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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 1 of 13

Quick Summary

The programme examines the methods employed by American border‑protection agencies to counter terrorism, drug trafficking and illegal immigration. It details the strategies, technologies and inter‑agency cooperation—including surveillance, enforcement actions and collaborative operations—used to safeguard the United States' borders across land, sea and air.

About This Program

The programme offers a look at the work carried out by United States border‑protection agencies. It sets out to explain what these bodies do and why their role matters, framing the material as a straightforward overview of their responsibilities. The focus is clear: it’s all about how America’s border forces tackle three major threats – terrorism, drug trafficking and illegal immigration. In its core sections the show walks viewers through the ways the agencies confront each of those challenges. It details the steps taken to counter terrorist activity, the measures employed to disrupt the flow of illicit drugs, and the actions used to curb people entering the country unlawfully. By keeping the narrative centred on these three problem areas, the episode stays tightly aligned with its central premise. The final parts of the broadcast broaden the picture slightly, noting that several different agencies cooperate in this effort. It points out that the combined work of customs, immigration and other border‑related services creates a layered response to the issues at hand. Throughout, the programme sticks to describing the practical side of the fight, showing how the agencies’ work fits together in the broader aim of protecting the nation’s borders.

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Border Security USA broadcasts on Sky Crime HD at 5:00am, Friday, 13 February 2026. (Subtitles, repeat)

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Production Details

Runtime60 mins