Chechen Office of Public Prosecutor instituted criminal proceedings against "Chechenneftechimprom" by fact of violation of radioactive substances storing regulations.
Proceedings were instituted after inspection, which was requested by director of specialized industrial complex of radioactive security "Radon" in Groznyy.
Investigation started in the view of crime signs, according to article 247 of Russian Criminal Code (violation of treatment with ecologically dangerous compounds and wastes).
"Investigation found out that catastrophic radiation situation arouse on territory of "Chechenneftechimprom" structural department - chemical industrial complex in Groznyy. Especial danger represents the source of ionizing radiation in the view of isotope Co-60 radiation activity", - informed Office of Public Prosecutor.
In one of workshop there are 27-29 uncontrolled radioactive elements, the level of radiation inside of depot is 58 thousands times higher than standard. Administration of "Chechenneftechimprom" and Groznyy chemical industrial center doesn`t take any measures for removal of radioactive sources.
Investigation of the case is controlled by General Office of Prosecutor.