Guns and explosives recovered in Hyde
Bomb disposal teams called.
Two men have been arrested after a firearms raid on a house in Hyde.
Officers from GMP’s Tameside Borough smashed their way into the address on Newton Hall Road last night (Monday 19th June 2017), following intelligence from partner agencies.
A number of guns and what is believed to be an explosive device were discovered in the search and further weapons are being recovered by officers.
Bomb disposal officers were also called to carry out a possible controlled explosion.
The men aged 28 and 58 were arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm. They remain in police custody for questioning.
Detective Chief Inspector Richard Ennis of GMP’s Tameside Borough, said: “As we remain at the scene on Newton Hall Road, I’d like to thank the local people for their patience in what has been a long and disruptive day.
“Thanks to information from our partners, we have been able to take positive action and prevent these weapons from making their way onto the streets of Hyde; preventing any risk to people’s safety.
“I understand seeing bomb disposal officers in the area may be alarming to some people, especially following recent events, but I’d like to reassure you that we have this situation under control and have acted quickly to avoid any further disruption or threat to the community.
“I’d also like to reassure people that this investigation is not terror related and officers will remain at the scene throughout the night and may continue to be there tomorrow.
“If you have any concerns or information that may aid our investigation, please feel free to approach them.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 497 of 19/06/17 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111