US conducts K9 search and inspection training for Maldives police

The United States conducted training for the Maldives Police Service on the use of sniffer dogs in search and inspection operations. The programme was delivered by the US Diplomatic Security and Anti-Terrorism Assistance programme from 22 May to 4 June at Velana International Airport. The training covered indoor and outdoor operations, search tactics, first aid under a US veterinarian, and vehicle searches. The programme aimed to strengthen operational capabilities. The Maldives Police Service first introduced sniffer dogs in 2015, and in 2022, 10 additional dogs were brought for counter-terrorism. K9 units are used by multiple agencies including police, customs, ports, and airport security.

The United States conducted training for the Maldives Police Service on the use of sniffer dogs in search and inspection operations. The programme was delivered by the US Diplomatic Security and Anti-Terrorism Assistance programme from 22 May to 4 June at Velana International Airport. The training covered indoor and outdoor operations, search tactics, first aid under a US veterinarian, and vehicle searches. The programme aimed to strengthen operational capabilities. The Maldives Police Service first introduced sniffer dogs in 2015, and in 2022, 10 additional dogs were brought for counter-terrorism. K9 units are used by multiple agencies including police, customs, ports, and airport security.

The United States conducted training for the Maldives Police Service on the use of sniffer dogs in search and inspection operations. The programme was delivered by the US Diplomatic Security and Anti-Terrorism Assistance programme from 22 May to 4 June at Velana International Airport. The training covered indoor and outdoor operations, search tactics, first aid under a US veterinarian, and vehicle searches. The programme aimed to strengthen operational capabilities. The Maldives Police Service first introduced sniffer dogs in 2015, and in 2022, 10 additional dogs were brought for counter-terrorism. K9 units are used by multiple agencies including police, customs, ports, and airport security.

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