Utah K-9 who helped remove hundreds of pounds of narcotics dies

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A K-9 who served with the Utah Highway Patrol and helped find hundreds of pounds of illegal narcotics has died.

In a Facebook post, the Grand County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of K-9 Leo.

“Our hearts go out to his handler, Tyler West, during this difficult time,” the post read.

A K-9 who served with the Utah Highway Patrol and helped find hundreds of pounds of illegal narcotics has died. (Photo: Grand County Sheriff’s Office)

The sheriff’s office said that while Leo was not assigned to its office, he worked alongside its deputies and had a lasting impact on the community. Photos documented the hundreds of pounds of illegal narcotics the K-9 helped find in Grand County. He later transferred to Iron County, where he continued working to get dangerous drugs off the streets.

The sheriff’s office said Leo served with loyalty, dedication and courage, and his legacy would not be forgotten.

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