Washington County Sheriff's Office K9 Cop Taz Dies - KXL

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HILLSBORO, Ore. – Sad news Wednesday from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

K-9 Cop Taz has died.

Taz worked as a narcotic detection dog from 2013 until this year.

During his career, he found 180 pounds of meth, 40 pounds each of heroin and cocaine and over $600,000 in narcotic proceeds.

Yesterday, K9 Taz was laid to rest with his family by his side. From 2013 – 2021 Taz had a remarkable career as a narcotic detection dog.

Thank you, Taz, for your service to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Washington County. You will be missed dearly. pic.twitter.com/pR3cjlxStN

— Washington County Sheriff’s Office (Oregon) (@WCSOOregon) March 10, 2021

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