The bomb squad have been called after a suspected grenade was found in a canal.
Police received reports that an item was found in water near Margaret Street in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside.
Officers from the bomb squad are at the scene as investigations continue this afternoon.
A witness reported seeing police and officers from the bomb squad working at the Portland Basin.
A GMP spokesperson said: "Just after 1.15pm today (12 February 2021), officers were called to a report of a suspicious item in a canal on Margaret Street in Ashton-under-Lyne.
"The item is believed to be a suspected grenade. Officers and EOD are in attendance."
