Border Protection Spain

Coastguard units pursue drug traffickers in a high‑speed chase, while an illegal fishing vessel breaches a protected nature reserve, endangering wildlife. At the same time, a small dinghy issues a distress signal, prompting a coordinated response from surveillance teams across land, sea and air.

Land, Sea & Air Surveillance is a television programme presented as a single episode. It follows the work of coastal authorities as they monitor activity across the UK’s waters, combining footage from land‑based units, maritime patrols and aerial surveillance. The episode gives viewers a glimpse of how these different assets cooperate in real‑time operations. In this instalment, three distinct incidents dominate the action. First, a group of drug traffickers forces the Coastguard into a high‑speed pursuit. Next, an unauthorised fishing vessel breaches a designated nature reserve, threatening protected marine life. Finally, a small dinghy issues a distress signal, prompting an urgent response from rescue teams. The chase with the drug traffickers unfolds at considerable speed, with Coastguard vessels pushing their limits to close the gap. The pursuit showcases the coordination required between fast‑moving boats and the command centre, highlighting the pressures faced by officers tasked with intercepting illegal smuggling operations on the water. The illegal fishing boat’s incursion into the nature reserve underscores the challenges of enforcing environmental regulations at sea. Meanwhile, the dinghy’s SOS call triggers a rapid deployment of rescue resources, illustrating how even modest craft can find themselves in peril and rely on the surveillance network for assistance.