ML20249A904
| ML20249A904 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Turkey Point  |
| Issue date: | 03/21/1977 |
| From: | Haller N, Mccormick R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
| To: | |
| References | |
| PNS-77-009, PNS-77-9, NUDOCS 9806190086 | |
| Download: ML20249A904 (2) | |
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NWAMU Q fW jf l 1 l PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION i EXEMPT FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE PURSUANT TO 10'CFR 2.790(d) PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION OF SAFEGUARDS EVENT-PNS-77-09 l This preliminary notification constitutes EARLY notice of events of POSSIBLE national security or public interest significance. The information presented is as initially received without verification or evaluation and is basically l all that is known by IE staff as of this date. Facility: Turkey Point Unit Nos 3 and 4 Flordia Power and Light Company (DNs 50-250 and 50-251)
Subject:
Employee Arrested for Possession of Arms, Explortves and Narcotics Two detectives from the Metropolitan Dade County Department of Public Safety arrested an FP&L maintenance employee at Turkey Point at 4:00 a.m. on 3/22/77. The employee was charged with: (1) possession of explosives; (2) possession of narcotics; (3) possession of narcotics [x paraphernalia; and (4) illegal transportation of explosives. The ( charges were based on search of the employee's residence, which was conducted during the evening of 3/21/77 and early morning hours of 3/22/77. The items recovered from the employees residence included: (1) 21 assorted weapons; (2) 40 pounds of dynamite; (3) 1/2 pound of marijuana; (4) 3 ounces of cocaine; and (5) a large accumulation of barbiturates. d / The employee, a male approximately 25 years old, was employed by FP&L on I 1/19/76 and is a maintenance journeyman mechanic. He had access to all areas 'at the site. The man's wife was also arrested and FP&L repre-sentatives believe tbt the man is in the process of being released on bond. FP&L representatives have withdrawn his security badge, to assure that he is not permitted entry into the plant. FP&L security representatives are attempting to interview the individual so his motives may be deter-mined. Also, the plant manager will inform the individual that his employment with FP&L is suspended until all details of the case can be investigated. FP&L representatives stated his locker and toc 1 box at the site have been inspected with negative results. Police officials ~ characterized the incident as a~ routine narcotics arrest. ~ ~~~ ~ =,,-- _ _. CONTINUED ' ( j\\ Ig ; 9906190006 770321 PDR IhE PNS-77-OO9 PDR r
1 ( ), . s, y Page 2 PNS-77-09 Continued . March 21,-1977 ---__._._.,,,....u,.,m,,. m, -Region II received notification of this occurrence via telephone from the Turkey Point Manager at 1000 hours on 3/22/77. FBI has been noti-fled by Region II. The IAT was notified on 3/22/77. No further IE action is planned unless the local police investigation discloses activity withia NRC's jurisdiction. ~ Although no press release has been made or planned, media interest is possible due to the fact that the arrest involved a Turkey Point employee.
Contact:
RGMcCormick, IE 27353 NHaller, IE x27351 Distribution: Chairman Rowden C. C. Kammerer, CA G. F. Murphy, JCAE Commissioner Gilinsky S. J. Chilk, SECY H. H. Whiteside, SCNR H. R. Myers, HCEE ,n, L. V.'Gossick, EDO K. R. Chapman, NMSS R. G. Ryan, OSP } S. H. Hanauer, EDO E. Volgenau, OIE J. A. Harris, PA ~ B. C. Rusche, NRR H. K. Shapar ELD T. J. McTiernan, OIA W. G. Mcdonald, MIPC SS tib ; MNBB U/
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