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CBRN

Radiological/Nuclear

CBRN event in Unknown, Canberra area, Australia on Tue 31st December 2013

31st December 2013

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Two boxes used to transport radiopharmaceuticals were stolen from outside a hospital wing where they were left to be picked up for disposal. The empty boxes, labelled “Radioactive Material,” were later discovered in a park by a community member. The local police and local regulator were contacted. There area was found to be uncontaminated and the boxers were sent back to the supplier.

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Australia (AUS)

Unknown ( Canberra area )

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