OSI Systems Supports U.S. Customs and Border Protection for Record Methamphetamine Seizure at a U.S. Port of Entry
March 12 2024 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
OSI Systems, Inc. (the “Company” or “OSI Systems”) (NASDAQ:
OSIS) today announced that a non-intrusive inspection system from
the Company’s Security division was used to detect six and a half
tons of methamphetamine in a tractor-trailer truck at the Eagle
Pass Port of Entry, the largest such seizure ever at a U.S. port of
entry.
On February 18, 2024, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
officer at the Camino Real International Bridge referred a truck
manifesting a shipment of chemicals designated for agricultural use
to secondary inspection, which resulted in a canine examination and
a scan with the Company’s Z Portal® System. The scan revealed
anomalies in the cargo and CBP officers subsequently discovered the
narcotics, which had a street value of $117 million.
“This gargantuan methamphetamine seizure, the largest ever taken
down by CBP officers at a port of entry, uniquely illustrates the
serious narcotics threat our officers face on a daily basis and
their effectiveness at utilizing our technological enforcement
tools, expertise and experience to zero-in on these threats,” said
Director, Field Operations, Donald Kusser, Laredo Field Office.
“This seizure exemplifies our officers’ steadfast commitment to
advancing CBP’s priority border security mission while facilitating
lawful trade and travel.”
OSI Systems’ Chairman and CEO, Deepak Chopra, commented, “We are
proud to support U.S. CBP and their critical homeland security
mission with effective non-intrusive inspection systems that make a
difference in the fight against drug trafficking.”
The Rapiscan Systems | AS&E Z Portal is a high-throughput,
drive-through inspection system used to inspect trucks and cargo
with Z Backscatter technology, which preferentially highlights
organic threats and contraband, including narcotics. U.S. CBP has
widely deployed Z Portal systems at various U.S. border ports of
entry.
Rapiscan Systems and AS&E are subsidiaries of OSI Systems,
Inc. and are leading global providers of security inspection
solutions, equipment and services for aviation, ports, rail,
customs and border protection, event security, critical
infrastructure, public facilities, and law enforcement
customers.
For the complete release from U.S. CBP, please visit:
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/cbp-officers-seize-six-and-half-tons-methamphetamine-eagle-pass-port
About OSI Systems
OSI Systems is a vertically integrated designer and manufacturer
of specialized electronic systems and components for critical
applications in the homeland security, healthcare, defense, and
aerospace industries. The Company combines more than 40 years of
electronics engineering and manufacturing experience with offices
and production facilities in more than a dozen countries to
implement a strategy of expansion into selective end-product
markets. For more information on OSI Systems or any of its
subsidiary companies, visit www.osi-systems.com. News Filter:
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