High Crime

A Lebanese drug dealer arrives in Genoa. Vice-Commissioner Belli tracks him down and a tense car pursuit ends with the arrest.

During transport to the police station, a bomb explodes. The Lebanese dealer and four policemen die, and Belli survives.

Belli questions Cafiero about the bombing. Cafiero, now claiming to be a gardener, reveals there is a new player in town and decides to confront the gang.

Cafiero's warning is followed by the revelation that his trusted man Rico is secretly a mole for the new gang. Rico's betrayal increases the danger facing Cafiero and Belli.

Commissioner Scavino puts together a dossier on Genoa's mafia connections but feels there isn't enough hard evidence to bring down anyone yet. The dossier remains a fragile lead for future action.

Scavino is murdered before he can act, and the dossier disappears. Belli steps into Scavino's role as Commissioner and begins pursuing the truth.

Belli takes over as Commissioner and tracks down the murderer. The killer names Umberto Griva as his boss, confirming Belli's suspicions about the top of the operation.

Franco Griva is found murdered, suggesting that someone with broad political connections is moving to control the drug trade. The underworld conflict escalates beyond local gangsters.

After Cafiero's warning, Belli decides to send his daughter away to safety. He remains vigilant as the city trembles with escalating violence.

Belli's daughter is murdered and his girlfriend Mirella is beaten. The personal tragedy intensifies his resolve to crush the criminals.

With Cafiero's hint, Belli uncovers a large drug-smuggling operation. He prepares to confront the operation and dismantle the network.

Belli arrives at the scene and a shootout erupts. He survives as the criminals are killed, ending the immediate threat to the city.