KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — A beloved Kannapolis Police Department K9 is retiring.
Zeko, a six-year-old Dutch Shepard, has been working as a K9 dog in Kannapolis for four years. Police said he enjoyed finding narcotics. Zeko worked hard and his biggest event was when he found $200,000 worth of cocaine hidden in two car batteries at a traffic stop for N.C. State Highway Patrol.
Police said Zeko enjoyed snacking on beef sticks whenever they stopped at a gas station.
"Zeko plans to enjoy his retirement by going on lots of walks while also getting lots of belly rubs," police said. "He is going to miss going to work with his dad, Sergeant Chris Hamilton, but he is happy that he can retire to his dad’s house."
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