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Met Police Launches DNA Tagging Spray Against Moped Crime

31 Oct 2017

The Metropolitan Police have deployed a new DNA Tagging Spray as an innovative strategy to deal with the ongoing problem of moped theft, robberies, acid attacks and the anti-social riding of powered two-wheel vehicles.

Allotment Owners Get Hands Dirty To Deter Crime

27 Feb 2018

A large allotment site in Bradford is digging deep to protect its plots against theft and criminal damage following the launch of a crime prevention initiative using forensic marking.

Danish Tool Recoveries

04 Jan 2018

Danish police have recovered a haul of stolen tools that were taken during burglaries from vans.

Don’t Leave Gifts For Thieves This Christmas

20 Dec 2016

Burglaries and thefts traditionally rise over the festive season so it is vital that you don’t get complacent or lax with your home security.

Crimestoppers Supports SelectaDNA To Reduce Burglaries

06 Sep 2016

In order to help make communities across the UK safer, Crimestoppers, the independent crime-fighting charity is now supporting the theft and burglary deterrent, SelectaDNA.

SelectaDNA and ITS Launch Partnership to Tackle Tool Theft Across the UK

19 May 2025

SelectaDNA partners with ITS to combat tool theft across the UK. Forensic marking kits now available for ITS customers to purchase online.

Safe As Houses In France

25 Jul 2016

Estate agency Immobiliere 3F is the latest French company to use SelectaDNA Spray to deter robbery from its shops.

Arrests In Norway After Construction Theft In Denmark

14 Jul 2017

Three people from Romania were arrested in Oslo in possession of suspected stolen goods. The police checked the items for SelectaDNA markings and found DNA-coded microdots on them.

Gel Stops Theft & Damage Of Ticket Machines

11 Jan 2017

Sixty-five ticket machines in Slovenia have been marked with SelectaDNA Gel to stop theft and damage.

Police Distribute DNA Marking Kits To Combat Motorbike Thefts

29 Sep 2017

Merseyside Police, in partnership with Sefton Safer Communities Partnership, are distributing DNA marking kits in Sefton this weekend, as a continued response to the theft and anti-social use of scooters, motorbikes and mopeds in the area.

SelectaDNA Used By Surrey Police To Reduce Domestic Burglary

05 Oct 2016

Burglars are being warned that Surrey Police is homing in on them as the force distributes thousands of forensic marking kits for householders to use in a bid to stop crime.

Beach Patrol Helps Avoid Marine Crime Wave

14 Jun 2017

Holidaymakers and residents in Tendring in Essex can rest assured this summer that its Beach Patrol will have their boats and lifesaving equipment safely protected by a new scheme to deter marine theft.