detection dogs

A form of detection dog — A specialized form of police dog; trained to use its sense of smell to detect and locate evidence of illicit substances, from illegal drugs to explosives materials, which may be carried on a person in their effects.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of detection dog
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