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Sellafield a terrorism danger, due to its plutonium stocks

Sellafield is considered to be one of the most at-risk nuclear plants because of its growing plutonium stock.

Nuclear sites found to be vulnerable to attack by terrorists  Daily Mail  UK  15th December 2010 Tests at power stations such as Sellafield led to review An anti-terror review has been launched after weaknesses in security measures were found at a nuclear power station.

The assessment – being carried out by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary – is focussing on Sellafield in Cumbria where enough plutonium is held to make thousands of nuclear weapons.A bunker capable of storing 100 tonnes of raw plutonium was completed at the site earlier this year, making it a prime target for a terrorist attack.Threat: Sellafield nuclear power station in Cumbria was found to be vulnerable during security checks……

Sellafield is considered to be one of the most at-risk nuclear plants because of its growing plutonium stock.

It is housed in an anonymous-looking warehouse completed this year, that is in fact hugely fortified…..

Nuclear sites found to be vulnerable to attack by terrorists | Mail Online

December 16, 2010 - Posted by | Uncategorized

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