24 Hours in Police Custody will air another repeat episode this week and fans are already sharing their thoughts08:18, 09 Jul 202624 Hours in Police Custody fans will witness their "favourite" episode broadcast this week as another instalment returns to screens.‌The Channel 4 documentary series has established itself as essential viewing since its debut in 2014. Immersing audiences in genuine crimes within a regional police force, fans receive extraordinary access into ongoing investigations.‌Racing against time, detectives frequently expose disturbing truths in their pursuit of justice, as the series doesn't shy away from revealing the harsh realities facing law enforcement.‌This evening (Thursday, July 9) another episode will broadcast on Channel 4 at 9pm, though it will be a repeat showing.Originally transmitted in 2020, tonight's episode is entitled The Home Country Cartel, documenting a covert police operation to dismantle a £58million drug smuggling network - ranking among the largest in the region's history, reports Wales Online.‌A synopsis states: "In a two part special, a covert police unit track a smuggling operation bringing huge quantities of drugs into the UK. Can they catch the ringleader?"The episode can also be watched on Channel 4 online, accompanied by a warning stating: "Strong language. This programme isn't suitable for younger viewers."The episode forms part of a two-part special, with the second instalment scheduled to broadcast on Channel 4 next Wednesday (July 15) at 9pm. Discussing the two-part special previously, one viewer confessed it was their "favourite" episode.‌They shared on Reddit: "I think my favourite was when a crook was caught out by his own dashcam. He didn't realise it was recording, and when the evidence was presented to him, you could see the blood drain from his face."Another wrote: "Yes, The Home County Cartel was a great episode, also one of my favourites. Most of them are my favourites..." They continued: "That was such a beautiful operation. 10/10."‌A third commented: "The Home County Cartel. This was really interesting because you get to see the whole surveillance process and then a coordinated raid and questioning. The bit where they put a camera in the car that they then took to the mechanics that was the drug operation's front was great."On X, another fan remarked: "The #24hoursinpolicecustody Home County Cartel episodes were brilliant and highlight the excellent undercover work the Police do."Someone else agreed: "#24hoursinpolicecustody the home county cartel, love the series never seen one like this tho. Always about murders etc."Article continues belowThe programme has been described as 'one of the best shows around', with fans keenly anticipating fresh episodes. Yet recent weeks have featured repeat broadcasts, sparking frustration amongst viewers.One person posted on social media: "We need new episodes, not repeats." Another complained: "Why are they all repeats?"24 Hours in Police Custody airs tonight at 9pm on Channel 4.