K9 Pedro began his career with the Florida Highway Patrol in June, 2005, assigned to Trooper Joseph E. Mosca, while stationed in Troop E, Miami. K9 Pedro's most significant seizure was the detection of four marijuana hydroponic labs in a single day. In November, 2006, Trooper Mosca was promoted to Sergeant and reassigned. K9 Pedro was retired from active service and subsequently died from health complications.