Radioactive material stolen in São Paulo, officials issue public alert

Brazil’s National Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN), affiliated with the Science and Technology Ministry, has issued a public alert following the theft of a pickup truck carrying radioactive material in São Paulo. The incident, involving a private company, occurred a few days ago. The stolen material was securely packaged in lead containers to prevent environmental irradiation.
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