AN ADORABLE Labrador is the latest recruit aiming to become a search dog for the Cheshire and North Wales Police unit.

The Alliance Police Dogs unit is a collaboration between North Wales Police and Cheshire Constabulary to provide General Purpose, Firearms Support and Specialist Search Dogs.

These furry friends support officers' ranging policing activities – from tackling serious and organised crime to helping bring vulnerable people back to a place of safety.

Specialist search dogs within the unit, which has over 40 dogs, are also trained to detect firearms, ammunition, cash and drugs.

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The latest recruit is working line Labrador Bran who has caught the eye on social media.

A statement from Cheshire and North Wales Police Dogs read: "Introducing TPD Bran! Bran is a working line Labrador and will be brought on by PC Land to hopefully become a specialist search dog in the future!"

Commenting on the post, one Facebook user wrote: "What a cute pup, I hope Bran will be a great asset to the force."

Another added: "Welcome Bran. I hope that you have an amazing career with PC Land and stay safe little one."

A third said: "Bran can’t wait to see you grow into your role. At the moment, you look far to cute to apprehend any naughties!"