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Nuclear Regulatory Commission Posts Five Thefts of Cesium/Americium

Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2004 10:13 am
by CVX
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

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Posts Five Thefts of Cesium/Americium

Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2004 11:36 pm
by gmc
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?