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Massachusetts man admits importing plutonium, selling radioactive materials online

Federal prosecutors say the materials were shipped to customers in the U.S. and abroad; agents also found weapons, explosive materials and child pornography at his home.

Published Oct 6, 2026, 10:04 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A Massachusetts man has admitted to importing plutonium from Russia and selling radioactive materials through an online business, according to federal prosecutors. Authorities say the case involved dangerous substances shipped to customers across the United States and abroad, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.