Family dog unearths massive heroin stash

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Golden retriever
(Image credit: Jamie McCarthy / Staff / Getty Images)

An Oregon family called in police after their golden retriever dug up a suspicious-looking package from their back garden. Officers opened the package to reveal more than 15 ounces of black tar heroin, with a street value of more than $85,000 (£66,000). Police are investigating the source of the drugs.

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