Massachusetts man pleads guilty to selling radioactive material
- Jacob Miller, a convicted felon, pleaded guilty to illegally importing Russian plutonium and mailing it to 67 customers.
- The suspect operated a business called 'Collect The Periodic Table' from his Massachusetts home.
- Federal agents discovered rifles, explosive powder, and child pornography during a search of his residence.
- Miller has a decades-long history of obsession with explosives and radioactive materials dating back to 2002.
Brief Summary
Jacob D. Miller, a 44-year-old Massachusetts resident with a checkered past, has pleaded guilty to a laundry list of federal crimes after turning his basement into a hazardous materials distribution center. Operating under the guise of an educational business, Miller imported radioactive plutonium from Russia and shipped the toxic material to dozens of customers via the U.S. Postal Service. His plea deal also covers his illegal possession of firearms and explosives, along with the discovery of disturbing child pornography on his devices.
Why This Matters
This story serves as a terrifying reminder of how easily dangerous, life-altering materials can bypass security protocols through simple e-commerce channels. You might think the global nuclear supply chain is locked down, but this case proves that a determined criminal with a laptop can put radioactive substances directly into the mail system. If you are buying 'collectibles' online, you have no idea what safety standards—or lack thereof—are being followed by the seller, potentially putting your household at risk from toxic or radioactive contamination.