Radioactive Cargo Seized in Russian Far Eastern Port
Radioactive Cargo Seized in Russian Far Eastern Port - NEWS - MOSNEWS.COM: "Radioactive Cargo Seized in Russian Far Eastern Port
A cargo of radioactive litter has been found in Russia’s far eastern port of Vladivistok, Russian news agencies reported Saturday.
The Primtechnopolis radiation safety company got alarmed after its monitoring devices showed a radiation level surpassing the normal level 100 times in the port.
A check revealed 89 radioactive items, previously spare parts for some equipment, RIA Novosti reported. In a special operation that lasted six hours the dangerous pieces were sorted and taken away from the port, and the radiation level stabilized.
Considering the small size of the cargo, the radiation level of 1,500 micro-roentgen per hour that it produced was very impressive, the Primtechnopolis representatives told Interfax. "
A cargo of radioactive litter has been found in Russia’s far eastern port of Vladivistok, Russian news agencies reported Saturday.
The Primtechnopolis radiation safety company got alarmed after its monitoring devices showed a radiation level surpassing the normal level 100 times in the port.
A check revealed 89 radioactive items, previously spare parts for some equipment, RIA Novosti reported. In a special operation that lasted six hours the dangerous pieces were sorted and taken away from the port, and the radiation level stabilized.
Considering the small size of the cargo, the radiation level of 1,500 micro-roentgen per hour that it produced was very impressive, the Primtechnopolis representatives told Interfax. "
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