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Sellafield nuclear site at risk of terrorist attack

Sellafield is considered to be one of the most at-risk nuclear plants because of its growing plutonium stock.

(UK) Nuclear sites found to be vulnerable to attack by terrorists  Daily Mail   15th December 2010 An anti-terror review has been launched after weaknesses in security measures were found at a nuclear power station.The assessment – being carried out by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary – is focussing on Sellafield in Cumbria where enough plutonium is held to make thousands of nuclear weapons.

A bunker capable of storing 100 tonnes of raw plutonium was completed at the site earlier this year, making it a prime target for a terrorist attack.

Threat: Sellafield nuclear power station in Cumbria was found to be vulnerable during security checks……

Sellafield is considered to be one of the most at-risk nuclear plants because of its growing plutonium stock.

It is housed in an anonymous-looking warehouse completed this year, that is in fact hugely fortified…..

Nuclear sites found to be vulnerable to attack by terrorists | Mail Online

December 16, 2010 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | safety, UK