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Lithuanian Police armed with revolutionary DNA-based anti-theft solution
By Greta Cizinauskaite | May 4, 2017
DNA is helping fight car theft in Sweden.
BMW implemented a mandatory DNA marking program for new vehicles in February 2016. Supported by multiple insurance brands, the program has proven effective in curbing thefts by over 80% and facilitating prosecution of "chop shop" criminals. Once marked with SigNature DNA, components can be traced back to a specific vehicle, and there have been numerous cases where this has assisted police already.
Leif Svensson holds a DNA-marked BMW part
A recent investigation revealed that of 60 stolen car parts found in Lithuania, 17 were marked with SmartDNA (the Scandinavian brand of SigNature® DNA) and were able to be traced back to their source.
According to SmartDNA's Leif Svensson, the creation of this program was necessitated by the increasing rate of car part theft in Sweden.
"Last year alone, our country was due to start about 3 thousand pre-trial investigations. And in each case, the victim's or insurance company's losses amounted to between 15 and 20 thousand euros. Therefore, it was decided to spare no investment in new technologies - mandatory for all new BMW cars and marking systems," said Svensson, highlighting the fact that Swedish authorities detained 39 Lithuanians for car part theft in 2016.
Kaunas Police Press Conference
"This is the message to thieves...[DNA technology] will be available anywhere, because the police are without borders," stated Aleksejus Gubenko, Kaunas County Police 3rd Division Chief. Gubenko demonstrated the technology at a media conference, and explained how their colleagues from Sweden donated equipment which will become an antidote for various forms of theft.
BMW's use of SigNature DNA builds on our success with Loomis, who have utilized the technology to reduce Cash-in-Transit crime. Over 1,200 CIT boxes have been protected, and SigNature DNA has been a contributing factor in convicting over 110 criminals.
In 2011, a chain of upscale Swedish jewelry stores implemented a DNA spray system that marks fleeing criminals in the event of a robbery. The system has been installed in over 42 retail locations.
Source: Kauno Diena
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