Botswana’s high peace credentials are under attack from growing crime, especially trade in illegal drugs. According to the Global Peace Index 2017, Botswana is ranked number 27 in the world out of 163 countries and second in Africa after Mauritius. Pressure has as such mounted on the Botswana Police Services to fight back by unleashing sophisticated systems to avert and contain crime. One such is the Dog /K-9 Unit, spearheaded by Crime Intelligence Directorate (CID) under the able leadership of Assistant Commissioner, Nunu Lesetedi. Lesetedi and the K-9 unit have instantly catapulted themselves into the most feared unit with their exploits well documented every national television news bulletin. Stealing the headlines has in particular been sniffer dog called Boots, also known as Julius, whose exploits have been more than daring in a spirited onslaught against drug-lords. Drug valued at thousands of Pula have so far been intercepted and suspects arrested and brought before the courts. This sterling performance by Boots and 41 other sniffer dogs have opened new chapter of hope that the drugs war can be won at some point. President Ian Khama recently donated food hampers to the Canine unit in Gaborone. The donation included Ecco Pet food…