Unbelievable. Apparently, we must now fight the war on drugs “for the sake of the puppies” because the truth about unregulated drug dealers not asking for ID has successfully been spread and prohibitionists must now avoid using that tired old emotional appeal about waging the drug war for the “sake of the children.”

(CNN) — A two-year investigation into a Colombian heroin ring netted more than 65 pounds of drugs, resulted in the arrests of more than 20 people and saved the lives of some drug-smuggling Labrador retrievers, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said Wednesday.

Two years to interdict 65 pounds of heroin and cocaine, arrest 20 people and save 10 puppies from a life of crime. How much did that cost?

“The organization’s outrageous and heinous smuggling method of implanting heroin inside puppies is a true indication of the extent that drug dealers go to make their profit,” said Special Agent in Charge John Gilbride in a written statement.

Well of course, gangsters go to that extent (and further) to make low-risk, tax-free profits when the opportunities of prohibition encourage them to do so.