State Security Department: “Criminal group detained for selling of radioactive material”

Georgia’s State Security Department has detained an alleged criminal group for possible illegal handling and selling of radioactive substances. 

According to the body the criminal group, consisting of three Georgian citizens, was planning to sell nuclear material Cesium 137, worth of $100, 000 USD, and were detained on the fact.  

The nuclear material has been seized.

The detainees have been identified as Mirian B, 37, Konstantine B, 40, and Joseb Ch, 40. 

Investigation established that the members of the criminal group illegally purchased and kept radioactive substance – a radioactive isotope of cesium - Cs137. 

The mentioned substance is the product of nuclear reaction and given the gamma ray emission and radiological expertise report, is dangerous for health,” the State Security Department stressed.

Investigation is in progress over the fact. Georgia’s State Security Department acts under the State Security Service of Georgia.