The first Serbian democratically elected president, Dr Zoran Dindic is assassinated. Serbian government declared a state of emergency in the country. The police launched a general action against organised crime called 'The Sabre'. The present story begins on the eve of the 'Sabre' operation and later coincides with it. Milivoje Savic, holder of a degree in chemistry and his family are 'collaterale damage' of the 'Sabre'.