Navy, sniffer dogs detect narcotics

Indika Polkotuwa

Police Kennels Unit for the first time has taken steps to train Navy personnel in detecting narcotics with the help of dogs. Fifteen Navymen and 15 dogs will undergo the six month intensive training in narcotics detection at the Police Kennel Headquarters, Kandy shortly, OIC of the Unit Lal Seneviratne said.

This special training beginning in January will be preceded by a short term training for top Navy personnel, source said. This sniffer dog service has been in existence for the past many decades and both the Army and the Air Force have obtained these facilities.