Ep 9. The Gold Standard

NCIS: Los Angeles season 4 episode 9 titled "The Gold Standard" follows the team as they investigate a gold heist from a drug cartel. The episode begins with the gold heist that took place in downtown Los Angeles. The team learns that the gold was smuggled from Mexico and belonged to the drug cartel. The heist was carried out by a group of ex-military personnel who were hired by the cartel.

The team, led by Special Agent G Callen and Special Agent Sam Hanna, investigates the case and discovers that the cartel is planning to use the gold to fund their operations in the United States. The team also learns that the cartel is planning another heist, and it's up to them to stop it.

As the team delves deeper into the case, they discover that the leader of the group that carried out the heist is a former member of the Special Forces, and he has been stealing gold to fund his own private army. The team realizes that they are not just dealing with a simple heist, but a highly organized criminal operation.

As the investigation progresses, the team uncovers more clues about the whereabouts of the stolen gold. They discover that the gold has been smuggled to a gold refinery with the help of a corrupt refinery owner. The team devises a plan to intercept the gold before it is melted down and disappears forever.

In the meantime, Callen and Sam continue to work together on the case, despite their disagreements over how to proceed with the investigation. Callen is determined to do things by the book, while Sam is more willing to take risks to get results. The tension between the two agents continues to build, as they struggle to work together to solve the case.

The team finally locates the stolen gold at the refinery, but they are unable to recover it before a shootout erupts between the cartel and the ex-military group. In the chaos of the shootout, the team manages to recover the gold, but not before several casualties are incurred.

In the end, the team is successful in recovering the stolen gold, apprehending the members of the ex-military group, and disrupting the cartel's operations in the United States. The tension between Callen and Sam is also resolved, as they realize that they are stronger when they work together.

Overall, "The Gold Standard" is a thrilling episode of NCIS: Los Angeles, full of action, suspense, and intrigue. The episode showcases the strength and ingenuity of the NCIS team, and highlights the importance of teamwork and collaboration in solving complex cases.