K9 Mako’s sharp nose leads to major drug bust in El Paso County

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) is recognizing K9 Mako after he alerted to a vehicle that reportedly contained 138 grams of cocaine and over 2,000 fentanyl pills.

EPSO says on May 7, Deputy Richardson and K9 Mako responded to a request for an open-air sniff around a vehicle during a traffic stop near Academy Blvd and Briargate Parkway.

During the search, law enforcement says K9 Mako alerted to the suspect's vehicle, leading to the arrest of two individuals.

EPSO says, "Our K9 partners are manpower multipliers- and we are incredibly thankful for their service to our community and commitment to the mission of public safety in the Pikes Peak region."

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