{"id":1482,"date":"2026-10-06T06:44:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T09:44:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthenet.com.br\/?p=1482"},"modified":"2026-10-15T07:44:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T10:44:08","slug":"radioactive-material-packaging-located-in-sao-paulo-and-placed-in-police-custody","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthenet.com.br\/index.php\/en\/2026\/10\/06\/radioactive-material-packaging-located-in-sao-paulo-and-placed-in-police-custody\/","title":{"rendered":"Radioactive material packaging located in S\u00e3o Paulo and placed in police custody"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Update \u2014 October 5:<\/strong> the packaging carrying Actinium-225 (Ac-225) was found on Sunday night (5) in a vacant lot in the S\u00e3o Rafael neighborhood, in the East Zone of S\u00e3o Paulo. The information was released by Brazil\u2019s National Nuclear Safety Authority (ANSN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the ANSN, Civil Police kept the volume in a secure area under custody. The Authority has already confirmed that it is the same packaging that had been in the stolen van; the radioactive source will undergo a technical assessment before the response is concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initial images provided strong indications that the packaging had not been tampered with. The manufacturer in the United States also recognized the item as compatible with the packaging used to transport the radiopharmaceutical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vehicle found first; packaging found later<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The van that carried the material had previously been found burned in Ferraz de Vasconcelos. At that point, the packaging was not inside the vehicle. Its later discovery ends the search for the package, while the ANSN continues its technical verification of the contents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low risk, but do not handle it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Actinium-225 is used in medical treatment. The ANSN says that, given the radionuclide\u2019s characteristics and the quantity involved, the radiological risk to the public is low. Even so, the package must not be opened, damaged or handled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In similar situations, people should keep their distance, isolate the area and contact the authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source:<\/strong> National Nuclear Safety Authority (ANSN)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Images from the recovery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The image shows the damaged structure of the recovered van.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n