Customs K-9 Unit In Training To Detect Rhino Beetle Larvae

pacificnewscenter
May 24, 2009

Guam- The Customs and Quarantine K-9 Unit is trained to detect and prevent drugs from coming into Guam's ports of entry. And soon, through the combined efforts of the federal and local Department of Agriculture, as well as the University of Guam and Customs, selected canines will be trained to help eradicate the rhinoceros beetle population.

Pangelinan adds 4 handlers will be hired to help train the dogs, but will not be employed under customs. So far, $15,000 in federal dollars have been spent for the program, which will be funded through 2012.

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