VIDEO: China Considers Using Squirrels in the Fight Against Drugs

China is exploring which animals, besides dogs, could be utilized in the fight against drugs.

This week, a police unit in southwestern China announced that it has "successfully trained" six squirrels to detect drugs, according to The Washington Post, reported by unian.net. A canine trainer tasked with preparing the squad of squirrels stated that they performed "excellently" during training.

The trainer claims that these squirrels have quite a keen sense of smell. Moreover, they are capable of infiltrating corners and crevices, which allows for better identification of drugs that are hidden within tightly packed parcels. However, the authorities do not plan to