Georgian State Security Service: Two people detained in Batumi for selling radioactive uranium

Two people have been detained in Batumi, Georgia, for the illegal purchase and sale of radioactive uranium, according to the State Security Service (SSS) of Georgia, Report informs.

One of the detained persons is a Georgian citizen, and the other is a foreigner whose citizenship has not been identified.

According to the SSS, the transaction amount was $3 million.

The service noted that radioactive uranium is used in the preparation of various explosive devices and in carrying out terrorist acts.