So, 80 kilos of cocaine just decides to take a little swim and ends up sunbathing on a Virgin Islands beach. That’s the jumping-off point for this week’s installment of To Catch a Smuggler: Tropical Takedown, and if that isn’t enough to pique your interest, I don’t know what is. This isn’t your average day at the beach. This is a serious breach of security, a substantial amount of illicit substances, and a potential bonanza for Air and Marine Operations (AMO) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
“Coke Floats” — the title alone deserves some kind of award — isn’t just about beachcombing for blow. The episode also features the interception of two vessels suspected of smuggling in international waters. Now, intercepting boats in the vast ocean isn’t exactly like hailing a cab, there’s a certain level of skill and strategy involved. Let’s just say these aren’t leisurely cruises we’re talking about; this is high-stakes cat and mouse on the high seas.
To Catch a Smuggler: Tropical Takedown continues its focus on the often-unseen battle against drug trafficking in the Caribbean. We’re given a glimpse into the workings of AMO and HSI, two agencies tasked with keeping the region’s waters from becoming a drug superhighway.
This week’s episode looks to be a potent cocktail of law enforcement procedure, high-speed chases of the nautical variety, and the inherent drama of catching those who try to slip through the net.
To Catch a Smuggler: Tropical Takedown “Coke Floats” airs Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 10:00 PM ET on National Geographic.
