City of North Bend release - Pulled straight from her beauty sleep, Athena was called into action the other evening by her North Bend Police coworkers. As usual, her incredible nose didn’t let anyone down, except for the suspect who was trying to keep their illegal goods out of our officers’ hands, but Athena had other plans… and spoiler alert... she never misses.  With a few confident sniffs and some classic K9 magic, Athena helped NBPD officers locate:  • 7.6 grams of meth; • $190 in cash; • Packaging materials, scales, and paraphernalia.  Another reminder that you can’t hide from the nose that knows.  Great work, Athena, and outstanding teamwork by our North Bend Police Department officers.  NBPD release - NORTH BEND, Ore. — A North Bend Police Department K-9 helped officers locate suspected methamphetamine and other evidence during a recent call, according to Police Chief Cal Mitts.  Athena, a department police dog, assisted officers in finding 7.6 grams of methamphetamine, $190 in cash, and packaging materials, scales and drug paraphernalia, Mitts said.  “Athena was called in to support our officers, and her training and ability made the difference in locating illegal drugs and related items,” Mitts said. “This is what teamwork looks like, and I’m proud of the work our officers and K-9 unit continue to do.”  The department did not release additional details about the suspect or potential charges.  “You can try to conceal illegal drugs, but Athena’s nose is an exceptional investigative tool,” Mitts said. “Our goal is to keep our community safe, and this is one way we do it.”