The Romanian Police have bought a new mobile hi-tech GPS tracking system, for tracking the location of mobile phones. The device cost some EUR 645,000 from German firm Syborg Informationssysteme, which specializes in phone tapping and information interception.

The police will use the system to trace wanted persons via their mobile phones. The Romanian police force will use EU financing to pay for the new system, under the Olaf Hercules 2 technical assistance funding program.

According to information released by the police, the new device will not be used to listen in on conversations, instead, the geographical location of determined mobile phones will be tracked. The police also said that court orders would be sought before using the technology.

Syborg Informationssysteme offers complete systems for the interception of telephony services and all types of data traffic. Syborg has been operating in Europe since 1991 and has seen a steady increase in its international business. The firm is based in Bexbach, Germany.

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