Trojan Investigation and Security
Bug Sweep Services
Technical Surveillance Counter Measures. Electronic Surveillance Detection
Professional bug sweep services in NZ. We detect hidden cameras, microphones, GPS trackers & listening devices. Discreet & Fast.
If you suspect you are being watched or listened to, you need answers quickly and discreetly. Trojan Private Investigation and Security provides professional bug sweep services across NZ.
Formally known as Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures, or TSCM, using advanced detection equipment, our team systematically sweeps homes, offices and vehicles for hidden surveillance devices. Hidden microphones, wireless cameras, GPS trackers and covert listening devices are all identified and dealt with, leaving you with certainty and peace of mind.
Bug sweep services/Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures are most commonly requested following:
- High-stakes business negotiations or corporate disputes
- Separation, divorce or domestic disputes
- Legal conflicts where confidential conversations are at risk
- Suspicion of surveillance by a former partner, employee or third party
- Prior to or following sensitive meetings at a home or office premises
If something feels wrong, it is worth finding out. Our private investigators in Auckland operate with complete discretion from the first call through to the final sweep report.
What Our Bug Sweep Service Includes
Every bug sweep is carried out by an experienced private investigator using professional-grade Technical Surveillance Counter-Measure detection equipment, the same standard used in high-level security operations internationally.
A typical sweep includes:
- Physical inspection of walls, ceilings, fixtures, furniture and common hiding places
- Radio frequency (RF) detection to identify active wireless transmitters and listening devices
- Hidden camera detection including lens detection for both wired and wireless cameras
- GPS tracker sweeps across vehicles, personal items and property
- Network and device scanning to identify unauthorised connections or monitoring software where applicable
- Full written report provided on completion, detailing findings and any devices identified
We sweep residential properties, commercial offices, boardrooms, hotel rooms and vehicles. Engagements are carried out discreetly; our team arrives without signage or markings and operates in plain clothes where required.
Why Choose Trojan’s Bug Sweeping Services
Our operations are led by Director Will Russell, whose background spans international close protection, counter-threat operations and specialist surveillance work. When you engage Trojan for a bug sweep, you are not sending in a technician, you are bringing in a trained intelligence and security professional who understands exactly what they are looking for and why.
All findings are handled with complete confidentiality. We do not share, report or disclose client information under any circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bug Sweeps/ Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures
This depends on the size of the property or vehicle being swept. A standard office or residential room generally takes between one and four hours. Larger properties or full vehicle sweeps may take longer. We will give you a time estimate before we begin.
No. Our team operates with complete discretion. We arrive in unmarked vehicles, work in plain clothes and carry equipment that does not draw attention. Neighbours, colleagues and building staff will not be aware a sweep is taking place.
We will show you exactly what has been found, where it was located and explain how it was operating. You will receive a full written report. We will then advise you on the appropriate next steps, which may include engaging our private investigators in NZ for further investigation or involving law enforcement depending on the circumstances.
Cost varies depending on the size and nature of the sweep required. Contact us directly for a confidential quote, there is no obligation and all enquiries are handled privately.
Suspect Something? Let's Find Out.
If you have any reason to believe your home, office or vehicle may be compromised, do not wait. The sooner a sweep is carried out, the better.
All enquiries are completely confidential. We respond promptly.
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Every client and every situation is unique.
We’d love to have a no obligation discussion with you to understand your needs and discuss how we can provide you with peace of mind.