This Saturday, Nat Geo offers a double dose of South Pacific border security with two new episodes of Catch a Smuggler. First up, “Million Dollar Box” tracks customs agents as they uncover a hefty stash of MDMA worth a cool million, tucked away inside an unassuming wooden pallet. Alongside this substantial bust, the episode spotlights a visa runner exhibiting a surprising level of candor, a refreshing change of pace, and immigration officials pursuing a computer hacker.
Following “Million Dollar Box”, “Earth Witch” takes viewers on a different but equally twisty journey. Here, cocaine makes a less-than-fashionable appearance, concealed within the linings of bags. This episode also features a parcel of unusual contents, enough to raise eyebrows even among seasoned customs officers, and a traveler whose memory seems as hazy as a tropical morning mist.
This double feature provides a comprehensive, if slightly unsettling, glimpse into the daily grind of maintaining border security.
Catch a Smuggler: South Pacific airs Saturday, December 21 at 9:00 PM on Nat Geoc.
