Bogotá, Colombia
Drug pooch threatened: Colombia’s most famous drug-sniffing dog now has a price on her head. Working at ports and airports on the Gulf Coast, Sombra has sniffed out some 9 tons of cocaine for the police in recent years, leading to 245 arrests. The 6-yearold German shepherd has become a celebrity, appearing on local TV and posing for selfies with airline passengers. Angry drug dealers have had enough. Police say the Urabeños gang is offering up to $70,000 to anyone who kills the four-legged crime fighter. “The fact they want to hurt Sombra,” said a police spokesperson, “shows the impact she’s had on their profits.” Because of the threat, Sombra has been transferred to duty in Bogotá’s airport, outside Urabeños’ territory, and additional guards will accompany her on her rounds.