SmartWater announces a new product specifically designed to protect copper

A recent rise in the worldwide price of copper has sparked a massive demand for the metal and led to a dramatic increase in the number of copper-related thefts across the UK.

Gas pipes, copper earthing cable, lighting conductors, even copper or bronze statues have all been targeted by organised thieves for the sake of their scrap value causing untold damage and inconvenience, not to mention safety issues.

SmartWater’s proven crime reduction strategy is at the forefront of combating this growing epidemic. Using cutting edge forensic technology, the cable can be simply dipped in or sprayed with a uniquely coded liquid that provides irrefutable batch identification and absolute proof of ownership. SmartWater can withstand a range of intense operating conditions and will remain traceable long after any DNA or Dot based products, which can be attacked or removed with relative ease by a determined criminal.

SmartWater used in Police Operation against Professional Gang of Copper Thieves!

Police in South Yorkshire have recently launched “Operation Apparent”, which is focusing on the theft of piping and cylinders from void properties. Officers are covertly using SmartWater to apprehend professional gangs targeting copper.

Following a series of copper thefts, police swooped on a scrap metal yard in Doncaster and found marked cylinders and piping that were identified as stolen using the SmartWater system. It appeared that the criminals had tried to scrap off the incriminating SmartWater but even the debris left behind on the ground was identifiable. The gang members were arrested and subsequently charged.

News has spread fast amongst the criminal fraternity, making copper marked with SmartWater too hot to handle.

Most recently the SmartWater Strategy has been adopted by electricity suppliers CE Networks to protect substations and similar premises from victimisation.

If you interested in protecting your copper with SmartWater, please contact us to find out more. Alternatively, please provide contact details along with the specifics of your enquiry in the space provided, and we will contact you as soon as possible.