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Security Innovation helping tackle
Security Innovation helping tackle

nuisance motorbikers
nuisance motorbikers

Nuisance motorbikes are a concern amongst the
residents of North East Lincolnshire, and Humberside
Police say that those involved in this type of activity
are often involved in other criminal and anti-social
behaviour.
In a bid to tackle unlawful use of motorbikes and
mopeds, Operation Yellowfin has launched using
a special DNA spray, which has already resulted in
successfully recovering a stolen motorbike.
The spray marks suspects with a solution of unique
DNA code and UV marker that is invisible to the
naked eye and almost impossible to remove. The
solution is easily identifiable under UV light, and
irrefutably links offenders with offences.
Inspector Martin Hopper, leading Operation Yellowfin
in North East Lincolnshire said, “This is another really
good example of work we are doing to reduce the
number of motorbikes, mopeds and quad bikes
ridden unlawfully in our area.

“Having spoken to so many of our local residents, we
know it’s an area that really concerns them and we
are committed to tackling this issue.
“Introducing this new technology will contribute to
reducing anti-social behaviour and criminal activity
and will, most importantly, reduce the nuisance
caused to our communities.

“One of the key roles of our local Neighbourhood
Policing Teams is to be out and about in their
communities and support those riding their
motorbikes and mopeds in accordance with the law.

“This DNA spray is just one more step in tackling the
crime and antisocial behaviour caused by nuisance
motorcycles, and we continue to look at new
innovations and ways in which to reduce the impact
of anti-social riding.

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