News / French tests show trained dogs can sniff-out undeclared lithium batteries

Using dogs to detect dangerous goods in cargo has taken a step forward after a successful six-month French trial using canine sniffers to detect undeclaredlithium batteries.

Run by dog-handler Diagnose and Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), the trial addressed shortages in physical checks for undeclared lithium batteries, considered among the biggest threats to flight safety, due to fire risks.

WFS global head of health, safety, security & environment David Clark told The Loadstar: “There was a 100% success rate with trained dogs detecting ...