RESIDENTS have been evacuated in the dead of night as cops arrest two people after searching for explosives.
Cops searched a house in Chelmsford, Essex, and found items that needed “specialist focus”.
Essex said locals have been evacuated and a 100-metre cordon put up.
Cops said a 34-year-old man from Chelmsford was in custody on suspicion of a Section 4 offence under the Explosive Substances Act 1883.
This section involves the “making or possession of explosive under suspicious circumstances”.
A 33-year-old woman from Ongar was also arrested.
A police statement said: “Two people have been arrested as part of an ongoing .
“We executed a warrant at a property in Meadgate Avenue, Chelmsford, earlier this evening (Tuesday 9 June).
“Ahead of that warrant, a 34-year-old man, from Chelmsford, was arrested on suspicion of an offence under Section 4 of the Explosive Substances Act 1883.
“A 33-year-old woman, from Ongar, was also arrested.
“Both remain in custody.
“As a result of searches at the Meadgate Avenue address, we have now identified items which require specialist focus and a number of properties in the area have been evacuated, with a 100-metre cordon put in place as a precaution.
“This is to ensure the safety of the community and to allow specialists the time and space to work.
“We will provide an update soon as we practically can.”
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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