About 100 properties have been evacuated in Shropshire after suspected explosive materials were found when police searched a house.
About 100 properties were evacuated in Shropshire after suspected explosive materials were found when police searched a house.
A number of firearms were also found as officers executed a search warrant at a house in Leonards Close, in Telford, on Saturday morning, a spokesman said.
A number of firearms were also found as officers executed a search warrant at a house in Leonards Close, Telford, on Saturday morning, a spokesman said.
Explosives experts are at the scene and a cordon has been set up. The homes have been evacuated as a precaution.
Explosives experts were called to the scene. The homes were evacuated for up to three hours as a precautionary measure.
A man in his 40s has been arrested in connection with the incident.
A man in his 40s has been arrested.
Det Ch Insp Jason Wells, from West Mercia Police, said: "We apologise to local people for any disruption this may cause them, but you will understand that we need to ensure the public's safety while we continue to deal with this incident."
Det Ch Insp Jason Wells, from West Mercia Police, apologised to residents for the disruption, but said it was necessary for their safety.
Transport has been provided to take people to a rest centre which has been established at Wellington Leisure Centre.
"At this time, officers are continuing to work at the scene alongside explosives experts to establish what, if any, explosives are present and to ensure that the area is made safe," he added.
"In the meantime, I would urge people affected by this incident to listen to local radio for the latest updates or, if they require further information, to call West Mercia Police on 101.
"It is expected that the cordon may be in place for at least the next several hours and possibly longer into the day."
