The Discovery Channel’s Contraband: Seized at the Airport returns with another episode filled with suspicious packages, nervous travelers, and the ever-watchful eyes of Department of Homeland Security officers. In “Catch ‘Em All,” airport security faces a diverse array of smuggling attempts, from the bizarre to the potentially dangerous.
An agriculture dog, presumably with a highly developed sense of smell and a low tolerance for illicit produce, sniffs out something unusual in a suitcase arriving from Ethiopia. Further inspection reveals what’s described as a “tough hide.”
Meanwhile, a plain-clothes officer observes suspicious activity in baggage claim, likely involving a nervous traveler and a conspicuously heavy suitcase. Will it be drugs, weapons, or simply an overabundance of duty-free souvenirs? Only time will tell.
And in what might be the most dramatic scenario, a woman arriving from Japan accuses officers of profiling her. The details of the encounter remain unclear, but the accusation raises questions about the delicate balance between security and potential discrimination in airport procedures.
“Catch ‘Em All” airs Monday, January 20, 2025, at 9 PM on Discovery. Tune in to witness the never-ending cat-and-mouse game between smugglers and the authorities tasked with stopping them.