Series 2

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

1. 

   1. Explosion

   2024-04-08 · 28m

   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. 

   2. Romance Fraudster

   2024-04-09 · 28m

   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. 

   3. Body in the Kitchen

   2024-04-10 · 28m

   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. 

   4. Under Her Nose

   2024-04-11 · 28m

   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. 

   5. Weapon Stash

   2024-04-12 · 28m

   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. 

   6. Sweating Drugs Man

   2024-04-15 · 28m

   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. 

   7. Cross-Border Break-Ins

   2024-04-16 · 28m

   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. 

   8. Cannabis Catch

   2024-04-17 · 28m

   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. 

   9. Hit and Run

   2024-04-18 · 28m

   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. 

    10. Bogus Burglary

    2024-04-19 · 29m

    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. 

    11. Money-Laundering Gang

    2024-04-22 · 28m

    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. 

    12. House Fire Felon

    2024-04-23 · 28m

    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. 

    13. Fake Police Burglaries

    2024-04-24 · 28m

    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. 

    14. Luxury Cars

    2024-04-25 · 28m

    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. 

    15. A Chilling End

    2024-04-26 · 28m

    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.