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Briefing

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, September 29th, 2020

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Briefing

Tek84 Intercept body scanner for weapon and contraband detection. Photo: Tek84

Customs and Border Protection says the estimated cost of procuring two contraband detection systems with a five-year warranty from Tek84 for use in two pilot evaluations is $640,000. The agency over the summer said it plans to purchase the units for use at John F. Kennedy International Airport and the San Ysidro Port of Entry in California to screen travelers from foreign countries from foreign countries. Screening is currently done manually. CBP says the Tek84 Intercept full body scanner can…

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