No Go Zones

One of the toughest and most dangerous neighborhoods in the world. The deadly no-go area is ruled by the "Ugly Americans", one of the toughest street gangs in Cape Town. Whoever enters their territory must fear his life. No police or ambulances will help one there. Drug trading, addiction, violence, shootouts and prostitution. All that is led by a boss who rules with an iron fist, Dimes.

For years, Detroit has been considered one of the most dangerous cities in the USA - and especially infamous is Seven Mile Road. This area is so tough that even the police only dare tread during the day. Ruled by the Seven Mile Bloods. One of the most notorious gangs in the city. Drug dealers, hustlers, killers and thieves - prepared to do whatever it takes to defend their territory.

Quirino - one of the toughest and most dangerous neighborhoods in the world. Home of drug dealers, thugs, and thieves - and murderers! Territory of the Batanga City Jail gang. An area that even the residents of Quezon City avoid like the plague. For the past twenty years, Gang Boss Jo-Jo has been ruling over Quirino, fiercely defending it against its enemies.

Jamaica is a tropical island paradise. But it also has one of the highest murder rates in the world. The reason: Ghettos! And the worst of all of them: Mountain View. Gun battles and gang wars are the daily routine. The many small communities here are in a state of constant war. The most infamous gang: South Clan. The criminals make their money with contract killing, extortion, and kidnapping.

Santa Fe is Bogota's red-light district, a deadly mix of prostitution, drugs and violence. Paisa the pimp is amongst the most powerful in the area as manager at the most frequented sex club. One of the gangs is "Banda de los Topos", who specialise in drugs and holdups. Patricia has been selling her body for 16 years. She struggles to pay off the youth welfare service to get her daughter back.

"Tepito", Mexico City - the most dangerous black market in the world, ruled by the "La Union" gang. The cartel deals in drugs, weapons and assassinations. People pay up to 14,000 euros to hitmen for a single bullet. The police force is short of over 10,000 officers. In their fight to stop gangs, they rely on a special unit made up of 400 men and ready for action around the clock.