Despite being kicked and attacked by his suspects, he always managed a successful arrest.
That's how Port Alfred police remembered their K9 colleague, Bonzo, who faithfully served the South African police service for six years.
The 11-year-old Rottweiler was donated to the SAPS by a local resident and was officially retired from service on 4 February 2020 due to illness.
During his career Bonzo, with his handler, Warrant Officer Tertius Neethling, was credited with apprehending 49 suspects, and "due to his actions stolen property to the value of R1 025 900-00 was recovered."
"He also apprehended two abalone poachers who were hiding high up in the dunes and recovered abalone to the value of R51 600 and diving gear valued at approximately R40 000."
Bonzo had unfortunately developed pancreatic cancer and was euthanised on Friday
"Farewell brave colleague. You were a warrior and loyal to the SAPS," said Port Alfred Cluster Commander Brigadier Morgan Govender.
