The Theft of Radioactive Material Triggers an Alert in Seven States Across the Country

Tlaxcala, Mexico City, the State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Morelos, Puebla, and Veracruz are on alert following the theft of radioactive material during a crash in Huamantla, Tlaxcala. 

This was reported by the National Coordination of Civil Protection. A search and recovery operation has been launched across these states.

Furthermore, Civil Protection has urged the public to avoid any contact with suspicious boxes and to report their location via the emergency number. 

This follows an incident last Saturday, in which a van transporting these materials was involved in a crash; individuals who arrived at the scene—ostensibly to provide assistance—stole these highly dangerous materials, prompting the alert to the public.

Source: Milenio