Business Against Crime\-Resilience of the Microdot Technology Tested and Proven
Media and invited guests take a front row seat to view the once-off, live explosion at Kroonstad Military base.
A boarded, Nissan Almera from the SAPS dog unit at 1,000 metres.
Major Venter speaks to the safety requirements prior the explosion of the vehicle.
An intelligent number plate is placed onto the vehicle prior to the explosion, besides microdots from four microdot suppliers.
Prior to the explosion, all cellphones are switched off to ensure that there is no interference with the detonation frequency.
The bomb disposal unit places high explosives throughout the vehicle.
10 kgs of high explosives are placed in the vehicle.
The vehicle is wired for the explosion.
This Nissan Almera's last day in the name of science and the fight against crime.
Lorinda Nel, BACSA Project Manager, and Captain Neethling of the SAPS confirm that the vehicle is fully charged.
The SAPS bomb disposal unit is on hand to ensure that everything goes to plan.
The SAPS and SANDF assist with the explosion.
At 12:15 pm the microdotted Nissan Almera is exploded (Photographer: Neil McCartney).
Debris from the vehicle is thrown across the open veldt. There is some trepidation as to whether the microdots will survive the intensity of this test.
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