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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