S04E09 · SCENE 5/43 · 08:24
Know Your Place · unknown location
Marlo learns about wiretaps

Marlo is warned that his cell phones are vulnerable to police wiretaps.

08:24→09:05
in the episode · 0m 41s · S04E09

What happens

08:24–09:05

Marlo's associate warns him that the Major Crimes Unit has conducted wiretaps on Barksdale and Stringer Bell. He advises Marlo to stop using burners and change phones frequently. Marlo reads a court document detailing the surveillance techniques.

Whereunknown location
DriverMarlo
Positionact1 · complication
ThreadSchool and community

Key lines

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08:29

Your boy been assigned to what they call the Major Crimes Unit. Meaning what?

09:01

City police did that?

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scheme2.0
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investigation1.0
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Beats

08:34Associate explains Major Crimes Unit wiretaps
09:06Marlo reads court document about cell tower surveillance

Scene in the episode

08:24–09:05
A · Bodie street crew
B · Carcetti political transition
C · Bubbles informant deal

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Includes this scene · Prop Joe Tells Marlo: No More Phones - The Wire S4 E9 · jr1
The Wire - S4E9 - Know Your Place · Culture Screen
The Wire - Bunny Colvin's Corner Kids Socialization Program (Part 7) · masterofceremonies1
Old Face Andre Asks Prop Joe For Help - The Wire S4 E9 · jr1
Michael Asks Marlo For Help - The Wire S4 E9 · jr1
Michael Vs Bug's Dad - The Wire S4 E9 · jr1
Poot Is Out Of Jail And Herc Looks For Little Kevin - The Wire S4 E9 · jr1

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