Radioactive source stolen by scavengers in the City of Tshwane – Centurion Lake area

ByTyrone

Stolen

A density gauge 1.85 GBq Cs-137 with Serial no. 70038 that was mounted on a thick pipe. The section of the pipe on which the source was permanently mounted, was cut away and removed together with other metal such as wire, pipes, etc. The security fences around the building was also demolished and stolen. It looked similar to the orange density gauge mounted on the pipe in the photo below and should have a radiation warning sign similar to the examples included.

Density gauge mounted on a pipe. Used to measure the density or flow in the pipe.
Density gauge mounted on a pipe. Used to measure the density or flow in the pipe.
This is the actual site and pipe from which the source was removed.
This is the actual site and pipe from which the source was removed.

Examples of radiation working signs mounted on radioactive source containers. Note the information on it. Write it down and include in your report since this helps the Regulator, Directorate Radiation Control, to trace the owner.

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