Moldova seizes radioactive uranium, detains several people

[inanna]

Source: Associated Press

June 24 at 3:59 AM

CHISINAU, Moldova — Moldovan intelligence officials say they have seized an “imposing quantity” of radioactive uranium from a criminal group and detained several people.

The Moldovan Intelligence and Security Service on Friday said the uranium was due to be sold for $210,000 but did not say how big the haul was.

In a statement, it said “a criminal group specializing in smuggling radioactive substances was uncovered.”

It said there was an ongoing investigation into where the uranium came from and how the detained people got involved.

Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/moldova-seizes-radioactive-uranium-detains-several-people/2016/06/24/8a5f78f4-39e1-11e6-af02-1df55f0c77ff_story.html

[truthisfreedom]

1. There's a lot of different strengths of "radioactive uranium". First of all, it's all radioactive

to some degree. Some of it is harmless enough that you can buy samples on Amazon.com to test geiger counters and use for demonstrations. They should really be more specific about exactly what this stuff was.

[Javaman]

2. I agree. that jumped out at me as well. nt