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Bristol weapons arrest: Cordon lifted and road reopened | Bristol weapons arrest: Cordon lifted and road reopened |
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Homes were evacuated and an Army explosive team called in following the arrest of a 38-year-old man over suspected weapons offences. | |
Weapons were found at a property in Shetland Road, Southmead, in Bristol, and an explosives ordnance disposal team was brought to search the area. | Weapons were found at a property in Shetland Road, Southmead, in Bristol, and an explosives ordnance disposal team was brought to search the area. |
The EOD team is making further searches and police said the cordon may be extended to the neighbouring house. | |
Police said the operation on Saturday was not terror-related. | |
The arrested man remains in custody on suspicion of possessing offensive weapons. | |
A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police said: "Due to the nature of the items already seized, the EOD team will be involved in further searches. | |
"We apologise for any disruption caused to residents in the area but would stress the actions taken are purely as a precaution," he said, adding their work would continue "until a comprehensive search of the property is completed". | |
"We can confirm that this is not a terrorist-related incident and the actions taken are precautionary due to some of the items found in the property." | "We can confirm that this is not a terrorist-related incident and the actions taken are precautionary due to some of the items found in the property." |
Officers are carrying out reassurance patrols and are on hand to speak with residents who have concerns. | |
The BBC's Chris Kelly said local people had told him the police had arrived on Saturday morning but the explosives team were called in much later the same day. |