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Slack security at UK’s nuclear bomb factory

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Ministry of Defence security ‘asleep on the job’ guarding a nuclear bomb factory, By  Mirror, UK, 14 Dec 2013 

Up to 50 MoD police are being probed for allegedly failing to carry out vital security patrols at the 225-acre complex which builds Trident warheads.  Up to 50 Ministry of Defence police guarding a nuclear bomb factory are being probed for allegedly failing to carry out vital security patrols.

And last night it was claimed that some were sleeping on the job at the 225-acre complex which builds Trident warheads. Seven of the armed officers have resigned and others are facing disciplinary action amid claims they ignored key duties.

A source said: “At least some of the police were sleeping on the job when they missed the patrols.

“This is highly embarrassing at such a key facility.”

Peter Burt, of the Nuclear Information Service, which campaigns for nuclear safety, said: “The sheer scale of these claims are astonishing, especially given the highly sensitive nature of the complex.

“It handles radioactive materials, explosives and hazardous chemicals. ……..http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/ministry-defence-security-asleep-job-2924587

 

December 15, 2013 - Posted by | incidents, UK

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