In Georgia detained a citizen for trying to sell uranium
The State Security Service (SGB) of Georgia detained a local citizen while trying to sell a foreigner a radioactive substance uranium-238 for $ 700 thousand. Judging by the video, which was distributed by the Agency, special forces detained the suspect while he was moving in a car.
The State Security Service (SGB) of Georgia detained a local citizen while trying to sell a foreigner a radioactive substance uranium-238 for $ 700 thousand.
Judging by the video, which was distributed by the Agency, special forces detained the suspect while he was moving in a car. As a result of the search of the car, a radioactive substance was seized.
The criminal case was initiated under Art. 230 of the Criminal Code of Georgia (“Illegal trafficking in nuclear materials or devices, or radioactive waste and radioactive substances”). This article provides for up to ten years of imprisonment. A citizen of which country tried to acquire uranium, the report does not specify.
Giorgi Dvali, Tbilisi
