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America's Hunt for 'Dirty' Radioactive Bomb

NewsMax.com Wires

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004

WASHINGTON – The United States was reportedly on the lookout for radioactive "dirty bombs" during the New Year's holiday.

The government last month sent nuclear scientists to five cities holding large events, the Washington Post reported Wednesday: Washington, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Baltimore.

The Post said experts from the Department of Energy were dressed casually and carried sophisticated radiation detectors in briefcases and golf bags.

Still on High Alert

Hundreds of scientists are still on high alert at military bases and are ready to fly to any trouble spots, according to the Post.

Officials fear a terrorist might detonate a "dirty bomb," a conventional explosive that spews radioactive material.

The government last month sent nuclear scientists to five cities holding large events, the Washington Post reported Wednesday: Washington, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Baltimore.

Still on High Alert

Hundreds of scientists are still on high alert at military bases and are ready to fly to any trouble spots, according to the Post.

Officials fear a terrorist might detonate a "dirty bomb," a conventional explosive that spews radioactive material.

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