Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
FBI investigating report of dirty bomb at South Carolina port, Coast Guard says
Source: New York Daily News
FBI investigating report of dirty bomb at South Carolina port, Coast Guard says
BY
MEGAN CERULLO
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 11:51 PM
The FBI is investigating a report of a dirty bomb on a ship at the Port of Charleston in South Carolina, Coast Guard officials said Wednesday.
A dirty bomb combines radioactive material with conventional explosives.
The Wando Welch terminal was evacuated and authorities were seen taping off a ship, witnesses told WCSC-TV.
Hazmat and EMS crews were also on scene, witnesses said, WCSC-TV reported.
Both the Coast Guard and the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident.
BY
MEGAN CERULLO
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 11:51 PM
The FBI is investigating a report of a dirty bomb on a ship at the Port of Charleston in South Carolina, Coast Guard officials said Wednesday.
A dirty bomb combines radioactive material with conventional explosives.
The Wando Welch terminal was evacuated and authorities were seen taping off a ship, witnesses told WCSC-TV.
Hazmat and EMS crews were also on scene, witnesses said, WCSC-TV reported.
Both the Coast Guard and the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/fbi-investigating-report-dirty-bomb-south-carolina-port-article-1.3248542
1 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
= new reply since forum marked as read
