Chip and Dale are contacted by their old friend Monterey Jack, who has fallen in debt to a figurehead named Sweet Pete due to his cheese addiction. Monterey tells the pair of a criminal operation where they kidnap toons, alter their appearance, and ship them overseas to produce bootleg works. Chip wants no part of the investigation, still holding a grudge with Dale. Later, Monterey is found missing and both arrive to help the police, led by Captain Putty and Detective Ellie Steckler. Ellie reveals herself to be a big fan of Chip and Dale, and tells the pair that while their hands are tied as police, the two can try to find out where Sweet Pete is operating from.