A UN delegation including Diana has been ordered to leave for Chasamba, where the democratic-minded President Brunn is battling against powerful drug cartels that are threatening to take over the running of the country.

Before long the awaited coup takes place with Diana being accused of spying and imprisoned. Watching the horrific events unfolding on TV with the twins, the Phantom (who has just arrived back from one of his strangest missions (see D164 Great Raptor of Rhua) must infiltrate the by now completely lawless Chasamba...