To Catch a Smuggler

2012•5 series

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A look at the work of the US Customs and Border Protection at New York's JFK International airport, who protect the US from criminals.

Episode 5Spot Check: Drugs, Guns, and Money

Drugs, Guns and Money: Customs and Border Protection finds drugs hidden in cans and HSI stops a date rape drug from hitting the streets. (S1, ep 5) 7+

Episode 6Spot Check: Club Drugs and Party People

Club Drugs and Party People: CBP MIA finds a package of ecstasy, which leads to a controlled delivery and arrest. CBP JFK questions a traveller connected to drug smugglers. (S1, ep 6) 7+

Episode 7Spot Check: Cocaine Sausages

Cocaine Sausages: A suspicious passenger arriving from Nigeria tells a story that doesn't quite add up and agents have their hands full with a controlled delivery of MDMA. (S1, ep 7) 7+

Episode 8Spot Check: Decoys, Diversions and Drug Busts

Decoy, Diversions and Drug Busts: In New York, a joint operation led to the discovery of a white powdery substance in a bag inspected coming off an international flight. (S1, ep 8) 7+