From Beacon to Bust

A century ago, lighthouse keeper Frank Kimbal lit the oil flame that guided ships safely into Port Huron’s harbor. But during Prohibition, that same light exposed smugglers moving under cover of darkness — turning a beacon of safety into a weapon of law enforcement.Today, the fight against smuggling hasn’t dimmed. It’s evolved. From Colombia’s coca fields to the Blue Water Bridge, cocaine’s modern supply chain runs on global speed — and cutting-edge border technology now takes the place of the lighthouse beam.In this episode, Rayvn Rowe Investigates the transformation of vigilance — from oil lamps to handheld X-rays, from night patrols to digital scanners. How has the war on smuggling changed, and what remains the same beneath the bridge?