BURS Unleashes More Sniffer Dogs At Border Posts

Monday, February 20, 2017

Eight dogs and their handlers graduated in Gaborone last week PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) in partnership with other Botswana law enforcement agencies have launched a canine unit due to the increasing numbers of illicit goods smuggled through Botswana’s exit and entrance points.

Speaking at a graduation ceremony for sniffer dogs and dog handlers recently, BURS borad chairperson, Taufila Nyamadzabo said the ultimate objective of seeking to create sniffer dogs capabilities within the BURS border control environment is to complement other law enforcement initiatives geared at protecting the people of Botswana against harmful social, health, security and economic effects of cross border criminal activities.

The dogs are trained to detect illicit drugs, endangered species, arms and ammunition, and currencies.

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BURS Unleashes More Sniffer Dogs At Border Posts

The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) in partnership with other Botswana law enforcement agencies have launched a canine unit due to the increasing numbers of illicit goods smuggled through Botswana’s exit and entrance points.