—Following the work of America's Customs and Border Protection agency, whose job is to defend the border and stop terrorists, drugs and illegal weapons from entering the country.

9 seasonsReality, DocumentaryTV-14

Essential planBundle+ plan

Watch with free trial

Compare plans

7-day free trial (new users only), then $25 + tax per month.
Cancel anytime. See terms.

Season 86 of 6 Episodes

When a young bus driver approaches the border without any passengers in his coach, officers suspect a smuggling operation may be underway; a man attempts to drive into the U.S. with a van full of goods loaded with more than just clothing.
Officers find a man and his family driving a suspiciously modified truck; a young man is caught with narcotics strapped to his body; a crosser is detained for having a record of smuggling an illegal migrant across the border.
A speaker cabinet is found to be carrying more than just sweet beats; a driver who took a wrong turn and ended up at the border crossing is packing more than he should be; following a recent smuggling trend, officers carry out a special operation.
When a lone driver avoids answering officers' questions, an X-ray reveals dark shadows along her car's floorboard, a sign she could be smuggling narcotics; a semi-pro boxer is detained after being flagged for having a warrant for his arrest.
When an X-ray reveals strange shapes inside a car's spare tire, the officers' investigation doesn't turn up flat; a group of unofficial couriers known as Paqueteros attempts to cross the border with something a little extra in their load.
After a K9 alerts to a vehicle, officers have trouble finding anything, but eventually a secret compartment reveals its contents; officers question a man who claims he's driving his friend's truck across country because his buddy needed to eat dinner.

Officers stop a man suspected of money laundering; cocaine is found hidden in an unexpected area of a shipping truck; a traveler is caught trying to bring weaponry into Mexico; a father is stopped when trying to smuggle medication for his son.
Upcoming
Officers receive a tip-off on a vehicle loaded with cartel cash; a man released from jail finds himself in trouble for smuggling hundreds of prescription pills; a magician comes under scrutiny for traveling with a dove he uses as a prop.
Upcoming
Officers discover an illicit load in a shipment of garbage bags; a U.S. Marshal exhibits some disorderly conduct; a woman previously imprisoned for trafficking meth is found with an excessive amount of pills; knockoff luxury goods are uncovered.
Upcoming
A retiring officer makes a significant bust before hanging up his hat; a bus arrives with more than just passengers in tow; a mother wanted on a nine-year-old warrant for theft is apprehended; a car unexpectedly explodes in the middle of a bridge.
Upcoming
A new recruit hoping for her first drug seizure strikes it lucky; an unlikely smuggler is caught with nearly $50,000 in cash; officers find a fuel tank that's got more than gas inside it; a bus is searched after a K9 alerts to a strange smell.
Upcoming
As a man attempts to cross the border, he is flagged as having an outstanding manslaughter warrant; officers discover a secret stash of cocaine hidden inside a tractor-trailer; a woman caught with prescription pills is suspected of drug dealing.
Upcoming

Following the work of America's Customs and Border Protection agency, whose job is to defend the border and stop terrorists, drugs and illegal weapons from entering the country.

Dan Nachtrab

View all channels

One Subscription.
Endless Entertainment.

Unlock live TV, binge-worthy shows, hit movies, and more. Starting at $25/month.

View plans

Philo is a live TV streaming service that offers two plans to fit your entertainment needs:

Essential ($25/month): 70+ live channels and over 75,000 movies and shows on-demand. New users get a 7-day free trial!

Bundle+ ($33/month): Includes all the channels and entire streaming library available in the Essential plan, the entire AMC+ library, and access to HBO Max Basic with Ads plan and discovery+ included.

Both plans: offer 1-year unlimited cloud DVR, let you stream on up to 3 devices at once, create up to 10 profiles, and cancel anytime with no contract.

Free Channels: Not ready to subscribe? You can also enjoy Free Channels with no credit card required—simply create your account and start watching.

Yes! New users that sign up for the Essential plan can try it free for 7 days. You can explore our channels, features, and content before your subscription begins. No contract required—cancel anytime before your trial ends with no charges.

An email address
A future payment method
A broadband internet connection
A supported device

Web, iPhone & iPad, Android phones & tablets, Roku, Fire TV, Samsung TV, VIZIO TV, LG TV, Apple TV, Android TV, and Chromecast via Android

Yes! You can record an unlimited amount of live or upcoming content to your cloud DVR and save them for up to a year. No equipment needed!

Nope! No hardware is required, ever. Philo's DVR is already built into the app, so there's nothing to plug in, set up, or pay extra for.

With an Essential or Bundle+ subscription, you get unlimited DVR storage included, and your recordings are saved for a full year. If you're watching with the Free Channels, recordings are saved for 30 days.

Yes! You can enjoy tons of premium television and movies by upgrading your Philo subscription plan with add-ons.

Here is a list of our available add-ons:

HBO Max Standard (ad-free): Watch HBO Originals and hit movies ad-free for $13 more per month. Live sports included (in HBO Max app).
discovery+ (ad-free): Stream hit reality shows, documentaries, and more without the ads - all for $8 more per month.
Movies & More: Watch award-winning films, cult classics, celebrity stories, documentaries, and more - for $3 more per month.
AMC+ (ad-free): Enjoy ad-free access to the entire AMC+ library for $4 more per month.
MGM+ (ad-free): Stream thousands of the latest hits, fan favorites, original series, documentaries, and comedy specials for an additional $8/month.
ALLBLK (ad-free): Stream original series, independent films, nostalgic Black cinema, reality, and lively stage plays for $7 more per month.
Hallmark+ (ad-free): Watch exclusive originals, reality shows, rom-coms, cozy mysteries, heartfelt dramas, and beloved holiday movies for an additional $9/month.
STARZ (ad-free): Enjoy today’s hits, classic movies, and bold original series for an additional $12/month.

HBO Max:

Sign up for the Bundle+ ($33/month) plan.
Go to your Philo account page and follow the steps to activate your HBO Max Basic with Ads plan account.

discovery+: Sign up for the Bundle+ ($33/month) plan.

Contraband: Seized at the Border

Watch Now

Record to Watch Later

24 episodes will be broadcast over the next two weeks

More about Contraband: Seized at the Border

Starring

Subscribe to Enjoy 70+ Channels

Watch and record live TV with a Philo subscription

More like Contraband: Seized at the Border

Popular on Philo

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Philo offer?

Does Philo offer a free trial?

What do I need to get started?

Can I record my favorite shows?

Do I need to buy or rent a DVR box to record shows on Philo?

Does Philo offer add-on packages?

How do I get HBO Max Basic with Ads plan and discovery+ with my Philo subscription?