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Sniffer Cats at Customs
At a London customs office, two cats on the payroll at 3d a day, to detect smuggled goods
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Baggage Cats Crime Detect Goods Off Ice Searching Smuggled Smugglers Sniffer 1935
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Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, a unique and charming addition to your daily routine. Featuring an intriguing image from Mary Evans Picture Library, this mug showcases two sniffer cats at work in a London customs office. With their keen noses and unwavering focus, these felines were once an essential part of the team, earning their keep by detecting smuggled goods at just 3d a day. This high-quality mug not only brings a touch of history to your morning coffee but also provides a perfect vessel for your favorite beverage. Embrace the story behind this captivating image and enjoy your daily brew in style with the Media Storehouse Photo Mug.
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Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.5cm high x 8cm diameter (3.7" x 3.1")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing photograph from the annals of customs history, two feline detectives diligently search for hidden contraband among the piles of luggage at a bustling London customs office in the 1930s. The cats, both members of Her Majesty's Customs and Excise Service, were employed on a modest payroll of threepence a day to use their acute senses to detect smuggled goods. The use of cats as sniffer animals in customs offices dates back to ancient Egypt, where felines were revered for their keen sense of smell. However, it was not until the late 19th and early 20th centuries that the practice gained widespread popularity in Europe and North America. The cats were often housed in specially designed enclosures near the baggage inspection areas, where they could easily detect the scent of smuggled goods. Their keen sense of smell allowed them to detect a wide range of contraband, from foodstuffs like tea, coffee, and tobacco, to more illicit items such as drugs and weapons. The cats were particularly effective at detecting smuggled foodstuffs, as their sense of smell was far more acute than that of humans. Despite their popularity, the use of cats as customs detectives was not without controversy. Critics argued that the cats were not reliable and could be easily bribed or distracted. However, their supporters maintained that the cats were an essential tool in the fight against smuggling and that their presence deterred many would-be smugglers. This photograph captures a moment in time when these extraordinary animals played a vital role in the enforcement of customs regulations, adding an intriguing chapter to the history of customs and crime. The two cats in the photograph, with their intense focus and determined expressions, remind us of the important role that animals have played in the detection of smuggled goods throughout history.
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