Ep 2. Mexican Border Bust

In Locked Up Abroad season 10 episode 2, viewers are taken to the Mexican border where an American couple attempts to smuggle drugs back into the United States. The couple, Steve and Lisa, are struggling financially and see this as a way to make some quick cash. They meet a man at a flea market who offers them the opportunity to smuggle drugs across the border in exchange for a large sum of money.

Initially hesitant, the couple decides to take the risk and begins working with the man to plan the smuggling operation. They are given specific instructions on how to pass through the border undetected and are assured that they will not be caught. However, as they make their way through the border, they are pulled over by border patrol agents for a routine search.

The couple becomes increasingly nervous as the agents search their car and eventually find the drugs hidden in the spare tire. They are immediately arrested and taken into custody. Steve and Lisa are interrogated separately and forced to admit their involvement in the drug smuggling operation.

As they await their trial, the couple are placed in an overcrowded Mexican prison where they are forced to adapt to a dangerous and unfamiliar environment. They must navigate the dangers of gang activity and violence while struggling to maintain their sanity.

Throughout the episode, viewers are given a glimpse into the day-to-day life of prisoners in Mexico and the harsh conditions they face. The couple's story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of drug smuggling and the severe consequences that come with it.

Locked Up Abroad's Mexican Border Bust is a dramatic and intense episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. It offers a sobering look into the world of drug smuggling and the devastating impact it can have on individuals and families.