How Did Meth and Nuclear Secrets Mix in Los Alamos?

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A recent drug raid at a Los Alamos scientist's home revealed classified documents allegedly taken from the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), according to the FBI. The raid was part of a methamphetamine investigation, raising concerns about security at the nuclear weapons lab. The individual involved is reported to be a contract worker, highlighting ongoing issues related to security and oversight at LANL. This incident underscores the lab's historical challenges with safeguarding sensitive information and materials.
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:confused: What is wrong with Los Alamos?

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A drug raid on a Los Alamos scientist's home in New Mexico turned up what appeared to be classified documents taken from the nuclear weapons lab, the FBI said Tuesday.

Police discovered the documents at the scientist's home while making an arrest in a methamphetamine investigation...
http://edition.cnn.com/2006/US/10/24/los.alamos.documents.ap/
 
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I don't know if nuclear weapons technology is involved, but the woman involved is apparently a contract worker. LANL has had problems, and apparently still do, with security. :rolleyes:
 

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