A security apparatus and method for storing or transporting valuables

摘要

Apparatus (10) for storing or transporting a valuable article, the apparatus (10) compartment (18) comprising for receiving an article stored or transported, a system (26) sensing is operable to detect interference with the apparatus ( 10) and a mechanism (60) distribution comprising first and second means (74, 76) distribution, characterized in that the mechanism (60) distribution is operative, upon detecting interference with the apparatus (10) to distribute a first part of a crosslinking agent through one means (74, 76) distribution on the article and to distribute a second portion of degradation agent through another means (76, 74) distribution on article so that the first and second parts of the crosslinking agent are mixed together on the article and return the item unusable.