Radioactive Material Removed
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The US Defense Threat Reduction Agency successfully removed high-risk radioactive material from a key facility, which could have been used to make a 'dirty bomb'. The operation was carried out by officials linked to the DTRA. The removal of the material reduces the risk of it being used for malicious purposes.
Why it matters
The removal of the radioactive material reduces the risk of a 'dirty bomb' being created, which is a significant threat to national security. The operation demonstrates the importance of the DTRA's work in reducing threats to global security.
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