind the Købmagergade heist -

- and the one in Daells Varehus.

- You could have given me a hint ... - You asked specific questions!

We don't know anything. We don't investigate ...

- And yet here you are? - An officer is down, so yes.

And you've known about this for 20 years.

I followed procedures.

And is this procedure, too? You would never come here on your own volition.

- I've cleared it with the chief. - Good boy.

- It was my suggestion! - Jørn?

Okay, you were right! What more can I say?

That's the nature of police work. Fumbling in the dark.

And when you've solved a case, it seems so simple.

We can't prevent crimes, only solve them. I was wrong, Jørn.

How many times do I have to say it?

I could've solved it

You'll get everything they have now. They won't hold back on you.

They're reaching out. Don't turn them down.

The Service resume their surveillance of the whole group.

More than 30 individuals. Phones are tapped, workplaces surveilled -

- mail is scrutinized. It's a friendly gesture from the Service.

And they only answer to you. They'll be helping you, Jørn.

I could've solved it.

Yes.

Morning.

Hi.

The police is shocked by the last night's violent robbery -

- where the 22-year-old policeman, Jesper Egtved Hansen, were shot.

He's still in critical condition.

- What the hell happened? He just stood there pointing his gun.

Jan ... We said no shooting.

- What do they teach at the academy? - What if he dies?

Then he dies! But what do they teach at the police academy?

- I don't know. - It's a valid question.

So, it was his own fault, then?

They shot at us twice. And they weren't warning shots!

- It's a knee-jerk reaction! - That's why we have rules.

- You want me to feel bad! - No. But I wonder why you don't.

I don't think this is optimal. Okay?

This is exactly what we didn't want.

The Service is on our tails.

What the hell are you doing here?

It's crawling with intelligence people.

Give us 2 minutes.

Okay, what's up?

- Are you okay? - Sure, I'm great. Terrific.

And all that?

I ... uhm ...

I'm just enjoying life.

They shot at us. Twice. At head level.

What did they expect? That we wouldn't return the fire?

I've been thinking about what Holger would've done.

- We knew him better than anyone. - Yes. What would Holger have done?

He would've fired.

This is the beginning, Niels, not the end.

- What do we do about the police ... - The police? They're morons.

And the Service just do their usual thing.

Maybe they're working together now.

If the Service had contacted the police, we would know it by now.

They're just surveilling us. They're so predictable.

Everything is normal -

- and we don't want to attract unnecessary attention.

Just ... don't go overboard with the drinking.

- Yes, you're right. - Yes.

Call Jamil, and tell him the day has come.

Come here.

- See you at Karsten's. - Karsten's?

Yes, the Service don't know him. Thursday. 13 Brohusgade.

The day is here, Niels.

Jesper Egtved Hansen Policeman, 22

You lie to me.

- What about? - Stop it! Someone saw you!

- Who? - My friend, Gitte.

- She saw you at Nørrebro today. - I had a meeting there.

- Without your car or your briefcase? - I had parked the car already.

You got out of one cab and then into another.

I called your work. They said you were on compensatory time off.

They must have the dates mixed up.

Is this about 'the other woman'? Do you still think about that?

I don't know.

- Yes, I'm hoping. - You're hoping? Why?

Because it's something I can understand.

- What wouldn't you understand? - I don't know.

I have no clue what you're up to!

Look. All the days you've been away, all the times you lied to me.

Isn't it enough that I love you?

I belong to you.

You have to trust me.

There ...

We now have all of the Service's material, and in that pile ...

... we must find the name of the eyewitness, so let's get started.

Oh, and a fun fact. When we implemented computers -

- none other than Jan and Bo Weimann headed the project.

So, computers, out. And new locks on all doors.

And only access for authorized personnel.

I got him! The witness.

He's mentioned in this report.

- What? - It's my son's Danish teacher.

Thomas Højer-Nielsen, welcome. I'll never forget his face.

The gun. It was so humiliating.

It was in the papers, so I decided to report it to the police.

They almost seemed disinterested, but it was very important to me.

I'd been through something very unpleasant and wanted to help out.

I'll get my bag.

After a while I was called -

- to the police station for a photo line-up.

- I see. - There were photos of 7 or 8 men.

I immediately recognized him.

I'll never forget his eyes.

There wasn't a doubt in your mind?

No. But after that I didn't hear anything.

And there was nothing in the newspapers.

I have this need ... for closure, you know?

You would do me a great favour by taking another look at the photos.

Karsten's home, 13 Brohusgade

The Service is tailing all of us, but there's no sign of the police.

This means they have no leads.

The Service doesn't cooperate with the police.

They surveille but never investigate.

Come on in.

They're over there.

That's the guy.

Next step is to take the Appel group into custody and search their homes.

- On what grounds? - The eyewitness account.

I just showed you an obvious link between the two crimes.

Just because a witness saw Niels Jørgensen at the Lyngby heist -

- nothing ties him -

- to the Appel group, or to the Købmagergade heist.

Taking them into custody now will sink the whole case.

- I agree. - So do I.

Usual procedure. Minimum contact until I contact you.

No one talks to each other. Everything is back to normal.

They have ties to PFLP, and PFLP has a European terrorist network.

Our next operation will be the ultimate one.

The day is here.

Are you sure it's the Appel group? Is it wise to focus solely on them?

There are other possibilities.

I'm not sure we can trust the Service on this thing.

Me neither. We've never been able to trust the jerks.

It's a sound practice to talk things through before our next move.

And if this is another dead end, then what about the media? The public?

- Politicians? - Oh God ...

For God's sake!

In the next episode of BLEKINGEGADE

This report is on the light side.

This had better be good.

Your wife could blow your cover.

They have an apartment somewhere.

You start a big operation now that your personal life is crumbling.

- Time is running out. - We must ask the public for help.

We're desperate!

- What is all this? - A crazy misunderstanding.

Subtitles: Tina Goldberg Dansk Video Tekst.