Show Guide: 'Contraband: Seized At The Border'

Synopsis: The border between the USA and Mexico is the busiest in the world. This series follows the work of America's Customs and Border Protection agency, whose job is to defend the border and stop terrorists, drugs and illegal weapons from entering the country. (Courtesy Discovery, 2022)

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Season One Episode Guide (Discovery)
1-01 Babies, Hard Drugs And Carrots--05/23/2023
A woman is investigated for smuggling a baby. Officers find packets filled with cocaine, meth, and heroin in carrots -- indicating gang involvement. Two young women are caught smuggling pills, and a wanted man triggers an alert.

1-02 Deadly Cargo--05/30/2023
Officers discover firearms that may be intended for a Mexican drug lord and a load of Fentanyl hidden in an ice cream freezer; a truck driver transporting puppies is under scrutiny, and a wanted woman is detained in Brownsville.

1-03 Fueled By Meth--06/07/2023
n their battle against the cartels, Customs and Border Protection flag a tractor-trailer transporting tanks of liquid methamphetamine; officers nab an exotic reptile smuggler; 36 pounds of cocaine are found inside a pickup truck.

1-04 Fighting Words--06/13/2023
Officers question a man travelling with two children that aren't his; a traveller is caught smuggling cash; drugs are found concealed in a flatbed truck; a drunken man is restrained in Progreso, Mexico.

1-05 You've Got Meth--06/20/2023
Officers in Laredo, Texas, help a troubled 14-year-old; drugs sent through the mail are seized; a nurse in Progreso, Mexico, is caught smuggling fentanyl; a woman with children is stopped; a drunken woman bares all to officers.

1-06 Wheels On The Bus--06/27/2023
Multiple drug busts and arrests are made at various border crossings in Texas, including the discovery of the largest meth haul ever attempted at the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge.

1-07 Seven Million Dollar Seizure--07/04/2023
At the Brownsville point of entry, officers encounter drug trafficking, fraudulent documents and illegal merchandise. Authorities seize $7 million worth of marijuana hidden inside a carpet during a routine cargo inspection at the World Trade Bridge.

1-08 A Double-Bust Kind Of Day--07/11/2023
Meth is found inside the walls of a trailer; brothers are caught smuggling prescription medication; illicit Mexican delicacies are confiscated at the border.

1-09 Blood Is Thicker Than Water--07/18/2023
Upon detaining a woman smuggling Tramadol and Xanax pills, officers discover she is part of a larger drug ring; officers arrest a daily crosser after finding cocaine in her vehicle; an officer's hunch leads to the discovery of 500 kilos of marijuana.

1-10 New Methods, Old Lies--08/09/2023
Officers discover methamphetamine hidden inside a truck's speakers and confiscate drugs packed deep within lead boxes; a woman denies trafficking pain pills; a man is interviewed to confirm his citizenship.


Season Two Episode Guide (Discovery)
2-01 Cross-Border Smuggling--10/16/2023
A man returning from Mexico requires emergency Narcan after a suspected opioid overdose; an unlikely family is caught trying to smuggle firearms into Mexico; a woman attempting to sneak prescription meds into the U.S. is caught red-handed.

2-02 The Avocado Couple--10/23/2023
A man who arrives at the border with a baby is concealing another valuable commodity; a couple who fails to declare Mexican avocados ends up causing a scene; a teenager claiming to be a U.S. citizen arrives looking to attend high school in Texas.

2-03 Outstanding Warrants--10/30/2023
A man who didn't realize he had a warrant for his arrest is apprehended; officers get creative when bricks of narcotics are found hidden deep within a semi.

2-04 A Light Bulb Moment--11/-06/2023
The cartel tries to sneak one last shipment over the border just before midnight; officers uncover a delivery that isn't what it seems; a woman acting erratically is found with a Santa Muerte statue, indicating she may have cartel connections.

2-05 Yes, Deer?--11/13/2023
Methamphetamine is found hidden within a semi-truck full of frozen broccoli, a man is caught smuggling pills inside containers of protein powder, a traveler tries to bring a deer trophy across the border, and an intoxicated US citizen is detained.

2-06 The Red Hot Chili Peppers--11/20/2023
A woman returning from a shopping trip in the US attempts to smuggle dirty money into Mexico; a van full of clothes is hiding an exotic shipment; a man finds a clever hiding place for prescription drugs; a family tries to bring in illicit fruits.

2-07 Episode 7--11/27/2023
A drunk driver causes a three-car crash; a man attempts to import counterfeit goods; an investigation is launched into a pill-smuggling ring, and a shipment of cocaine is found inside office furniture; an armed robber on the run is captured.

2-08 All In The Family--12/04/2023
Dirty cartel money is found hidden in a truck; an intoxicated minor requires medical treatment; a man tries to enter the US with a false visa, and two sisters are caught smuggling meds; a large quantity of cocaine is found hidden inside trash bags.

2-09 The $8,000 Man--12/11/2023
Officers stop a man suspected of money laundering. Cocaine is found hidden in an unexpected area of a shipping truck. A traveler is caught trying to bring weaponry into Mexico. A father is stopped when trying to smuggle medication for his son.

2-10 I'm Clean, Bro--12/18/2023
An illicit shipment is disguised in bags of concrete; officers identify a criminal wanted for burglary when he attempts to cross the border; a woman is caught smuggling too many diet pills; a retired police officer almost carries a gun into Mexico.


Season Three Episode Guide (Discovery)
3-01 Go Get 'Em, Tiger--01/15/2024
When night falls, a different type of traveler crosses the border -- and cartel spotters are nearby watching. A truck driver's modified cab is carrying a secret commodity. Officers find a surprise in a car that has never crossed the border before.

3-02 Beefing Up Security--01/22/2024
A traveler gets more than he bargains for when he is mistaken for a wanted man. Agriculture specialists deal with a shipment of cattle arriving without the required seal. Officers are suspicious when a businessman arrives in a brand-new car.

3-03 Bullet Points--01/29/2024
An elite team prepares for the extradition of a cartel Sicario, or hit man wanted for murder in his home country; with the sale of guns and ammo strictly controlled in Mexico, cartels turn to America for the weapons to wage their wars.

3-04 The Nose Knows Best--02/05/2024
K9s save the day, identifying gallons of paint and beer bottles filled with more than the officers bargained for; a man with a warrant for his arrest is concealing something suspicious; officers question the intentions of a chatty traveler.

3-05 Altar Course--02/12/2024
An officer catches a woman trying to use a forged visa to get into the US; a rookie officer takes part in a major cocaine seizure; officers suspect a traveler claiming to be a pastor on the way to a religious conference may not be who he says he is.

3-06 Dashing Through The Snow--02/19/2024
Officers see a trend of narcotics being smuggled inside car dashboards; a teenager's tattoos send up red flags; a surprising load is found in a train car; a teenager attempting to cross the border is flagged as having an outstanding arrest warrant.

3-07 Reading Between The Lines--02/26/2024
A new officer makes one of the biggest drug busts her bridge has ever seen; a group of biology students returning from Mexico is carrying something unexpected in their trunk; a pedestrian attempts to conceal something valuable under his clothing.

3-08 The Rookies--03/04/2024
New officers entering the ranks are put through their paces, and one rookie proves her worth; a couple from Mexico arrives with candy unfit for children's consumption; a van full of household furniture hides an illicit surprise.

3-09 The Hitman--03/12/2024
Agricultural inspectors intercept nearly 50 gallons of illicit moonshine; a former cartel hitman is extradited back to Mexico; a random vehicle inspection turns up a major seizure; a woman is caught attempting to smuggle prescription meds.

3-10 The Beetle's Live--03/18/2024
A shipment of cardboard packing supplies hides a lethal secret, and a laptop computer bag conceals a narcotic that even advanced technology has trouble identifying; agriculture specialists prevent a deadly pest from entering the country.