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To Catch a Smuggler

To Catch a Smuggler

TV-142015•44m•7.7/10
DocumentaryRealityCrimeDrama

Ratings

🎬TMDb
7.7/10(104)

Following the police of Latinoamerica & Europe airports in and their fight against crime.

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Production

Omava, National Geographic Channels International

Language

ES

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

January 13, 2015

Last Aired

February 18, 2023

Networks

National Geographic, National Geographic: Latinoamérica

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Carry-On Cocaine
Air date: 2015-01-13
The police at the El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, Colombia, face the most daring crimes.
E2
Cocaine Capsules
Air date: 2015-01-20
The El Dorado Airport Police fight against drug trafficking and smuggling.
E3
False Bottom
Air date: 2015-01-27
Three passengers try to leave the country with fake IDs; a passenger claims to have been tricked.
E4
Cocaine Cargo
Air date: 2015-02-03
When people risk their lives to smuggle drugs, police officers face dramatic cases.
E5
Liquid Cocaine
Air date: 2015-02-10
Police officers in el Dorado must intercept shipments hiding drugs the most unusual ways.
E6
High Heels
Air date: 2015-02-17
Officers must pay attention to every detail to find smuggled drugs.

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