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The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to burglary detail. For the past 18 weeks a gang of safe men have been breaking into large grocery stores all over the city. They work fast. You can't localize their operations. Your job? Get them. Dragnet, the documented drama of an actual crime. For the next 30 minutes in cooperation with the Los Angeles Police Department, you will…

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In The Big Drills, the story unfolds with detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero assigned to a burglary detail in Los Angeles. For the past 18 weeks, a gang of skilled safe men has been systematically robbing grocery stores, leaving the police baffled and the public anxious. The gang's ability to strike quickly and vanish without a trace poses a significant challenge for the detectives, who are under pressure to bring the criminals to justice. As they begin their investigation, they are determined to uncover the truth behind these brazen burglaries.

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Dragnet, Episode 100

The Big Drills

Thursday, May 10, 1951 · 26:34

Dragnet, Episode 100

The Big Drills

Thursday, May 10, 1951 · 26:34

Summary

Detectives Friday and Romero investigate a series of grocery store burglaries committed by a skilled gang of safe men. With no leads and mounting pressure, they must find a way to catch the criminals before they strike again.

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