Technology is advancing everything these days, from aiding warring fractions to the US government's war on drug imports and sales. Gone are days when law enforcement personnel relied on trained dogs to sniff out illegal substances-- though they're still used in some situations. Today police and federal agents are using software and advanced infrared capabilities to screen packages and vehicles. Get a peek at the newest tech weapons being deployed to detect drug smuggling and how the drug trade itself is benefiting from such advanced detection tools.

For more on tech approach to stopping illegal drug trafficking:
- peruse the BusinessWeek article and check out the slide show