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2.
Background
(1)
It is the duty of the Atomic Energy Corporation of South Africa and the
Department of Health to handle radioactive materials and hazardous
substances. An agreement reached between the relevant institutions and
the Service entrusted the task to handle radioactive material and
hazardous substances when encountered during a search or found
during investigations and other police actions, to the Explosives Unit.
(2)
Definitions
In this Instruction, unless the context otherwise indicates,
(a)
active member means a member of the Explosives Unit or Special Task
Force who has successfully completed the prescribed Bomb Technicians
Course and has been appointed in terms of the Explosives Act, 1956 (Act
No. 26 of 1956) by the Chief Inspector of Explosives and who has not
served as an active member for more than 24 months without having
successfully completed the prescribed Refreshers Course in Explosives
during that period;
(b)
(c)
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(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
4.
Reporting of information
(1)
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5.
6.
Information of incidents
(1)
The Bomb Data Centre is the only database in which records of all
incidents and information related to explosives are kept. Any information
on explosive recoveries, statistics or incidents that do not originate from
an official Bomb Data Centre document may not be accepted as correct
information.
(2)
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(2)
7.
(2)
Action
Keep all people away from the suspicious item and ensure
that it is not tampered with.
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8.
(2)
(3)
9.
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
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10.
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
The Explosives Unit, Head Office has storage facilities specifically built
to hold explosive exhibits and items.
Only an active member of the Explosives Unit or Special Task Force may
transport or destroy explosives, explosive ordnance and explosive
accessories.
(2)
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