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To: Michael Block who wrote (144)	2/16/2000 3:11:00 PM
From: Michael Block	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 149

NEWS NEWS IDS Technology To Combat Drug Trafficking in South Amercia Toronto, Ontario-- Division lands significant NDS- 2000 order IDS Intelligent Detection Systems Inc., (TSE: ISD) announced today that its Analytical & Security division received a significant order for 11 NDS-2000 drug detection devices from a key South American country. This sale is of particular importance because it provides the South American market with a reliable and effective means of combating illegal drug distribution, which is rampant in the region. Governments and their drug enforcement agencies in this region need solutions and products to effectively address the growing problem of drug trafficking . This order signifies their acceptance of, and confidence in, IDS's proprietary drug detection products. It also solidifies the division's position as the market leader in the field of portable and powerful trace detection products worldwide. IDS expects future sales of its trace detection products and systems in the South American region. The NDS-2000 is capable of detecting particulates of cocaine, heroin, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and methamphetamine within seconds, making it a key component in critical drug detection scenarios. The NDS-2000 is used by a number of different industries and law enforcement institutions, including security forces, correctional institutions, postal services and schools. About IDS: IDS is an innovative developer, manufacturer and marketer of proprietary sensory technology and communication systems. The company operates through eight business units: Analytical & Security products and solutions, IDS Power Control Systems, Scintrex Earth Science Instrumentation, Survey & Exploration Technology Services, IEC (Integration, Engineering and Consulting), ChemiCorp International and Caduceon Inc. Its more than 70 products range from drug and explosive detectors to nuclear safety control instruments, mineral and petroleum exploration products and services as well as developing technologies for industrial process control and point-of-care health analysis. Recently, IDS announced the launch of GeoCommerce Inc., an e-business initiative providing centralized online trading and information marketplaces for the global mining, exploration, and geophysics communities through: www.MineOnline.com and www.GeophysicsOnline.com. IDS operates globally, through offices/ operations in Canada in Canada, the US, France, UK, Australia and Brazil, and is publicly traded on The Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: ISD). IDS's website is located at www.idsdetection.com For additional information please contact: Media Inquiries Peter McIntyre IDS Intelligent Detection Systems Telephone: (416) 214-6726 pmcintyre@hq.idsdetection.com Investor Inquiries Rick Conroy Lexington Telephone: (416) 588-1888 rick@lexington.ca In the United States please contact: Thomas Dean or Michael Block Murdock Capital Partners Telephone: (212) 421-2545 www.murdockcapital.com