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Chasing The Undercurrent

Maintaining a clear distinction between right and wrong, with a strong emphasis on discipline, is crucial for a police officer. When these boundaries are compromised and officers team up with criminals, the investigative process becomes significantly more challenging. An undercover agent with 12 years of experience, a hotheaded cop who escaped from jail after being wrongly accused, a former King of Robbers turned vigilante, a resourceful female officer who relies on her intelligence and life experiences, a fugitive with a fascination for female cops but a commitment to justice, and a high-ranking officer who is also a weapons expert will come together to test their wits and strength. This collaboration will not only involve love, hate, and tension, but it will also push past traditional boundaries to solve cold cases and capture criminals, creating a unique battleground. Through sacrifice, determination, and the complexities of human nature, these passionate individuals from both sides of the law will showcase the best and worst of humanity, unfolding one captivating story after another.

A couple of years later, Chu So Ngo was promoted to the rank of sergeant in the police force. However, she faced challenges in her career due to the increased responsibilities. She relied on her colleague Chan Siu Sang, who had become her boyfriend, for emotional support and stability. They had plans to marry, but the pressure of waiting for a promotion and So Ngo's reliance on him began to weigh on Siu Sang. He found solace in his neighbor Sum Yeo, whom he saw as a platonic friend. When So Ngo discovered she could not have children, she started questioning whether she and Siu Sang should proceed with their marriage. Eventually, the strain on their relationship led to a mutual decision to break up. Siu Sang found comfort in Sum Yeo, whom he dated briefly before marrying. Meanwhile, So Ngo entered a relationship with taxi driver Yeung Kwong Chiu, who saw a resemblance to his deceased wife in her. Similarly, Sam Yuen and Ching Fung faced challenges in their marriage when Sam Yuen was transferred to the Special Police Unit and focused more on her career than on their relationship. Feeling neglected, Fung turned to alcohol and had a one-night stand with a stranger. As their marriage deteriorated, Sam Yuen immersed herself in her work, particularly in a case involving a serial psycho-sex offender taxi driver. When Sam Yuen became a victim of the offender, Ching Fung supported her through her recovery.

The New World follows the story of four childhood friends named Miao Miao, Qing Ting, Xi Shuai, and Xiao Cao who grew up together in a village but drifted apart as they got older. Miao Miao, now a local newspaper editor, sets out to find her long-lost friends. Meanwhile, her best friend Luo Yong Mei, the daughter of a newly appointed governor, becomes the target of a criminal gang. In response, the police dispatch a special investigation team to protect the governor's daughter and solve the case. Two members of the team, Lin Zi Yan and Liu Dong Han, become involved in the search for Miao Miao's childhood friends. As Miao Miao delves deeper into her investigation, she discovers that Qing Ting is actually Shen Zi Hong, a retired special forces officer. The special investigation team suspects Shen Zi Hong of involvement in the case and attempts to apprehend him. The narrative centers on the intertwined lives of these four individuals who find themselves on opposite sides of a complex situation.

Ching Tin, Wai Chun Hin, and Hui Sau Ping had a strong bond growing up and decided to join the HK Police Force together, focusing on fighting drug crimes. After successfully taking down a major drug operation, Ching Tin and Sau Ping are shocked to see that Chun Hin, who had been working undercover, has changed. Sau Ping is framed by a criminal gang, leading him to reluctantly team up with the now corrupted Chun Hin out of anger. Meanwhile, the drug trade in Southeast Asia escalates as a new group of drug traffickers rise to power, leading to conflicts between Chun Hin and Thai drug lords. The trio of friends are faced with moral dilemmas and their loyalty is tested as they navigate through a world filled with greed and deceit.

Following the tragic death of his mentor Sergeant Shu Ge during a robbery in 2019, his colleague Ah Xu An is deeply affected but remains determined to excel as a police officer. Fast forward five years, he joins forces with the anti-mafia inspector Peng Yin Qi to combat drug trafficking and uphold justice in society. In the meantime, his former teammate Ah Can, who has lost his motivation, is reassigned to an investigative unit. Another former partner, Ah Xi An, decides to leave the police force and join a gang. Fate brings Ah Xu An face to face with Chen Zu Yao, one of the criminals involved in the Zhu Bao heist from five years ago. How will Ah Xu An seek retribution against those responsible for his mentor's death?

A tale of a father and son from different generations of law enforcement officers risking their lives in the battle against drug trafficking. Hong Kong drug dealer Liu Hao Yu collaborates with Lin Yao Dong from Guangdong to establish a secret drug production facility in a province in China. During a mission, anti-drug officer Li Fei accidentally uncovers the truth about the illegal operation. Despite facing obstacles from influential figures protecting the drug ring, Li Fei and his partner, Song Yang, initiate a thorough investigation. At the same time, Li Fei's father, Li Wei Min, leads a separate operation as the head of the anti-drug unit in an attempt to dismantle the criminal organization.

Kimiko faces a challenging situation when her son is kidnapped, testing her abilities as a mother and a newly-promoted police officer. However, her superior is hesitant to trust a female detective, especially one related to the victim. The investigation reveals an international crime syndicate specializing in the illegal trade of young, healthy organs, putting pressure on them to rescue the abducted children quickly. As a single mother, Kimiko relies on her determination to locate her son in this intense storyline. Tomoe, a former teacher turned bar hostess, leads the criminal organization responsible for the kidnappings. Growing up in a troubled household, she struggles with forming personal connections as an adult. Despite this, she never anticipated becoming a target of a mother's vengeance and a criminal inquiry.

A police procedural series that chronicles the investigations of Jiang Chuan and Zhang Yang, two officers delving into the criminals and mysteries connected to a 'campus loan' case. (Reference: Baidu Baike)

In a peaceful coastal town called Sanping City, the drug enforcement team accidentally seizes a batch of highly pure new methamphetamine during an operation, prompting an immediate investigation by the Sanping Public Security. Police officer Zhao You Nan, known for her keen instincts and sharp insight, sets her sights on Huang Zong Wei, a newcomer in the chemical business. Despite Huang Zong Wei's cunning tactics, Zhao You Nan remains determined to track her down. As the Public Security team, led by Zhao You Nan, faces off against Huang Zong Wei and her group of drug dealers, a intense game of cat and mouse ensues with Zhao You Nan tirelessly pursuing Huang Zong Wei, who proves to be elusive and adept at evading capture.

Pi Zi and Ying Xiong are a pair of police officers with contrasting personalities. One of them spends his days leisurely drinking coffee and relying on unreliable sources for information to solve his cases, while the other is dedicated to upholding law and order on the streets, sometimes a bit too enthusiastically for his boss's taste. Their collaboration on a case brought a glimmer of hope to the corrupt city, where even the President has ties to the local criminal organization and twins commit murders while enjoying milkshakes.

A team of six police officers with diverse backgrounds and unwavering commitment focus on investigating high-profile criminal cases such as murder, organized crime, terrorism, drug smuggling, blackmail, abduction, and theft. (DramaWiki)

Bao Yu, a police officer, goes undercover as a member of Jin Fei's drug operation. Through befriending Tian Jing's daughter, Tang Guo, Bao Yu gains the opportunity to work closely with the influential drug lord. Alongside his undercover partner and love interest Guan Xiao Zhi, police chief Fang Qing Long, and anti-narcotics team leader Lian Zhong, Bao Yu has a strong support system in his fight against the drug cartel.

A narrative focusing on the challenges faced by PTU officers in their personal lives and struggles with mental health is told through the eyes of a reformed undercover police officer rejoining the force. Following the dismantling of a notorious triad group, Gao Jia Sheng resumes his role as a police officer and encounters Sergeant He Hui Ling and Team Leader Liu Jian Hui. Despite initial doubts, the trio gradually develops trust and camaraderie as they face various perilous assignments together.

Daring thrill-seeker Qin Lang has one aspiration: to become a narcotics officer. However, upon graduating, he finds himself assigned to the Anti-Fraud Center. In a bid to expedite his transfer, he is compelled to team up with the cold and sharp-witted Gao Man, leading to an immediate rivalry. As they tackle case after case, their efforts dismantle various fraud rings, and Qin begins to feel drawn to this unfamiliar battleground, until he uncovers that the mastermind behind the fraud network is inextricably tied to the drug lord he is determined to bring down.

At Balihe police station, four new officers - the rebellious Li Da Wei, the upright Yang Shu, the sensitive Xia Jie, and the determined Zhao Ji Wei - are paired with mentors by Director Wang Shou Yi

After spending years undercover, Laughing goes silent and starts working in China, assisting in dismantling an illegal weapons ring. Upon his return to Hong Kong as a police officer, he is promoted to lead instructor at the Criminal Intelligence Bureau (CIB). Feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of police work, Laughing goes rogue and enlists gangster Michael So as his informant. They both manipulate each other for personal gain until Michael double-crosses Laughing in pursuit of advancing within the triad. In order to bring down the triad, Laughing resumes his undercover operations.

In the swiftly evolving city of Hanzhou, Officer Qin Feng and his close companion Liu Tian Ye confront perilous criminals while wrestling with profound ethical dilemmas and the intricate relationships involving family, authority, and justice. Adapted from the book "Ying Xiong Jian Shi" (英雄简史) by Shu Zhong Min (舒中民).

Diverging from the typical law enforcement storyline, a Chinese television series showcases a group of investigators who are willing to make significant sacrifices in order to combat the circulation of fake currency. When a new type of undetectable counterfeit bills emerges, police captain Qi Tian takes charge of the investigation with the help of his colleagues Xiang Bei and Wei Xian Yu. Caught in the midst of the operation is Xiang Bei's brother-in-law Tang Song, who succumbs to the allure of quick riches and becomes involved in the production of fake money. As it becomes evident that there are multiple sources of counterfeit currency, a specialized task force is assembled to apprehend all those responsible.

The narrative follows the police force in the northern town of Nanshi City as they engage in a covert struggle against criminal gangs to enforce law and justice

A group of three individuals find themselves entangled in a web of enigmatic occurrences as they unite to address a pressing situation while being pursued by both law enforcement and a criminal organization. These are average citizens who are unfamiliar with each other - a struggling writer, a stunt performer projecting strength but harboring vulnerabilities, and a tour leader concealing a hidden persona. (ChineseDrama.info)

Kuroda Kanta and Beniya Rumi are employed as law enforcement agents at a police facility named Rashomon. This information is derived from the manga series "PS Rashoumon" created by Yajima Masao and illustrated by Nakayama Masaaki.

In the midst of a scandal involving a valuable picture scroll owned by a religious group with 5 million followers, Kuwahara Yasuhiko, a former member of a criminal organization in Kobe, and Ninomiya Hiroyuki, a consultant in construction, find themselves entangled in a fierce confrontation against corrupt detectives, criminals, and an attractive owner of an art gallery. The question remains: who will come out victorious and claim the money from the affluent Buddhist priests?

The cunning attorney Shirai Shinnosuke, known for taking on lucrative cases, is tasked with recovering a renowned painting stolen by a criminal involved in a robbery and murder. Through secretive negotiations with the criminal, Shirai manages to retrieve the painting but is ultimately framed as the perpetrator. To prove his innocence, he collaborates with police officer Sotogawa and Nakano Hitomi from the general affairs department of the Metropolitan Police Department to navigate through the crisis.

Ten years in the past, Chu Yi Han's mother, who was a skilled linguist and a police officer, disappeared while working undercover on a case. Since then, Chu Yi Han has relied solely on his uncle for support as he continues to search for his missing mother. Recently, he has discovered a potential opportunity to rescue her, but the risks involved are extremely high. To achieve his goal, Chu Yi Han must infiltrate a notorious criminal group known as the Northwestern Wolves and dismantle it from within. Along the way, he crosses paths with Gu Lin Na, a dancer with dangerous connections to the syndicate. Will Chu Yi Han be able to successfully complete this dangerous mission, and could Gu Lin Na be the key to its success?

The story highlights the determination of the Central Plains Mining Police in enforcing justice

The National Police Safety Rescue (NPS) was established to address serious crimes such as terrorism that go beyond the capabilities of regular law enforcement. Their main goal is to apprehend criminals without causing harm. The NPS was created by top members of the police force to support the Special Assault Team (SAT) and enhance its authority. If the NPS is unable to resolve a case, the SAT is called in. Successes by the SAT further strengthen their authority. Ichigo, a former boxer turned police officer at 23, is a member of the NPS known for his expertise in close combat and his straightforward manner. Iori, on the other hand, is a member of the SAT recognized as the group's top marksman with a composed demeanor. Despite their contrasting personalities, Ichigo and Iori frequently clash with each other in their duties.

Three years in the past, Wu Gang was murdered by a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking that was led by the mysterious figure known as "K"

Narrate the tale of the Tang dynasty intertwined with a mysterious string of serial killings. Secret agents intervene to shift the locations of the murders and combat malevolent forces. Inspired by the online novel "Chang An San Guai Tan" ( ).

Exploring the experiences of young female police officers as they undergo physical and psychological training alongside police K-9 units.

The security and tranquility of the nation are safeguarded by unseen protectors. Behind the scenes, dedicated public servants risk their lives to combat crime and maintain peace along the Sino-Russian border. In a swift operation, Chinese border police successfully neutralized a group involved in illegal arms trafficking within seven minutes. Despite the capture of the group's leader, Xu Zhi Hai, police chief Li Jian remains concerned about the prevalence of gun-related crimes along the border. Following Li Jian's instructions, undercover investigator Zhang Meng infiltrates the prison to gather information from Xu Zhi Hai, who eventually develops a level of trust with Zhang Meng. However, no valuable information regarding gun smuggling is obtained. After a daring escape by Xu Zhi Hai, Zhang Meng pursues him relentlessly. Xu Zhi Hai meets his demise at the hands of law enforcement, but not before revealing a crucial detail to Zhang Meng: to seek out his older brother, Xu Zhi Qiang, in Russia.

When Peng Fei was a young man, he tragically lost his father. Determined to uncover the truth behind his father's death, Peng Fei joined the police academy where he was taught by Meng Fan Sheng, the investigator who had worked on his father's case. Alongside his classmates Li Wen Wen, Yang Si Guo, and others, Peng Fei formed an experimental class at the academy. Together, they faced rigorous physical training and virtual reality mystery cases under Meng's guidance. As they grew stronger, Peng Fei began to suspect a large criminal organization may have been involved in his father's death. After graduating, Peng Fei went undercover with his classmates to dismantle the criminal group and uncover the mastermind behind his father's demise.

During his quest to locate his girlfriend, Xiao Ang meets a young man from Burma named Wen Dan who is also on a mission to find his relatives. Together, they find themselves entangled in a battle against malevolent forces while searching for clues. Xiao Ang, a former special forces soldier, travels abroad to track down his kidnapped girlfriend, leading him to cross paths with Wen Dan, who is facing a similar predicament. Their journey takes them to a Southeast Asian region, where they team up to take on local criminal organizations and warlords in order to rescue their loved ones and seek justice. However, as they uncover the truth they are seeking, they are ultimately led down different paths.

In a tense showdown between law enforcement and criminals, the specialized investigative team tackles numerous brutal cases. Despite the increasing number of suspects, the pursuit of the mastermind behind the crimes is far from over. (ChineseDrama.info)

This series follows a unique team of investigators in a recently established unit dedicated to combating a surge in heinous crimes. Osawa Eriko, a stunning professional who has recently returned from training in the United States, is appointed as the leader of this unit. Despite her intelligence and skills, she struggles to comprehend matters of the heart and remains single. Her stint in the U.S. was actually a step down in her career due to a past relationship mishap. This raises the question of why she was selected to lead the new division. Although the detectives are highly skilled, each of them has their own personal issues or shortcomings, earning them the label of the "problem children" within the police force. Ultimately, it is revealed that the true intent of the division is to segregate these troublesome detectives.

Following a dramatic rescue that brings her into the limelight, police officer Hua Deng Yan finds herself unexpectedly appointed as the director of the Anti-Human Trafficking Office in Tianhai City. Confronted with doubt from her colleagues, including a veteran former undercover agent, she is tasked with demonstrating her skills in a high-pressure setting. As the team navigates intricate cases of kidnapping and exploitation, Deng Yan's resolve and leadership qualities begin to emerge. Through persistent investigations and the development of trust within the team, they start to uncover evidence pointing to a concealed and extensive criminal organization. Together, they face not only the perils of their mission but also the personal challenges that arise from their pursuit of justice on the front lines.

A retelling of Chu Liu Xiang's escapades from The New Legend of Chu Liu Xiang book series where the main character relies on his cleverness and intellect to defeat formidable foes and unravel different enigmas alongside a diverse group of allies.

The plot follows an engineer who finds inspiration from his family as he delves into a major criminal organization in the Golden Triangle. Lu Yun Peng, a highly intelligent college professor, is driven by the tragic death of his police officer brother and the targeting of his nephew by a drug syndicate. Seeking vengeance, Yun Peng embarks on his own scheme, despite the objections of his brother's colleague, Jiang Ya Nan. Yun Peng encounters a drug dealer named Yin Ta and comes up with a plan to earn his trust. This strategy proves successful as Yin Ta is linked to a powerful drug lord, allowing Yun Peng to enter the Golden Triangle. Simultaneously, Jiang Ya Nan is assigned a mission to take down the criminal network.

A police officer looks into a homicide, only to find out that the perpetrator was responsible for his wife's death. Overcome with grief, he decides to take a leave of absence. However, while on his break, he stumbles upon some startling evidence. (DramaWiki)

Detective Sun's investigation into a series of homicides connected to the shooting of his father reveals hidden secrets held by his partner Chu and a scheme orchestrated by Chief Gao to expose long-concealed truths. (TMDb)

A mysterious group is responsible for a string of crimes in Hong Kong, China, posing a threat to the safety of the city and its residents. In response, a specialized team called A Team is assembled by Lo Ga Sing, who leads the Flying Tiger unit, and consists of top officers from the police force. The team includes Wong Gwok Dong as the head of operations, Jyung Men Long as the head of investigation, Ding Hou Jin and Mou Yat Man as intelligence officers, and Jiu Ga Nan as the head of forensics. Their mission is to completely dismantle the criminal conspiracy and ensure the city's security. This storyline does not share any character connections with the previous installment.

Entertainment journalist Tong Leung Sing recently lost his left ear in a car accident but gained mysterious rat abilities after a transplant surgery. He is known for spreading false news for personal gain. His conflict with honest policewoman Sung Hoi Yan leads to both of them losing their jobs. Hoi Yan, with the help of her uncle Ming Kwan Ngai, becomes a private detective. Leung Sing is reluctantly drawn into assisting Hoi Yan in her investigations, especially after she catches him misusing his mystical powers to spy on goddess Ming Cheuk Kei. Tong Mei Fun, a gold digger, is mistreated by wealthy heir Tsui Tsun Wai, leading to a falling out between them. Mei Fun eventually forgives Tsun Wai and offers her support when he faces challenges. Leung Sing becomes increasingly cocky as he relies on his mystical powers to solve cases. Meanwhile, Hoi Yan uncovers the true nature of Kwan Ngai. Leung Sing risks losing his powers and transforming into a rat as he aids Hoi Yan.