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Two arrested in Kutaisi in attempt to sell radioactive substance for €300,000

The Georgian State Security Service has not identified the detainees. Photo: State Security Service press office.

Agenda.ge, 16 Apr 2021 - 11:33, Tbilisi,Georgia

The Georgian State Security Service has arrested two individuals in the city of Kutaisi, western Georgia for the attempted sale of a radioactive substance Americium-241 for 300,000 euros.

The agency has reported earlier today that even the level of radiation detected on the container could seriously damage heath.

The agency reports that investigation continues into the case.

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