Radioactive Cargo Rejected By Greece Returned To Macedonia

A radioactive waste shipment, rejected by Greece, has returned back to Macedonia.

Greek Ethnos daily said the cargo entered Greece at Evzoni crossing point. The cargo was uncovered in Thessaloniki, shortly before melting.

Greek Atomic Energy Commission has not yet confirmed the initial news reports indicated that the shipment contained radioactive waste from Kosovo. The Commission hinted at old iron – parts of kitchen appliances and industrial equipment.

Macedonian truck that carried the cargo crossed the Macedonian-Greek border on 22 May. The vehicle was subjected to security checkup and later it was allowed to cross the border despite the high radiation levels.

Five customs officers have been dismissed. The head of Greek customs office assumed the responsibility for the event and demanded replacement.

Ethnos daily says Greek authorities remained tightlipped over the incident.

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