The downfall of top-of-the-tree villains requires months, or even years of covert operations run by the police.
Once the dramatic raids and arrests are carried out, more graft is needed to build a case that will stand up in court, and put violent criminals behind bars for a long time.
One part of the fight against organised crime is currently being run beside the banks of the River Irwell in Salford. A total of 120 new posts are being created at the growing office of government lawyers.
