Canine officers help police find quarter-ton of crystal meth
by: Julian Resendiz
Posted: Jan 5, 2024 / 06:04 PM CST
Updated: Jan 5, 2024 / 06:04 PM CST
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JUAREZ, Mexico (Border Report) – Their bark is far worse than their bite. So much so that last year, Juarez’s 17 drug-sniffing police dogs alerted the municipal police to 15,305 fentanyl pills, 475 pounds of crystal meth and other assorted illegal drugs hidden in cars, backpacks, and people’s pockets.
The canine officers also sniffed out 16 guns and high-caliber rifles and dozens of boxes of ammo, contributing to 188 arrests, according to Juarez Municipal Public Safety Department Spokesman Adrian Sanchez.
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“This happens because of teamwork. The canines are trained in Mexico and the U.S. and so are their handlers. Together, they become an efficient team,” he said.
A Juarez municipal police officer and his drug-sniffing canine partner stand at attention during a review ceremony. (City of …
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