Dan Nachtrab
Self - Narrator
Contraband: Seized at the Border (2023)
Season 7
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.
Released May 23, 2023
Episode 41 min
14+
Genres: Crime, Documentary, Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: tmdb.approving
Network: Discovery
Country: United States
Languages:
English,
Portuguese
S7E1 - Seedy Behavior
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.
Aug. 4, 2025, midnight
S7E2 - Oh Brother, Not Another
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.
Aug. 11, 2025, midnight
S7E3 - The Tooth of the Matter
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.
Aug. 18, 2025, midnight
S7E4 - Judge, Jury and Executioner
A man tries crossing with cosmetic injections stuffed into a sweet treat. A rookie officer follows a hunch after a Canadian narcotics smuggling trend.
Aug. 25, 2025, midnight
S7E5 - Death Incarnet
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.
Sept. 1, 2025, midnight
S7E6 - The Dreaded Detroit Return
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.
Sept. 8, 2025, midnight
S7E7 - Holiday Special
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.
Dec. 22, 2025, midnight
S7E8 - New Year's Eve Special
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.
Dec. 29, 2025, midnight
Discovery
41 min/ep
2952 min
May 23, 2023
Jan. 19, 2026, midnight
Returning Series
TV-14 / 14+
Action
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