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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 3 Episode 10 of 10

Quick Summary

Authorities discovered methamphetamine hidden inside the speaker system of a lorry driver’s vehicle. In a separate case, a Mexican boy asserting he holds US citizenship was interrogated, while police also seized air‑conditioning units that were being used to transport drugs.

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The programme in question is an episode‑style broadcast that strings together a series of drug‑related investigations. It presents itself as a factual report, moving from one case to the next without the trappings of drama or scripted narrative. In one segment, officers discover a substantial amount of methamphetamine concealed inside the speaker system of a truck driver’s cab. The find highlights how traffickers are using everyday vehicle components to hide illicit substances. Another part of the episode follows a young Mexican boy who claims to be a U.S. citizen; his status is scrutinised by authorities, raising questions about his legal standing. The final case detailed involves the seizure of air‑conditioning units that have been repurposed to transport drugs, showing yet another inventive method employed by smugglers. These three investigations form the backbone of the episode, each illustrating a different tactic used to move or conceal narcotics. By linking the truck driver’s hidden stash, the boy’s citizenship dispute, and the drug‑laden AC units, the programme paints a picture of the varied and often surprising ways that illegal drugs are being smuggled across borders. The focus remains firmly on the factual recounting of each incident, without venturing into speculation or commentary.

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Border Force: America's Gatekeepers broadcasts on U&Dave at 9:00am, Tuesday, 10 February 2026. (Subtitles)

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Freeview19Freeview74Sky HD127Sky HD651Sky HD749Sky111Sky112Sky211Sky212Virgin127Virgin327

Production Details

Runtime60 mins