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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,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 1 Episode 2 - Deadly Cargo
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Deadly Cargo

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 1 Episode 6 - Wheels on the Bus
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Wheels on the Bus

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 1 Episode 3 - Fueled by Meth
    7.5/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Fueled by Meth

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 1 Episode 1 - Babies, Hard Drugs and Carrots
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Babies, Hard Drugs and Carrots

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 1 Episode 5 - You've Got Meth
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #5 - You've Got Meth

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 1 Episode 8 - A Double-Bust Kind of Day
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #6 - A Double-Bust Kind of Day

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 1 Episode 9 - Blood is Thicker Than Water
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Blood is Thicker Than Water

    S1:E9

    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.

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  8. Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 1 Episode 4 - Fighting Words
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Fighting Words

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 1 Episode 7 - Seven Million Dollar Seizure
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Seven Million Dollar Seizure

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 1 Episode 10 - New Methods, Old Lies
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #10 - New Methods, Old Lies

    S1:E10

    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.

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  11. Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 2 Episode 1 - Cross-Border Smuggling
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Cross-Border Smuggling

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 2 Episode 2 - The Avocado Couple
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - The Avocado Couple

    S2:E2

    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.

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  13. Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 2 Episode 3 - The Scales of Justice
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - The Scales of Justice

    S2:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 2 Episode 4 - A Light Bulb Moment
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - A Light Bulb Moment

    S2:E4

    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.

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  15. Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 2 Episode 5 - Yes, Deer?
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Yes, Deer?

    S2:E5

    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.

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  16. Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 2 Episode 6 - The Fresh Hot Chili Peppers
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - The Fresh Hot Chili Peppers

    S2:E6

    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.

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  17. Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 2 Episode 7 - Crying Uncle
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Crying Uncle

    S2:E7

    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.

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  18. Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 2 Episode 8 - All in the Family
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - All in the Family

    S2:E8

    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.

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  19. Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 2 Episode 9 - The $8,000 Man
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - The $8,000 Man

    S2:E9

    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.

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  20. Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 2 Episode 10 - I'm Clean, Bro
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - I'm Clean, Bro

    S2:E10

    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.

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  21. Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 3 Episode 1 - Go Get 'Em, Tiger
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Go Get 'Em, Tiger

    S3:E1

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

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  22. Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 3 Episode 2 - Beefing Up Security
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Beefing Up Security

    S3:E2

    Agriculture specialists deal with cattle arriving without required seals.

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  23. Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 3 Episode 3 - Bullet Points
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Bullet Points

    S3:E3

    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.

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  24. Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 3 Episode 4 - The Nose Knows Best
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - The Nose Knows Best

    S3:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Contraband: Seized at the Border Season 3 Episode 5 - Altar Course
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Altar Course

    S3:E5

    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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Deadly Cargo" is the best rated episode of "Contraband: Seized at the Border". It scored 7.6/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/30/2023. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Wheels on the Bus".