Narcotics Identification Press Releases

• Over $2B Illicit Cannabis removed with LightLab 3 Cannabis Analyzer

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  NEW LONDON, N.H. – September 20, 2021 - LightLab 3 Cannabis Analyzer by Orange Photonics, is helping law enforcement rapidly identify and remove cannabis plants and products from the illicit market...

• 908 Devices Launches New Aerosol Module for Handheld MX908

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  908 Devices, a pioneer of purpose-built handheld and desktop mass spec devices for chemical and biomolecular analysis, today announced updates to its MX908 handheld mass spec device including a fir...

• 908 Devices keeping responders safe by using MX908 to identify unknown substances

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  BOSTON — Responding to the scene of a drug overdose can be challenging for many reasons. Depending on the suspected drug involved, protocols can vary greatly and present various levels of risk for ...

• 908 Devices awarded multi-year $25M purchase order to enable the U.S. Army

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  BOSTON — 908 Devices Inc., a pioneer of purpose-built handheld and desktop mass spec devices for chemical and biomolecular analysis, today announced the receipt of a multi-year $25M purchase order ...

• Ohio Attorney General agencies deploy 908 Devices handheld mass spec device to aid LE cases involving illicit drugs

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  BOSTON — 908 Devices, a pioneer of purpose-built handheld and desktop mass spec devices for chemical and biomolecular analysis, today announced the critical role of its MX908 – a handheld, battery-...

• 908 Devices provides handheld mass spec for trace detection to U.S. Border Patrol

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  BOSTON — 908 Devices, a pioneer of purpose-built handheld and desktop mass spec devices for chemical and biomolecular analysis, today announced the U.S. Border Patrol selected the MX908 – a handhel...

• Thermo Fisher Scientific launches new Raman Analyzer, enhancing narcotics identification for law enforcement

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  1064Defender Raman Analyzer enables law enforcement to make data supported decisions related to illicit substances  TEWKSBURY, Mass., -  In recent years, the production and distribution of lethal n...

• Portable Lightlab 3 Cannabis Analyzer top performer in University of Kentucky Hemp Proficiency Program

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  NEW LONDON, N.H., – A new report from the University of Kentucky (UK) Division of Regulatory Services’ Hemp Proficiency Program indicates that LightLab 3 Cannabis Analyzer performs with a level of ...

• New version of portable LightLab 3 Cannabis Analyzer curated for law enforcement

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  NEW LONDON, N.H. — LightLab 3 Cannabis Analyzer, Law Enforcement Version, is specifically designed to support rapid presumptive and quantitative cannabis analysis by non-technical personnel in a no...

• Decon7 Systems to conduct live demonstration of its D7 disinfectant

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  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Decon7 Systems — the leading standard in disinfection and biosafety for military personnel, first responders, and food manufacturers — today announced that it will conduct a liv...

• DetectaChem smartphone-based COVID-19 test advances through NIH RADx (Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics) Program

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  Groundbreaking COVID-19 Test Kit Uses Reliable Detection Technology Producing Results in Minutes for Healthcare Professionals, Government Agencies, Colleges, Universities, Employers and more SUGAR ...

• DetectaChem receives FDA EUA authorization for mobile COVID-19 detection technology

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  Groundbreaking COVID-19 Test Kit Uses Portable Technology with Mobile App Result Reporting SUGAR LAND, Texas-- DetectaChem, the global leader in innovative portable threat detection technologies us...

• Rigaku Analytical Devices wins new Product of the Year award

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  Security Today magazine has selected the Rigaku ResQ CQL handheld Raman analyzer as its Product of the Year, recognizing the outstanding product development achievements of security equipment manuf...

• Rigaku Analytical Devices launches Expanding Capabilities Equipment for Law Enforcement (EXCEL) Program

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  New program recognizes law enforcement’s continuous effort to battle the opioid crisis and provide next generation analysis equipment. WILMINGTON, Mass. — Rigaku Analytical Devices, the market lead...

• Operative IQ Joins AT&T’s FirstNet Dealer Program

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  Operative IQ has joined AT&T’s FirstNet Dealer Program. As a FirstNet Approved Dealer, Operative IQ can now sell FirstNet services to eligible current and future public safety customers. In support...

• Toxigenix launces narcotic scent imprint aids for K9 Training

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  WOBURN, Mass.- Today, Toxigenix Inc announced the launch of narcotic scents for K9 training for detection of narcotics and opioids. Designed and validated by top PhD scientists in the Boston area, ...

• Forensics Source introduces NIK CBD Quick Test for law enforcement use

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  First presumptive field test in America that can distinguish between THC and CBD content. ONTARIO, Calif. — Forensics Source ®, a brand of The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety ...

• Latest Software for Thermo Scientific TruNarc Analyzer Expands Substance Library and Features Two New Scan Modes

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  TruNarc v1.9 adds field identification capability for 32 new high priority alarm substances, including fentanyl derivatives and other highly potent opioid antagonists, cannabinoids and cathinones

• Rigaku Analytical Devices presents portfolio of handheld Raman analyzers at IACP Annual Conference and Exposition

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  The Rigaku family of handheld Raman analyzers provides on-site identification and detection of narcotics for the law enforcement industry. CHICAGO– Rigaku Analytical Devices, the market leader in h...

• Rigaku Analytical Devices and DetectaChem complete testing of integrated trace and bulk explosion detection

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  Rigaku and DetectaChem chemical identification technologies are integrated into a single handheld solution to deliver advanced automated trace and bulk explosive detection and chemical analysis cap...

• Rigaku Analytical Devices, Inc. and DetectaChem, Inc. have completed testing of their integrated trace and bulk explosive detection solution in partnership with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

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  Rigaku and DetectaChem chemical identification technologies are integrated into a single handheld solution to deliver advanced automated trace and bulk explosive detection and chemical analysis cap...

• 908 Devices addresses emerging Novichok nerve agent threat, expands capabilities for MX908 chemical detection device

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  BOSTON — 908 Devices, a pioneer of analytical devices for chemical and biomolecular analysis, today announced the expansion of their MX908 multi-mission trace chemical detection device capabilities...

• Rigaku Analytical Devices presents new Handheld ResQ CQL Raman Analyzer at IAFC Hazmat Response Teams Conference

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  The Rigaku ResQ CQL analyzer sets the new standard for 1064 nm handheld Raman in the safety and security sector. BALTIMORE – Rigaku Analytical Devices, the market leader in handheld 1064 nm Raman t...

• Handheld Raman Analyzer from Rigaku Analytical Devices chosen as part of U.S. Food and Drug Administration opioid inspection program

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  The Rigaku Progeny ResQ 1064 nm handheld Raman analyzer will be considered as a capability to provide on-site narcotics and pharmaceutical analysis at import facilities. WILMINGTON, Mass – Rigaku A...

• Smiths Detection announces new vehicle-mounted X-ray system for commercial security market

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  EDGEWOOD, Md. — Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI) has adapted ScanVan, its vehicle-mounted mobile X-ray system originally developed to help protect ports and borders, for use in the commercial security m...

• Handheld Raman Analyzer from Rigaku Analytical Devices Chosen as Part of U.S. Department of Defense Tech Refresh Program

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  The Rigaku Progeny ResQ 1064 nm handheld Raman analyzer will be deployed globally as part of the U.S. Army’s Dismounted Reconnaissance Sets, Kits, and Outfits (DRSKO) Program WILMINGTON, Mass – Rig...

• 908 Devices MX908 out-designs designer drugs, unlocks detection capabilities for more than 2000 fentanyl variants

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  BOSTON – 908 Devices, a pioneer of purpose-built analytical devices for chemical and biomolecular analysis, today announced the addition of a novel predictive fentanyl classifier for their MX908 mu...

• 908 Devices launches Drug Hunter Mission Mode to combat fentanyl and high priority drugs

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  New capability is one of three mission modes released with MX908 software update that offers enhanced operational performance for critical response missions BOSTON –  908 Devices, a pioneer of anal...

• Sirchie announces new narcotics disposal solution for law enforcement

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  Sirchie, Inc. announces the release of NARKsafe™ NDA (Narcotic Disposal Agent), a drug disposal solution that enables the on-site disposal of drug evidence by law enforcement officials. This patent...

• First Line Technology celebrates fifteenth year of aiding responders worldwide

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  CHANTILLY, Va. — Recently hurricanes, wildfires, floods, gas explosions, and other disasters put our citizens and responders at risk. In 2003, recognizing the problems faced by responders and the m...

• DetectaChem awarded Navy next gen handheld explosive detector contract

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  STAFFORD, Texas — DetectaChem is proud to announce their sole source indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract award with the U.S. Department of the Navy for their SEEKERe™ EDK (Explo...

• B&W Tek announces the TacticID-1064 Handheld Raman Analyzer

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  NEWARK, Del — B&W Tek announces the TacticID®-1064, a handheld Raman analyzer for real-time identification of suspicious and unknown substances in the field, at the International HazMat Response Te...

• Dahlgren Decon awarded Federal Laboratory Consortium's Excellence in Technology Transfer 2018 Award

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  Decontamination product neutralizes Fentanyl, chemical, and biological agents

• First Line Technology's Dahlgren Decon neutralizes 100% carfentanil under 5 minutes

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  WASHINGTON — First Line Technology received new lab results confirming that Dahlgren Decon neutralizes 100% of carfentanil in under five minutes. This comes on the heels of a similar announcement f...

• New data proves Dahlgren Decon destroys and neutralizes over 99.9% fentanyl HCL

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  WASHINGTON — First Line Technology received new data from MRI Global, one of the nation’s leading research institutes, proving that Dahlgren Decontamination solution neutralizes over 99.9% of bulk ...

• DetectaChem releases MobileDetect for drug detection on smartphones

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  STAFFORD, Texas — DetectaChem, developer and manufacturer of rapidly deployable, super-compact and easy-to- operate threat detection systems, is proud to announce the release of the MobileDetect sm...

• Thermo Scientific TruNarc Analyzer now detects carfentanil

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  Newest library update adds 14 new forms of fentanyl to handheld narcotics analyzer, designed to rapidly identify emerging synthetic opioids and other potent drugs in the field TEWKSBURY, Mass. —  L...

• Field Forensics, Inc. will exhibit the Fen-Her™ Fentanyl-Heroin identification kit at IACP

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  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Field Forensics announces the release of the new Fen-Her™ test kit for heroin and fentanyl. The new kit detects and differentiates heroin and fentanyl, even at trace levels, ...

• Breakthrough decon technology minimizes exposure risk to warfighters

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  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Currently, units lack an effective solution for immediate decontamination. Warfighters are unable to conduct sustained operations in CBRNE hazard environments. Exposure risks ar...

• Decon7 Systems patented D7-DF200 formula effectively neutralizes fentanyl

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  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Decon7 Systems, a veteran-owned chemical defense company that develops and manufactures tactical decontamination solutions for military, public safety, and security professional...

• Smiths Detection Inc. honors Somerset County Sheriff's Office at Main Sheriff's Association Annual Conference

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  ROCKPORT, Maine – Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI) presented the Somerset County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, March 30th, with a Pioneer Award at the Maine Sheriffs' Association's Annual Banquet and Aw...

• Presumptive narcotic field testing evolves with TacticID handheld ID instruments

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  Newark, Del. — B&W Tek, an advanced instrumentation company that delivers lab quality Raman spectroscopy solutions through user-friendly mobile platforms, is proud to be setting precedents with ins...