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ERF send date: Thu, 03-08-2017
ERF description: A portable CPN moisture/density gauge, Model #MC1, containing two sealed sources of radioactive material was stolen at approximately 16:20 hours (UTC-6) on August 1st, 2017, in San Nicolas de los Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The gauge contains approximately 209 MBq of Cesium - 137 and 1.77 GBq of Americium - 241.
On August 2nd. 2017, at approximately 20:20 hours (UTC-6), the stolen equipment was recovered.
The density gauge was inside its container, and radiation levels of the device were normal, and there was no risk to the public.
ERF rating date: 02-08-2017
ERF contact person: Victor Gonzalez
ERF address: Reported by Comision Nacional de Seguridad Nuclear y Salvaguardias of Mexico on 03 Aug 2017. Last update on 03 Aug 2017
ERF affiliation: Comision Nacional de Seguridad Nuclear y Salvaguardias

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