{
  "id": 4606678,
  "title": "Customs sniffer dogs Goku and Cafrey join military K9s marching at Putrajaya National Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/customs-sniffer-dogs-goku-and-cafrey-join-military-k9s-marching-at-4606678",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T07:48:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/31/customs-sniffer-dogs-goku-and-cafrey-join-military-k9s-marching-at-putrajaya-national-day/233396"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PUTRAJAYA, Aug 31 — While their daily duties include tracking drugs at entry points or serving as military guard dogs, K9 dogs Goku and Cafrey join other canine companions for the National Day parade in Dataran Putrajaya. The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) includes ten Labrador Retrievers, led by nine-year-old veteran Goku from the Netherlands, who has aided in detecting over 620 kilograms of amphetamines. Customs officer and JKDM narcotics K9 trainer Johnson Pedro Anak Ateg, 40, stated that newly participating dogs Cafrey and Riko joined the parade after facing compatibility problems last year. All Customs K9 dogs undergo two weeks of intense training, compatibility assessments, and health screenings at Universiti Putra Malaysia's Veterinary Hospital. JKDM's drug detection dogs have recorded 41 drug detection cases up to August. To prepare for the parade, dogs initially walked separately before being paired to march together. Public exposure for the dogs included school demonstrations and public walks. The main challenge is ensuring all dogs march in unison, as some can be aggressive toward others. The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) features 25 dogs from Pulada's Wolf Wing, comprising guard, search, and tracking dogs. Military K9 Troy leads the parade, followed by Detachment Commander Capt Duin Anak Tat. Trooper Duin noted that most military K9s have participated in the National Day parade multiple times before, with every member of the Wolf Wing trained to manage all dogs in the unit. Parade uniformity and dog compatibility remain key challenges, as some dogs may pull, follow, or react aggressively if they sense a threat.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA, Aug 31 — While their daily routine involves tracking drugs at national entry points or performing milit...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Customs sniffer dogs Goku and Cafrey join military K9s marching at Putrajaya National Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/customs-sniffer-dogs-goku-and-cafrey-join-military-k9s-marching-at",
        "published": "2026-08-31T07:48:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "At 101, Dr M attends National Day celebration in Putrajaya",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/at-101-dr-m-attends-national-day-celebration-in-putrajaya",
        "published": "2026-08-31T08:43:08.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}