Place it at the very start of an edit as the cold open, then follow it with Law and Order Dun Dun for a second sting before the narration begins, and save Metal Gear Alert for the moment the evidence appears.
À propos de ce son
This is the opening theme from Linha Direta, the Brazilian television programme, running for about fifteen seconds with a tense, orchestral build and a dramatic announcer-style flourish. It feels serious, suspenseful and instantly recognisable, like the start of a major investigation unfolding on screen.