British police have launched a counterterrorism probe after “small improvised explosive devices” were found in envelopes bearing Irish stamps at London sites including Heathrow Airport, City Airport and Waterloo train station.
Three suspicious packages – all A4-sized white envelopes – appeared primed to start a small fire when opened, according to investigators.
“The Met Police Counter Terrorism Command is treating the incidents as a linked series and is keeping an open mind regarding motives,” the police force said.
MET Police also confirmed that police in Ireland were assisting the investigation.
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