$ 8000 reward promised to finder of container with radioactive cesium
10:42, 4 September 2014
AKTAU. KAZINFORM - In late August a container of radioactive cesium-137 disappeared in Mangystau region. The container's weight is 50-60 kg, height - 30 cm, diameter - 20 cm.
70 militaries have examined a highway and an area near the village of Shetpe. Operational headquarters to find the radioactive material has been established in the districts. Military men continue to raise awareness of local people, check scrap-yards, and inspect vehicles. KZT 1.5 million reward was promised to anyone who will find the container with radioactive cesium-137. If anyone has information regarding the location of the container, please contact the regional IAD at (7292) 47-50-15 and the National Security Committee Department at: 42-02-42 NSC. Criminal case was initiated under Art. 249 Part 1 of the Criminal Code "Improper handling of radioactive materials".