May 10, 2023 · 44m
CBP finds an SUV loaded with meth at the border and counterfeit cash in Atlanta. Operation Blood Moon yields 2000 kilos of cocaine in Puerto Rico.
To Catch a Smuggler
Millions enter the US through airports each year, and hid amongst them are a stream of contraband ill intentions. Defending our borders are the vigilant men and women of the Department of Homeland Security, whose agencies make up a three-tiered defense of America’s airports. DHS will stop at nothing to catch a smuggler.
Season 5 Episodes
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May 17, 2023 · 44m
In the heat of El Paso, CBP stops 30 kilos of cocaine from crossing the border. Officers intercept $150K worth of illegal pills in Philadelphia.
May 24, 2023 · 44m
CBP and HSI target 25,000 ecstasy pills intercepted in Germany bound for PHL. CBP finds $143K of meth at the border, and an ancient statue at JFK.
May 31, 2023 · 44m
At Philly Seaport, CBP finds containers loaded with coke. In El Paso, the cartel thwarts HSI’s controlled delivery of 40 kilos of marijuana.
Jun 7, 2023 · 44m
CBP questions a man traveling from Panama suspected of ingesting pellets of coke. PR AMO agents track down a boat loaded with $51M worth of cocaine.
Jun 14, 2023 · 44m
HSI in California organizes undercover drug buys with numerous traffickers. CBP El Paso intercepts Coyotes heading back into Mexico.
Jun 21, 2023 · 44m
HSI in San Diego tracks a vehicle stuffed with meth all the way to Long Beach. CBP & HSI in Philly test a new drug detection device.
Jun 28, 2023 · 44m
CBP in El Paso finds $1M of cocaine hidden in a refrigerated cargo truck. LA HSI executes controlled delivery and arrests recipient of date rape drug.
Season 5 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did To Catch a Smuggler Season 5 premiere?
To Catch a Smuggler Season 5 premiered on May 10, 2023.
How many episodes are in To Catch a Smuggler Season 5?
To Catch a Smuggler Season 5 has 8 episodes.
What is the first episode of To Catch a Smuggler Season 5?
The season opens with Season 5 Episode 1, "Boatloads of Coke". It aired on May 10, 2023.
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