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Northumbria Police Deploys DNA Spray Against Off-Road Bikers

21 Sep 2018

An innovative DNA spray which can ‘tag’ offenders and link them to unsolved crimes is being trialled by Northumbria Police. Officers in Sunderland and South Tyneside are carrying canisters containing SelectaDNA tagging spray as part of a crackdown on

Police Praise 60% Reduction In Edinburgh Motorcycle Crime

04 Oct 2018

Police Scotland have praised an ongoing partnership approach to tackling motorcycle crime in Edinburgh which has led to a significant reduction of 60% in offences.

DNA Tagging Spray Reduces Moped Crime in London by 60%

10 Oct 2018

Moped crime in the London Boroughs of Camden and Islington has fallen by more than 60% compared with this time last year, according to the Metropolitan Police.

Victim Welcomes Use Of DNA Spray To Combat Off-Road Bike Crime

08 Oct 2018

A new police initiative aimed at tackling off-road motorbikes and anti-social behaviour has been praised by a victim who has been plagued by the problem for years.

DNA Spray Tactic Helps Moped Crime Drop 44% Across London

23 Nov 2018

Intensive proactive policing and engagement by the Metropolitan Police, together with the deployment of a range of tactics including a DNA tagging spray, has resulted in a reduction of 44% in moped crime across London.

North Yorks Police Tackle Moped Offenders with Spray Tactic

12 Dec 2018

North Yorkshire Police is the latest force to use SelectaDNA tagging spray to target those who ride mopeds and off-road motorcycles in an illegal or anti-social manner.

SelectaDNA Is Shortlisted For 2 OSPAs

11 Dec 2018

We are delighted that we have made the shortlist for 2 OSPAs for our work in reducing moped crime with SelectaDNA Tagging & Defence Sprays.

How Police Use DNA Tagging Spray to Catch Moped Criminals

09 Dec 2018

The latest offender to fall foul of the Metropolitan Police’s new tactic against moped gangs is Mohammad Khaleghi, who was sprayed with DNA tagging spray as he rode his moped dangerously in London.

First BID Deploys DNA Defence Spray to Protect Stores

26 Nov 2018

Lichfield BID in Staffordshire, is taking innovative measures to protect its jewellery store members by being the first BID to use a new DNA offender marking spray to deter robberies and smash & grab raids committed by travelling criminal groups.

Bonfire Night: DNA Tagging Spray Targets Anti-Social Behaviour

04 Nov 2018

There will be a zero tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour from Edinburgh Police who are set to use a variety of tactics including DNA tagging spray to tackle any trouble in the city on Bonfire Night.

Prison For Moped Criminals Tagged With DNA Spray

24 Oct 2018

Two men who were sprayed with SelectaDNA Tagging Spray after committing phone snatches on a moped and engaging police in a high-speed pursuit across London have each been sentenced to over two years in prison.

Robbers Risk All As DNA Spray Technology Hits Casino

22 Oct 2018

A casino in Ireland is using SelectaDNA Intruder Spray to protect their staff, customers and premises from robbery, theft and burglary.