Narcos fires on a caravan with nuclear fuel – ElSol.com.ar – Diario de Mendoza, Argentina

A group of drug traffickers armed with rifles opened fire on a caravan carrying nuclear fuel on a highway in the state of Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian federal highway police said.

The convoy was carrying a uranium charge from the Resende plant to the Angra dos Reis nuclear power plant. According to Inspector José Hélio Macedo, from the Rodoviaria Police Press Office, the agents escorting the caravan exchanged fire with members of armed gangs, after which the convoy continued and arrived at its destination. There was no arrest and the fact did not hurt.

"Sadly, Attacks by criminals in this region have become frequent"said José Hélio, adding that it is" a pity "that a region" as beautiful "and with strong tourist demand has become" a dangerous place ".

For its part, the Brazilian nuclear agency, Eletronuclear, said in a statement that the uranium would not have harmed the population because it had the same level of radioactivity as when it was in nature. In addition, he qualified The incident occurred when the police escort deployed along the road as a precaution after hearing gunshots nearby. Then, armed men, frightened by the increased police presence, opened fire on the vehicles.