Iberville Sheriff’s Office mourning loss of K-9 Basco

IBERVILLE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - The Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their own.

K-9 Basco was laid to rest on Monday, March 6, due to health reasons.

Basco is a German Shepherd and has been with the department since 2012.

“Today we laid down my partner and my best friend. K-9 Basco was more than just a dog that I would load up in my unit every day and take to work, he was one of my best friends and a part of my family. I’m going to miss our deep conversations and our play time,” said his K-9 handler.

Throughout Basco’s career, he has allowed his handler to seize millions of dollars in U.S. currency and illegal drugs off the streets of Iberville Parish.

“It’s always a tough time when we lose one of our law enforcement K-9s. And we thank him for a job well done,” said Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi.

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