Contraband Police immerses players in the intense atmosphere of 1981 at a border post in the mountainous Karikatka region. As a young officer trainee, your role is crucial in monitoring the strictly regulated passage into the Acarist People's Republic, where your every move is observed by the party.

The stakes are high as you face challenges such as document control, where you must meticulously verify the validity of each visitor's paperwork. Even the slightest inconsistency could lead to a refusal of entry. As time progresses, the increasing number of documents makes errors harder to identify, testing your attention to detail.

Additionally, you will engage in smuggling detection, utilizing tools like UV flashlights to uncover illicit goods hidden in vehicles. Shootouts may occur as your station is under constant threat from the notorious Oberankov's gang, requiring you to defend yourself and your comrades with firearms.

Police chases add another layer of excitement, as desperate smugglers attempt to evade capture. You can upgrade police vehicles to enhance your pursuit capabilities. Manage your post wisely, improve defenses, and earn cash through successful inspections and thwarted smuggling operations, all while navigating special assignments that impact the future of Acaristan.