2 ships arrive in Japan to carry plutonium to US

Two British ships have arrived in Japan to transport 331 kilograms (730 pounds) of plutonium to the US – enough to make up to 50 nuclear bombs. The shipment comes amid growing concerns over Japan’s vast stockpile of plutonium.

On Monday, two cargo ships, the Pacific Egret and Pacific Heron, arrived at the northeastern coastal village of Tokai, home to Japan’s main nuclear research facility, the Japan Atomic and Energy Agency, AP reports citing local media.

The ships, which are operated by Pacific Nuclear Transport Ltd., will transport the cargo to the Savannah River Site, a US government facility in South Carolina. The delivery of plutonium, which had been used in Japan for research purposes, will be carried out in accordance with a pledge made by Japan in 2014.

Japanese authorities have refused to disclose further details due to security concerns .... https://www.rt.com