Colombian narcos offer $ 70,000 for the head of Sombra, an anti-drug dog – 27/07/2018

Sombra is six years old and it is the theme of the moment in Colombia. She is a German Shepherd who works for the Narcotics Directorate of that country and has become an exceptional piece to intercept drug shipments at customs. Her talent to carry out her work took her to the most dangerous area of ​​Medellín and managed to annoy the capo of the Gulf clan, the most powerful cartel.

The can became a stone in the shoe of the drug empire. That's why Dairo Antonio Úsuga David (aka Otoniel), leader of this giant criminal gang that has more than 15,000 members has offered $ 70,000 to his men for the animal to be killed.

"Our Can Sombra was the best during training in the detection of illicit drugs, in the last three years it became the torment of Otoniel, to whom seized nine tons of Cocaine " it was explained in a tweet from the anti-narcotics police. In addition, the huge amount of achievements of the animal was known.

Being a puppy received special training and he had already excelled among all the pets. In March 2016, Sombra discovered 2,958 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a container of banana boxes that were to be transported to Antwerp (Belgium). A year later, the dog discovered another ton of cocaine that was going to the same country.

In addition, the animal was essential to arrest 245 people at various international airports in Colombia. And for all that, she has been honored twice with the Wilson Quintero Medal for her contribution in the fight against drug trafficking.

His most recent coup d'état was the discovery of 5.3 tons of cocaine that were to be sent to various parts of the cars in Europe from the port of Turbo, in Antioquia (northwestern Colombia). And it was the trigger that caused the anger of Otoniel that endangered the dog.

The boss has extended his huge offer and somehow achieved his goal because, Faced with Huge threat, the authorities have decided to change Shadow's workplace to protect him. Now he works permanently at the El Dorado Airport in Bogota and has the guard to protect her during the three hours of her shift.

"It's a has no problem approaching children and playing with them. It's fun, in fact it's part of the development of their work , since it is not only a question of looking for illegal drugs, but also "1965 Oscar Favián Solarte, Chief of the Anti-Narcotics Directorate