THE PROBLEM

One of the UK’s most recognisable high street pharmacy chains found itself increasingly targeted by organised criminals. As the retail landscape shifted towards larger stores on out-of-town retail parks, thieves saw an opportunity—breaking in to steal high-value, in-demand products such as premium perfumes and cosmetics.

Despite implementing conventional security measures—including CCTV, monitored alarms, and physical barriers like shutters and grilles—losses from burglaries continued to rise. Criminals were undeterred, finding ways to bypass these defences and escape before security teams or the police could intervene.

THE OPTIONS

The client had invested in multiple layers of security, yet incidents persisted. Traditional deterrents such as:
✅ CCTV – Captured footage but did not prevent crime
✅ Monitored alarms – Triggered alerts but lacked immediate stopping power
✅ Physical security (shutters & grilles) – Slowed intruders but did not stop smash-and-grab attacks

A new solution was required—one that could instantly stop criminals in their tracks and prevent losses in real-time.

THE SOLUTION

To immediately mitigate further losses, we deployed our Rapid Deploy security fog generators as a temporary emergency measure. These mobile units were installed within hours, ensuring instant protection while a fully integrated system was designed for permanent security.

🚨 The results? 🚨
🔹 Smoke Screen security fog installed in over 600 stores
🔹 85% reduction in burglary losses
🔹 Criminals stopped in their tracks—forced to flee empty-handed

Unlike passive security measures, Smoke Screen’s security fog actively disrupts crime in progress. Upon a break-in, our generators instantly fill the premises with thick, non-toxic fog, completely obscuring visibility within seconds. With zero visibility, criminals cannot locate high-value stock, forcing them to flee before stealing anything.

For this leading chemist chain, security fog became a game-changer, proving that an active deterrent is the key to stopping crime before it happens.

SECURE YOUR BUSINESS WITH SECURITY FOG

If your retail stores, warehouses, or high-value stock locations are at risk, don’t rely on outdated security alone. Protect your business with Smoke Screen’s proven security fog solutions.