The Bill (1984)

Episode Overview

Following a residents' meeting voicing concerns over the escalating drug issue in their neighborhood, DI Galloway reveals he has learned that an old illegal club has resurfaced in an abandoned theater, this time as a drug hub. He approaches Tombo Robinson, a parent with past ties to the club, and asks him to go undercover to validate his findings. Though hesitant, Tombo agrees and informs Galloway of a major drug deal set for that afternoon. Galloway quickly secures a warrant and prepares for a large-scale raid. While the operation unfolds smoothly, tragedy strikes when Tombo is stabbed by a dealer while trying to let the police inside. PC Edwards and Carver pursue the attacker, only to be stunned when he escapes in a car with diplomatic plates. Later, Galloway visits Tombo in the hospital, only to learn that he has died and was battling heroin addiction. Back at the station, Galloway is infuriated by Ch. Supt. Brownlow