Dept opens country’s first sniffer dog training facility

August 18, 2023

PUBLISHED : 18 Aug 2023 at 05:50

Labrador retrievers, Khanun (Jackfruit) and Durian, are seen with their trainers at the newly-opened training centre in Samut Prakan. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)

SAMUT PRAKAN: The Customs Department on Thursday officially launched the Thai Customs Canine Training Centre (TCCTC) — Thailand’s first sniffer dog training facility — in Bang Phli district.

At least five sniffer dogs are expected to be recruited by the centre for training in detecting narcotics hidden in…