Marine: Uranium ammo going through Shannon Airport

Military cargo planes going through Shannon Airport are carrying depleted uranium ammunition, a former US marine claimed today.

Marine: Uranium ammo going through Shannon Airport

Military cargo planes going through Shannon Airport are carrying depleted uranium ammunition, a former US marine claimed today.

Platoon Sergeant Jim Massey said he used the substance, which becomes hazardous when fired, while serving in Iraq.

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