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Africa Subsaharan
4 Arrested Trying to Sell Nuclear Device
2010-07-12
South African police say they have arrested four men in the capital, Pretoria, for attempting to sell what they describe as an industrial nuclear device to undercover officers.

The men - all South Africans - were arrested Friday at a Pretoria gas station, where they attempted to sell the device for about $6 million.

Police say Interpol was also involved in the operation. They did not say where the device came from or for what industrial purpose it is used, but did say it contained radioactive material.
Posted by:American Delight

#4  But sold to whom?
Posted by: American Delight   2010-07-12 20:12  

#3  According to The Independent:

Police recovered some Caesium-137 contained in a protective cover, but admitted they had yet to find a larger device, which was set to be sold on the black market for R45 million.
Posted by: trailing wife   2010-07-12 19:03  

#2  Most likely Iridium-192 or Cobalt-60 source of gamma radiation. However, unless these sources are protected these guys might be suffering radiation poisoning. They could be thinking of a dirty bomb.
Posted by: JohnQC   2010-07-12 15:06  

#1  My bet: gamma source for industrial steel inspection.
Posted by: mojo   2010-07-12 11:51  

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