SMYRNA, Tenn. -
A nine-year veteran of the Smyrna Police Department, K-9 Officer Rowban died Monday after a battle with cancer.
According to a release from the department, Rowban was a very productive K-9 and in 2010 alone was responsible for the recovery of marihuana, cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms and over $45,000 in cash.
In addition, Rowban participated in numerous school presentations and the police department's Fire and Police Youth Academy.
Rowban will be laid to rest on Wednesday at the Smyrna Police Department's K-9 Cemetery.