Gardaí in Swords investigating a burglary which occurred in Swords over the weekend of 27th to 29th September 2013 are renewing their appeal to warn the public of radioactive material that was taken during the course of the burglary.
The radioactive material taken is described as seven lightning preventers which were contained in a red metal box. They have the appearance of aluminium or stainless steel but are of no scrap value.
These are HIGHLY DANGEROUS and should not be touched or approached.
If any person discovers these items or has any information as to where they are, they should
- Not approach or touch these items
- Contact Gardaí at Swords 6664700 or any Garda Station or contact the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland on 01 2066913,01 269 7766,(Out of office hours – 0879163364)
Photographs of the material are available on email request from the pressoffice@garda.ie
Press office contact in the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland:
David Dawson 2066913
Aoibheann O’Sullivan ( Murray Consultants) 087 6291453
Garda Press Office
