The device began as the Mole Programmable system. This device was introduced to Global Technical Ltd by Malcolm Rowe. Global Technical Ltd were acting as a sales agent for him.
Malcolm Rowe was interviewed by Police but no charge!
The Mole was introduced to the UK Home office and related to tracking was found to be an interesting item of technology; some members of the organisation were not convinced but no-one thought it fraud.
Tim Sheldon of the Home office in 2000 stated that the product was odd and the technology seemingly related to water divining and followed up this comment with 'If it works on a 'water divining ' principle , this is not an area where we have ANY expertise. Experiments in this area are fraught with difficulty and there is a high potential for all concerned to come out looking stupid and gullible. In other words we will be ridiculed by other scientists if we show it works.
In addition he stated 'It would be hard to defend the operational use of a device which works on no known physical principle even if trials showed that it had some capability' The Mole was never going to be accepted even with positive trials.
The Home office choose not to take any action as they do not consider it to be fraudulent.
Global Technical Ltd is allowed to continue its company activities.
This set the scene for the next 15 years.
1999
In 1999 the British Army; Royal Engineers Export Support team [REEST] were introduced to the Mole and while sceptical were accepting after their initial trials.
Based on their initial trials they offered Global Technical ltd a private venture report - an operational assessment of the Mole. This proved the system worked.
The Royal Engineers Export Support team worked with Global Technical Ltd for 6 years making demonstrations, making tests, advising overseas clients as to the Mole's benefits, and marketing.
REEST are part of DESO part of the UK MOD and assisted greatly in the marketing of the Mole.
Their demonstrations and trials work initiated a number of contracts for Global Technical Ltd.
At no point, despite knowing the Home office views, did the REEST, DESO, MOD stop the marketing of the Mole. Why? Because they knew it worked. Would the UK military really demonstrate an explosives detection device that just didn't work!
The UKTI, DESO, REEST, FCO, MOD, Home Office all knew of the Mole but instead of turning a blind eye actually got involved in its marketing around the world.
Gary Bolton made a submission to the House of Commons select committee in support of SMEs.
First orders made overseas of Mole.
DTI assist with applications to gain contracts for Sydney Olympics.
2000
Cyprus Police introduced to Mole By UK Defence Attache Col Criten Wakelin as he had heard good things about the device from the UK. [This will be expanded in a separate section]
Works begins with Netherlands Antilles Coastguard after being approached by them for trials. Reference came via the Maltese. Purchase made after successful trial. [This will be expanded in a separate section]
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| Rob Wesdorp seen centre during trials of Mole |
Irish Defence force attend Demonstration at REEST, Chattendean. Purchase made after.
Heather Vousden/Heather Bolton and Gary Bolton attend demo.
REEST make demonstrations to Metropolitan Police, Customs, DoT, Prisons.
Heather Vousden/Heather Bolton and Gary Bolton attend demo.
Trials then progress with Metropolitan Police, Prisons and Customs. [Detailed in separate section]
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| 3rd from left Cpl Forde REEST training photo from UAE for Mole |
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| In uniform Cpl Forde REEST training Global Technical Ltd clients in the UK |
Controlled tests made by US DEA in Peru despite knowledge of the Quadro Tracker. Purchase made.
BBC Tomorrows World Programme [separate section]
Orders to 5 different countries.
Indian Delegation Ministry of Defence visit UK. Global Technical Ltd attend and provide Mole demonstration at Chattendean by REEST.
Heather Vousden/Heather Bolton and Gary Bolton attend by invitation.
2002
Tests and trials provided to Australian Law enforcement. Purchase made .
Sandia Test Made [ Separate section]
London Chamber of Commerce provide assistance for UN contracts.
Public Security Exhibition held at the UK embassy Belgium for Mole.
Contracts with 7 countries
2003
British Military Mission In Saudi Arabia recommend the Mole to the Crown Prince Guard after successful trials witnessed. UK MOD represented by Major Peter Hurry.
Contracts with 10 countries
2004
Contracts in 11 Countries
Various REEST visits to exhibitions
2005
Cyprus Police demonstrate Mole to INTERPOL
US embassy order for Guatemala
Contracts in 12 countries
British American Tobacco order Mole
David Vousden makes demonstrations and Training on GT200
2006
US embassy order for Guatemala
Contracts in 12 countries
Tender made for Police Service Northern Ireland
CITIES secretariat positive reports for ivory detection
UKTI assist with Panama Canal Security Project
Explosives license applied for via Kent Police
2007
Contracts with 17 countries
Phare project approve GT200 for EU border control use.
2008
Contracts with 14 countries
False GT200 factory shutdown by China Public Security Bureau.
UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office assist with UN contracts
Cyprus Police request upgrade for GT200
Heather Bolton travels to UAE
Gary Bolton, David Vousden travel to complete training commitments in Africa, Far east and South America.
2009
Contracts with 10 countries
GT200 stopped at UK customs after being checked for export license. Item released after no license confirmed as being required.
David Vousden and Andrew Mcguire make demonstrations and training in Mexico and Thailand extensively including other countries
Gary Bolton travels to oversea training commitment.
Heather Bolton travels to UAE.
2010
David Vousden, Heather Bolton take over the running of Global Technical Ltd
David Vousden, Andrew Mcguire travel extensively to Mexico and Thailand to conduct training
Separate sections will be made for the following subjects
Thailand
China
Mexico
REEST
Netherlands Antilles Coastguard
UK Government
BBC
