Sniffer dog Maila catches drug smugglers on the long-distance bus near Sigmarszell

Sniffer dog Maila catches drug smugglers on the long-distance bus near Sigmarszell

There was an exciting discovery recently on Autobahn 96 near Sigmarszell, when the talented sniffer dog Maila uncovered a kilogram of marijuana in the backpack of a 42-year-old man from Munich. Loud South Courier The drug discovery was part of the varied work of the four-legged friend, who has already been involved in 248 missions in his six years of service and discovered almost 40 kilograms of drugs.

The man who now has to answer in a criminal case can consider himself in good company with his story: Maila has made remarkable discoveries in her career. This includes 3.4 kilograms of marijuana that she discovered in an earthen bunker in the Kißlegg area three years ago, which earned the dealer a prison sentence of over three years. She also found various e-cigarettes containing THC as well as two kilograms of marijuana flowers and hashish in a postal distribution center in the Lake Constance district. In 2022, she discovered, among other things, 2,400 ecstasy tablets and 500 grams of cocaine under the driver's seat of a vehicle near Krauchenwies.

A dedicated commitment to safety

Maila, who is regularly called upon by the police and judiciary, has not only proven her intelligence, but has also received several awards from the Customs Dog School and the German Shepherd Dog Association. You and your dog handler are often active beyond the location in Friedrichshafen. This shows that drug trafficking remains a serious challenge in the country.

A look at the current drug situation in Germany illustrates the importance of measures such as the use of sniffer dogs. The REITOX Annual Report 2024 highlights developments in the area of ​​illegal drugs and offers deep insights into various aspects such as prevention, advice and treatment. DBDD has also provided extensive figures that show how urgent it is to take action against drug abuse.

Current challenges in the drug sector

The challenges in the drug sector are diverse. The annual report also addresses harm reduction strategies and prison treatment options, encouraging my fellow citizens to think about drug use and its consequences. In times when new trends and substances are emerging, it is more important than ever to have information and help in the area of ​​drugs.

If you would like to find out more about the background and data, you will find interactive graphics and specific tools on the Data portal the Federal Commissioner for Addiction and Drug Issues. There's a lot to do, but with dedicated dogs like Maila on the front lines of the fight against drugs, we're well prepared for the future.