Uranium found in soldier's room during raid

Uranium was seized during a raid on a soldier's room at Holsworthy Barracks in Sydney, Australia.

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According to a report by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), the Department of Defence has issued a statement regarding the matter.

The statement emphasized that the "potentially hazardous" substance found at Holsworthy Barracks has been removed and that the material is not related to the military's operations.

Sources who requested anonymity noted that uranium was found during a raid on a soldier's room.

Stating that the "small amount" of uranium seized in the raid has been secured, the sources explained that the soldier had purchased the substance online.