Ecuador: The war against Smugglers

Go behind the scenes with South America’s elite law enforcement units in Brazil and Ecuador. From dangerous river patrols and helicopter operations to high-risk raids on criminal hideouts, specialized police teams battle drug traffickers, smugglers, and organized crime across some of the region’s most challenging terrain.

Follow Brazil’s NEPOM river patrols and Ecuador’s GIR tactical unit as they intercept illegal trafficking routes, track dangerous suspects, and carry out complex operations on land, water, and in the air. This gripping documentary offers an exclusive look at the courage, training, and teamwork required to protect borders and dismantle criminal networks.

00:00 Inside South America’s Elite Border Units
00:34 Brazil and Ecuador’s Dangerous Frontlines
01:36 Meet Ecuador’s Elite GIR Task Force
06:18 A High-Risk Mission Begins
15:00 Police Storm a Suspect’s Hideout
21:05 Inside the Grueling Elite Training
30:01 One Mistake Could Cost Everything
37:48 Smugglers Caught Red-Handed
45:12 A Major Operation Unfolds on the Water
52:36 Final Showdown Against Trafficking Networks