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RedWeb Technologieshas launched Advanced Molecular Taggent Technology – a forensic marking technology it believes “could help turn the tide against criminal gangs”.

Metal theft in the UK is reaching new highs as demand for scrap increases and businesses across the country are left on the frontline, RedWeb says. The problem is so bad that it is now considered a major threat to the UK infrastructure, second only to that of terrorism by the British Transport Police, according to a recent article in the Daily Telegraph.

 

The trade in illegal metal, which is earning criminal gangs millions of pounds a year, is now a common worry for commercial property owners up and down the country. But RedWeb Technologies says it has developed a “pioneering tool” to help combat this growing problem. AMTT "more sensitive"

 

The technology uses what is known as Advanced Molecular Taggent Technology (AMTT) to help link criminals to the scene of their crime.

What makes AMTT different to the forensic marking systems already available? RedWeb claims “AMTT is up to 500 times more sensitive than current DNA technology and poses a real threat to thieves hoping to avoid police detection”.

 

“It involves a unique forensic molecular code that identifies each and every taggent particle to a secure database,” the company says.

 

“AMTT is also more resilient to acid attack, UV light and heat than existing technologies making it the best choice to protect vital assets.

 

“Once apprehended, police can scan an offender with UV and the forensic marker will glow bright red, indicating the thief has handled stolen goods.”

 

Rapid Forensic analysis 

 

With a centrally based lab, the company can turn around forensic results on sample clothes between 24 and 48 hours later.

 

RedWeb claims that only a 1x50micron particle of AMTT is needed to yield a forensic match – “an unparalleled level of accuracy”, apparently.

Chris Smith, RedWeb Sales Director, said: “With metal and copper theft at an all-time high, RedWeb's Advanced Molecular Tagging Technology can be invaluable to companies across the country.”

 

RedWeb's Advanced Molecular Tagging Technology is permanent and transferable. It is available in various sizes from 32ml sprays to 5 litre tubs as a grease and lacquer, meaning small and large items can be protected.