Phnom Penh: According to CMAC, Heng Ratana said last weekend that Cambodia has been increasing its number of mine detecting dogs. Thanks to breeding experts from the Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC). Heng Ratana said that 17 puppies had been born and more were expected.
By the end of 2016 and early 2017, CMAC trained 18 Cambodian-born puppies to become mine detectors, with a further 51 being imported from outside the country. Of Of 51, whilst 38 are being used in the field, and 13 other dogs are kept at the training school for training staff and new pups.
When trained these dogs can be worth anywhere between $10-30,000 and are mostly being used in Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Siem Reap and Kratie provinces in the search for UXOs.
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Shudder. I hope most of them actually detect rather than detonate.
"I don't care what the people are thinking, i ain't drunk i'm just drinking"
so all you need is a forest?
not safe to go about in these cambo forest you are likely to be shot dead by various actors
not safe to go about in these cambo forest you are likely to be shot dead by various actors
no replying to those who misinterpret/misread what i write. this aint kindergarten
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