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Home Front: Tech
Gamma-imaging device nets two train stowaways
2005-05-17
Edited for brevity.
Border agents using gamma-imaging technology on an incoming freight train apprehended two Brazilian nationals trying to enter the United States illegally, authorities said Monday.
Nilson Giusti, 41, and Agiles Bezerra, 23, were found in two separate cars on the Black Rock Rail Bridge [near Buffalo, NY,] Saturday, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The two were returned to Canada. Inspectors use gamma radiation technology to scan rail cars, trucks and cargo containers for people, weapons and other contraband.
I'm just happy to see that some int'l railcars are being scanned. Anyone know if this is being done (and if it is effective) with containers at ports?
Posted by:Dar

#4  I know the Otay Mesa checkpoint (shipping/cargo) east of Tijuana has several container scanners
Posted by: Frank G   2005-05-17 17:53  

#3  It is being done on containers at ports. I used to work for a company that makes the devices. It can also detect nasty things not mentioned in the article.
Posted by: jolly roger   2005-05-17 17:26  

#2  mmurray, they may turn into Credible Husks.
Posted by: Sobiesky   2005-05-17 17:09  

#1  So when do they turn into the Hulk?
Posted by: mmurray821   2005-05-17 15:39  

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