Dirty bomb fears as URANIUM is found in cargo at Heathrow trends now
Dirty bomb fears as URANIUM is found in cargo at Heathrow: Package 'shipped from Pakistan to UK-based Iranians' is at centre of Met Police anti-terror probe after being found when it triggered airport alarms
Shipment of uranium has been seized at Heathrow airport, sparking terror fears The undeclared material was discovered on December 29 on a passenger flight It was destined for an Iranian business with a premises in the UK, sources say The package originated from Pakistan and arrived on a flight via Oman By Brittany Chain For Mailonline
Published: 22:34 GMT, 10 January 2023 | Updated: 22:49 GMT, 10 January 2023
A shipment of uranium has been seized at Heathrow airport - sparking an investigation by counter terrorism police who fear there could have been plans to use it to make a dirty bomb.
The undeclared material was discovered on December 29 on a passenger flight which arrived from Oman.
The package originated from Pakistan and was destined for an Iranian business with a premises in the UK.
It has prompted fears the uranium may have been destined for use in a dirty bomb - which is a mix of explosives, such as dynamite, with radioactive powder or pellets.
When the dynamite is set off, it can carry radioactive material into the surrounding area.
A shipment of uranium has been seized at Heathrow airport
Police have not made any arrests, but The Sun reports there is an overwhelming 'concern over
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