Stop, Search, Seize

The documentary follows Ireland's border force officers as they confront organised smuggling gangs operating across the frontier. Their task is to halt the influx of illegal drugs, cash, firearms and vehicles, with the programme showcasing raids, intelligence gathering and the daily challenges of protecting the border.

This programme is a documentary that shadows the activities of Ireland’s border‑force officers. It is presented as an episode‑long look at the work carried out by the agency tasked with policing the country’s frontiers. The core of the film follows these officers as they confront organised smuggling gangs. Their primary aim is to halt the influx of illegal items, which include narcotics, cash, firearms and vehicles. By tracking the movements of these groups, the documentary shows the steps taken to intercept the contraband before it reaches Irish soil. Throughout the episode the focus remains on the practical challenges faced by the border force. Viewers see the officers’ day‑to‑day efforts to identify, pursue and disrupt the networks that try to bring prohibited goods across the border. The series therefore provides a straightforward account of how the force works to protect the nation from the flow of drugs, money, guns and cars.