Investigation launched after explosive devices sent to major London transport hubs

LONDON – An investigation has been launched after three "small improvised explosives," one of which partially exploded, were discovered after being sent to major transport hubs in London on Tuesday, police said.

No one was injured and no arrests have been made, though the Metropolitan Police are working with the U.K.'s counter-terror forces in the ongoing inquiry.

"The packages – all A4-sized white postal bags containing yellow Jiffy bags – have been assessed by specialist officers to be small improvised explosive devices," London's Metropolitan Police said in a statement. "These devices, at this early stage of the investigation, appear capable of igniting an initially small fire when opened."

A sender's address on the envelope says "Bus Erean Dublin," an Ireland based bus company. The stamps on the package are also believed to be from the Republic of Ireland.

"Look closely at the stamps," Bunkall said in another tweet. "They say Eire on. Rep of Ireland."

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