Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport, Lebanon’s sole passenger and cargo terminal, is constantly bustling with travelers and freight.
With such high levels of daily traffic—thousands of passengers and massive amounts of goods moving in and out—the safety of the premises is a top priority.
To ensure security, the airport employs numerous law enforcement officers.
However, one of the most effective and lesser-known components of the security team is the specially trained search dogs.
These intelligent canines are tasked with detecting illegal or dangerous items such as drugs, explosives, or undeclared cash.
Their training allows them to identify suspicious scents and alert their handlers without barking or creating a disturbance.
When a dog senses something, it will simply stop and fix its gaze on the item of concern, signaling its handler to investigate.
One day, a trained detection dog was doing its routine rounds inside the cargo terminal.
Although passengers are often tempted to pet these calm and friendly animals, it’s strictly forbidden since they’re on duty.
As the dog and its handler walked by unnoticed, the dog suddenly halted in front of a box marked as arriving from Kazakhstan. The package had been at the airport for a few days, awaiting further shipment.
The dog froze, staring silently at the box.
Its reaction immediately alerted the officer—it was highly unusual for these dogs to make a mistake. Trusting his companion’s instincts, the handler allowed the dog to get closer.
Unexpectedly, the dog leapt onto the box and became visibly excited, whining and urging its handler for attention.
Upon close examination, the box didn’t stand out from the others. However, the handler did notice tiny holes along the sides—perhaps air vents.
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