Description
Original Airdate05/23/2023
Following 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.
Contraband: Seized at the Border
Where to watch Contraband: Seized at the Border
- Free On Demand on Discovery Channel
10. Super-load Sunday
Air Date 09/07/2026
Officers are caught off guard when a high-end sports car arrives at the border packing heat. At the bus terminal, a K9 alerts to a traveler's luggage. Upon investigation, officers find photographs showing large amounts of cash on her phone.
8. Just Doing My Duty
Air Date 08/17/2026
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.
7. A Drop in the Bouquet
Air Date 08/03/2026
Cartels hope CBP won't inspect happy families, but officers know not to fall for that smuggling trick. Due to avian flu, live chickens can't be brought into the U.S. A family is forced to choose: go home to save their pet or surrender the bird to CBP.
6. All the Mayor's Men
Air Date 07/20/2026
Two men arrive in an SUV carrying enough suitcases for an entire family. Officers discover it's no family car -- it's a Kevlar-lined, bulletproof tank, the type that the cartels use to transport high-ranking gang members and attack law enforcement.
5. Roses in Red, Violence in Blue
Air Date 07/13/2026
A traveler is caught with blades for cockfighting, a cartel-run blood sport; every year, Mexico grows millions of dollars of flowers for the U.S., but cartels are taking advantage of the influx of shipments during major holidays to stash something extra.
4. The Meth Doesn't Add Up
Air Date 07/06/2026
During his first day on the job, a rookie officer relies on his training, sending a hesitant driver for further inspection, and his hunch pays off; when a traveler claims to be visiting his dentist bimonthly in Mexico, officers investigate further.
3. The Breeder's Cup
Air Date 06/29/2026
Officers find that an 18-wheeler is carrying more than a load of takeout containers; a couple raises suspicion after declaring bulldog semen, but the labeling suggests the box may actually contain stallion semen, a valuable and tightly regulated substance.
1. Tramadol to Hell
Air Date 06/15/2026
A driver claims he buys used cars over the border to import into the U.S., but an X-ray reveals something that is located in his spare tire; when a traveler returning from Mexico declares protein-rich snacks at customs, a fish and wildlife expert is called in.