The US-Mexico border, a place of constant movement and tension, is back in focus as “Border Force: America’s Gatekeepers” returns for a sixth season. This Sunday’s episode turns its attention to the 28 bridges spanning the Rio Grande between Texas and Mexico, gateways for both legitimate trade and illicit smuggling.
In Eagle Pass, officers make a significant drug bust, seizing over 15 kilograms of heroin and uncovering a novel cartel smuggling tactic. Meanwhile, in Laredo, the episode takes a more human turn, documenting a Mexican family’s desperate plea for humanitarian parole. “Border Force” continues to provide unique access to the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection, allowing the viewer to see the complexities of their tasks.
It’s a world of constant vigilance, where officers must constantly adapt to the evolving methods of drug cartels while also dealing with the human stories of those seeking refuge or a better life.
“Border Force: America’s Gatekeepers” airs Sunday, 4 May at 7:00 PM GMT on U&Dave.
