detector dog program - finds

Detector dogs find prohibited imports at Australia's international ports, mail centres, during the execution of search warrants at premises and in joint agency operations. Their versatility and effectiveness is demonstrated by their detection of unusual drug concealment, including:

• cocaine concealed in letters and books at mail centres
• ecstasy hidden in air freight
• cocaine being carried internally by passengers
• heroin concealed in shampoo bottles.

Significant detections of firearms and explosives include:

• assault rifles and ammunition in premises
• undeclared detonators and detonator cord on board a yacht
• large amounts of explosives, ammunition, and an unlicensed
  handgun at a remote farmhouse.