Nuclear Regulatory Commission Posts Five Thefts of Cesium/Americium

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CVX
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission Posts Five Thefts of Cesium/Americium

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The NRC has just reported the theft of 5 radioactive sources which could be used for a dirty bomb.

http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-colle ... 923en.html
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission Posts Five Thefts of Cesium/Americium

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The thing is there is plenty if marerial in daily use that could be used to make "dirty bombs" if so desired, same with chemical weapons. How well guarded are your reservoirs?
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