Homes have been evacuated and a 100-metre cordon established after police found suspicious substances and items at a property in Weston-super-Mare.
Officers attended Becket Road in North Worle on Wednesday, September 30, as part of an ongoing fraud investigation.
A 70-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of fraud by false representation, while an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit was called to the scene.
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A North Somerset Neighbourhood Policing spokesperson said: “As part of an ongoing investigation into fraud offences, officers have arrested a man, aged 70, on suspicion of fraud by false representation in Becket Road this afternoon (Wednesday 30 September).
“During searches of the property, some suspicious substances and items were located.
“As a precautionary safety measure, a 100m cordon has been put in place and the Explosive Ordinance Disposal unit is enroute to the scene.
“A number of properties within the cordon have been evacuated and we are working with colleagues at the local authority to find a suitable location for those who have been displaced.
“We will provide updates as they become available.”
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