Last week, the 7th Carpathian Border Unit intercepted five attempts to smuggle narcotics across the Ukrainian-Polish border. Service dogs played a crucial role in identifying the prohibited substances.
Detection Locations
- Shehyni Checkpoint – two incidents recorded.
- Lviv Control Point (on trains) – two cases.
- Krakivets Checkpoint – one incident.
The drugs were found among travelers’ personal belongings. All cases were handed over to the relevant authorities for further investigation.
Yearly Results
In 2024, service dogs in Lviv region helped border guards seize more than 13 kilograms of narcotics.