One of the cops then said their horse could actually smell narcotics. Viral Texas Chase After Police Horse Smells NarcoticsThe officers chased him on their horses and caught up to him quickly. Check out the video below:#animalstories ♬ original sound - Criminally Obsessed @crmnallyobsessed You read that right — a “narcotic-smelling horse” sparked a wild foot chase in Texas. What happened next is going viral — after an officer mentioned that their horse could smell drugs, the suspect immediately took off running down an alley. Gallery Credit: ChazThe 7 Dumbest Criminals in Texas History Texas has its share of stories featuring criminals whose antics land them in the "dumbest criminals" hall of fame.