In a significant breakthrough, law enforcement officers, with the help of police dog Harris, have managed to recover cannabis worth over $600,000 at a ferry port in Scotland.
Harris the police dog discovered over 110 pounds of cannabis
On Monday, Feb. 5, at about 06:30 am, officers conducted a search of a vehicle with police dog Harris at Loch Ryan Port in Cairnryan, Scotland. As a result, they discovered approximately 51 kilograms of cannabis, with an estimated street value of over $600,000 (£510,000), owing to Harris’ excellent scent detection.
Subsequently, they arrested and charged a 40-year-old man in connection with the incident. The man is supposed to make an appearance at Stranraer Sheriff Court.
Police Scotland gave a statement in relation to the incident and said, “Police Scotland is committed to removing illegal substances from our communities and will take all measures to disrupt those involved.”
The police added, “Anyone with concerns about drugs in their community can contact Police Scotland via 101, or [call] Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
Loch Ryan Port in Cairnryan is situated in Dumfries and Galloway. It is roughly an hour’s drive to Ayr, two hours to Glasgow, and three hours to Edinburgh.
Another police dog in Scotland called Bear helped in finding around $14,000 (£11,000) worth of cocaine and around $1,300 (£1,000) worth of cannabis. He began work in October 2023 as a new police drugs dog for the Isles. Stornoway Police Station, located in the Western Isles, has become a second home for this dedicated member of Police Scotland’s drug detection team.
Dogs like Bear and Harris are doing a remarkable job in sniffing out cannabis across Scotland. This highlights the invaluable role that police K-9 units play in combating drug trafficking. Their swift and successful efforts in detecting massive drug hauls prove these trained animals’ effectiveness in law enforcement.
