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DeKalb K9 praised after assisting in drug bust
DeKalb Police officers arrested two suspects during an undercover drug operation in Stone Mountain. K9 Rocco was able to find a loaded handgun in a neighborhood with children to prevent a possible tragedy.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - DeKalb County Police officers, along with assistance from a K9, seized weapons and drugs, authorities announced Thursday.
According to investigators, east precinct officers attempted to make a traffic stop during their patrol near Panola Road and Redan Road.
The vehicle did not stop, and the driver later got out and fled on foot, police said.
Officials confirmed the suspect tried to get rid of a gun as he ran away.
The driver and a passenger were later captured.
DeKalb County Police dog Rocco located the gun and several packages of marijuana in the car, investigators said.
DeKalb County Police dog Rocco (DeKalb County Police Department)
An investigation is ongoing.
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