UK-Developed 'DNA Spray' Marks Dutch Thieves With Trackable Water

eldavojohn writes "In Rotterdam, there's a new technology in place that dispenses a barely visible mist over those around it and alerts the police. The purpose? To tag robbers and link them back to the scene of the crime. From the article, 'The mist — visible only under ultraviolet light — carries DNA markers particular to the location, enabling the police to match the burglar with the place burgled. Now, a sign on the front door of the McDonald's prominently warns potential thieves of the spray's presence: "You Steal, You're Marked."' Developed in Britain, it's yet to nab a criminal but it will be interesting to see whether or not synthesized DNA will hold up as sufficient evidence in an actual court of law." So it's not just for copper thieves.

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idiotic, as usual when it's for Queen&Country$

[Adolf Hitroll]

nt

A More Rational Use of DNA to Fight Crime

[Anonymous Coward]

As usual Britain is doing everything backwards. They should be focused on prevention and not just react after the fact. If the Brits really wanted to be tough on crime they would take people's DNA before an offense is committed, and then analyze said DNA to determine if it has any crime genes in it. This way criminals could be arrested before any a burglary, rape, or illegal download of RIAA music. An ounce of prevention is worth a British pound of cure.

Signed,

A.C. Troll