He was feted “the best smuggler” – now he’s serving a 17-year jail term. In this opening episode of series two, the NCA reveals how it took down Amanj Hasan Zada, the ringleader of a global people smuggling network moving migrants across borders and into the UK on small boats. Based in Preston, Zada thought he was untouchable – until the NCA exposed his operation and brought him to justice.

Hear from the NCA team who led the case, and the Kurdistan Region Security Agency who helped capture key suspects overseas.

He was feted &ldquo;the best smuggler&rdquo; &ndash; now he&rsquo;s serving a 17-year jail term. In this&nbsp;opening episode of series two, the NCA reveals how it took down Amanj Hasan&nbsp;Zada, the ringleader of a global people smuggling network moving migrants across&nbsp;borders and into the UK on small boats. Based in Preston, Zada thought he was&nbsp;untouchable &ndash; until the NCA exposed his operation and brought him to justice.
Hear&nbsp;from the NCA team who led the case, and the Kurdistan Region Security Agency&nbsp;who helped capture key suspects overseas.

Underworld: Behind the Scenes of the NCA exposes the evil world of serious and organised crime.

The National Crime Agency invites listeners to hear from its officers and key partners as they lift the lid on some of the most complex cases they have been involved in.

It offers unrestricted access and never-heard-before details of operations tackling the most chronic and enduring organised crime threats including people smuggling, child sexual abuse, gun and drug trafficking, money laundering and modern slavery.

Hear fascinating first-hand accounts from Senior Investigative Officers, NCA specialists and partners from global forces to learn how the NCA has used its world-leading intelligence capabilities to bring some of the most dangerous criminals to justice.

Underworld: Behind the Scenes of the NCA exposes the evil world of serious and&nbsp;organised crime.
The National Crime Agency invites listeners to hear from its officers and key partners as they lift the lid on some of the most complex cases they have been involved in.
It offers unrestricted access and never-heard-before details of operations tackling the most chronic and enduring organised crime threats including people smuggling, child sexual abuse, gun and drug trafficking, money laundering and modern slavery.
Hear fascinating first-hand accounts from Senior Investigative Officers, NCA specialists and partners from global forces to learn how the NCA has used its world-leading intelligence capabilities to bring some of the most dangerous criminals to justice.

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