See Weather Forecast"The equipment is unique in the country and will improve the results of justice, which is convenient for all Paraguayans," said Mario Gutiérrez, minister of the Radiological and Nuclear Regulatory Authority, about the scanning electron microscope or SEM (Scanning Electron microscope).The device is effective in detecting traces of gunshots, in addition to having other uses.Gutiérrez explained that the country's laboratories only show "the possibility" that someone has fired a firearm, while with this new equipment there will be no doubts, "if he fired, it will be known for sure."Read more: After six months of its inauguration, the PET SCAN of the UNA still does not provide services“Today when a laboratory study is made of the samples taken from an accused or a suspect, the laboratory throws up the possibility of having fired a firearm.The technical answers are: that he did not fire a shot with a firearm or that he could have fired it.That 'could' does not end up being a determining element when in doubt and with this equipment one has a 100% accuracy if the person fired or not”, he pointed out.Minister Mario Gutiérrez commented that the request began in the Forensic Laboratory, where Dr. Violeta Rodríguez, head of the criminalistics department, contacted the Radiological Regulatory Unit, which is the link with all world organizations related to the field of radiation.Read more: The use of the Pet Scan"We contacted the United Nations representatives of the International Atomic Energy Agency and made a formal request for this to come and be used for Paraguayan justice."He also pointed out that it is a microscope that, unlike the conventional ones we know with a light beam, has a scanning technique with electrons and has high precision.He added that they also agreed to free training for laboratory technicians and the Police, who will take the first samples at the scene.© Copyright 2020 Editorial AZETA SA - All rights reservedYegros 745, Asuncion - Paraguay - Tel: 41-51-000