Terror police find radioactive material at Caddington property
But officers quash rumours a 'dirty-bomb' has been found
Met counter Terror police say they will continue to monitor a house in Bedfordshire closely, after radioactive material was found there.
Investigations are ongoing in the village of Caddington.
The met say 'very small traces' of radioactive material have been found, like the kinds found in smoke alarms or old watch dials.
It has been disposed of and police say it will not. pose a risk to the public.
This comes after a controlled explosion was reported at the property earlier this week.
'No evidence of dirty-bomb'
Commander Dominic Murphy, Head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command said: "We're aware of some media reports and speculation which has suggested that a 'dirty bomb'-type device or materials may have been identified.
"As we've said previously, we have found a number of suspicious substances at the address in Caddington. Our priority at all times has been public safety - particularly in relation to other residents living nearby.
"We have had support from highly trained, specialist officers who have been helping us to identify and recover items and substances in the safest possible way, so as not to put those who are searching the property, nor those living in the area, at any risk.
"During the searches over the past few days, some very small traces of radiological material have been detected. I want to stress that at no stage was it identified as being at a level that would pose any kind of risk or harm to the public.
"I can also reassure the community that further enquiries and analysis has confirmed that the substances containing these traces are found in everyday use - such as material found in smoke alarms, or those historically used in paints for luminescent watch dials.
"Specialist officers continue to search the property, and we continue to monitor this extremely closely to ensure that there continues to be no risk to public."
Due to the nature of items found, the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command was informed at that time, although the initial investigation remained with Bedfordshire Police.
Commander Murphy, added: "I'd like to thank the local community for their continued support and understanding while this investigation remains ongoing."
A 31-year-old man from Bedfordshire arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of a terror offence is still in police custody.