Contraband: Seized at the Border

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.

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.

Meth is found inside the walls of a trailer; brothers are caught smuggling prescription medication; illicit Mexican delicacies are confiscated at the border.

At the Brownsville, Texas, point of entry, officers encounter drug trafficking, fraudulent documents and illegal merchandise; authorities seize $7 million worth of marijuana hidden inside a rolled carpet during a routine cargo inspection.

Multiple drug busts and arrests get made at various border crossings in Texas, including the discovery of the largest meth haul yet attempted at the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cardboard packaging hides a secret; a laptop bag conceals narcotics.

A cartel hitman is extradited, and 50 gallons of moonshine is intercepted.

A couple from Mexico arrives with candy unfit for children's consumption.

A new officer makes one of the biggest drug busts her bridge has ever seen.

Officers see a trend of narcotics being smuggled inside car dashboards.

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.

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.

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.

Agriculture specialists deal with cattle arriving without required seals.

Officers find a surprise in a car that hasn't crossed the border before.

A concealed shipment is hidden in the fifth wheel of a tractor trailer.

A magician comes under scrutiny for traveling with his prop dove.

Two men attempt to smuggle a rooster for cockfighting.

A former teacher is surprised to find she has a warrant out for her arrest.

Officers uncover a lethal load. A woman and son are caught with fake visas.

A retiring officer makes a significant bust before hanging up his hat.

Officers discover an illicit load within a shipment of garbage bags.

A covert load of hard narcotics is found in a tractor-trailer's air tank.

A man who claims to have been kidnapped by a cartel seeks asylum in the US.

A million-dollar load is found within a shipment of mattresses.

Officers catch a man trying to enter the US with a manslaughter warrant.

A man's in a bind when trying to cross with an item that fell from the sky.

Officers struggle to open up an engine part they suspect is hiding drugs.

A truck with a compartment of drugs requires a complex code to open it.

A truck stolen by the cartel in Mexico comes back to America.

An inspection of travelers leads to the takedown of a cartel stash house.

Officers catch a car carrying more than gas in its fuel tank.

An X-ray flags a dark object in the fuel tank of a a band's tour bus.

A cavity search reveals a smuggler concealing pills in an unpleasant place.

Sisters are detained when one attacks an officer after binge drinking.

A missing teenager with a rap sheet is turned in to the authorities.

An expectant mother tries to cross with an unexpected load.

Officers are vigilant after a recent gun show in the United States; a traveler's car is inspected when he tells officers a suspicious story about his travels; a man is caught smuggling pills and must choose between jail or giving up information.

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.

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.

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.

Travelers attempt to smuggle firearms within a load of sporting goods. Officers crack down on animal smugglers. Visitors like to bring home traditional gifts to their families in America, but there's still a limit to what can come across the border.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As another year draws to a close, our thoughts turn to new beginnings and fresh starts. But at the border, some things never change -- certain old acquaintances aren't easily forgotten, and not all resolutions are destined to last. Here at America's front line, the one thing that's guaranteed this New Year is that the battle against smugglers never ends.

During the holidays, hundreds of thousands of people cross in and out of the US to spend time with their families, bringing with them gifts -- some naughty, some nice. But it's business as usual for the cartels; they blend in with the holiday traffic, making the season of goodwill no vacation for the officers of Customs and Border Protection.

A man traveling with his young daughter attempts a U-turn before the border and comes face-to-face with CBP officers. A stand-up comedian is stopped after declaring prescription meds, but further analysis shows that the pills test positive for fentanyl.

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.

A man tries crossing with cosmetic injections stuffed into a sweet treat. A rookie officer follows a hunch after a Canadian narcotics smuggling trend.

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 after officers detect a strong smell of weed.

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.

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.

Officers process thousands of families crossing the border every day. Some carry memories, while others carry contraband. Because sometimes, families who travel together ... smuggle together.

While some officers wear a badge, others wear a leash. Over a thousand highly-trained K9s are on the scent, and if something's hidden, they'll find it -- because at the border, man's best friend is a smuggler's worst nightmare.

When hidden among shipments of narcotics and firearms worth billions, even the most innocent-looking contraband -- like a simple snack or sweet treat -- can be more than what it seems.

After a K9 alerts to a vehicle, officers have trouble finding anything, but eventually a secret compartment reveals its contents. Officers question a man who claims he's driving his friend's truck across country because his buddy needed to eat dinner.

When an X-ray reveals strange shapes inside a car's spare tire, the officers' investigation doesn't turn up flat. A group of unofficial couriers known as Paqueteros attempts to cross the border with something a little extra in their load.

When a lone driver avoids answering officers' questions, an X-ray reveals dark shadows along her car's floorboard, a sign she could be smuggling narcotics; a semi-pro boxer is detained after being flagged for having a warrant for his arrest.

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.

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.

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.

Millions of travelers cross the U.S. borders every year. And while some are innocent couples, others are partners in crime. Because at the border, love isn't always what it seems.

Each year, CBP officers inspect thousands of animals, including family pets and exotic wildlife -- because at the border, the threat may come from a different species. Some look innocent, while others carry hidden dangers.

Every year, CBP officers process thousands of vehicles. Some look ordinary, and other are built to deceive -- because at the border, four wheels and an engine could be a cover for contraband.

While some officers have years of experience, others are stepping up for the first time -- fresh out of training, and ready to prove themselves. Because at the border, a rookie's first day could be a smugglers's last chance.

Officers are caught off guard wen 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.

Customs and Border Protection forms one of the world's largest law enforcement agencies, drawing officers from many backgrounds. From rookies starting out, to veterans who have seen it all: at America's borders, the mission comes first for CBP officers.

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.

Tourist Day attracts those who move south for the winter. Officers prepare for smugglers hiding inside crowds and parties fueled by alcohol and drugs.

Each year, CBP recovers over 1,300 stolen vehicles at ports of entry. Many are heading to the black market, while cartels use others for trafficking. When officers receive a be on the lookout (BOLO) alert for a luxury car, they take it seriously.

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.

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 mambers and attack law enforcement.

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.

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.

Officers find an 18-wheeler 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 substace.

An officer suspects a car is carrying more than innocent Santeria sprays.

A driver claims he buys used cars over the border to import into the U.S., but an X-ray reveals something suspicious in his spare tire; when a traveler returning from Mexico declares snacks at Customs, a Fish and Wildlife expert is called in.