Thor retires after detecting more than £1m of drugs during nine year career

A retiring drugs dog has been praised after nine years of service in Shetland.

Thor has helped recovered more than £1m of drugs during his work with Dogs Against Drugs.

Police have wished him a “happy retirement” and praised his “amazing achievement”.

He has been presented with a National K-9 Memorial Medal for his service. 

The Dogs Against Drugs website describes Thor as a “hard worker and faithful companion”.

He was the charity’s most senior and experienced search dog.

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