A SNIFFER dog and almost 20 police members have failed to find any drugs or detect anti-social behaviour during an operation at the Albury Train Station.
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Led by a 3½-year-old labrador named Bear, 17 NSW and Victorian police patrolled trains and buses at the station yesterday.
Several people were searched by officers after being alerted by the sniffer dog to the possible presence of drugs, but none were found.
NSW Sergeant Mick Chubb said it was a pleasing result.
“People have been well-behaved and we’ve been well-received by the passengers and staff,” he said.
“I think there is a deterrent effect there, that’s the ultimate goal.
“People are entitled to travel safely on public transport and I think people are starting to get the message.”
Police will continue Operation Southern Aurora today without the sniffer dog before heading back to Sydney and Melbourne.
Victorian Sergeant Adam Cox said it had so far been successful.
“I think people are extremely appreciative to see this sort of attention here,” he said.
The crackdown follows an operation in December which caught several people with cannabis, a knife, and drug paraphernalia.
Sergeant Chubb said police would again join forces during the year.
