However, there was one big problem. They technically didn’t have any solid evidence to search the ship. The recording sounded like a desperate and genuine call for help, but it wasn’t enough to get any kind of warrant. At best, it was circumstantial evidence.
Moreover, given the reports about the cargo ship, it was safe to assume that it docked only for a short period of time in order to keep people from seeing what they were up to. If they saw the officers approaching, they would surely not let them aboard. They needed a plan, and luckily, Katherine thought of something.