FBI thwarts deals to sell 'dirty bombs' to IS

08 October 2015 - 02:19
By Staff reporter

Eastern European crime syndicates have reportedly been attempting to sell nuclear materials to Middle East groups, including Islamic State. An investigation by the Associated Press has found that the FBI, working with local authorities, have thwarted four gang attempts to sell radioactive material in Moldova.

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