America’s front line against fentanyl is a Golden Retriever named Goose By Reuters
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 13 2024
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Source: Investing.com
- Detection of Fentanyl Trafficking: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employs specially trained canines, like Goose the Golden Retriever, to detect fentanyl and other contraband at border crossings, proving crucial in combating the flow of synthetic opioids.
- Challenges and Impact: Despite advanced technology, dogs' sense of smell remains a vital tool for uncovering fentanyl; while CBP's efforts have led to significant seizures, only intercepting a small percentage, highlighting the vast challenge posed by fentanyl trafficking.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
