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.
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.
In their battle against the cartels, Customs and Border Protection flag a tractor-trailer transporting tanks of liquid methamphetamine. Meanwhile, officers nab an exotic reptile smuggler, and 36 pounds of cocaine are found inside a pickup truck.
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.
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.
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.
At the Brownsville point of entry, officers encounter drug trafficking, fraudulent documents and illegal merchandise. Authorities seize $7 million worth of marijuana hidden inside rolled carpet during a routine cargo inspection at the World Trade Bridge.
Meth is found inside the walls of a trailer; brothers are caught smuggling prescription medication; illicit Mexican delicacies are confiscated at the border.
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.
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.
A man returning from Mexico requires emergency Narcan after a suspected opioid overdose. An odd family gets apprehended while attempting to sneak weapons into Mexico. A woman caught attempting to smuggle medications into the US.
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.
Couriers heading south are carrying a 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 narcotics are found hidden within a semi.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An elite team prepares for the extradition of a cartel Sicario, or hitman 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.
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 within his car. Officers question the intentions of a chatty traveler.
An officer catches a woman trying to use a forged visa to enter 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.
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.
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.
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 attempts to cross, but it hides an illicit surprise.
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.
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.
A man crosses with something that fell from the sky -- literally -- as well as the remains of a federally protected animal. Officers find a stay-at-home mom who may have a side hustle dealing pills, and a shipment of limes arrives with an extra surprise.
As a man attempts to cross the border, he is flagged as having an outstanding manslaughter warrant; officers discover a secret stash of cocaine hidden inside a tractor-trailer; a woman caught with prescription pills is suspected of drug dealing.
A mother and daughter are caught under the influence of meth. A million-dollar load is found within a shipment of mattresses. A young traveler attempts to smuggle pills in his waistband. Officers apprehend a man with an outstanding warrant.
Officers find a concealed load in the side panels of a pickup truck. Hundreds of gun parts headed for Mexico are intercepted. A man who claims to have been kidnapped by a drug cartel seeks asylum in the US. A traveler arrives with an unusual cut of meat.
After a K9 alerts officers, a covert load of hard narcotics is found in the air tank of a tractor-trailer. A pair of pill smugglers are held to task. A Mexico-bound weapon cache is intercepted. A man is detained after a joint is found in his suitcase.
Officers discover an illicit load in a shipment of garbage bags. A U.S. Marshal exhibits some disorderly conduct. A woman previously imprisoned for trafficking meth is found with an excessive amount of pills. Knockoff luxury goods are uncovered.
A retiring officer makes a significant bust before hanging up his hat. A bus arrives with more than just passengers in tow. A mother wanted on a nine-year-old warrant for theft is apprehended. A car unexpectedly explodes in the middle of a bridge.
Officers discover a lethal load in the back seat of a car. 70-year-old sisters are caught trying to smuggle pain pills. A woman and son with fake visas attempt to cross into the US. Officers assist a surgeon whose vehicle will only drive in reverse.
Officers make a massive seizure after searching a spicy load. A former teacher is surprised to find she has an arrest warrant. Two men are caught with gun parts in their luggage. A traveler's cargo is scrutinized when crossing liquor into the U.S.
Two men are caught attempting to smuggle a rooster for cockfighting. Officers find millions of dollars of counterfeit goods. A woman flees after dumping drugs on the bridge. An illicit load is found hidden in the axles of a lowboy trailer.
Officers receive a tip-off on a vehicle loaded with cartel cash. A man just released from jail finds himself in trouble for smuggling hundreds of prescription pills. A magician comes under scrutiny for traveling with a dove he uses as a prop.
A concealed shipment is hidden in the fifth wheel of a tractor-trailer. Officers searching a courier's van find a lethal cache. An unlikely source sets off the radiation detector. A young woman is detained for a warrant she didn't know she had.
An expectant mother tries to cross with an unexpected load in her car. Officers stumble upon a shipment of narcotics not-so-secretly concealed. A bounty hunter has trouble keeping her cool when officers find she's carrying something illegal.
Officers get a surprise when narcotics are hidden within a shipment of rubber. Suspicions are raised when a routine X-ray reveals packages hidden inside the tires of a truck. A missing teenager with a rap sheet is turned in to the authorities.
Two sisters are detained when one of them attacks an officer after a day of binge drinking. A man claiming to be traveling for business has something to hide. On a hectic day, officers conduct a special operation using the bridge's K9 team.
Officers in Hidalgo are forced to close the bridge when it's stormed by asylum seekers attempting to jump ahead of hundreds of people waiting to seek refuge in the US; a cavity search reveals a pill smuggler concealing meds in an unpleasant place.
An X-ray flags a dark object in the fuel tank of a a band's tour bus.
Officers catch a car carrying more than gas in its fuel tank.
An inspection of travelers leads to the takedown of a cartel stash house.
Officers prepare for the extradition of a cartel boss; travelers try to fool officers into allowing their illicit loads over the border; a truck stolen by a cartel comes back to America; a man attempts to conceal pills where officers can't find them.
Officers find farm equipment packed full of narcotics; teenagers are caught smuggling anti-anxiety pills; a truck is found with a secret compartment full of drugs, requiring a complex code to open it; a van's gas tank has more than fuel in it.
Officers struggle to open up an engine part they suspect is hiding drugs.