The Scottish Sunday - Scotland's award-winning independent newspaper

The Scottish Sunday - Scotland's award-winning independent newspaper A senior Scottish police officer has issued a stark warning that a nuclear attack by terrorists is inevitable and will happen soon. Ian Dickinson, who leads the police response to chemical, biological, and nuclear threats in Scotland, painted a bleak picture of the dangers the world faces. He argued that efforts to prevent terrorist groups from obtaining materials for dirty bombs or nuclear explosives are bound to fail. And the result will be horror on an unprecedented scale. Preparing for the Worst Dickinson, an assistant chief constable with Lothian and Borders Police, delivered his dire warnings at an international conference in Edinburgh. He stressed the need to plan for failure and prepare for absolute terror. Dickinson emphasized the profound effect that a CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) incident would have on communities, and highlighted the shortage of resources and chaotic response of emergency services. He called for increased police capability