Half a kilo of radioactive minerals found in African student's luggage

At the airport Pulkovo (St. Petersburg) customs officers prevented the import of almost half a kilogram of radioactive minerals from Africa. Base reports.

According to the Federal Customs Service, the dangerous cargo was found in the suitcase of a 43-year-old foreign student of one of St. Petersburg universities.

The radiation control system “Yantar” worked during the check of baggage that arrived in transit through Istanbul. In a package of stones, inspectors found radionuclide radium-226.

Laboratory analysis showed that the dose rate of gamma radiation on the surface reached 8.19 μSv / h, which is several times higher than the permissible norms.

The man explained that he brought samples for the graduation project. However, radioactive minerals were seized and transferred for disposal.

An administrative case has been initiated against a foreigner, he faces a fine with the confiscation of the items of offense.

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