Chief Inspector Paul Gerardi starts an investigation into the murder of political refugee Léon Tchité, who was fleeing Kitangi, a former Belgian colony in Africa. He discovers the murderer is a member of the secret organization known as Salamander.
The aftermath of the murder of the fugitive Leon Tchite creates shock waves all the way up to the highest political level at Brussels. The Prime Minister begins to contemplate if it is better to take Paul Gerardi off the case.
After causing an accident, Chief Inspector Paul Gerardi is put on non-active duty by his superiors. Desperate to regain his position, he makes an appointment with Jackie and receives incriminating evidence against General Bombe.
While Paul Gerardi now has a photograph of the murder committed by General Bombe, he is distressed when he discover that the film is still missing. Meanwhile, Martine has a plan to stop him from finding the location of this crucial piece of evidence.
Upon closer examination, Chief Inspector Paul Gerardi learns that the diamond he got from Jackie is, in actuality, a blood diamond from Kitangi. Meanwhile, Jackie goes on the run in order to sell her diamonds in Cannes.
Paul Gerardi has his diamond examined through his friend Kroneberg and it turns out to be a glass replica. Meanwhile, Jamie and Nicola manage to steal the film in which General Bombe is caught committing murder.
