About 10 dogs initially were assigned to the U.S.-Mexican border. Southern California has the largest contingent, about 110 dogs. The roving tactic along the bridges began in August. Job qualifications require an intense personality. We want those that dominate their environment.
Customs officials believe the smugglers consider the dogs a threat.
We're also seeing deep concealment. It gets weirder and weirder. I've seen them mold cocaine into plastic and even liquefy cocaine. The driver abandoned the vehicle after he saw a gold and black Belgian Malinois named Zappa headed his way. It was the last walk-through before ending the shift that night in March.