On that Thursday, customs officers in Hendaye, near the Spanish border, were carrying out a routine check on a vehicle travelling from Spain to Germany. On the face of it, it was just an ordinary motorhome on a typical journey. While nothing seemed out of the ordinary at first glance, the officers decided to put their full trust in their most valuable partner: a sniffer dog with a remarkably sharp sense of smell.
The clever canine's incredible intuition
As soon as he approached the front of the vehicle, the clever dog's behaviour changed completely. He stopped dead in his tracks and focused intently on one specific area. His instinct was spot on: a suspicious structure was hidden beneath the bodywork.
As reported by the French broadcaster France 3, officers then discovered a false bottom meticulously built into the entire height of the motorhome. Inside this hiding place, they made an astonishing discovery: more than 736 pounds (334 kg) of cocaine and 1,069 pounds (485 kg) of cannabis resin, with an estimated street value of nearly £12.5 million (€15 million).
A four-legged hero
Thanks to the infallible nose and outstanding work of this clever canine, this massive illegal shipment will never reach its destination. It is a wonderful demonstration of the vital role these four-legged companions play every day in keeping us safe.
Translated from the FR Wamiz website using artificial intelligence
