International Journal of Nuclear Security 2019
DOI: 10.7290/ijns050104
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Weaponizing Radioactive Medical Waste - The Looming Threat

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“…A specific type of theft involves stealing radiotherapy equipment from hospitals or other healthcare facilities. These devices contain radioactive components that are attractive to terrorist groups or other criminals because they can be used to create “dirty bombs” (Menon & Kumar, 2019 ; Rimpler-Schmid et al, 2021 ). Usually, the products are kept under constant surveillance and stored with high-security measures due to the risk of contamination.…”
Section: Main Traits Of the Organised Theft Of Medicinementioning
confidence: 99%
“…A specific type of theft involves stealing radiotherapy equipment from hospitals or other healthcare facilities. These devices contain radioactive components that are attractive to terrorist groups or other criminals because they can be used to create “dirty bombs” (Menon & Kumar, 2019 ; Rimpler-Schmid et al, 2021 ). Usually, the products are kept under constant surveillance and stored with high-security measures due to the risk of contamination.…”
Section: Main Traits Of the Organised Theft Of Medicinementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Additionally, there is a need for a regulatory framework to mitigate radiological risks. It is essential to account for potential accidents, involving radioactive substances in various sectors, including medical, civil, and military fields, and the potential risks associated with nuclear energy use and nuclear waste management [5][6][7][8][9].…”
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confidence: 99%