Gardaí are appealing for information in relation to the theft of equipment from a van that occurred in Drogheda, Co. Louth sometime between 6:00pm on Monday 28/02/2022 and 6:30 on Tuesday morning.
Among the items taken from the van which was parked at The Downs, Highlands, was a Troxler Nuclear Moisture Density Gauge, containing a radioactive source.
An Garda Síochána have been informed by the Environmental Protection Agency that members of the public should be aware that there is a potential risk of exposure to radiation if an individual comes into contact with this item. In particular, if the case is opened and the equipment is activated.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have information in relation to this incident and any person who may have witnessed any unusual activity in the Highlands area between 6:00pm on Monday 28/02/2022 and 6:30 on Tuesday morning, to make contact with them.
Any person with information in relation to the theft or whereabouts of this item is asked to contact Drogheda Garda Station on 041 987 4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
