It's exceedingly rare, that any CPers holds information that is of immediate tactical advantage - despite what you may have seen at the movies. Obtaining reliable information from CPers can be done, legally, but it takes time. That might be an uncomfortable scenario, but it's unavoidable. I have sympathy with those who are tempted to use illegal methods in those (very) rare instances where time is of the essence, but any intel they obtain as a consequence of such methods will likely be unreliable, and will almost certainly have a negative impact on the strategic intent.
I'm aware I'm repeating myself now, so will politely bow out until and unless the conversation progresses.
Sun.