Traces of radioactivity found in British embassy in Moscow

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dpa German Press Agency
Published: Wednesday December 6, 2006

Moscow/London- British experts found Wednesday traces of radiation in the British embassy in Moscow during investigations into the radiation poisoning death of former Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko. The radiation found was insignificantly high and did not pose a health risk, a British diplomat told Russia's Interfax news agency.

The type of radioactive substance found was not disclosed.

© 2006 dpa German Press Agency