Raphael meets Danny, one of the Freshwater Five, and his lawyer Emily Bolton. As they fight to get Danny’s case overturned, Raphael quickly realises this story will take him to some unexpected places.

Travelling to the scene of the cocaine bust on the Isle of Wight, Raphael hears the accused men recount their version of events. They claim it was impossible for them to have picked up the drugs that night. But if they’re telling the truth, who else is lying?

The Freshwater Five's lawyer, Emily Bolton tells Raphael there’s something very wrong about the evidence against the men, and that she has an expert witness to back up her claim.

Emily’s expert witness talks to Raphael who reveals holes in the case which need to be addressed. And we learn more about the mysterious Balkan worker, Vic, and how he became one of the Freshwater Five.

The story turns to the business of international drug smuggling, and the connections between Brazil and the Balkans. Raphael uncovers some shocking news about Vic’s previous life, which throws doubt on the men’s version of events.

An expert in Montenegro helps Raphael to throw light on the dramatic new information they've discovered about Vic.

Raphael confronts Emily and Danny with the information he's uncovered. What did everyone know? And what does this mean for the case?