U.K. Police Nab Suspect with Uranium at Heathrow Airport!

British police have arrested a man in his 60s on suspicion of terrorist activity following the discovery of traces of uranium on a package arriving at London's Heathrow Airport from Oman.

The Metropolitan Police Service said that the small amount of uranium was found during a routine screening of cargo by the Border Force back in December and that authorities believe there is currently no direct threat to the public.

The man in question was arrested on Saturday under Section 9 of the Terrorism Act of 2006, which makes it a crime to possess radioactive materials with the intent to use them for terror-related purposes.

Experts have suggested that the uranium found on the package is too bulky and inefficient to be used as part of a so-called "dirty bomb" – an explosive device that uses radioactive material to spread radiation. This, however, has not been officially confirmed.

If it just so happens that the suspect is found guilty of terrorism-related activities, they may face a sentence of up to 10 years imprisonment.

Met Counter Terrorism Commander Richard Smith said in a statement: “At this stage, we believe there is no direct threat to the public. We continue to search a number of locations in Cheshire, and inquiries are ongoing.”

The man who was arrested has since been released on bail, and authorities are continuing to search for any further evidence related to the case. It remains unclear why the package containing uranium was sent to London's Heathrow Airport, or what the intended purpose of the material was.

The Metropolitan Police Service has said it is working closely with other security and intelligence agencies in order to investigate the incident thoroughly. According to Commander Richard Smith, 

“Our priority will always be to protect the public from any potential threat.” He added that “We are grateful for the public’s understanding and patience as we work to protect their safety and security.”

The incident has raised serious questions about airport security, and authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the package or its contents to come forward. The Met Police Service is continuing its investigation into the matter and is working to ensure that travelers are kept safe in the future.