Contraband: Seized at the Border

Season 8

TV-14

The series follows the work of Customs and Border Protection officers on the border between the United States and Mexico in their ongoing battle against the smugglers of contraband across the border - including the Mexican drug cartels.

Where to Watch Contraband: Seized at the Border • Season 8

9 Episodes

6-7 Hundred
E1
6-7 HundredWhen 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.
Grab Bag
E2
Grab BagOfficers 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.
Trifecta of Trouble
E3
Trifecta of TroubleA 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.
Semi-Pro
E4
Semi-ProWhen 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.
This Round's on Me
E5
This Round's on MeWhen 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.
A Smuggler's Guide to Weight Loss
E6
A Smuggler's Guide to Weight LossAfter 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.
It Smells Like ... Cow Poop?
E7
It Smells Like ... Cow Poop?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.
Wag the Dog
E8
Wag the DogWhile 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.
A Mether-Daughter's Day Out
E9
A Mether-Daughter's Day OutOfficers process thousands of families crossing the border every day. Some carry memories, while others carry contraband. Because sometimes, families who travel together ... smuggle together.