Ep 5. Armed and Bootlegging

In Alaska State Troopers season 4 episode 5, titled "Armed and Bootlegging," viewers are taken on a ride through the Alaskan wilderness as they follow the state's brave police force on their latest mission to bring justice to those breaking the law.

The episode begins by introducing us to the troopers, including Sgt. Rob Claus, who is tasked with leading a team of officers in the pursuit of a suspected bootlegger who has been selling illegal alcohol to the natives. With no liquor stores in the bush, many locals turn to bootleggers for their fix, but this underground market is ripe with danger and violence.

As Claus and his team scope out the area, they stumble upon a makeshift still, where they find a group of locals who are distilling their own liquor in unsafe conditions. Despite the danger, the troopers waste no time in shutting down the operation and arresting those involved.

Meanwhile, trooper Thomas Akers deals with an even more dangerous situation as he comes face to face with a group of men who are heavily armed and on the run. The men have been driving off-road vehicles recklessly and have already caused several accidents. When Akers approaches them to ask for their licenses, the men pull out their guns, forcing Akers to call for backup from his fellow officers.

In another part of the state, trooper Jesse Carson is on the hunt for a fugitive who has been on the run for four years. The man in question is a convicted felon, who has been spotted in the area and is believed to be hiding out in the wilderness. Carson and his team scour the area for days, hoping to track down the elusive suspect and bring him to justice.

Back in the bootlegging case, Claus and his team discover that there is a larger operation at play, with multiple groups of people involved in the illegal booze trade. They work tirelessly to shut down each operation, ultimately leading to several arrests and the closure of many illegal stills.

As the episode comes to a close, viewers see the troopers working tirelessly to keep the residents of Alaska safe from harm. Whether dealing with armed fugitives, dangerous bootleggers, or escaping felons, these brave men and women risk their lives every day to keep the peace in a state where danger is always around the corner.