Aug 15, 2022
In denial or being duped? Customs stop a woman who doesn’t believe she’s in the wrong, but her suitcase full of cocaine says otherwise.
Border Patrol
Border Patrol is a New Zealand reality television series, focusing on the Customs, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and the New Zealand Immigration Service. It is narrated by Tim Balme. They are checking through packages, travelers and goods to find if they try to smugle prohibited or undeclared goods. They have trained staff, dogs and technology to find this out.
Season 13 Episodes
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Aug 15, 2022
Customs and Immigration team-up to talk to a man from Latvia, who has plans to start a new country. Meanwhile, travellers from Malaysia turn up with enough fruit to fill a fridge.
Aug 22, 2022
Immigration officers interview a man matching the profile of a suspected drug smuggler, and it’s ‘Goodbye Pork Pie’ at Biosecurity NZ.
Aug 29, 2022
A Customs investigation stops a massive cigarette-smuggling ring dead in its tracks, a woman arriving from Brazil has a ‘ticket to nowhere’ and Biosecurity intercept a man with ants in his pants.
Sep 5, 2022
A businessman from Pakistan keeps his visa history under wraps while an American Kiwi lands with a passport that says he’s 6 feet under.
Sep 12, 2022
A mysterious vial of liquid puts Customs on high alert; Immigration officers play a confusing game of “he said, she said” with a traveller from Columbia.
Sep 12, 2022
A New Zealand national loses her cool over a permit for her favourite ginseng, an itinerary raises red flags at Immigration and Customs officers find MDMA hidden inside art supplies from France.
Sep 26, 2022
Friendly or phoney? Customs uncover suspicious paperwork in the luggage of a New Zealand resident. A traveller from China tries to convince Immigration that she’s a genuine tourist.
Oct 3, 2022
A returning New Zealand traveller experiences phone search fury in Customs red zone. Immigration turns up a problematic past with a US visitor.
Oct 17, 2022
A Chilean visa runner tries to dash across the ditch and Customs uncover a crafty concealment inside a wooden pallet. Immigration checks a Romanian’s hacker career is legit.
Season 13 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Border Patrol Season 13 premiere?
Border Patrol Season 13 premiered on August 15, 2022.
How many episodes are in Border Patrol Season 13?
Border Patrol Season 13 has 10 episodes.
What is the first episode of Border Patrol Season 13?
The season opens with Season 13 Episode 1, "Episode 1". It aired on August 15, 2022.
Go to Season 13 Episode 1