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Cutest Garda recruit keeping 'paw and order' on the job
The latest recruit to An Garda Siochána is already causing a stir with a number of drug busts on his first weekend on the job in County Galway.
Gunner, the latest addition to the Garda Drug Squad is an 18-month-old Golden Cocker Spaniel mix who joined Gardai this past weekend at an MIT (Mandatory Intoxicant Testing) checkpoint, where alongside his two legged colleagues, Gunner detected two drivers who tested positive for drugs.
Gardai seized one car while several other drivers were issued with fines and penalty points for a range of road traffic offences. Gunner – Latest Garda Recruit
Gunners' human colleagues say he has a great nose for the job, and people can expect to see much more of him out and about this coming summer as he works alongside his human companions at the North Western Regional Garda Dog Unit.
Gardai say there will be high visibility policing involving Gunner over the coming weeks in an effort to promote awareness and deter drink and drug driving on the roads. Pic: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos
After a good shift on duty, we are told Gunner likes to play fetch at home with his Garda handler and their family.
The name Gunner is of historical Viking origin and was chosen for its meaning, Brave, bold and spirited warrior.
