Stray puppy now protects the tough streets of Rio de Janeiro – in pictures

‘Cabo Olveira’ wears a police uniform while out on patrol in the bairros

Police dog Cabo Olveira – Official Olveira – complete with uniform, leans out of a patrol car in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. All photos: AP

Police dog Cabo Olveira – Official Olveira – complete with uniform, leans out of a patrol car in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. All photos: AP

Apr 08, 2022

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