A police dog based at Loch Ryan, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway with a 10-year long career at Police Scotland has died.
Police Dog Gizmo, a sprocker spaniel, died on Thursday, 8 August, 2024 aged 11 after a period of illness.
Gizmo began at Police Scotland in 2014. During his career, he assisted in drugs recoveries of a combined total of over £9million in the Port Ryan area and across Scotland.
He also worked at major events such as state visits, and music and sporting events.
Detective Sergeant David Hanlon said: “We are deeply saddened by the death of Police Dog Gizmo, who was a fundamental part of our team.
“Police dogs are a crucial support in our work to keep our communities safe and deter crime.
“Gizmo was a valued colleague, and he will be sadly missed, especially by his former handler.”
