Customs officers can use several instruments to detect, assess and prevent radiation-related threats. The most sensitive piece of equipment at their disposal is the radiation portal monitor (RPM). It consists of two pillars equipped with high-efficiency sensors. When a person, a container or a vehicle passes through it, it detects any radiation levels that significantly exceed the measured background level.
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