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Article: Airport News - Europe.
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- Airguide Online
- Article date:
- August 3, 2009
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Aug 2, 2009
The United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) has made the forward thinking decision to incorporate additional technology to help them with their efforts to keep contraband out of the country. Using a passive millimeter wave (PMMW) object detection system they have strengthened their ability to target illicit and smuggled goods. To toughen their screening for Class A drugs, concealed cash, and other items, they have adopted an approach which involves the deployment of a mix of fixed and mobile units across the UK. Brijot Imaging Systems, Inc. (Brijot) proved the technical ability to successfully screen passengers for contraband traveling short or long haul ...