LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Universal Detection Technology (www.udetection.com) (OTCBB:UNDT) (Frankfurt:PO8), a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies to protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats and provider of counter-terrorism consulting and training services, reported today that it has received an order for its anthrax and ricin detection equipment from Dubai-based firm, PLT Trading.
The threat of bio terrorism in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and in particular in Dubai is very real. At a recent gulf regional conference, Ronald K. Noble, Interpol Secretary General, stated that "Al Qaida could use chemical or biological weapons to perpetrate its terrorist actions." He added that the training material recovered from Al Qaida and information gathered from some of their captured operatives have convinced the world law enforcement community that the terrorist outfit has had plans to use chemical and biological weapons in their actions.
"Nobody really knows when Al Qaida will strike with chemical or biological weapons but it is just a matter of time before the terrorists believe they are ready," he said, adding that the only restraints the terrorists were facing was the technical complexity of operating them properly and effectively.
UNDT's anthrax and ricin detection equipment has been extensively used by first responders and private industry throughout the country. The equipment has been evaluated by the U.S. DOD as well as the United Kingdom military. UNDT also supplied its biological and radiological detection equipment for the protection of Olympic venues at the Beijing Olympics.
"Our deal with PLT Trading to supply anthrax and ricin detection equipment in Dubai places our products in a very sensitive part of the world where the possibility of a biological weapon attack is a day to day reality," said Mr. Jacques Tizabi, UNDT's Chief Executive Officer.
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About Universal Detection Technology
Universal Detection Technology is a developer of monitoring technologies, including bioterrorism detection devices. The Company on its own and with development partners is positioned to capitalize on opportunities related to Homeland Security. For example, the Company, in cooperation with NASA, has developed a bacterial spore detector that detects certain biohazard substances. The Company is also a reseller of handheld assays used for detection of five bioterrorism agents, radiation detection systems, and antimicrobial products. For more information, please visit www.udetection.com.
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