The Australian Border Force (ABF) has revealed new details about the nuclear materials discovered at a residence in Sydney's south after ABF officers executed a warrant on Thursday under the Customs Act.
after vials of nuclear material were found in the flat in suburban ArncliffeABF officers stormed the residence at about 9am on Thursday where they discovered the radioactive substances concealed in the building.
The Australian Border Force have confirmed a 23-year-old airport worker is assisting their investigation after nuclear material was discovered. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar The warrant was executed after ABF officers detected a range of illicit substances being imported via air cargo into Sydney.Luckily, the material was found in suitable and effective containers, with no release of radiation.
All of the seized materials have now been transferred to the appropriate facilities for further testing.
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