President Harry Williams needs a permanent solution to the cocaine problem and it is proposed by scientist and first female Prime Minister of Australia, Dr Janice Holloway. Three years later the horrific death of a US Senator is broadcast live while delivering a speech at the White House celebrating the eradication of cocaine. Fearing the Senator's death may be caused by a biological weapon, the President quarantines the White House. A newspaper journalist covering the press conference videos the Senator's dying confession which mentions a mysterious 'diet cola scenario'. Stunned by a secret FBI report, Williams warns the world of an emerging pandemic and publicly names a powerful Mexican drug cartel, as the terrorist organisation responsible. Facing financial ruin the cartel prepares to launch a terrifying assault on the United States. The President's choice is simple: either accept defeat by the cartel or respond to the threat and risk monetary and political chaos.