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  • Scotland: Radioactive gas alert at Inverness court building forces staff out


    February 7 2025, 4:54 pm​
    by Jamie Ross

    Potentially harmful radioactive gas has been discovered in Inverness Justice Centre and caused parts of the building to be cleared.

    Workers inside the Longman Road complex were today told that “raised levels” of radon had been detected in sections of the building.

    Workers – including those who work within the Victim Support Scotland office – have now been moved to another area of the building for their own safety.

    It is understood a room in the cell block has also been put on restricted time use. ...

    The memo was issued to court staff earlier today, warning them of discovery.

    It read: “I have been advised that raised levels of radon have been recorded in certain areas of the building. The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is communicating with those organisations affected. ...



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