A man has been arrested after police raided a property in north Cumbria and the bomb squad was called.
People living in Burn Street in Longtown had to be evacuated after a suspicious item was found in a home yesterday morning, Wednesday July 24.
A 50m cordon was put in place and the evacuation was a necessary precaution, police said, while an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team carried out an assessment of the item found.
Assessments declared there was no threat from the item, the cordon was lifted and people could return to their homes at around 9pm.
Longtown Community Centre was made available for those who were evacuated.
A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of making an explosive substance and being concerned in the supply of drugs.
He remains in police custody for questioning.
Police will remain in the area as they continue the investigation into the incident.
Detective Superintendent Dan St Quintin, of Cumbria Constabulary, said: “I am pleased to confirm that residents from the Burn Street area can now return to their homes.
“I would like to thank all of those who had to leave their homes for the patience they have shown throughout.
“We acknowledge the inconvenience it causes when you cannot stay in your own home, however our priority was and always will be the safety of all residents.
“I would like to thank the EOD for their thorough assessment and all the agencies involved in this response for the work they have done to support those affected.”
