Drug Detection at the Border: How VipIR and MX908 Work Together to Elevate Customs & Border Screening

This application note highlights how VipIR™ and MX908^® provide a layered detection solution to help customs and border protection agencies manage growing threats like narcotics, explosives, and chemical agents. VipIR uses FTIR and Raman with Smart Spectral Processing (SSP) for bulk chemical ID, while MX908 excels in trace-level (invisible) detection of evolving synthetic narcotics and precursors. Together, they enable fast triage and confident identification in high-pressure environments, helping officers respond effectively without disrupting commerce. This combined approach strengthens interdiction efforts at ports of entry by addressing both the volume and complexity of modern threats.