
Five arrested for alleged ‘uranium’ smuggling, say police
Guwahati, India (AFP) Sept 11, 2008 - Five people were arrested in India's remote northeastern state of Meghalaya for allegedly trying to smuggle uranium, police said Thursday.
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Guwahati, India (AFP) Sept 11, 2008 - Five people were arrested in India's remote northeastern state of Meghalaya for allegedly trying to smuggle uranium, police said Thursday.
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