Two “four-legged friends” join Georgia’s Special Penitentiary Service

The body noted the canine unit was formed within the Service to prevent the entry of prohibited objects and substances into the penitentiary institutions. Photo via Special Penitentiary Service of Georgia

Agenda.ge, 04 Jan 2024 - 19:59, Tbilisi,Georgia

Two “four-legged friends” - the puppies of Belgian Malinois - joined the Special Penitentiary Service of Georgia and will serve in the canine unit, after undergoing appropriate training, the Service said on Wednesday.

Photo via Special Penitentiary Service of Georgia

The body noted the canine unit was formed within the Service to prevent the entry of prohibited objects and substances into the penitentiary institutions.

Photo via Special Penitentiary Service of Georgia

A German Shepherd named Prada already serves in the unit, checking the parcels delivered at the penitentiary facilities.

Photo via Special Penitentiary Service of Georgia

The Service stressed it "takes full responsibility" for the puppies' care and training.