Crime Invasion: Britain's New Underworld

A sober, journalistic plunge into organised crime networks, tense and grim but never sensational, asking you to follow evidence rather than spectacle.

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Rageh Omaar

Overview

Crime invasion: Britain’s New Underworld is a 10 part is a documentary television programme produced in the United Kingdom by Vashca for the television station Virgin 1. This documentary series investigates the new organised crime cells that now dominate Britain's underworld, such as the Yardies and Turkish Mafia. Each of the gangs featured in the series has its roots in other countries and have been able to successfully establish bases in Britain, from where they now operate. The documentary also focussed on how the police, customs and other agencies are working to combat these growing crime networks and will include testimonies from victims and gang members. The Executive Producer is Glenn Barden.

How it feels

Dark, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, violence, corruption, immigration

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

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