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02/10/2013
Gardaí Issue Warning Over Stolen Radioactive Materials
Gardaí have issued a warning to the public after the theft of radioactive materials in a weekend robbery in Swords.
Seven lightning preventers in a red metal box were taken during a robbery, but gardaí have said that the items are highly dangerous and while they resemble aluminium or stainless, they in fact have no scrap value.
Anyone who identifies the items, should contact authorities immediately and should not approach or touch them under any circumstances.
If anyone thinks they have seen these items, they are encouraged to contact Gardai at Swords on 01 666 4700 or the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland on 01 206 6913/ 01 269 7766.
(MH/JP)
Seven lightning preventers in a red metal box were taken during a robbery, but gardaí have said that the items are highly dangerous and while they resemble aluminium or stainless, they in fact have no scrap value.
Anyone who identifies the items, should contact authorities immediately and should not approach or touch them under any circumstances.
If anyone thinks they have seen these items, they are encouraged to contact Gardai at Swords on 01 666 4700 or the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland on 01 206 6913/ 01 269 7766.
(MH/JP)
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