Smuggling Stolen Cars (Full Episode) | Trafficked with Mariana Van Zeller
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 เม.ย. 2023
- Mariana follows a smuggling route of cars stolen from the U.S. to shipping containers bound for West Africa, where the demand is skyrocketing.
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Smuggling Stolen Cars (Full Episode) | Trafficked with Mariana Van Zeller
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Imagine watching this and seeing your car getting stolen on National Geographic 😂 Ima need to have a word with Mariana
You will not, because these all fake
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
She’s the one that made OxyContin Express right? I loved that, easily one of the best documentaries I’ve ever watched.
It still amazes me why these criminals would agree to talk in the first place. They have everything to lose if and when they get caught.
ego is a dangerious spirit
The real big fish are out there and I guarantee you're not gonna see them on any of these videos.. lol. That guy in Africa showed one 2014 mercedes that's worth like $10K max in the US ...
@@ITheoreywow
money
Not in Nigeria or Africa.
He literally put the key in and made it look like he pulled the door handle hard😭
exactly :D he just hop in his own car i believe and everyone goes apeshit :D
Hahaha fr
Ya theyd be accessories to s crime if this show was real....its all actors. First season maybe was real. But now they know how to make very intertwining fakes
If the govt would just hire 5000 people to go through each container. They'd stop it. But obviously they don't want to stop it. They getting paid too
@Brandon Duncan It's more about slowing down commerce. The legal market dwarfs the illegal market and slowing down trade results in opportunity costs. At a certain point you need to draw a line.
The guy says he’s stolen thousands of THAT make and model but proceeds to call his friend to ask where the tracker is, top notch investigation done here
Yeah and on a traceable phone.
But the tracking will not always be in the same place🤷♂️
he probably has and being out a few years those trackers change every year cause of this
@@Ironmindset24 onstar is. most GM vehicles it's in the rear parcel tray by the speakers.
He was showing an example of how to take them that's why he called.
Just saw a case where a guy tracked his stolen car with an AirTag because it had happened to him 3 times, and when he tracked it down to a port, the police just said “sorry we can’t legally get it back”. I was so upset for the guy. He tracked it all the way to the Middle East and they still couldn’t get it back even through local cops
Crooked cops were probably in on it.
A big THANK YOU to the producers of this show.
Wow hats-off to the brave reporter one of the best video coverage, I feel pity so the owners and karma to these thieves.
Feeling pity for owners ok, but not for these thieves. I really hope God shows them best karma to them. Their hearts are dark. They don’t feel bad for us heck they would even steal your car if they have opportunity lmao. Would you still feel pity for them.
bozo
Every documentary I see this reporter in she's always in some insanely dangerous situations, mad respect to her for putting herself at risk to bring us these important stories. 👏👏👏
True.
It's scripted
She's great!
Awesome docu! Well presented!
Once again my favorite reporter does it again.
Amazing documentaries!
as always amazing pieces by Mariana, great job
15:54 you can see the lights come on from someone unlocking the car. Not from him “breaking in” 😂😂😂
same with 12:19
12:12 too@@TrillTado
most of car thieves for example in france have russian key coders bought from the dark web which can remake any car key on the spot
I realllly like this reporter. I just found her about six months ago.. She's A+++
Beautifully presented, well researched and very informative.. Great doco..
This series has been the best documentaries out there. Well done Mariana, well done. Cant wait to see what you do next.
The big winner is still the manufacturers of luxury vehicles
🎉
Exactly.
How tho?.. I'm a tad bit slow I guess 😂
Salute 🫡
@@thelite63 they producing all these cars.
I quickly guessed that she once worked for current tv. It was my favourite program at the time and I can see the same approch in her docs.
It is nice that Mariana Van Zeller found a job at NatGeo. This is a well-done doco. I miss her reporting for Vanguard though, the topics were more important methinks.
Her husband is one of the big boy producers at Nat Geo :)
mariana love your braveness these documentries are something else keep killing it ❤️🍀
Ty! 🙏♥️👋
Mariana and crew are next level. Respect.🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
Very nicely researched and Presented✨⭐
Amazing documentary
I like how in the thumbnail you can straight up see his face thru his mask😊 😂😷🙊😆🤣
The most interesting show I have seen.
Top class reporting, very brave of Mariana and her crew
How is this top class reporting? Am I getting something wrong? Do you really believe people would go through this risk of being exposed in anyway in social media for a crime that big?
they have their faces covered. if you are saying this that means most investigative journalism documentaries are not true
@@rohands9195 so what are you trying to say
@@rohands9195 Do you really believe not all messed up people behave illogically? That's what you're getting wrong
Fake scripted show. No idiot in their right mind would go on a show
Mariana doing journalism at its best always !!! 💯👊🏽💥
When I clicked to watch I knew from the beginning my country Ghana would be mentioned thousands of cars are being seized by customs every month and most of them are corrupt they got their own garage where they display these cars for sale recently there have been a lot of arrest of stollen cars by coordinated investigation by both international and local law enforcement this is crazy
Such an intuitive documentary! Sad for my country Ghana considering the skyrocketing price of cars in Ghana 🇬🇭. Spare parts cost alone is most often heartbreaking 😢
Many of the luxury cars on your streets are stolen or obtained dubiously lol
@@mikelantern148 that part shocked me too
Mariana got scammed 🤣 the real bosses in this business are Nigerian and Russian and libanaise . Ghana it's maybe in 8 th place between all big sharks . there is polish and lithuanien and ukrainien mafia are bigger in this business . most of these journalist pay for interviews , i can imagine what a scam boy could tell you if you give him a 10 thousand dollars 😂 boys can act girls in internet for months just for 100 bucks for thousands he can say that he is Hitler 😅
One of my car parts was stolen in Los Angeles back in 2021 !!!!! The alarm didnt even ring so no one noticed. Then went to fix to the car repair shop and even they told us that their cars were stolen and so as few of my coworkers/friends. Just remembering how frustrated it was to go fix even by insurance. cray ghetto Los Angeles became as the crime central grrrrrrr. NatGeo thanks for a great doc as usual. I wish we can change the world a bit safer and wiser by showing these great docs especially to educate these socioeconomically low criminals but I know it will be a long way to go.
so your whole country got a good name that why ghana people should be banned who know every one is doing really feel bad hard money of some one is selling for other the govt or police who caught in USA they need to encounter right there the day they will start thing will be changed no need for mercy involving these type of crime
Top-notch editing. I even appreciate the subtle matching to the script. "...meeting a top dog." (cuts to a dog on the street) Lol
that bost my mind😀😀😀😀😀😀
Haha Saw that too.
More like a top puppy.
Played words 👏 👌 🙌 perfectly 👌 👑💯🩸🤗🎣
Very interesting, thank you.
Nice acting guys perfect... Can't wait for next episode
what exactly do you mean?
parts of the video are just staged
@@tomondiek2839
Roy is endorsing that the interviewees in the video are paid actors.@@tomondiek2839
Mariana Van Zeller makes such amazing documentaries.
She probably would have done a lot better if she had a personal TH-cam channel.
highly highly doubtful. She gets in with all these crews and gangs because she has national geographic as her cred.
@@AIP404 she just might get.
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When I was working for DHL, we had a guy call up one day and ask us about shipping a bunch of cars to Eastern Europe from New Jersey. I took the details and handed it off to my boss and she said we weren't going to touch it because the cars were most likely stolen.
Very informative report!
the intro was fire !!!
😂😂 yeah he used the keys crazy 😅
I love how they yank on the handles of the cars to try to open them a few times then all of the sudden the unlock lights flash and they slide right in the car😭 definitely what happens when you pick a lock
This is a lot more complicated than shoving in a Crowbar in between the window trim.. down to the latch...
Theyve got unlocking devices...
@@SlidTossedPissedits staged. No way its that easy to unlock and steal a car.
@@junil6664
@junil6664 Keep believing that.
Our entire world... revolves around ease of operation and convenience.
Others exploit that.
And.. to be given THE CLUB as an alternative for some makes high increase in theft.. is stupid on top of stupid.
There... is a lot that isnt seen.
@@junil6664 you would be very very surprised. People keep keys near the entrance of their house. If they have a device to capture that signal they can replicate a key and just unlock the car and drive off. Modern cars are very easily stolen through a key replication device. There is a video of a guy who managed to get this device and "steal" his own dodge on TH-cam without ever entering the house. RFID blockers are a must if you live in a bad area
@@junil6664nah it’s that easy bro, mates got a skeleton key that’ll open pretty much any car
Marina salute you for this investigation
mariana is truly an amazing investigator
Can you please tell me how? You guys, we are all getting fooled by these people and letting them make money.
@@rohands9195 this girl clearly wants to be the main character lol I don’t know what these people are talking about either
@@rohands9195Then show actual proof why it's scripted if you're so smart.
Number 1: I’ve stolen thousands of these
Also number 1: Hold up let me give my buddy a call because I don’t know how to disable the tracker 🤔
Don’t those systems always get changed?
@@BatsiraiMusuka really often
@@catloverx9217 my thoughts as well
That whole part was BS. Any sort of GPS antennas on that vehicle would be for navigation, not tracking.
imagine watching this and realizing that's your car
Aye look drama
Imagine believe it's real
Top Reporting. Love form Ghana
Advise to everyone!!!!! keep your keys far from any windows or walls when you’re asleep. Your key fob is always sending signals which can easily be read from a computer. One thief walks around the house looking for that signal and when found, it is sent to the other thief that is by the car. Once the transmitter receives that signal the car is fully accessible.
Some of my people never disappoints😳 Ghana 🇬🇭
Listen carefully 39:35 the KOME is a big heavy for Gh people don’t you think?
It's very simple, they already knew which cars they're stealing, that means the involved mechanic made the key for them, and all they had to do is get in the car and drive off. The handle pull was just for the documentary camera, to throw off the viewers!😂
bruh, this is all fake and bad acting, none of it is real.
I can't say I disagree.
The Ghana investigation was very weak and was like a play on my intelligence
lol@@robbienorton9522
in montreal they sell key programmer like kh100 to steal car
I'm a big fan of Marianna Van Zeller❤
Can you do another doc about the drug world in Asia.
Such a great cover story ❤ very brave of her 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Now they will have to get more sophisticated 😮
A veteran in the car dealership documentaries 💯👌 good job🎉
Can't wait!
These kind of illegal businesses involves prominent businessmen and corrupt law enforcement, even politicians too...💯
Lol yeah politicians are all crooked. The higher up you go in society the harder it is for you to crumble.
Spot on
Yesss! Open eyes thank you!!!!!!
One of the best journalists
Watching 'Smuggling Stolen Cars' on 'Trafficked with Mariana Van Zeller' was an eye-opening experience. Mariana dives deep into the dark and complex world of car smuggling, presenting it in a way that's both informative and gripping. The episode does an excellent job of shedding light on the risks and the intricate networks involved in this illegal trade. It's fascinating to see how Mariana navigates these dangerous waters, bringing the audience closer to realities that are often hidden from the public eye. Her bravery and commitment to storytelling are truly commendable. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in understanding the global impact of car smuggling.
I'm shocked ! How these journalist have access to these peoples everytime.....!
Mariana with the obvious questions again... great moral high-ground
She is an accessory to these crimes...
?
I mean. Ttt
Amazing!
Worse feeling in the world waking up to see your ride gone.
I love Marianas documentaries! She so brave, brilliant and beautiful 😊
This broad walks around with like 30 ex marines she ain't brave and is kinda cute buts she a 6
Ghana is safe.
IF SHE IS BRAVE SHE SHOULD GO TO NEXT DOOR WHERE REAL LUXURY CARS ARE
Car manufacturers are just not doing enough to prevent car thefts . They don’t care because it brings more sales
Schools and parents are not doing enough to prepare kids for productive adulthoods.
Thanks for the video. It’s a shame you can’t anything nice. 😟
great job crews
The accent of "Number One" gives him away, he's a Nigerian 🇳🇬 national.
Sherlock Holmes ladies and gents.
Mariana - You are something special. Keep going but be safe.
She's not gonna hook up with you bro.
Please be safe ❤
Mariana please I want more video 😢
I think by hacking port system they mean bribing port officials. LOL
but that doesnt sound cool so lets say hacking.
It's pretty crazy how investigative journalism has gotten so scripted.
Right 😂
Thought I was the only one feeling it's scripted
What’s even funnier is all those fake bot comments praising them lol.
Fam she was irking me like she was going hard for this info 😂 fam they called ya for a interview
Say no more
A documentary about shadow walker's life would have been it
Very good journalist
great host, great episode
In Mauritania you can buy stolen European luxury cars with Mauritanian plates from car dealers. It cost me $50 to get Mauritanian registration on my UK registered Ford Transit. I was not required to provide proof of ownership
On my recent trip to Ghana, I saw a car on a lot with a Virginia plate. I said to myself this was stolen. On the Mercedes that Ivan showed, it could be true that it wasn't stolen but an accident car that has been fixed. Most of the salvage cars that are sold at auctions ends up in third world countries to be fixed.
I shipped my car to Ghana with Colorado license plate on it. They are all not stolen cars. Most at times we buy salvaged cars from auction and fixed them like new when it gets to Ghana.
@@collinsgyimah2832 In virginia and maryland, you have to return your tags when you sell or when the car is salvaged. I do not know about Colorado. Whenever you see a VA tag in Ghana, that car stolen.
It's definitely NOT stolen because who in their right senses will keep a stolen car plates on.
@@EnKaySciFi 😂😂
@@EnKaySciFi the car is in Ghana I don't think people care to much about what plates on it
My favorite part is where I pulls up on both handles and then unlocks his friends car with his own keys. Good promo
Whoah 4k upload from you guys. I am impressed
impressed with a fake show? Look at 12:02 . He's supposedly pulling on the door handle then the lights flash as if someone unlocked the car with their key fob lmaoo
@Scott well yeah they get vin numbers, and make a key fob to open the door. It's pretty simple
Thief so good he turned that green sedan into a SUV. We want to see real life scenarios instead of Instagram documentary.
just imagine you are watching this and you see how you car was jacked in couple second. Pain
This doesn't seem right. A door is been forcefully opened but the lights goes off as if it's been opened with the mobilizer, gets inside and doesnt even battle with starting the engine up....and he's alone for all this.
I'm really skeptical on the legitimacy of this documentary.
There are electronic gadgets as well being used.
Yeah he definitely already had the key fob for that car. It was probably already his 😂😂
Where's that pensive music from? Sicario used it too whenever some deep ish was going down
During the 1960s in England they used to fit hidden kill switches to stop theives just driving off with cars. I understand some people still do it. Simple and cost effective.
What if first responder had to get inside they car ?
@@VinaykanthK A kill switch kills the ignition not the person, seriosly
It's been done there's a show that sets the thiefs up and once they're in the car they kill the switch, it's on TH-cam it takes place in several cities and states one being NWK NJ. I don't think that they still do it or al least I haven't heard anything in yrs.
Professional thieves know all the spots people hide kill switches. That's mostly to stop joyriders.
I worked as a parking valet for 5 years and learned all the kill switch spots lol.
or you take the steering wheel with you like Mr.Bean
so the news crews can get to these people but not undercover cop news crews 🤣😂
I’m from Ghana. You can’t possibly hack the port system. What that boy actually means is bribing port officials. It is more cost effective to bribe in Africa than to spend thousands of dollars on hacking softwares
I remember having watched something similar years ago so either this is old stuff or the business is still booming in accra
Ghana is just one country where stolen cars from Newark end up. Nigeria is another hot spot where high-end vehicles have a high demmand. I wonder if these cars go further than these 2 countries.
Am from Uganda and like 5 years ago there was news around that the FBI was investigating stolen American cars being shipped into Uganda
Hey, please take Nigeria out of your mouth. No one mentioned Nigeria here. You just bring your BS up.
My BMW X3 m40i got stolen last week, I’m being so upset and shattered.. why police not taking it seriously 😔
That car is in Africa now 😂
@@Slime_threezus may be, but that’s really shameful for the country
The Mercedes with the claimed switched VIN has a grill that isn't a US spec grill, probably aftermarket. Good chance that one really is rebuilt and the VIN is original.
Wow Mariana eres la mejor 👏
You'll feel like bolting your car to the ground after watching this 😅😅
its all fake bozo
Imagine watching this and realizing its your car.
Thank you Ghana!! 🇬🇭
Ty!! From ATX !♡
well done be continue
Theft is the easiest way to make money, no matter the item.
Thieves know the police don't have manpower to investigate and won't even mess with these without guaranteed leads.
Thieves are the weakest link in society, but our world is plumb full of them.
Obviously theft is the easiest money source because no matter what you get for it it's 100% profit. It don't get better than that.
You all are forgetting that part of your car insurance money are ultimately going to these guys. It isn't police nor insurance company that are losing money because of these people, it's everyone who are paying for the expensive auto insurance.
Imagine watching national geographic a couple years after ur car gets stolen and you see footage of them stealing it and all
Crazy so many people look at this 😂unbelievable
How is this lady not an accessory to these crimes?
Cause by law she has to be committing the crime noting wrong with filming it if u not doing it
@@mikebiggiez2206 but although she is a reporter, she is an accomplice
In our country Mariana is Portuguese if you see a crime and don’t report ur getting prosecuted
@@johnson5725 Exactly... Which leads me to believe a lot of these are staged and used actors...
Was kind of my first thought on the first scene of her watching someone’s car be stolen
Being from Ghana I can say that the parts highlighted in the documentary are possibly true, I have heard so many stories of how these luxury videos are being stolen and driven by "fraud boys"
kwasia guy.
90% of the buyers do not know those cars were stolen
@@seanhorstead bro he didn’t lie so why insult him
@@seanhorstead eiii bossu 🤣
Kachir3om
such a well organized operation! good for them... and insurance companies cover the stolen car... nobody is harmed. this is the most American video i have ever seen! God Bless America and all the different forms of criminals that make up its population hahaha.. so creative
12:03 he is got the master key or something made already. The pull on the handle was such a fake move, the car did not even shake. He just pressed the unlock. Piece of cake.
Wow
Hat's off to mariana , I would be scared for my life to do what she did , it's scary what one can do to a woman .
If women stayed strapped they won't get clapped
Nobody risks their own lives knowingly. Please remember this,
Very good
great intro narrative