The Catalan police force currently has 65 trained dogs distributed across the region. These animals are essential for prevention at major events and in the fight against drug trafficking, particularly at the la Jonquera border. During drills at the Girona Auditorium, dogs like Kai and Peeper successfully located hidden explosives and illegal substances.
“"Crime knows no borders, and the knowledge gained will serve our officers on the streets in just a few weeks."
Training methods differ by objective: for explosives, dogs must remain perfectly still to avoid triggering sensors, while for drugs, they point with their snouts. Inspector Òscar Leonardo noted that Mossos do not use attack dogs, unlike the French police, viewing the tactic as equivalent to using a firearm.
