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Teledyne FLIR Defense to Deliver Portable Chemical Detectors to US Customs and Border Protection to Aid in Narcotics Crackdown
BOSTON, October 20, 2025--Teledyne FLIR's Griffin G510x chemical identifier will support US CBP efforts to combat drug trafficking and the spread of illegal narcotics.
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