Corrupt detectives organise an elaborate drug "sting" for their own profit. Meanwhile, senior police fear rampant corruption could lead to a royal commission.

Kim Hollingsworth organises a strip show for a police charity. Smalltime bouncer Benny Kassab has an audacious plan to become King of the Cross. Bill and Louis Bayeh fight off threats to their drug dealing empire. Trevor Haken's alcoholism takes a toll on his marriage and his ability to manage police corruption.

Corrupt cop Dennis Kelly tries to further his career by joining the National Crime Authority. With her career in tatters, whistleblower Debbie Webb makes a fateful decision to join the fraud squad. Fed-up with prostitution, Kim Hollingsworth considers her career options.

John Ibrahim is under pressure following a spate of gang violence on the Golden Mile. Debbie Webb finds a powerful ally in her fight against police corruption. Kim Hollingsworth tests the loyalty of her new boyfriend with a sexy challenge. Dennis Kelly uses all his cunning to turn a corruption allegation into a career opportunity.

Kim Hollingsworth finally reaches breaking point when her friend Wanda is found dead. Politician John Hatton achieves his goal of a Royal Commission into police corruption, and the announcement of a Royal Commission has an unexpected bonus for John Ibrahim.