In the second episode of Kingpins airing on Monday 27 May on Channel 4, viewers are taken on a gripping journey into the dark world of arms dealing in Lebanon. Ben Zand, the host, meets with a high-level arms dealer, offering an unprecedented glimpse into the life of a criminal kingpin.
Zand navigates through secretive locations, uncovering hidden gun stashes and luxurious homes. He provides a revealing look at the arms dealer’s life, from their involvement in the country’s political instability to the brutal reality of their criminal enterprise.
This episode, titled “The Arms Dealer of Lebanon,” is the second installment of a three-part documentary series. It promises to be a tense and revealing insight into the world of criminal kingpins, as Zand challenges them on their actions and attempts to understand what could lead them to change their ways.
There is a particularly intense moment as Zand finds himself in the middle of a live bank robbery, underlining the dangers inherent in this illegal trade.
Kingpins: The Arms Dealer of Lebanon airs Monday, May 27, 2024, at 11:50 PM on Channel 4.