Disturbing truth behind Birmingham's Bob Shops. The 24-hour stores keep popping up to blight High Streets. Now JACK HARDY exposes flash life of Afghan kingpin, 'phoenixing', what they're REALLY up to - and a truly troubling question...

The first Bob Shop convenience store quickly caught the attention of passers-by with its gaudy, flashing, neon signs. Soon it was followed by another Bob Shop, then another.