No-Go Zones - The World's Toughest Places Season 1

Ghost Town - one of the toughest and most dangerous neighborhoods in the world. The deadly no-go area is ruled by the Ugly Americans, one of the toughest street gangs in Cape Town. Whoever enters their territory must fear his life. No police or ambulances will help one there. Drug trading, addiction, violence, shootouts and prostitution.

Quirino - one of the toughest and most dangerous neighborhoods in the world. Home of drug dealers, thugs, and thieves - and murderers! Territory of the Batanga City Jail gang. An area that even the residents of Quezon City avoid like the plague. For the past twenty years, Gang Boss Jo-Jo has been ruling over Quirino, fiercely defending it against its enemies.

Jamaica - On the surface, it's a tropical island paradise in the Caribbean. But, in spite of all the tranquility, Jamaica has one of the highest murder rates in the world. The reason: Ghettos! And the worst of all of them: Mountain View. Deadly gun battles and gang wars are just part of the daily routine. The many small communities here are in a state of constant war.

Santa Fe is Bogota's red-light district, a deadly mix of prostitution, drugs and violence. In this no-go zone are Columbian gangsters and Pimps in charge and all manner of homeless people and addicts find their way to the wasteland of Bogota. The no-go zone Santa Fe is a district on the dark side. Prostitution, gangs, drugs, and the violence goes along with them - a place without hope.

Tepito in Mexico City - arguably the most dangerous black market in the world. At first glance, the no-go zone looks like any other market - yet the main thing you'll find lurking down the alleyways behind it is death. It's ruled by the La Union gang. The Tepito cartel deals in drugs, weapons and assassinations - anything that you can use money to buy.

For years Detroit has been considered one of the most dangerous cities in the United States and especially infamous is Seven Mile Road. This area is so tough that even the police only dare tread during the day. It's ruled by the Seven Mile Bloods, one of the most notorious gangs in the city. Drug dealers, hustlers, killers, and thieves are prepared to do whatever it takes to defend their territory.