The force will extend its use of SelectaDNA’s tagging spray to officers in the North East Division from Monday.
Officers from Police Scotland have revealed plans to use DNA spray to target joyriders and motorbike thugs.
The spray - which does not wash off surfaces - is deployed as a very fine mist which does not cause any harm or damage to skin, clothing or property. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.
Officers in the North East Division already use SelectaDNA products for marking property in efforts to deter and detect stolen goods in housebreaking and rural crime incidents. The announcement comes after a motorbike was rammed through a shop door before two thugs made off with a till in Arbroath.
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