MultiControl Wins Tender in Latvia:New Border Security X-ray Scanner for the Border Crossing

MultiControl has been awarded a new contract for the delivery and installation of a CanisMatic Gantry vehicle X-ray scanner. The system will be deployed at the Grebņova border crossing on the Latvia–Russia border.

With the start of the new year, construction works are already underway, including the deinstallation of the existing system. The new scanning solution is scheduled to become fully operational later this year, strengthening border security and inspection efficiency at one of the EU’s external borders.

How Does Vehicle X-ray Scanner Work?

CanisMatic Gantry is MultiControl’s flagship solution and one of the most recognizable customs X-ray scanners on the global market. Designed as an advanced Border X-ray Scanner, it belongs to a new generation of X-ray inspection systems for vehicles and containers, supporting high-performance cargo and vehicle screening.

At the Grebņova border crossing, the system has been deployed in Gantry mode; however, the CanisMatic Gantry is designed to operate in both Gantry and Portal configurations depending on operational requirements.

Its unique three-rail construction enables operation in either mode, providing exceptional flexibility of use and allowing the system to be adapted to site infrastructure and traffic organization. This makes the system highly effective wherever high throughput, wide scanning coverage, and continuous operation are essential for cargo security and border control operations.

The system is engineered for reliability in all operating environments. It performs equally well at border crossings, seaports, and logistics hubs, wherever fast and accurate inspection of vehicles and cargo is required.

How does X-ray vehicle scanner detect contraband?

At the core of the system is a dual-energy linear accelerator configurable as 3/6 MeV (6/9 MeV configuration available upon customer request), enabling precise differentiation between organic and inorganic materials.

This technology allows the CanisMatic Gantry to rapidly and reliably detect concealed threats, including cigarettes, narcotics, weapons, contraband, and undeclared goods. As a result, the system enhances cargo security and supports customs and border authorities in making accurate inspection decisions.