Explosive detection and canine unit established within Dushanbe patrol service

An explosive detection and canine unit has been established within the patrol and post service battalion of the Dushanbe Police Department, the department’s press center reported.
According to the Dushanbe police, the new unit was created «to strengthen public order, ensure the safety and protection of citizens, and enhance the effectiveness of crime prevention efforts."The unit has been provided with the necessary infrastructure, including specially equipped facilities for housing and breeding service dogs, appropriate working conditions for personnel, as well as modern explosive disposal equipment and technology.The service dogs were brought from Belgium and Germany. While the ministry did not specify their exact training, such units are  typically involved in detecting explosive substances and identifying explosive devices.The press center noted that the explosive detection and canine unit operates on a 24-hour duty basis. Its personnel are ready to carry out assignments and respond promptly to potential emergencies at any time.In Tajikistan, canine services also operate under the Drug Control Agency under the President of the Republic, where trained dogs assist officers in detecting and seizing narcotic substances.