Pubdate: Tue, 17 Sep 2002
Source: San Antonio Express-News (TX)
Copyright: 2002 San Antonio Express-News
Contact:  http://www.mysanantonio.com/expressnews/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/384
Author: Jeorge Zarazua, Express-News Border Bureau

CUSTOMS SETS SAFETY MEASURES IN RESPONSE TO DRUG DOG'S DEATH

LAREDO - Responding to community outcries over the death of a federal 
drug-detector dog, the U.S. Customs Service issued a statement today 
expressing its grief and saying appropriate steps have been taken to ensure 
a similar tragedy doesn't occur.

An investigation into the dog's death is still ongoing, Customs spokesman 
Rick Pauza said.

"If there is a finding that requires action, we will move accordingly," 
Pauza said, adding he couldn't discuss details of the dog's death until then.
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