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THE National Bureau of Investigation has recovered 100 kilos of radioactive materials , including depleted Uranium , from three suspects allegedly involved in its illegal trade.In a press conference on Monday, December 9, 2024, NBI Director Jaime Santiago said the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute sought their assistance in October over the alleged illegal trade of depleted Uranium , which poses a serious threat to national security and health.
The team also searched Vistal’s residence in Pasay, resulting in the discovery of about three kilograms of black powder, rock material, small metal materials, and other contaminated items that all tested positive for Uranium235 and Uranium-238. As part of PNRI’s safety protocols, the area underwent decontamination after it was discovered that it is heavily contaminated with an indeterminable quantity of depleted Uranium powder.
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