Police dog based at Loch Ryan dies after long career

A police dog based at Loch Ryan with a 10-year long career at Police Scotland has died.

Police Dog Gizmo, a sprocker spaniel, died on Thursday, 8 August, 2024 aged 11 after a period of illness.

PD Gizmo, a brown sprocker spaniel, at Loch Ryan Port

Gizmo began at Police Scotland in 2014. During his career, he assisted in drugs recoveries of a combined total of over £9million in the Port Ryan area and across Scotland.

He also worked at major events such as state visits, and music and sporting 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.”

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