LAW & ORDER: How the Lion of Alberton was brought to justice

The Times reporter Shaun Smillie recounts the undercover operation that brought down an international drug dealer, from its very beginning through to the final day in court for Nigerian national, Philip Nsfor.

Here is a behind the scenes look into six years of police investigation and court proceedings.

Chapter 1 - A stranger comes to town

Chapter 2 - A trap is laid

Chapter 3 - Unlikely heroes

Chapter 4 - Hunter becomes hunted

Chapter 5 - Staring down the lion