Series synopsis
Stop! Border Control, also known as ¡ALTO! Frontera is an American documentary television series that premiered on A&E on September 27, 2020. It was created by Julián Becker. It stars Julio Bracho.
From bustling airports to remote crossings, this series uncovers the high-risk world of border security at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, also known as Santiago International Airport and Nuevo Pudahuel Airport, where every bag, every traveler, and every decision could change everything.
Premise
From bustling airports to remote crossings, this series uncovers the high-risk world of border security at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, also known as Santiago International Airport and Nuevo Pudahuel Airport, where every bag, every traveler, and every decision could change everything.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Julio Bracho as Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 42 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 18 | September 27, 2020 | January 24, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 12 | February 9, 2022 | April 27, 2022 |
| Season 3 | 12 | June 13, 2025 | June 13, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ecstasy pills found in a pensioner's luggage A Puerto Rican tourist tries to smuggle 25 kilos of ecstasy pills into Arturo Benítez International Airport, in Chile. In Bogota, an agent finds a metallic decoration hiding liquid cocaine. |
September 27, 2020 |
| 2 |
A group of passengers has forged identification In Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, agents detain a group of 15 passengers suspected of being part of a network that takes illegal immigrants to Spain. In Colombia, canine agent Sombra finds hidden cocaine. |
October 4, 2020 |
| 3 |
A police dog sniffs out half a ton of cocaine Las Maras and Barrio 18 look for recruits for their drug-trafficking network among the people crossing the border in the south of Mexico. In Chile, agents of Arturo Benitez International Airport stop a Peruvian tourist. |
October 11, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 An abandoned drug shipment at the Lima airport triggers an operation to find the person responsible before he boards a flight; In Tijuana, a chase ends; a smuggler is arrested in Brazil. |
February 9, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A vehicle flees when it sees the police presence on the southern border of Mexico. When it is reduced, it is identified that the vehicle is stolen. In addition, a young couple is detained at the most important airport in Colombia. |
February 16, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A flight to Spain delays its departure when the contents of a passenger's luggage sets off alarms; On the other hand, a night border control warns of the illegal arrival of a raft from Guatemala. |
February 23, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 During a security check at Bogotá airport, the smell emanating from a passenger's clothing caught the attention of the officers. After questioning him, they decided to perform a drug test on his clothes and discovered cocaine concealed within them. |
June 13, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 In Foz do Iguaçu, during a routine check, a suspicious motorcycle taxi fails the inspection, and the driver resists being searched and filmed by the cameras. Moments later, the officers discover that he was hiding illegal merchandise. |
June 13, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Police officers in Iquitos venture into the Peruvian jungle. After several months of intelligence work, they manage to locate a large coca cultivation area. During the reconnaissance of the area, they discover a camp and a 13-year-old boy. |
June 13, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | A&E |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 27, 2020 |
| Last aired | June 13, 2025 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | continue |