Border Patrol

The series follows New Zealand Customs agents as they carry out their routine responsibilities, patrolling the country's entry points and scrutinising cargo, luggage and passengers. It gives viewers a close‑up look at how these officers monitor the flow of goods and people, applying the agency's procedures to spot anything out of the ordinary. Their core mission is to prevent illegal items from crossing the border, and the programme shows the various tactics they employ – from document checks and physical inspections to intelligence‑driven operations – all aimed at protecting New Zealand from contraband and other prohibited materials. They're constantly adapting to any smuggling attempts, ensuring the border remains secure.

The series tracks the day‑to‑day duties of New Zealand Customs officers as they're striving to stop contraband slipping through the nation’s frontiers. Viewers get a close look at how the agents patrol airports, seaports and land crossings, using inspections, intelligence and on‑the‑spot decisions to intercept prohibited goods. Each episode follows their relentless effort to keep the border secure, highlighting the challenges they're facing while ensuring illegal items never make it onto New Zealand soil. The programme offers an inside perspective on the meticulous work required to protect the country from smuggling and other illicit trade, through diligent teamwork and thorough procedures.

Watch the day‑to‑day efforts of New Zealand’s Customs officers as they work to stop contraband from slipping through the nation’s frontiers. Each episode follows the agents as they patrol ports, airports and land crossings, using inspections, intelligence and quick decision‑making to intercept prohibited goods. Their mission is simple yet demanding: to keep illegal items out of the country and protect the community. By highlighting real‑world operations, the series gives viewers a clear picture of the challenges faced by the border‑security team and the methods they employ to maintain New Zealand’s safety. The officers also manage a broad spectrum of contraband, collaborating with partner organisations to ensure comprehensive border protection.

These episodes track the day‑to‑day activities of New Zealand Customs officers as they work to stop contraband from slipping through the nation’s frontiers. Viewers get a behind‑the‑scenes look at how the agents conduct inspections, gather intelligence and coordinate raids, all aimed at keeping illegal goods out of the country. The series follows their relentless pursuit of smuggled items, highlighting the challenges they face on land, sea and air routes. By documenting real operations, the programme shows how the team strives to protect New Zealand’s borders from illicit trade and the threats it brings. Their efforts are shown in real‑time, illustrating the pressure of rapid decision‑making and the importance of vigilance.

The series closely follows the diligent work of New Zealand Customs agents as they tirelessly strive to stop illegal items slipping through the country’s borders. Each episode shadows these officers while they inspect cargo, question travellers and apply a range of investigative techniques to intercept contraband before it can enter New Zealand. Their mission is to protect national safety and the economy by ensuring prohibited goods never cross the front line. By documenting their daily efforts, the programme shows the dedication, attention to detail and perseverance required to keep the nation’s borders secure. Their collaborative approach reinforces the comprehensive nature of customs enforcement.

These episodes track the day‑to‑day activities of New Zealand Customs officers as they work to stop contraband from slipping through the nation’s frontiers. Viewers get a behind‑the‑scenes look at how the agents conduct inspections, gather intelligence and coordinate raids, all aimed at keeping illegal goods out of the country. The series follows their relentless pursuit of smuggled items, highlighting the challenges they face on land, sea and air routes. By documenting real operations, the programme shows how the team strives to protect New Zealand’s borders from illicit trade and the threats it brings. Their efforts are shown in real‑time, illustrating the pressure of rapid decision‑making and the importance of vigilance.

The series closely follows the diligent work of New Zealand Customs agents as they tirelessly strive to stop illegal items slipping through the country’s borders. Each episode shadows these officers while they inspect cargo, question travellers and apply a range of investigative techniques to intercept contraband before it can enter New Zealand. Their mission is to protect national safety and the economy by ensuring prohibited goods never cross the front line. By documenting their daily efforts, the programme shows the dedication, attention to detail and perseverance required to keep the nation’s borders secure. Their collaborative approach reinforces the comprehensive nature of customs enforcement.

These episodes track the day‑to‑day activities of New Zealand Customs officers as they work to stop contraband from slipping through the nation’s frontiers. Viewers get a behind‑the‑scenes look at how the agents conduct inspections, gather intelligence and coordinate raids, all aimed at keeping illegal goods out of the country. The series follows their relentless pursuit of smuggled items, highlighting the challenges they face on land, sea and air routes. By documenting real operations, the programme shows how the team strives to protect New Zealand’s borders from illicit trade and the threats it brings. Their efforts are shown in real‑time, illustrating the pressure of rapid decision‑making and the importance of vigilance.

The series closely follows the diligent work of New Zealand Customs agents as they tirelessly strive to stop illegal items slipping through the country’s borders. Each episode shadows these officers while they inspect cargo, question travellers and apply a range of investigative techniques to intercept contraband before it can enter New Zealand. Their mission is to protect national safety and the economy by ensuring prohibited goods never cross the front line. By documenting their daily efforts, the programme shows the dedication, attention to detail and perseverance required to keep the nation’s borders secure. Their collaborative approach reinforces the comprehensive nature of customs enforcement.

The series offers a behind‑the‑scenes look at New Zealand Customs officers as they carry out their duties at the nation’s borders. Viewers are taken along as the agents work tirelessly to stop prohibited items from slipping through, highlighting the constant vigilance required to protect the country. The series captures the agents as they monitor entry points, underscoring the extensive scope of their role. Through on‑the‑spot footage, the programme showcases the agents’ dedication to intercepting illegal goods, illustrating the challenges they face in keeping New Zealand’s frontiers secure. It follows their day‑to‑day efforts to ensure that nothing unlawful passes unchecked into the country. Each episode underscores the importance of their vigilance in safeguarding national security.

The series tracks New Zealand Customs officers as they patrol the nation’s frontiers, striving to stop prohibited goods from slipping across the border. Viewers see the agents’ routine inspections, intelligence‑driven raids and quick decisions aimed at intercepting illegal items before they reach the public. By following their investigations from the dockside to the airport, the programme highlights the constant vigilance required to keep the country’s borders secure. Each episode showcases the challenges they face and the methods they employ to protect New Zealand from the flow of contraband. Their dedication to keeping the nation safe is evident throughout, and the series emphasises how each successful interception contributes to the broader goal of maintaining border integrity.

This programme follows New Zealand Customs agents as they go about their daily duties, constantly on the lookout for contraband attempting to slip through the country’s borders. Viewers get a behind‑the‑scenes look at how these officers investigate, intercept and seize illegal items, from small packages to larger shipments. The series highlights the meticulous checks, the teamwork and the persistence required to keep prohibited goods out of New Zealand. By shadowing the officers during raids, inspections and routine patrols, the show demonstrates the relentless effort put into protecting the nation’s frontiers from unlawful imports. Their dedication is evident in the meticulous paperwork and the rapid decision‑making required on the spot.

The programme shadows New Zealand Customs officers as they go about their daily duties, keeping a close eye on the nation’s borders. Their primary aim is to stop illegal goods from slipping through, whether that means spotting hidden contraband during inspections or intercepting suspicious shipments before they reach the mainland. By following these agents on the ground, the series shows how they combine vigilance, specialised equipment and quick decision‑making to protect the country from prohibited items. It offers a behind‑the‑scenes look at the challenges they face and the methods they employ to keep New Zealand’s borders secure.

This programme follows New Zealand Customs agents as they go about their daily duties, constantly on the lookout for contraband attempting to slip through the country’s borders. Viewers get a behind‑the‑scenes look at how these officers investigate, intercept and seize illegal items, from small packages to larger shipments. The series highlights the meticulous checks, the teamwork and the persistence required to keep prohibited goods out of New Zealand. By shadowing the officers during raids, inspections and routine patrols, the show demonstrates the relentless effort put into protecting the nation’s frontiers from unlawful imports. Their dedication is evident in the meticulous paperwork and the rapid decision‑making required on the spot.

The programme shadows New Zealand Customs officers as they go about their daily duties, keeping a close eye on the nation’s borders. Their primary aim is to stop illegal goods from slipping through, whether that means spotting hidden contraband during inspections or intercepting suspicious shipments before they reach the mainland. By following these agents on the ground, the series shows how they combine vigilance, specialised equipment and quick decision‑making to protect the country from prohibited items. It offers a behind‑the‑scenes look at the challenges they face and the methods they employ to keep New Zealand’s borders secure.

This programme follows New Zealand Customs agents as they go about their daily duties, constantly on the lookout for contraband attempting to slip through the country’s borders. Viewers get a behind‑the‑scenes look at how these officers investigate, intercept and seize illegal items, from small packages to larger shipments. The series highlights the meticulous checks, the teamwork and the persistence required to keep prohibited goods out of New Zealand. By shadowing the officers during raids, inspections and routine patrols, the show demonstrates the relentless effort put into protecting the nation’s frontiers from unlawful imports. Their dedication is evident in the meticulous paperwork and the rapid decision‑making required on the spot.

The programme shadows New Zealand Customs officers as they go about their daily duties, keeping a close eye on the nation’s borders. Their primary aim is to stop illegal goods from slipping through, whether that means spotting hidden contraband during inspections or intercepting suspicious shipments before they reach the mainland. By following these agents on the ground, the series shows how they combine vigilance, specialised equipment and quick decision‑making to protect the country from prohibited items. It offers a behind‑the‑scenes look at the challenges they face and the methods they employ to keep New Zealand’s borders secure.

At Auckland Airport, the staff come across a Greek traveller who is penniless but carries a surprisingly rich personal history. They discover that, although he has no money, his background is dotted with notable events that suggest a compelling narrative, and the airport personnel engage with him, trying to understand how his storied past aligns with his current lack of funds. Meanwhile, customs officers inspecting luggage stumble upon a pair of jeans that conceal more than merely suspicious brand tags. The officers note that the garment hides additional items, raising questions about its true purpose beyond the dubious labels stitched onto it.

Customs officers are called to deal with a Lithuanian man whose proposed holiday raises serious doubts. The officers examine his travel intentions, question the purpose of his trip and assess whether his plans are legitimate, treating the situation with the caution required for any potentially dubious itinerary. Their careful inspection aims to prevent any misuse of the travel route. At the International Mail Centre a risky item arrives, prompting staff to isolate the parcel, evaluate its potential threat and manage its safe handling. The incident highlights the challenges faced by border and postal security personnel when confronting uncertain intentions and hazardous shipments within a single programme. Procedures are followed to ensure no contamination spreads beyond the facility.

This series follows New Zealand Customs officers as they work to stop prohibited goods from slipping through the country’s frontiers. Viewers get an inside look at the agents’ investigations, the tactics they employ and the challenges they face while safeguarding the border. Each episode shows operations from the initial tip‑off to the final seizure, and demonstrates how the officers coordinate with other agencies to ensure compliance with the law. The programme also highlights the personal commitment of the staff, illustrating how their vigilance contributes to national security and public safety. Through persistent patrols and thorough inspections, they maintain a constant pressure on smuggling networks, reinforcing the nation’s border integrity.

‘Customs’ tracks the day‑to‑day efforts of New Zealand’s border officers as they strive to keep prohibited goods out of the country. Each episode shadows the agents as they inspect cargo, question travellers and employ a range of techniques to intercept contraband before it slips through. The series highlights the practical challenges they face, from spotting cleverly concealed items to coordinating with other agencies, all in the name of protecting the nation’s borders. By focusing on their routine investigations and quick‑thinking responses, the programme offers a close‑up view of the vital work that keeps illegal merchandise from entering New Zealand. The camera work follows them across airports, seaports and land crossings, showing the breadth of their responsibilities.

This series follows New Zealand Customs officers as they work to stop prohibited goods from slipping through the country’s frontiers. Viewers get an inside look at the agents’ investigations, the tactics they employ and the challenges they face while safeguarding the border. Each episode shows operations from the initial tip‑off to the final seizure, and demonstrates how the officers coordinate with other agencies to ensure compliance with the law. The programme also highlights the personal commitment of the staff, illustrating how their vigilance contributes to national security and public safety. Through persistent patrols and thorough inspections, they maintain a constant pressure on smuggling networks, reinforcing the nation’s border integrity.

‘Customs’ tracks the day‑to‑day efforts of New Zealand’s border officers as they strive to keep prohibited goods out of the country. Each episode shadows the agents as they inspect cargo, question travellers and employ a range of techniques to intercept contraband before it slips through. The series highlights the practical challenges they face, from spotting cleverly concealed items to coordinating with other agencies, all in the name of protecting the nation’s borders. By focusing on their routine investigations and quick‑thinking responses, the programme offers a close‑up view of the vital work that keeps illegal merchandise from entering New Zealand. The camera work follows them across airports, seaports and land crossings, showing the breadth of their responsibilities.

This series follows New Zealand Customs officers as they work to stop prohibited goods from slipping through the country’s frontiers. Viewers get an inside look at the agents’ investigations, the tactics they employ and the challenges they face while safeguarding the border. Each episode shows operations from the initial tip‑off to the final seizure, and demonstrates how the officers coordinate with other agencies to ensure compliance with the law. The programme also highlights the personal commitment of the staff, illustrating how their vigilance contributes to national security and public safety. Through persistent patrols and thorough inspections, they maintain a constant pressure on smuggling networks, reinforcing the nation’s border integrity.

‘Customs’ tracks the day‑to‑day efforts of New Zealand’s border officers as they strive to keep prohibited goods out of the country. Each episode shadows the agents as they inspect cargo, question travellers and employ a range of techniques to intercept contraband before it slips through. The series highlights the practical challenges they face, from spotting cleverly concealed items to coordinating with other agencies, all in the name of protecting the nation’s borders. By focusing on their routine investigations and quick‑thinking responses, the programme offers a close‑up view of the vital work that keeps illegal merchandise from entering New Zealand. The camera work follows them across airports, seaports and land crossings, showing the breadth of their responsibilities.

Jade, a diligent biosecurity officer, unexpectedly uncovers a surprisingly expensive artefact clearly tied to historic witchcraft practices during what began as a routine inspection. The find, noted for its high monetary value and unmistakable occult connections, forces her to weigh the potential biosecurity risks and regulatory implications it may present, drawing immediate attention from her department. At the same time, customs officers intercept a shipment containing several lampshades that raise suspicion. The seemingly ordinary items are flagged for further examination due to unusual characteristics, prompting a detailed customs inspection. Their questionable nature adds another layer of intrigue to the episode, as authorities work to determine their true purpose.

Immigration officers have uncovered a scheme to set up a hazardous and unlawful operation within New Zealand, flagging the threat as both dangerous and illegal. At the same time, customs officials have identified a separate fraud involving narcotics, revealing a drugs scam that had been operating under the radar. Both investigations highlight the vigilance of border agencies, and they can’t afford to miss any clue before illicit activity takes root. The findings demonstrate how coordinated enforcement can intercept attempts to introduce harmful enterprises and drug‑related offences, protecting the community from the risks associated with such covert operations. These cases underscore the importance of thorough screening and inter‑agency cooperation in safeguarding national security.

The programme follows the day‑to‑day work of New Zealand Customs agents as they strive to keep illegal goods from entering the country. Each episode shadows the officers while they carry out inspections, scrutinise cargo and luggage, and intervene whenever they spot contraband. Their constant vigilance and thorough checks aim to stop prohibited items from slipping across the nation’s borders, protecting New Zealand’s security and economy. By observing their routine operations, viewers gain insight into the challenges of border protection and the dedication required through careful planning and coordination to uphold the law at the front line of entry. The series offers a rare glimpse into the meticulous processes that safeguard the nation’s borders.

The series tracks the daily operations of New Zealand Customs officers as they work to stop prohibited goods from entering the nation. Viewers get an inside look at how these agents patrol the borders, conduct inspections, and intervene when illegal items are discovered. Their mission centres on protecting the country’s security and economy by ensuring that contraband, from drugs to counterfeit products, does not slip through. The programme follows their investigative techniques, collaboration with other agencies, and the challenges they face in a constantly evolving environment. Through each episode, the audience sees the dedication and vigilance required to keep New Zealand’s frontiers safe.

The programme follows the day‑to‑day work of New Zealand Customs agents as they strive to keep illegal goods from entering the country. Each episode shadows the officers while they carry out inspections, scrutinise cargo and luggage, and intervene whenever they spot contraband. Their constant vigilance and thorough checks aim to stop prohibited items from slipping across the nation’s borders, protecting New Zealand’s security and economy. By observing their routine operations, viewers gain insight into the challenges of border protection and the dedication required through careful planning and coordination to uphold the law at the front line of entry. The series offers a rare glimpse into the meticulous processes that safeguard the nation’s borders.

The series tracks the daily operations of New Zealand Customs officers as they work to stop prohibited goods from entering the nation. Viewers get an inside look at how these agents patrol the borders, conduct inspections, and intervene when illegal items are discovered. Their mission centres on protecting the country’s security and economy by ensuring that contraband, from drugs to counterfeit products, does not slip through. The programme follows their investigative techniques, collaboration with other agencies, and the challenges they face in a constantly evolving environment. Through each episode, the audience sees the dedication and vigilance required to keep New Zealand’s frontiers safe.

The programme follows the day‑to‑day work of New Zealand Customs agents as they strive to keep illegal goods from entering the country. Each episode shadows the officers while they carry out inspections, scrutinise cargo and luggage, and intervene whenever they spot contraband. Their constant vigilance and thorough checks aim to stop prohibited items from slipping across the nation’s borders, protecting New Zealand’s security and economy. By observing their routine operations, viewers gain insight into the challenges of border protection and the dedication required through careful planning and coordination to uphold the law at the front line of entry. The series offers a rare glimpse into the meticulous processes that safeguard the nation’s borders.

The series tracks the daily operations of New Zealand Customs officers as they work to stop prohibited goods from entering the nation. Viewers get an inside look at how these agents patrol the borders, conduct inspections, and intervene when illegal items are discovered. Their mission centres on protecting the country’s security and economy by ensuring that contraband, from drugs to counterfeit products, does not slip through. The programme follows their investigative techniques, collaboration with other agencies, and the challenges they face in a constantly evolving environment. Through each episode, the audience sees the dedication and vigilance required to keep New Zealand’s frontiers safe.

During a routine inspection at the border, customs officers uncovered a concealed stash of illegal drugs, while a separate team from Biosecurity New Zealand also flagged a range of questionable items hidden within the baggage of an individual who identified themselves as a spiritual healer. Both agencies worked together to examine the luggage, noting that the traveller had attempted to hide the substances and other concerning objects from detection. The discovery prompted immediate action, with the officers securing the contraband and initiating the necessary procedures to deal with the biosecurity risk. Their coordinated response highlighted the vigilance of border officials in intercepting prohibited material.

In this episode, authorities apprehend a woman who’s been using her body to conceal highly illegal items. The police discover she’s been smuggling contraband internally, a method known as body‑packing, and she’s caught in the act. Investigators note the woman’s concealment method is risky, requiring a specialised medical exam to uncover, and she now faces serious charges. The incident throws Biosecurity into disarray, as the discovery of such dangerous material triggers a series of complications for the department. Biosecurity officials must now work with law enforcement to secure the objects, assess any contamination, and review screening procedures, highlighting the challenges faced when illicit substances infiltrate the system.

This documentary series shadows New Zealand Customs officers as they go about their daily duties, striving to stop contraband from slipping through the nation’s borders. Viewers are taken inside the agents’ investigations, from the initial detection of suspicious cargo to the coordinated efforts required to seize illegal items. The programme highlights the practical challenges faced by the officers, showing how they balance thorough inspection with the need to keep trade flowing smoothly. By focusing on real‑world operations, the series offers an inside look at the vigilance and teamwork that underpin New Zealand’s border security. Throughout each episode, the camera follows the agents as they make split‑second decisions that can have significant consequences for national safety.

The series tracks New Zealand Customs officers as they go about their daily duties, keeping a close eye on the nation’s frontiers. Viewers get a behind‑the‑scenes look at how these agents patrol ports, airports and land crossings, constantly on the lookout for prohibited goods. They coordinate with other agencies, analyse intelligence and conduct inspections, ensuring any suspicious shipments are examined closely. Each episode follows their efforts to intercept illegal items before they slip through the border, highlighting the challenges they face and the methods they employ to protect the country’s safety. Through real‑time operations and investigations, the programme shows how persistence and teamwork keep the border secure.

This documentary series shadows New Zealand Customs officers as they go about their daily duties, striving to stop contraband from slipping through the nation’s borders. Viewers are taken inside the agents’ investigations, from the initial detection of suspicious cargo to the coordinated efforts required to seize illegal items. The programme highlights the practical challenges faced by the officers, showing how they balance thorough inspection with the need to keep trade flowing smoothly. By focusing on real‑world operations, the series offers an inside look at the vigilance and teamwork that underpin New Zealand’s border security. Throughout each episode, the camera follows the agents as they make split‑second decisions that can have significant consequences for national safety.

The series tracks New Zealand Customs officers as they go about their daily duties, keeping a close eye on the nation’s frontiers. Viewers get a behind‑the‑scenes look at how these agents patrol ports, airports and land crossings, constantly on the lookout for prohibited goods. They coordinate with other agencies, analyse intelligence and conduct inspections, ensuring any suspicious shipments are examined closely. Each episode follows their efforts to intercept illegal items before they slip through the border, highlighting the challenges they face and the methods they employ to protect the country’s safety. Through real‑time operations and investigations, the programme shows how persistence and teamwork keep the border secure.

This documentary series shadows New Zealand Customs officers as they go about their daily duties, striving to stop contraband from slipping through the nation’s borders. Viewers are taken inside the agents’ investigations, from the initial detection of suspicious cargo to the coordinated efforts required to seize illegal items. The programme highlights the practical challenges faced by the officers, showing how they balance thorough inspection with the need to keep trade flowing smoothly. By focusing on real‑world operations, the series offers an inside look at the vigilance and teamwork that underpin New Zealand’s border security. Throughout each episode, the camera follows the agents as they make split‑second decisions that can have significant consequences for national safety.

The series tracks New Zealand Customs officers as they go about their daily duties, keeping a close eye on the nation’s frontiers. Viewers get a behind‑the‑scenes look at how these agents patrol ports, airports and land crossings, constantly on the lookout for prohibited goods. They coordinate with other agencies, analyse intelligence and conduct inspections, ensuring any suspicious shipments are examined closely. Each episode follows their efforts to intercept illegal items before they slip through the border, highlighting the challenges they face and the methods they employ to protect the country’s safety. Through real‑time operations and investigations, the programme shows how persistence and teamwork keep the border secure.