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| Exciting Times: Mexico on HIGH ALERT after dangerous radioactive material stolen from Mexico City truck |
| 2018-09-15 |
| [Express] They said the substance presents a “low risk” to the public, but could cause cancer or other long term problems to people who are in contact with it “for a few hours”. The material contains Iridium - 192, a radioactive isotope used in construction and manufacturing. According to local media, the container belonged to a radiography company. It was made of stainless steel and was covered in radioactive hazard markings. The employee left the truck unattended in the Alvaro Obregon area of Mexico City last week. When he returned and saw the vehicle had disappeared, he contacted the authorities. There have been several incidents of missing or stolen radioactive material in Mexico in recent months. In February, thieves targeted a vehicle in the city of Leon, taking a nuclear densometer, a device used in geotechnical engineering to measure density. Other material was reported stolen in April. Authorities warned people not to go near the container and establish a safety perimeter of at least 30 metres if it is found. |
| Posted by:Skidmark |
| #7 The Heat is on |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2018-09-15 17:03 |
| #6 Think of it as evolution in action. |
| Posted by: Silentbrick 2018-09-15 13:41 |
| #5 Great just great. A stolen truck full of sieverts, or REMs as you please. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2018-09-15 11:54 |
| #4 There have been several incidents of missing or stolen radioactive material in Mexico in recent months. Wonderful. Just... Wonderful. And oh look, 2 other thefts. |
| Posted by: Charles 2018-09-15 11:30 |
| #3 It's a bit like stealing a bucket of excrement. Not wise. |
| Posted by: Daniel 2018-09-15 09:17 |
| #2 The punishment may lie in the deed. |
| Posted by: JohnQC 2018-09-15 08:49 |
| #1 Malaysia, now Mexico.... lovely |
| Posted by: Ulaimble Prince of the Slytherins9770 2018-09-15 04:23 |