ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The Abilene Police Department is welcoming two certified police canines, while wishing a happy retirement to K9 Barco and K9 Tipp.

Belgian Malinois K9 Tipp has been with APD since 2018. Now, K9 Duke will take over for Tipp in the narcotics division.

K9 Barco has worked with APD since 2017, most recently alongside handler Officer Cox. Throughout Barco's tenure, he has seized more than 3.75 kilos of meth, 2.4 kilos of marijuana, 63 firearms, over $30,000, and much more. Now, he will retire with the Cox family, as K9 Switch steps up in the patrol division.

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