Drug-Sniffing Dog, Goose, Key in Fentanyl Battle

Golden Retriever named Goose, along with other trained dogs, plays a vital role in detecting fentanyl and other contraband at America's land border crossings. Despite advanced technology, dogs' sense of smell remains crucial in uncovering narcotics like fentanyl. The rise in illicit fentanyl production and related overdoses led to the training of drug-sniffing dogs by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection in 2017. These dogs have been instrumental in seizing large quantities of fentanyl, with most seizures occurring at legal border crossings in Arizona and California. The canine program has proven to be essential in the agency's efforts to combat drug trafficking and related overdose epidemics.