The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has reported the loss of a radioactive Ge-68 pin source during transportation in Newfield, New Jersey. The material, used to calibrate PET/CT scanners, went missing on December 2 while being shipped for disposal.
The shipping container, found damaged and empty upon arrival, had been sent from the Nazha Cancer Center. The radioactive source, identified as an Eckert & Ziegler model, had an activity level of 0.267 mCi and was classified as “less than Category 3” by the NRC.
NJ Major Melham revealed a shipment of radioactive material went missing on December 2nd after arriving damaged and empty at its destination. “There’s an alert out right now. It was lost in New Jersey in transit.”
— Luke Rudkowski (@Lukewearechange) December 17, 2024
The NRC stated that materials within this classification pose minimal risks and are unlikely to cause harm. However, federal rules require incidents involving lost radioactive materials exceeding certain levels to be reported immediately.
Unconfirmed reports have linked the disappearance to recent drone sightings in New Jersey. While authorities have not verified any connection, the incident has raised questions about security protocols in the transportation of hazardous materials.
Well the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission just dropped this nugget.. Seems they lost a container of radioactive material in NJ.. would explain the drones.. just sayin: https://t.co/raFZhsZntS
— TiltedTactics (@TiltedTactics) December 17, 2024
The licensee has filed a claim with the shipping company and is required to submit a full report within 30 days if the material is not found.
#dronesoverNJ Seems like the Govt lost some nuclear materials and we have 1000s of terrorists in the country thanks to Joe and Kamala!!
NJ Mayor Thinks Mystery Drones Are Looking for ‘Radioactive Material’ that Went Missing Weeks Agohttps://t.co/X31XMdKJrh— Rodger Sayles (@RodgerSayles77) December 18, 2024
The NJDEP and NRC are collaborating to ensure the recovery of the missing radioactive source while reviewing the circumstances surrounding its disappearance.
