Sydney man released on good behaviour bonds over possession of nuclear, radioactive material

ABF asks public to be more aware of importation rules after Sydney man becomes first charged under nuclear non-proliferation law

When it comes to what can and cannot be imported into Australia – whether they are material goods, food or plant matter, medications, or seemingly innocuous goods – always check with the relevant agency, the ABF says. Photo: Chala Bala. Australians are being urged to be more aware of domestic and importation laws after a Sydney man made headlines for importing and possessing nuclear material. The advice came in a joint statement from the Austral…

Sydney man released on good behaviour bonds over possession of nuclear, radioactive material

Photo: KATRIN BOLOVTSOVA/pexels.com A Sydney man has been put on good behaviour bonds after he admitted to illegally importing nuclear material and radioactive substances. The man was sentenced in Downing Local Court on Friday, April 11, after he was summoned to court in March 2024 and pled guilty to two counts of moving and possessing nuclear material and two counts of illegally importing and possessing prohibited items. The Australia …