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- Radioactive
Sources Missing; IAEA Declares Emergency From
the ERRI/EmergencyNet News Watchdesk By
C. L. Staten LAGO,
NIGERIA (EmergencyNet News) -- A "radiological emergency" has
reportedly been declared by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as
it searches for missing materials that are toxic and radioactive. Reportedly,
the missing substances are americium and beryllium. The exact amount or each,
that is missing, is presently unclear. They were being used for inspecting oil
pipelines for cracks or leaks, when they were discovered as being missing. The
Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Agency had previously reported the possible theft
(see previous EmergencyNet
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