Smiths Detection evolutionary technology in narcotics detection: (clockwise) IONSCAN 600, Target ID and SABRE 5000


Innovative technology is necessary in detecting a wide range of illegal substances with greater accuracy, speed and dependability than ever before. 

Detecting narcotics on skin, clothing, parcels, bags, cargo, vehicles and other surfaces require security solutions which are accurate, productive and efficient.
No single technology available today can help detect every risk and analyses with layered security solutions necessary for narcotic detection at ports and at airports.

Smiths Detection recognised globally as the world’s leading manufacturer of X-Ray baggage scanners, explosives, narcotics, chemical and biological detectors understand the need to offer solutions that are fast and effective in detecting traces of drugs and explosives on people.

Globally, Smiths Detection security solutions are widely deployed to detect explosives and illicit drugs at airports, government buildings, customs checkpoints, nuclear facilities, prisons and courts.

With recent report suggesting narcotics infiltration in Sri Lanka a growing menace, preventing its entry through heightened detection is critical. 
Established in 2000, as a member of the EXEL Group, EXEL Trading International (Pvt.) Ltd is the sole distributor for Smiths Detection solutions in Sri Lanka. Through its alliance with Smits Detection, EXEL has the capacity to provide extensive security solutions including preventive and corrective maintenance services to customers island-wide on a 24-hour basis.

Smiths Detection offers a comprehensive range of advanced narcotics detection equipment. These include the  Target ID – Specifically developed to support narcotics interdiction efforts; combining power, speed, Pre-loaded library of up to 2,500 substances and accuracy to identify narcotics, precursors, cutting agents, and common chemicals. 

Target-ID returns identification results in a matter of seconds without damaging or degrading the sample. Target-ID is also capable of identifying emerging designer drugs and local variants can be added to the expandable user library. 

The IONSCAN 600 solution is a portable and lightweight detector, for the identification of trace explosives or narcotics. IONSCAN 600 is non-radioactive and removes the need for specialised handling, procedures and paperwork.  Sampling is vastly improved and done manually with cost-effective, single-use swabs, or with an optional low-cost, redesigned wand. 

The IONSCAN 600 is optimized for minimal maintenance and features a robust design to help enhance productivity.  IONSCAN 600 provides accurate trace explosives detection for global aviation and critical infrastructure markets.

SABRE 5000 is reputed as the smallest and lightest portable tri-mode (Explosives, Narcotics, CWA/TICs) detector available and programmed to detect and identify over 40 threat substances in approximately 20 seconds.  The SABRE 5000 is capable of analyzing either trace particle or vapor samples.
The presence of these advanced security solutions offers customs and security officials added advantages for drugs detection especially in the arrivals halls of airports. It is the ideal complement to x-ray systems and IONSCAN trace detectors for baggage, already installed in security checkpoints of airport departure halls around the world.

Quick, unobtrusive, accurate and reliable, Smiths Detection evolutionary security technology continue to play a crucial role in a number of airport worldwide including Germany, Sweden, Austria, Poland and the US, also in emerging markets such as the Middle East, Brazil and Poland.