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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jane Clinton and agency

Man arrested on suspicion of terror offence after Heathrow uranium seizure

Travellers arrive at Heathrow
The Met police said it does not currently believe the incident represents any direct threat to the public. Photograph: Neil Hall/EPA

A man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of a terror offence after traces of uranium were found at Heathrow airport at the end of December, Scotland Yard has said.

The man was arrested after counter-terrorism officers searched an address in Cheshire on Saturday, on suspicion of an offence under section 9 of the Terrorism Act 2006, which covers the making and possession of radioactive devices.

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