Extreme Smuggling

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  • 2013
  • 1 Season
  • 6.9  (15)

Extreme Smuggling is a reality television show that premiered on the Discovery Channel in 2013. The show follows the risky and often illegal world of international smuggling operations, as narrated by Gabriel Knight and Kevin Deon. The premise of the show is that each episode will feature a different smuggling operation from around the world. There is no pattern to the different operations; they can involve anything from drugs to exotic animals to illegal immigrants. Because the show is meant to be educational, both the smugglers and the law enforcement officials are interviewed and featured throughout the episode.

As with any good reality TV show, the drama comes from the tension between the different groups. The smugglers are often suave and charming, able to make deals with their counterparts in different countries with ease. The law enforcement officials, on the other hand, are portrayed as tough and no-nonsense. They are determined to catch the smugglers red-handed and will stop at nothing to do so.

Throughout the show, viewers are taken on a ride as the smugglers try to evade detection and the law enforcement officials work to track them down. Sometimes the stakes are higher than others. In some episodes, the smugglers are transporting drugs that have the potential to kill hundreds of people. In others, they are smuggling in endangered animals that could be worth thousands of dollars on the black market.

One thing that is consistent throughout each episode, however, is the danger involved. Smugglers may be doing everything they can to stay ahead of the authorities, but they are still putting themselves at risk. They may be transporting illegal goods over treacherous terrain, or working with people who are dangerous and untrustworthy.

Because the show is meant to be educational, there is a focus on the techniques and technologies that are used in smuggling operations. Viewers will learn about everything from how smugglers hide their goods to how they communicate with each other. The show also explores the different methods that law enforcement officials use to track down smugglers, such as wiretapping and surveillance.

One of the most interesting things about Extreme Smuggling is that it gives viewers a glimpse into the lives of the smugglers themselves. While they are often portrayed as the villains of the show, it's hard not to feel a little sympathy for them. Many of them come from impoverished areas and are simply trying to make a living. They may not see what they are doing as being particularly wrong, especially if they are transporting goods that are not illegal in their home countries.

Of course, this is not to say that the show romanticizes smuggling in any way. If anything, it serves as a stark reminder of the dangers and consequences of such operations. Viewers are shown the negative impact that smuggling can have on individuals and society as a whole.

Overall, Extreme Smuggling is a fascinating show that is both entertaining and educational. It is a glimpse into a part of the world that most of us will never experience, but it does so in a way that is accessible and engaging. Whether you are interested in law enforcement, true crime, or just want to learn more about the world we live in, this is a show that is well worth watching.

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Weapons
4. Weapons
February 4, 2013
An insider look at how criminals gain and distribute weapons on the black market through corrupt gun dealers, straw buys and lack of regulation at gun shows. Plus, actual footage of illegal gun deals.
Wildlife
3. Wildlife
January 28, 2013
Illegal wildlife trafficking and the potential problems it poses.
Drugs (Part 2)
2. Drugs (Part 2)
January 21, 2013
Explore how cartels utilize inventive trafficking tricks to smuggle their drugs into the U.S. and the dangerous techniques to transport the mounds of money they make.
Drugs (Part 1)
1. Drugs (Part 1)
January 14, 2013
The smuggling schemes by drug dealers are revealed in the premiere. They go as far as building real submarines and smuggling drugs inside soap. Field agents involved in the cases are interviewed, they will give the inside stories of these risky drug busts. Also viewers get an unprecedented glimpse at the lives, inner workings and homes of the smugglers.
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  • Premiere Date
    January 14, 2013
  • IMDB Rating
    6.9  (15)