An unusual incident occurred at the Polish-Ukrainian border: a 54-year-old Ukrainian citizen was stopped due to a $100 bill, the radiation level of which exceeded the norm by 1,905 times. Details are reported by the Polish radio station RMF24.
An incredible incident occurred at the Polish-Ukrainian border, where a 54-year-old citizen of Ukraine faced serious problems. The cause was an unusual "cargo" — a hundred-dollar bill, the radiation level of which was found to be 1,905 times higher than the natural background. This sensational incident was reported by the Polish radio station RMF24.
Unexpected Discovery
While crossing the border checkpoint in Medyka, the officers were alerted by the signal from the radiometric gates, indicating a significant radiation level exceeding the norm. After a thorough check, it was revealed that the source of radiation was one of the hundred-dollar bills. Measurements showed that its radiation exceeded the natural background by 1,905 times.
"Analysis showed the presence of an isotope used in medicine. The border guards placed the banknote in a special container and consulted with the National Atomic Energy Agency," the publication states.
Cause and Consequences
The woman explained that the money, totaling nearly $10,000, was intended for purchasing a car. However, for safety reasons, she was denied entry into Poland. The press service of the Bieszczady border division reported that the Ukrainian citizen, along with the 'radiating' bill, was sent back home.
Not an Isolated Case
It is worth noting that similar incidents at the border are not something out of the ordinary. For example, in December 2025, a Polish citizen also attempted to smuggle a contaminated banknote across the border.
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