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New study evaluates methods to prevent importation of illicit nuclear materials

10-15-2006 · EurekAlert!

New study evaluates the need for security measures to prevent importation of a smuggled nuclear device. On Friday, the president signed the SAFE Port Act, which is a good step towards better port security. However, there are two significant limitations to the act. First, it only requires radiation detection, but two-dimensional scans are necessary to detect a weapon if shielding with dense material is used. Also, the act does not require inspections at overseas ports, which are needed to prevent terrorists from detonating a device at a U.S. port because any attempts at detection occur.

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