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Synopsis
In Dragnet: The Big Chick, the story opens with the discovery of Walter Gilmer's body in MacArthur Park, Los Angeles. Detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death, which is suspected to be linked to narcotics. The initial findings reveal that Gilmer died from narcotics poisoning, and the detectives learn that the area has been inundated with a low-grade heroin that is being smuggled from Mexico. This case presents a significant challenge as they strive to identify the key players behind the drug operation.
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