Sniffer Beagle Inspects Luggage and Passengers at Phuket Airport

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By Goongnang Suksawat

Phuket – A sniffer beagle inspected luggage and passengers at the Phuket International Airport.

 

The Phuket International Airport reported yesterday (February 20th) that the ‘sniffer’ Beagle (DLD K-9 UNIT) from the Quarantine and Inspection Canine unit (DLD) sniffed luggage arriving at the airport.

 

Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2023/02/21/sniffer-beagle-inspects-luggage-and-passengers-at-phuket-airport/

 

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[still kicking]

So what we have many in the west Trained to detect everything 

[bendejo]

Malaysia had 2 dogs that supposedly could sniff out pirated CDs/DVDs (maybe they could smell the mendacity ????) .  There were newspaper stories that crime organizations had a reward out to anyone who would kill them.  Anyone know if they are still around?

 

 

[Damrongsak]

Apparently there dogs that can detect termites!  Aren't beagles somewhat stinky dogs?  Or maybe I'm thinking of some other kind.

 

... Ah, found at random:  Beagles have a higher concentration of odor-producing microbes which love damp and wet environments. Their coat absorbs moisture and releases an unpleasant smell through oily secretions of their sebaceous glands (hair follicles). Although most dogs will have that typical 'wet dog' smell, beagles tend to have it worse.

[bendejo]

Oz uses beagles also.

 

 

[ezzra]

What Thailand needs are dogs that can sniff out corrupt officials most of all, i think.

Edited February 21, 2023 by ezzra

[bangon04]

1 hour ago, ezzra said:

What Thailand needs are dogs that can sniff out corrupt officials most of all, i think.

poor dogs would soon die of asthma...........

[metisdead]

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[RichardColeman]

3 hours ago, ezzra said:

What Thailand needs are dogs that can sniff out corrupt officials most of all, i think.

Not even enough stray soi dogs here for that one !

[RandiRona]

Thailand-- Hub of bastud sniffing dogs!!!

 

Edited February 22, 2023 by RandiRona

[bamnutsak]

Drug-sniffing dogs and smoked bats...

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1277337-detection-dog-stops-tourist-from-smuggling-in-smoked-bats/

 

 

Who knows how closely the photo is linked to the story, but it sort of looks like self-check-in bag drop on departure rather than arrival?

[warrima]

They should use Soi Dogs. Would get a few of the streets at least.

[sammieuk1]

My sausage dog keeps sticking his nose into private places to ????  

[xtrnuno41]

Would they know, you have to take care of the dog?

Years ago red in Thai visa forum then, Thailand had special dogs but didnt take care of them.

End of the dogs.

How long this beagle will last?

[zzzzz]

nothing like a little white lie to cover up what they really are looking for  ????

 

[warrima]

5 hours ago, xtrnuno41 said:

How long this beagle will last?

Is no problem. They will drop them off at the nearest temple when they are bored with them. 

[Banana7]

Beagles are also in Chicago O'hare airport (ORD). The dog caught a guy with an apple in his pocket, came in from Hong Kong.

[PETERTHEEATER]

11 hours ago, ezzra said:

What Thailand needs are dogs that can sniff out corrupt officials most of all, i think.

They should be trained to signal their suspects to the handler by cocking a leg and........

[xylophone]

12 hours ago, bendejo said:

Oz uses beagles also.

 

 

Indeed they do, or they did the last time I visited to see my sister and her family, but unfortunately I had a carry on bag, and in one of the side pockets I had placed a sandwich (wrapped) some time previously, which of course was eaten long before I got to Oz. However the Beagle sniffed around the bag and sat down next to it, which is the signal to the handler that I might have some food in there!

 

The bag was emptied out and only had a few odds and ends in it, and I explained to the handler that perhaps the sandwich from some time ago was what the Beagle was smelling?? And he said it probably was, but better to be safe than sorry, which I agreed with, so I was sent on my way. BUT the handler was very courteous and completely understood, so he left a good impression, which is great for inbound tourists.

[JimmyJ]

14 hours ago, Damrongsak said:

Apparently there dogs that can detect termites!  Aren't beagles somewhat stinky dogs?  Or maybe I'm thinking of some other kind.

 

... Ah, found at random:  Beagles have a higher concentration of odor-producing microbes which love damp and wet environments. Their coat absorbs moisture and releases an unpleasant smell through oily secretions of their sebaceous glands (hair follicles). Although most dogs will have that typical 'wet dog' smell, beagles tend to have it worse.

Dogs have also been trained to detect bedbug odor.

Edited February 22, 2023 by JimmyJ