The big racket: Inspector Nico Palmieri is hot on the heels of a gang of ruthless racketeers hell-bent on extorting local business owners with intimidation and violent reprisals. Injured by the gang in the line of duty, Nico is determined to bring the crooks to justice, but his superiors warn him off the case. Realizing he's not going to get anywhere within the confines of the law, Nico recruits a crack squad of civilians who have themselves fallen...