23rd April 2022
SLBS Issues Radiation Warning As Nuclear Gauge Goes Missing
By SLBS
The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards wishes to inform the public that we were officially notified of the unauthorized removal of a bright yellow Humboldt nuclear gauge from a construction site along the Postlewaite Road Union, Castries.
The Nuclear gauge is similar to the one shown in the pictures below and bears
the following information: Model 5001 EZ121 Compact Control Gauge, Serial: 9892
The public is advised that this equipment contains two radioactive sources which are toxic and can result in fatality due to prolonged exposure.
If a member of the public comes across the device or has any information that may lead to its recovery, they are advised not to interfere with it, maintain a safe distance and to immediately contact the Director, Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards at 7165748 or [email protected]
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