To Catch A Smuggler: JFK Airport

National Geographic
To Catch A Smuggler: JFK Airport

Synopsis

Explore the intense and emotional stories of the US Customs Patrol at some of the busiest airports in the world.

Episodes

Season 1
  • Search & Seize

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    When officers stop a young man with cocaine in his luggage, they try to use him to track down other suspected smugglers to get to the source.

  • Courier to Kingpin

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    John F. Kennedy International Airport is a place that never sleeps - and for officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection this means constant vigilance is necessary at all times.

  • Coke In The Coat

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    From intercepting a family smuggling heroin to finding what's triggering radiation alarms, these US customs officers are ready for the challenge.

  • Hidden Heroin

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    Two men arriving from different continents appear to be clean for drugs, but their nerves and inconsistent stories keep the officers suspicious.

  • Cavity Courier

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    When officers confront two suspected smugglers, they use their best instincts and interviewing skills to uncover cocaine in two unlikely places.