SECURITY SYSTEM FOR ARTICLES IN TRANSIT

摘要

A strip (2/4) for tamper evidencing comprises a first layer (10) and one or more reinforcing layers (16). Adhesive means (15a) is provided on a first portion (14) of the strip to selectively adhere the first portion (14) of the strip (2/4) onto the first layer (10) of a second portion of the strip, wherein the first layer (10) is such that removal or attempted removal of the first portion (14) of the strip from the second portion of the strip (4) will be evidenced by the first layer (10). The reinforcing material (16) may be arranged such that portions of it are bonded to each other at a plurality of locations spaced along the length of the strip (2/4). A security system (1) may include a tamper evidencing device (2) and a receipt portion (20) where the tamper evidencing device (2) and the receipt portion (20) have corresponding unique identifiers. The receipt portion may include one or more zip tab securing portions (15d) for securing zip tabs (23) or luggage locking points. A tamper evidencing device includes an identifier (87) in a trackable format. A buckle (6, 6') for a tamper evidencing device includes a non-reversible release (54, 56, 54', 56'). A buckle (6, 6') for guiding an elongate strip (2/4) about an article has a first guide or loop (9') to guide a strip (2/4) around an article and extend it therebeyond in a transverse direction.