South Wales Police are continuing to investigate after a suspicious item was found on the Taff Trail near Aberfan on Saturday, October 17.
Officers were called to the trail close to Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Community Centre at around 10.30am. A full search of the area was carried out as the incident was treated seriously.
Cordon removed after search
A cordon put in place for public safety has now been removed, and the area is open for public access. Residents were asked to avoid the area while police investigated the report.
Police have confirmed that no other items were found following the search.
