Series 2

15 EPISODES • 2024

Police cases where an arrest for one crime led to a prosecution for a more serious one.

Episodes

1: Explosion

Apr 8, 2024

An accidental explosion in a Liverpool house ends up exposing a major drugs gang. And the theft of cash from an ATM leads detectives to a pair of serial fraudsters.

2: Romance Fraudster

Apr 9, 2024

A suspicious financial transaction leads police to jail a prolific romance fraudster. And when a spate of break-ins prove to be linked, it ends with an alarming high-speed chase.

3: Body in the Kitchen

Apr 10, 2024

A rookie officer who helps a drunk man get home suddenly finds himself on the front line of a murder investigation. And shoddy building work helps convict a serial fraudster.

4: Under Her Nose

Apr 11, 2024

What looks like a one-off break-in turns out to be a long-term plot to steal regularly from an elderly woman. And a beat officer finds himself taking a murder confession.

5: Weapon Stash

Apr 12, 2024

What starts with reports of a speeding motorist ends with detectives jailing an aggressive drink driver, who ploughed into another car, killing two innocent people. And a tip-off about an illegal gun in a family home in County Durham helps police uncover a vast haul of dangerous weapons.

6: Sweating Drugs Man

Apr 15, 2024

Neighbourhood cops searching for a stolen motorbike discover a massive stash of cocaine from a major Ecuadorian drugs cartel. And when a police investigator gets a report of a threatening phone call, it leads to her jailing a serial stalker responsible for harassing dozens of women.

7: Cross-Border Break-Ins

Apr 16, 2024

A 999 call about a possible intruder puts police on the trail of a violent attacker. And a traffic stop on the other side of Europe helps police in Bristol solve a burglary crime wave much closer to home.

8: Cannabis Catch

Apr 17, 2024

When an off-duty officer sees a small drug deal, it leads police to a huge cannabis farm. And a case of car clocking triggers a battle of wits between a cop and a serial crook.

9: Hit and Run

Apr 18, 2024

A car that fails to stop for police turns out to be behind a life-threatening hit-and-run. And a single fake cheque is spotted by a sharp-eyed bank worker and puts investigators on the trail of a gang of con artists.

10: Bogus Burglary

Apr 19, 2024

What looks like a devastating burglary of family heirlooms proves to be a sham and exposes the so-called victim as a million-pound fraudster. And when police stop a suspicious-looking car on a hunch, they end up bringing down an unscrupulous drug dealer.

11: Money-Laundering Gang

Apr 22, 2024

A suspicious bag handover leads investigators to expose a major money-laundering gang. And police called to a road accident soon realise they’re dealing with a case of murder.

12: House Fire Felon

Apr 23, 2024

A seemingly accidental house fire leads detectives to snare a killer. And a van pulled over for having a cracked windscreen turns out to contain a massive cannabis stash.

13: Fake Police Burglaries

Apr 24, 2024

A doorstep distraction burglary leads officers to a violent serial offender. And police cracking down on drug crime uncover a huge fake ID factory serving criminals across the UK.

14: Luxury Cars

Apr 25, 2024

A one-off burglary puts police on the trail of a gang stealing luxury cars to order – and in search of an international fugitive. And when a bank worker is approached on social media, it rings alarm bells and helps bring down a major fraudster and identity thief.

15: A Chilling End

Apr 26, 2024

Police called to do a welfare check on a missing man end up hunting for a double murderer. And an officer on his day off spots a car he knows belongs to a disqualified driver. His investigation not only catches a serial driving offender but a man with a whole load of Class A drugs.

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