International aviation and police circles have expressed interest in a new explosive-detection device invented by an Israeli scientist, Amos Linenberg and manufactured by Hydronautics Israel Ltd, in Rehvoth. The portable device is said to be able to detect even tiny particles of concealed explosives. Airlines and airport authorities are interested because of the rash of hijackings, bombings and bomb threats in recent years. Dr. Linenberg, 36, is a graduate of the Hebrew University and has studied in the United States. Police officials said variations of his device could be developed to detect other concealed articles, such as narcotics.
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