Sniffing out crime and drugs, new K-9 announced

The Moore County Sheriff’s Office added a new K-9 to its staff.

Anna is assigned to Deputy Donovan Williams and is specially trained in narcotics detection and tracking, allowing her to assist in drug enforcement and locating missing persons or fleeing suspects.

On Facebook, Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields said Anna’s addition to the team was made possible entirely through funds from drug seizures and that no taxpayer dollars were used to purchase or train her and the handler.

“It’s a good day when we can take money from local drug dealers and use it to put drug dealers out of business,” Fields said on Facebook. “This new K-9 is just another tool in our fight to keep Moore County safe.”

Just as Anna is helping to keep Moore County safe, a K-9 from the Southern Pines Police Department recently retired. Southern Pines Police K-9 Ivy retired on May 20 after nearly nine years of service.

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