Residents in roads surrounding Russell Drive were told to stay indoors as a police cordon was put in place
A man has been arrested on suspicion of firearm offences after police and Army bomb disposal experts searched a Prestatyn house.
Residents in roads surrounding the address on Russell Drive were told to stay indoors as policeforensic officers and explosives experts swept the bungalow.
People in the area spoke of their fear on seeing such a heavy police presence, which initially included armed officers.
The man was arrested on suspicion of the possession of illegally held firearms.
Chief Inspector Paul Joyce, of North Wales Police , said officers were called at 3pm and searched the property while a cordon was in place.
Speaking on Friday night, he added: “I would like to thank local residents for their patience and cooperation.
“A local man is in custody at St Asaph awaiting questioning and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this investigation.”
Six police vehicles, fire service vehicles and a van from the specialist bomb disposal unit were seen parked in the streets, along with forensics officers in bio-suits.
The house had been undergoing renovations for a number of weeks.
Eyewitness Adam Jones lives directly opposite the property with his partner and two-year-old son.
He said he was alarmed to see bomb squad officers in the street and a police cordon.
“We got back at 6pm and the police had to radio through to let us back into our street and told us to stay indoors," he said.
“We saw men in white forensic suits coming out with plastic bags full of possessions.
“It’s mainly elderly people who live down here.
“With a young child, we were really scared. When you see police and bomb disposal in your street, it’s really scary.”
Jackie Johnston, 36, was at home on Ceri Avenue with her 16-year-old daughter and three-year-old niece when she saw the drama unfold.
“They said there was nothing to worry about, but I put the baby to bed and thought should I stay or should I go,” she said.
“The policewoman said due to the nature of the call they had to come out.
“I asked if they had found anything but they didn’t say anything.
“It’s the children I am concerned about, so I rang around my friends just in case I needed somewhere to stay.”
Police and emergency services left the area at about 11pm - eight hours after the incident beganhttp://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/man-arrested-after-bomb-squad-12335201
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