Loch Ryan police dog dies after battling illness
He worked with the police for a decade.
A police dog with a successful decade-long career based at Loch Ryan has died.
After fighting an illness, Gizmo, a sprocker spaniel, was put to sleep on Thursday, 8 August 2024.
He began his career with Police Scotland back in 2014 and throughout his time, he managed to help recover more than £9 million worth of drugs in the Port Ryan area and across Scotland.
Gizmo has also worked at major events outside of drug busts, such as state visits, and sporting and music events.
Detective Sergeant David Hanlon said: “We are deeply saddened by the death of Police Dog Gizmo, who was a fundamental part of our team.
“Police dogs are a crucial support in our work to keep our communities safe and deter crime.
“Gizmo was a valued colleague, and he will be sadly missed, especially by his former handler.”