Florida Highway Patrol K-9 that made $5 million drug bust retires
ORLANDO, Fla. - K-9 Piet is hanging up his badge.
The 8-year-old Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) K-9 and his partner, 12-year veteran Tpr. Edy Rivera, will be retiring together, according to a tweet from the agency.
According to FHP, the dynamic duo made over 600 misdemeanor arrests and 320 felony arrests during their service.
“You have made this community a safer place with your dedicated service.”
K-9 Piet gained adoring fans across the internet after a photo of him making a huge marijuana bust in Orlando went viral last year.
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Piet was responsible for sniffing out over $5 million worth of drugs that was allegedly being transported on a U-Haul near the Orlando International Airport.
“When authorities opened the back of the U-Haul, they discovered 624-pounds of marijuana in vacuum-sealed packages. Troopers say the drugs have a street value of $5.6 million,” FOX 35 News reported.
Piet proudly took a photo with the massive drug haul.
The talented K-9 will get to retire with his best friend, the FHP said.
