Farmers across Sheffield will be receiving a visit from police this week – but it’s nothing to worry about.
South Yorkshire Police will be offering a specialist forensic marking technique known as SelectDNA as part of the city-wide Operation Reach.
Officers were briefed about the visits earlier today.
In a statement, the force said the marking was similar to Smart Water and that it will offer farmers to chance to protect property and assist in the identification of stolen items.
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Farmers who do not receive a visit can email sheffieldwestnhp@southyorks.pnn.police.uk for more information or to arrange one.
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