Stop, Search, Seize

The documentary follows Ireland’s border force officers as they confront organised smuggling gangs through daily operations and investigations. It shows their efforts to intercept shipments of drugs, cash, firearms and vehicles crossing the border, and the daily challenges they face.

This programme is a documentary series that rides along with the officers of Ireland’s border force. It presents a close‑up look at the men and women tasked with policing the country’s frontiers, giving viewers a front‑row seat to their everyday responsibilities. The core of the show follows these officers as they take on organised smuggling gangs. Their mission is to stop illicit shipments of narcotics, large sums of cash, firearms and motor vehicles from slipping across the border. The series records the tactics and operations employed to intercept these contraband items before they can be distributed further inland. Throughout the episodes, the camera captures the officers as they engage directly with the networks behind the smuggling. By shadowing patrols, checkpoints and investigations, the documentary reveals how the force identifies and disrupts the supply chains that feed the criminal enterprises. It highlights the constant pressure the officers face in trying to stay one step ahead of well‑armed and well‑funded groups. In addition to the action on the ground, the programme underscores the broader impact of the officers’ work. By curbing the flow of drugs, money, guns and cars, the border force aims to protect communities and uphold the rule of law on Ireland’s edges. The series therefore offers an unvarnished portrait of a frontline service battling organised crime at the nation’s borders.