Programme Overview
Description
SAS: Catching the Criminals is a hyper-immersive action-packed series that breaks new ground in the world of crime enforcement docuseries.
Join ex-SAS leader Billy Billingham as he journeys across the UK, collaborating with national and local council enforcement agencies to deploy covert intelligence, surveillance, and disruption tactics against Britain's offenders. Billy's extensive SAS experience, honed through years of service, brings a unique perspective to each operation. After spending three months embedded with the police forces' trading standards units, he gained invaluable insights into their methodologies.
This access-all-areas docuseries sheds light on the stark realities of street-level crime while highlighting the resilience of communities impacted by these offences. Viewers will witness firsthand the ripple effects of criminal activity on victims and neighborhoods, as well as the inspiring stories of community heroes banding together to support one another.
SAS: Catching the Criminals targets the kinds of crimes affecting people in so many corners of the globe - like money laundering, vehicular theft, people smuggling, drug importation, and drug-related offences - while showcasing how local enforcement agencies and communities are working together to improve life for all.
SAS: Catching the Criminals isn't just a show - it's a testament to the power of collaboration and the unwavering determination of local communities to make our streets safer.