Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller
Overview
"Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller" offers an immersive exploration of the trafficking landscape, revealing insights from traffickers, law enforcement, and innocent victims. Mariana van Zeller delves deep into the shadows of this clandestine world, uncovering the complexities and harsh realities faced by all involved. With unparalleled access and vivid storytelling, National Geographic sheds light on the dark underbelly of global trafficking, highlighting the intricate dynamics that shape this pressing issue. Each episode invites viewers to confront uncomfortable truths while gaining a multifaceted understanding of a world often hidden from view.
Episodes
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1
Scams
Mariana immerses herself in the realm of global scams to grasp the intricacies of the operation.
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2
Fentanyl
Mariana delves into the issue of fentanyl, a major factor in the most lethal drug epidemic the United States has ever faced.
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3
Counterfeiting
Mariana encounters the artisans behind the creation and distribution of the world's highest-quality fake U.S. dollars.
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4
Steroids
Title: Steroids Plot: Mariana embarks on a journey to explore the underlying motivations behind steroid usage, delving into themes of vanity, insecur...
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5
Pimps
Mariana embarks on a journey to delve into the harsh realities of the underground sex industry in America.
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6
Cocaine
Mariana embarks on a journey along one of the globe's most complex smuggling trails, exploring the journey of cocaine as it travels from the jungles o...
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7
Tigers
Mariana van Zeller ventures into the perilous world of the black market for tigers and their parts, a hidden realm so treacherous that very few have d...
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8
Guns
Mariana discovers a network involved in the illegal trafficking of firearms that are being funneled to drug cartels.
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Black Market Surgery
Title: Shadow Surgeons Plot: Mariana van Zeller delves into the illicit world of underground cosmetic procedures, exposing everything from motel-base...
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Romance Scams
Mariana encounters the masterminds orchestrating a deceptive online romance scheme that leads to explosive consequences.
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3
Black Market Marijuana
Mariana embarks on a thrilling adventure through California’s underground cannabis trade, which has expanded dramatically since the legalization of ...
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4
Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs
Mariana van Zeller delves into the world of outlaw motorcycle gangs, specifically the notorious 1% clubs. Through her exploration, she uncovers the de...
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5
Meth
Title: Meth Plot: Mariana van Zeller embarks on a journey along a methamphetamine superhighway, tracing its origins from a cartel-operated laboratory...
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6
White Supremacy
Mariana uncovers a covert, racist organization that is determined to create a future filled with violence.
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7
Stolen Cars
Mariana investigates a trafficking path for stolen vehicles that leads from the United States to West Africa.
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8
Cocaine Queens
Title: Cocaine Queens Plot: Mariana delves into the world of a rising faction in the drug trade: female leaders of cocaine trafficking. As she uncove...
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9
Amazon Mafia
Title: Amazon Underworld Plot: Mariana delves into the shadowy world of those wreaking havoc on the Amazon rainforest. As she uncovers a web of ill...
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10
Fish Pirates
Mariana delves into the lucrative yet shadowy realm of illegal fishing, uncovering the billion-dollar industry that thrives beyond the law.
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Black Market Organs
An exploration of the intricate dynamics within the global underworld, focusing on both black and informal markets.
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2
LSD
Title: LSD Plot: Mariana embarks on a quest to track down the mysterious chemists behind the production of the world's LSD. As she delves deeper into...
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3
Ghost Guns
Mariana sheds light on the alarming threats posed by the expanding and lethal ghost gun market.
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4
Terrorist Oil
Title: Fueling Chaos Plot: Mariana delves into the underground oil trade and its critical role in supporting terrorist organizations across the globe...
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5
MDMA
When van Zeller receives a troubling notification from her son's middle school regarding MDMA, she jumps into action. She follows the trail of "the lo...
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6
Black Market Babies
Mariana delves into the unsettling aspects of surrogacy, uncovering a hidden world of a black market for babies, where cash transactions take preceden...
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7
Cyber Pirates
Mariana delves into the profitable underground trade of private information.
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8
Gangs
Mariana delves into the depths of gang territory to comprehend the rampant violence affecting Los Angeles.
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9
Crypto Scams
Mariana goes undercover with a group of cryptocurrency con artists, revealing the tricks they use to rake in vast sums of money.
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10
Fight Clubs
Title: Underground Brawls Plot: Mariana delves into the rising trend of unregulated fistfights, uncovering the allure and dangers behind the bare-k...
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Cartel USA
Mariana investigates the increasing power of Mexican cartels within the United States.
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2
Scam City
Mariana travels to a Southeast Asian hotspot known for its scams, where she discovers that criminal gangs are imprisoning thousands of individuals and...
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3
The Tranq Dope Underground
Mariana delves into the enigma surrounding the impending surge of America's opioid epidemic.
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4
Brides for Sale
Title: Brides for Sale Plot: Mariana journeys to Vietnam after hearing alarming accounts of young women being lured and trafficked into China with th...
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5
Million Dollar Highway Heists
Mariana delves into the worldwide trend of armored car robberies, which are among the most audacious and perilous heists that occur across the globe.
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6
Inside America's Militias
Mariana delves into the expanding power of well-armed militias, seeking to uncover their impact and operations.
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7
The Great American Rehab Scam
Mariana delves into the shadowy realm of deceptive addiction treatment schemes.
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8
Black Market Love
Title: Undercover Affection Plot: Mariana delves into the alarming rise of violence against the LGBTQ+ community worldwide. As she uncovers disturb...
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9
Underground Street Racing
Mariana delves into the dangerous realm of underground street racing, uncovering its lethal implications.
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10
Shark Hunters
Mariana delves into the black market trade of shark fins, seeking to uncover the hidden networks and practices surrounding this controversial industry...
