Emmerdale is famous for being a village where love stories, family affection and pain intertwine like an autumn carpet.

But this week, the whole village was “ambushed” by a sophisticated drug ring, planted right among the most innocent faces.

The focus is on Celia, a woman who was once considered exemplary, gentle, always helping people in need.

No one expected her to be the “underground boss” running a drug trafficking network.

Everything started when Celia “accidentally” met Ray — a homeless young man — and promised to help him rebuild his life. But behind that promise was a devilish contract. Ray was forced by Celia to transport goods, participate in secret transactions, and even seduce teenagers in the village.

The scene gave viewers goosebumps: Ray stood in the middle of a dark forest, dimly lit by car headlights, holding a bag of goods, sweat dripping down. Suddenly, April Windsor appears — accidentally witnessing everything. Her eyes are frightened, she retreats, but Celia is there, whispering as sharp as a knife: “I didn’t see anything. Understand?”

From that moment, Emmerdale is no longer safe. Rumors begin to spread, people whisper about “strange packages” on the farm, and Ray disappears. Celia acts as if nothing happened, still laughing, still going to Sunday Mass.

However, the quieter it is — the scarier it is. The writers are “laying mines” in preparation for a big explosion: Celia’s network will be exposed, and when it does, those who accidentally get involved — like April — will pay the price.

Emmerdale, which was supposed to be a shelter from the storm, is now the place where the storm begins.