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Catching Dr TiNT

The police refer to Dr TiNT as a "mad scientist turned terrorist." It is commonly believed that Dr TiNT is a male in his 30s, who has either served in the army as an EOD technician or received formal education in a bomb-related field (e.g. chemistry). Although this description is loosely based on a handful of assumptions, it quickly became the most popular one. It is also – to some extent – recognized by the police.

"Our goal is to stop public spaces and public means of transportation from blowing up by finding and arresting anyone who's making them blow up," Lt Mark Thinman told Daily Dramas. "We're still a long way from determining whether the person responsible is a John Doe, Jane Doe or a No-Doe – but we will get there eventually."

Identifying Dr TiNT is not a simple task. The text messages he sends to random civilians are untraceable, and no fingerprints have ever been found at the bomb sites. Each time the authorities begin an investigation, they soon come to a dead end. "We never thought someone would be able to remain that elusive," Lt Thinman said. "Rest assured, though, we won't let Dr TiNT's tyranny of terror last forever."

For now, we have to take his word for it.

This article was written in partnership with Them Bombs Prevention Center – an international organization that brings together Unlikely Heroes and Bomb Defusal Experts who have faced the danger posed by Dr TiNT's deadly explosives.

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