Meet K9 Kolt, the dog that has sniffed out over $10 million in drug seizures

Published on July 30, 2019

In one of the busiest drug-trafficking corridors in the country, a crime-fighting dog is making a big name for himself.

K-9 Kolt started on the force with Fayette County Sheriff’s office in January 2019 and is already responsible for over $10,000,000 worth of drug seizures.

“He is special. I think there is something special about him to, you know, learn at such an early age and so fast. He’s developing really quickly,” said his handler, Sgt. Randy Thumann of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.

The 2-year-old Belgian Malinois stays busy working Interstate 10 through Fayette County. Sgt Thumann says it’s a common area for narcotic shipments from Mexico. Read More