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3. The Element of Surprise

A reformed drug addict visits a dealer who owes him money, unwittingly putting his life at risk in the middle of an SRU takedown.

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A group of undercover narcotics officers requires the SRU's assistance to serve a warrant and arrest to a major drug dealer who has been under surveillance and the subject of an ongoing undercover operation. However, the drug bust turns out complicated when an old friend arrives in the dealer's apartment. Through a series of unplanned events, the undercover officer at the scene has his cover blown. Ed and Sam clash over tactics and protocol in the aftermath.

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