Taggers beware. Police are ratcheting up their efforts to catch graffiti artists.

The Boston Globe ran a fascinating story on Sunday about Boston-area cops’ dogged pursuit of the notorious graffiti artist Adam Brandt, better known by his tag, “Spek.”

According to the story, police have been after this guy for several years. After arresting him, police executed a search warrant of his home, where they found spray cans, nozzles, sketches and other materials.

The Globe story suggests that Brandt could face between two and three years on each charge that he faces, and he’s up against 16 counts each of tagging and malicious destruction of property.

The story should signal a warning to graffiti artists everywhere. Police are catching on and catching up.