Dangerous Assignment - Berlin Kidnapping Ring

Steve Mitchell walks into the Commissioner's office. Steve says "Good morning, Commissioner.  Ruth said you had an assignment for me".  The Commissioner says "I do Steve, ever been kidnapped?" Steve says "Kidnapped? Well, I remember a redhead once who claimed we were out of gas". Commissioner says "I'm sure you put up a terrific struggle". Steve says "Like a tiger at bay". Commissioner says "Well, that's all very interesting, but I didn't send for you to hear your memoirs. You're leaving for Berlin on the next plane". Steve says "I'm flying clear to Berlin so somebody can kidnap me?" Commissioner says "No, you're flying there to find out who's been kidnapping other people. Apparently, there's been a nasty little racket flourishing in our occupation zone of Berlin for some time. It only came to light last night. A prominent German named Mueller was kidnapped several days ago. His wife received a ransom note telling her that if she didn't raise the required money, her husband would be turned over to interests in the eastern zone of Berlin. Apparently, this Mueller had made a few enemies there". Steve says "I see, sort of sell Mueller to the highest bidder, huh?" Commissioner says "Yes, his wife raised the money and Mueller was returned, but when he tried to grab the man who returned him, he was shot and killed on his own doorstep". Steve says "Look, this is all very interesting, but isn't kidnapping a matter for the Berlin police? What's it got to do with us?" Commissioner says "I'll tell you why it's our baby. Apparently, the kidnapper was a US Government official". Steve says "What? Now look, don't try to tell me you believe that". Commissioner says "I'm just giving you the facts, Steve. What's behind those facts would be another story, and I'm convinced that is what it is. That's what you're going over there to find out".