Contraband: Seized at the Border
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Discovery Running Crime
8 Seasons · 76 Episodes · Premiered May 23, 2023
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.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
10 episodes
E01
Babies, Hard Drugs and Carrots
Wed, May 24 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
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; a wanted man triggers an alert.
E02
Deadly Cargo
Wed, May 31 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Officers discover firearms that may be intended for a Mexican drug lord; a load of Fentanyl hidden in an ice cream freezer; a truck driver transporting puppies is under scrutiny; a wanted woman is detained in Brownsville.
E03
Fueled by Meth
Wed, Jun 7 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In 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.
E04
Fighting Words
Wed, Jun 14 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Officers question a man traveling with two children that aren't his; a traveler is caught smuggling cash; drugs are found concealed in a flatbed truck; a drunken man is restrained in Progreso, Mexico.
E05
You've Got Meth
Wed, Jun 21 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E06
Wheels on the Bus
Wed, Jun 28 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E07
Seven Million Dollar Seizure
Wed, Jul 5 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E08
A Double-Bust Kind of Day
Wed, Jul 12 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Meth is found inside the walls of a trailer; brothers are caught smuggling prescription medication; illicit Mexican delicacies are confiscated at the border.
E09
Blood is Thicker Than Water
Wed, Jul 19 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E10
New Methods, Old Lies
Wed, Aug 9 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
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 2
10 episodes
E01
Cross-Border Smuggling
Tue, Oct 17 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A man returning from Mexico requires emergency Narcan at the border after a suspected opioid overdose. An odd family gets apprehended while attempting to sneak weapons into Mexico. A woman caught red-handed attempting to smuggle prescription medications into the United States.Â
E02
The Avocado Couple
Tue, Oct 24 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A couple neglects to declare Mexican avocados, leading to a scene; a man arriving at the border with a baby conceals another valuable commodity; and a teenager, claiming US citizenship, seeks to enroll in a Texas high school.Â
E03
The Scales of Justice
Tue, Oct 31 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Couriers heading south are carrying a surprise shipment of supplies for narcotics distribution; a man who didn't realize he had a warrant for his arrest is apprehended, and officers get creative when bricks of narcotics are found hidden deep within a semi.Â
E04
A Light Bulb Moment
Tue, Nov 7 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E05
Yes, Deer?
Tue, Nov 14 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Methamphetamine is found hidden within a semi-truck full of frozen broccoli, a man is caught smuggling pills inside containers of protein powder, a traveller tries to bring a deer trophy across the border, and an intoxicated US citizen is detained.
E06
The Fresh Hot Chili Peppers
Tue, Nov 21 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E07
Crying Uncle
Tue, Nov 28 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E08
All in the Family
Tue, Dec 5 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E09
The $8,000 Man
Tue, Dec 12 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Officers stop a man suspected of money laundering. Cocaine is found hidden in an unexpected area of a shipping truck. A traveller is caught trying to bring weaponry into Mexico. A father is stopped when trying to smuggle medication for his son.
E10
I'm Clean, Bro
Tue, Dec 19 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
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 3
10 episodes
E01
Go Get 'Em, Tiger
Tue, Jan 16 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
When night falls, a different type of traveller 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.
E02
Beefing Up Security
Tue, Jan 23 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A traveller 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.
E03
Bullet Points
Tue, Jan 30 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E04
The Nose Knows Best
Tue, Feb 6 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E05
Altar Course
Tue, Feb 13 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
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 traveller claiming to be a pastor on the way to a religious conference may not be who he says he is.
E06
Dashing Through the Snow
Tue, Feb 20 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
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.
E07
Reading Between the Lies
Tue, Feb 27 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A new officer makes one of the biggest drug busts her bridge has ever seen.
E08
The Rookies
Tue, Mar 5 2024 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A couple from Mexico arrives with candy unfit for children's consumption.
E09
The Hitman
Tue, Mar 12 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A cartel hitman is extradited, and 50 gallons of moonshine is intercepted.
E10
The Beetle's Live
Tue, Mar 19 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Cardboard packaging hides a secret; a laptop bag conceals narcotics.
Season 4
12 episodes
E01
Lime and Punishment
Tue, Apr 16 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A man's in a bind when trying to cross with an item that fell from the sky.
E02
Cocaine Chihuahua
Tue, Apr 23 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Officers catch a man trying to enter the US with a manslaughter warrant.
E03
A King-Size Bust
Tue, Apr 30 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A million-dollar load is found within a shipment of mattresses.
E04
The Kids Aren't Alright
Tue, May 7 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A man who claims to have been kidnapped by a cartel seeks asylum in the US.
E05
A Rocky Family Vacation
Tue, May 14 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A covert load of hard narcotics is found in a tractor-trailer's air tank.
E06
Marshal Matters
Tue, May 21 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Officers discover an illicit load within a shipment of garbage bags.
E07
Going Out With a Bang
Tue, May 28 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A retiring officer makes a significant bust before hanging up his hat.
E08
Tomato, Tomate
Tue, Jun 4 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Officers uncover a lethal load. A woman and son are caught with fake visas.
E09
Magazines in Socks
Tue, Jun 11 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A former teacher is surprised to find she has a warrant out for her arrest.
E10
Don't Get Cocky
Tue, Jun 18 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Two men attempt to smuggle a rooster for cockfighting.
E11
Ruffled Feathers
Tue, Jun 25 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A magician comes under scrutiny for traveling with his prop dove.
E12
Florida or Bust
Tue, Jul 2 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A concealed shipment is hidden in the fifth wheel of a tractor trailer.
Season 5
10 episodes
E01
Put Your Shirt Back On
Tue, Jul 16 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
An expectant mother tries to cross with an unexpected load.
E02
Someone's Knockin' at the Door
Tue, Jul 23 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A missing teenager with a rap sheet is turned in to the authorities.
E03
Operation Block-Blitz
Tue, Jul 30 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Sisters are detained when one attacks an officer after binge drinking.
E04
Pulp Addiction
Tue, Aug 6 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A cavity search reveals a smuggler concealing pills in an unpleasant place.
E05
The Cartel Games
Tue, Aug 13 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
An X-ray flags a dark object in the fuel tank of a a band's tour bus.
E06
No Secrets Allowed
Tue, Aug 20 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Officers catch a car carrying more than gas in its fuel tank.
E07
The Lowest Load
Tue, Sep 10 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
An inspection of travelers leads to the takedown of a cartel stash house.
E08
Coming Back to America
Tue, Sep 17 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A truck stolen by a cartel in Mexico comes back to America.
E09
Running on Empty
Tue, Sep 24 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A truck with a compartment of drugs requires a complex code to open it.
E10
Does Your Wife Know?
Tue, Oct 1 2024 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Officers struggle to open up an engine part they suspect is hiding drugs.
Season 6
12 episodes
E01
The Flint-Stoners
Tue, Feb 4 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Officers examine a trailer filled with cooking supplies and unearth a GPS tracker -- the kind cartels use to watch their loads. US citizens who accidentally approach the international border are inspected, and it turns out they have a few secrets.
E02
The Rat Pack
Tue, Feb 11 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
When a drug dog alerts a vehicle full of clubbers heading to a techno bar, officers find the group has gotten creative with their illicit drugs; officers inspecting a couple's truck find bags full of rat carcasses to be used in a specialty soup. Content expanded.
E03
A Cosmetic Wrinkle
Tue, Feb 18 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
When officers see an approaching vehicle make a sudden U-turn, they give chase and find a bag with a gun and ammunition. Tourists arrive with a large amount of Botox and dermal fillers, hinting they may be planning to perform cosmetic treatments for cash.
E04
Stink Bug Salsa
Tue, Feb 25 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
When two sisters are pulled over for making an unsafe lane change, officers discover they have an illicit stash that can't cross the border; a Mexican couple attempts to bring a bag of foul-smelling insects for a special recipe.
E05
Under Pressure
Tue, Mar 4 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
When a bus is stopped for a routine search, an X-ray reveals some contents may be under pressure; a U.S. family's pet parakeet is denied entry into Mexico and without special USDA approval, it may not be allowed back into America either.
E06
Joint Failure
Tue, Mar 11 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
When a trailer full of sea salt shows up at the bridge, officers decide to inspect it; the bags do contain a crystalline substance and it's an illicit one; during an inspection of a U.S. citizen, something illegal rolls out of his pocket.
E07
The Cookie Monster
Tue, Mar 18 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
When a U.S. citizen returning from Mexico is flagged for having an arrest warrant, the man claims to have taken 20 morphine pills in order to avoid prison time; a shipment of car seat cushions coming into America is padded with more than foam.
E08
... And a Bag of Chips
Tue, Mar 25 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A man entering the U.S. with more cash than the $10,000 limit raises eyebrows; officers find a cooler full of rat meat in the back of a traveler's vehicle, but further inspection uncovers something more surprising.
E09
On the Rocks
Tue, Apr 1 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
When a man waiting in the pedestrian line to enter the U.S. suddenly turns and sprints back toward Mexico, officers give chase; a Mexican national seeks asylum in the U.S. after claiming he was kidnapped and extorted for information by cartels.
E10
Grinding to a Halt
Tue, Apr 29 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Officers spot a lone pedestrian entering the U.S. with large bags; the search reveals containers of coffee, one concealing a package of suspected narcotics; the x-ray of a flatbed trailer reveals hidden bundles, but officers struggle to reach them.
E11
Grandma's Day Out
Tue, May 6 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A truck carrying household goods into Mexico is stopped for inspection; when several boxes are X-rayed, a gun and ammunition are found hidden inside a kids' toy box; a man re-entering the U.S. is stopped after checks reveal he is wanted for murder.
E12
Paper, Plastic or Ammo?
Tue, May 13 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
After a recent gun show in the U.S., officers are on alert; when a man returning to Mexico claims to have gone grocery shopping far from where he lives, his car is inspected; a man smuggling pills has to choose between jail time or giving up names.
Season 7
6 episodes
E01
Seedy Behavior
Tue, Aug 5 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
When an older couple crossing into the US has cartel logos on their packed clothes, they have some explaining to do. A Mexican driver says he's visiting a friend in Texas, but seems nervous. A vehicle search finds evidence of hidden compartments.
E02
Oh Brother, Not Another
Tue, Aug 12 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
When a man is detained on a warrant, the mug shot confirms they have the correct man -- but his fingerprints aren't a match. A woman arrives at the border driving an oil worker's truck. Upon inspection, officers find white powder around the opening.
E03
The Tooth of the Matter
Tue, Aug 19 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A woman claims she drove 13 hours for a 15-minute dentist appointment, but she can't remember the name of the dentist, and has no proof of her visit; two men returning from a night in Mexico are pulled over.
E04
Judge, Jury and Executioner
Tue, Aug 26 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A Canadian national finds himself in hot water for illegally working for his uncle in the U.S; a man tries crossing while carrying cosmetic injections stuffed into a sweet treat; a rookie officer follows a hunch after a trend of smuggled narcotics.
E05
Death Incarnet
Tue, Sep 2 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
When an American band is denied entry into Canada due to incorrect paperwork, CBP officers have to investigate; a U.S. citizen coming back from Mexico is flagged as having an arrest warrant; while officers dig deeper, she attempts to escape.
E06
The Dreaded Detroit Return
Tue, Sep 9 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A stand-up comedian is stopped after declaring prescription anxiety meds, but further testing shows the pills are positive for fentanyl.
Season 8
6 episodes
E01
6-7 Hundred
Tue, Jan 20 2026 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
When a young bus driver approaches the border without any passengers in his coach, officers suspect a smuggling operation may be underway; a man attempts to drive into the U.S. with a van full of goods loaded with more than just clothing.
E02
Grab Bag
Tue, Jan 27 2026 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Officers find a man and his family driving a suspiciously modified truck; a young man is caught with narcotics strapped to his body; a crosser is detained for having a record of smuggling an illegal migrant across the border.
E03
Trifecta of Trouble
Tue, Feb 3 2026 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A speaker cabinet is found to be carrying more than just sweet beats. A driver who took a wrong turn and ended up at the border crossing is packing more than he should be. Following a recent smuggling trend, officers carry out a special operation.
E04
Semi-Pro
Tue, Feb 10 2026 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A semi-pro boxer is detained for having a warrant out for his arrest.
E05
This Round's on Me
Tue, Feb 17 2026 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A group of unofficial couriers known as Paqueteros attempts to cross the border with something a little extra in their load.
E06
A Smuggler's Guide to Weight Loss
Tue, Feb 24 2026 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
After a K9 alerts to a vehicle, officers have trouble finding anything, but eventually a secret compartment reveals its contents.
