A brave pooch has proved he has what it takes to join the police after sniffing out live ammunition in Bexley.

Paw-fect black Labrador, George, has been earmarked for a career with the the City of London Police Dogs Unit but at only 16-weeks-old is yet to start any official training.

Much to the surprise of his handler, Scott, the clever pup made the shocking discovery off Riverdale Road close to the River Shuttle on Sunday morning (August 23).

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Scott said: “He hasn’t even started his training yet, but he must have a natural aptitude.

"He was nosing around the base of a tree, in some foliage, and I came over and had a look and saw he’d found some ammunition.

"I couldn’t believe it.”

Officers removed the ammunition.

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The City of London Police is responsible for policing the Square Mile, London’s central financial district, and is also the national lead police force for fraud.

The dogs unit handles dogs which are specially trained to sniff out items such as drugs, bombs, and money.

When the dogs are not on duty, they live with their handlers.