MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is deeply saddened to share the unexpected passing of active K-9 Bella, who suffered a medical emergency on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Bella served the Agency, her handler and the citizens of Alabama with unmatched dedication, loyalty and heart for several years. She was 7 years old.
K-9 Bella was more than a working dog; she was a trusted partner and a beloved member of the ALEA family. Throughout her distinguished career, Bella was instrumental in the apprehension of numerous criminals, the seizure of large quantities of narcotics, to include fentanyl, and the confiscation of hundreds of thousands of dollars in illicit assets. Her efforts undoubtedly saved countless lives and helped make Alabama communities safer.
One of Bella’s most notable recent cases occurred just last month. On July 21, during a traffic stop on Interstate 22 in Marion County, Bella and her handler, Senior Trooper Seahorn, made a significant drug seizure. After Bella alerted to the odor of illegal narcotics, a search of the vehicle revealed five bags of THC gummies and four duffel bags filled with marijuana, totaling approximately 150 pounds of marijuana and 30 pounds of THC edibles. This successful seizure is just one example of Bella’s outstanding contributions to public safety…