S01E01 · SCENE 9/36 · 10:14
The Target · Circuit Court for Baltimore City courthouse
Court Clerk Informs McNulty

Kima and Herc conduct a traffic stop and seize drugs and weapons.

10:14→10:58
in the episode · 0m 44s · S01E01

What happens

10:14–10:58

Kima instructs Herc and Carver to perform a traffic stop and search the sedan. They locate cash and a shotgun but overlook the pistol stored under the sedan's rear seat, to Kima's irritation as they had been told there would be two guns in the car.

WhereCircuit Court for Baltimore City courthouse
DriverShakima "Kima" Greggs
Positionescalation · [object Object]
ThreadHomicide Investigation and Barksdale Organization

Key lines

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10:38

Get down right here, right here.

10:48

Slowly. Step out of the car.

10:53

Down on the ground.

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Beats

09:23Court clerk informs McNulty

Scene in the episode

10:14–10:58
A · Homicide Investigation and Barksdale Organization
B · Narcotics Unit and Drug Trade
C · Legal System and Courtroom Drama

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Ellis CarverSeth Gilliam59 episodes · drives 6 scenes
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GhostMike D. Anderson4 episodes

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