It’s time to say good boy because a hard-working police dog did a great job. The dog found 215 lbs hidden in the back of an SUV. The vehicle was making its way from Tijuana to San Diego when officers stepped in. 

Police dog finds 215 lbs of fentanyl being smuggled across the border 

A United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) dog is in fact a very good boy. This police dog made his handler proud by leading officers to 215 lbs of fentanyl hidden in the back of an SUV. 

Unfortunately, the dog’s name and images aren’t provided in any of the sources I found. However, the CBP typically uses beagles for their friendly behavior and strong sense of smell. Typically, beagles are viewed as less intimidating than German shepherds. 

The SUV in question was making its way across the border from Tijuana to San Diego when the K9 was making his rounds. My made up name for him is Chief. 

Chief was going around lanes of traffic and intimidating drivers leading up to the inspection booths at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry when he smelled drugs. 

The SUV was being driven by a 31-year-old man and was taken for further inspection. According to KTSM, an X-ray showed multiple anomalies. Officers found 30 packages of fentanyl in the rear quarter panels, spare tire, and doors of the vehicle. 

Rosa Hernandez, Port of Director for the Oray Mesa Port of Entry shared that Fentanyl is a highly lethal drug that continues to plague our southern border. 

She’s incredibly proud of the officers who courageously confront this threat and seize lethal drugs on a daily basis. 

CBP seized the drugs and vehicle and then turned the man over to Homeland Security Investigations for further investigation. I hope Chief was rewarded with extra treats for his hard work.