Police Storm the Depot

Trouble has never been closer to home. In Emmerdale, the long-running drug plot explodes into chaos as Dylan Penders and Billy Fletcher are stunned to discover a full police investigation unfolding at the depot. Authorities are circling Ray Walters’ operation, and the walls are starting to close in.

Jai Sharma is left reeling by the shocking revelation that his business may have been used as a cover for illegal activities. But while the community scrambles for answers, one man already has a plan to keep his empire intact—Ray.

Ray Tightens His Grip

Cornered but not defeated, Ray immediately moves to damage control. He orders Dylan to halt drug operations until the heat cools down. But this isn’t a retreat. It’s a warning.

Ray reminds both Dylan and April that someone within their group has betrayed them. His chilling vow to “sniff out the rat” leaves no doubt—he suspects someone, and he’s not bluffing.

April, already shaken from flashbacks and guilt, now finds herself trapped deeper than ever. Ray’s threats aren’t just about silence—they’re about control. And Dylan is being dragged down with her.

Celia’s Sinister Scheme Deepens

While Ray hunts for moles, his mother Celia continues her reign of terror in the shadows. Still operating her hidden human trafficking ring, she masks her evil behind polite business dealings. This week, she tricks Moira Dingle into signing a new contract at Butler’s Farm, hiding her true motives behind vague legal jargon.

Moira, unaware of the trap she’s walked into, signs without hesitation. But Celia’s grip on the village is tightening, and the cost of her deception is rising.

Laurel in Danger, Nicola on Alert

Meanwhile, Laurel Thomas is completely oblivious to the darkness she’s dating. She gushes about her new romance with Ray, not knowing she’s fallen for a career criminal.

But Nicola King isn’t buying the act. Sensing something’s off, she turns into a digital detective. Her online search turns up almost nothing—no photos, no history, no digital footprint. A man with no past is rarely innocent.