![]() Labrador Retrievers have a keen sense of smell, friendly personality and strong obedience which are suitable for passenger and cargo screening. They will sit still in front of the object when they detect suspicious scent or discover any findings.Ĭustoms Detector Dogs include Labrador Retriever and Springer Spaniel. In 2022, Tobacco Detector Dog Teams were established to fortify Customs' enforcement effectiveness in suppressing illicit cigarettes.Īll the five types of detector dogs mentioned above are responsible for screening travellers and their personal baggage, cargoes and cross-boundary conveyances at Customs control points. In 2021, the Department set up the first Firearm Detector Dog Team to combat the smuggling of firearms, firearm component parts and ammunition into Hong Kong, effectively strengthened Customs' capability in preventing terrorist activities, protecting the lives of citizens and safeguarding national security. In addition, upon the implementation of Cross-boundary Movement of Physical Currency and Bearer Negotiable Instruments Ordinance on 16th July 2018, cash detector dogs were introduced for detectinglarge quantity of cash at entry / exit points. After the 9/11 attacks in 2001, the Department started the training of explosive detector dogs for enforcement actions on counter-terrorism activities. In the early development stage, dog handlers and detector dogs mainly performed anti-narcotics duty. To enhance enforcement efficiency and sustainable development for the growing challenges at the forefront, the Customs Detector Dog Division was upgraded to the Customs Canine Force in June 2020.īy nature of job duties, Customs Detector Dogs are classified into five categories namely, Drug Detector Dogs, Explosive Detector Dogs, Cash Detector dogs, Firearm Detector Dogs and Tobacco Detector Dogs. The detector dog teams of Operations Units are deployed to the airport, land boundary control points and container terminals for the detection of narcotics, explosives, cash, firearms and tobaccos. Today, the Department has developed a professional canine force comprising more than 100 officers with dedicated units responsible for operations, tactical training and puppies development. Since 1975, the Customs and Excise Department has introduced detector dogs to assist in passenger and cargo clearance duties for combating drug trafficking. ![]() Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department - Customs Detector Dogs Overview
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