FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Merced California Highway Patrol officers are mourning the loss of one of their K9 officers.
Officials say K9 Laika passed away from cancer in May. The dog was a huge asset to the department before her retirement in April 2018.
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During her career, officers say she found more than 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine and 961 pounds of marijuana.
Laika also uncovered $3 million in drug money and 225 pounds of cocaine.
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During her retirement, CHP Merced officers say Laika was used to help train K9 Beny, who was recently credited with making a drug bust back on July 15.