Archeology Professor Robert Burns is on an important dig in the ancient ruins on the Far Eastern Chinese border. He accidentally discovers that the Chinese Mafia, the Tong, is using his newly discovered ancient Chinese artifacts to hide and smuggle narcotics across the border. He is then framed with the evidence at the border by the Chinese military and DEA. The DEA finally convinces the Chinese military that Robert may be of more help to them outside jail by leading them to the real smugglers.