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Iraqis Swear by Pricey, Useless Bomb Detectors

US forces say handheld device is no better than a magic wand

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 4, 2009 7:36 AM CST

(Newser) – Go through any checkpoint in Iraq, and someone will probably wave a small, hand-held device over your vehicle. Dubbed the ADE651, it’s supposed to detect bombs. But in reality it’s totally useless, US military and technical experts tell the New York Times, with...   Read full story »

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