the goods

the goods
   something illicit or harmful in your possession
   Physically, of stolen property or illegal narcotics; figuratively of any information of a damaging or shameful nature, which can be used in extortion or coercion:
    But what if a twist exactly like her was a suspect, and you had to get the goods on her? (Sanders, 1980)

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