The Secret Confirmed
One officer lifted a crate, brushing dirt off the markings. He nodded grimly, confirming what the dock workers had already guessed. These were smuggled goods, disguised and floated by sea.
It was a clever operation, hiding supplies in an inflated shell instead of a ship. The balloon had slipped across waters, avoiding ports, patrols, and customs along the way.
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