6 Arrested in Theft of Truck With Radioactive Waste

Worst crooks ever? 6 Arrested in Theft of Truck With Radioactive Waste

"Hospital waste is often cited as a potential ingredient in a dirty bomb, a combination of explosives and radioactive material, though Mexican and American officials said the theft appeared to be a common crime and not related to terrorism. It remained unclear if they wanted the truck, the cobalt or both."

Sure. Just a common crime. They were not planning to make a dirty bomb. They just wanted medical waste for their own personal enjoyment. I've heard it makes an excellent anal lubricant, except: "Exposure to the material for a few minutes would cause illness within a day or two, and exposure for a few hours could deliver a lethal dose."