Trafficking of nuclear materials from the former Soviet Union news abstracts

Technical Report · Tue Aug 31 00:00:00 EDT 1999

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/14953· OSTI ID:14953

Erickson, S A; Lawson, T M

This report was generated to provide a background for understanding the type and variety of smuggling incidents that have been reported. As discussed in the Site Prioritization report, smuggling cases provide insight into the activities of what has been called ''amateur smuggling'', that is, smugglers who do not belong to a professional smuggling gang. In many instances, the law enforcement officials giving the press release are not familiar with nuclear materials, and give incorrect identification. The other portions of the information, such as number of individuals involved, places, and modes of operation are likely to be more correct.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Defense Programs (DP) (US)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 14953
• Report Number(s): UCRL-ID-135929; GJ0800000; GJ0800000; TRN: AH200130%%190
• Resource Relation: Other Information: PBD: 31 Aug 1999
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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