Residents have been evacuated from their homes after police uncovered 'a firearm and explosives'.
A street in Tameside has been cordoned off and residents told to leave their houses, according to an eyewitness at the scene.
The evacuation comes after police raided a home in Fernley Avenue, Denton, last night (Thursday).
It is understood people were also evacuated last night too.
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'Several items of interest' were found as the warrant was carried out, including 'suspected firearms', which have been taken to a safe place to be examined.
A man in his 40s was also arrested and remains in custody for questioning.
The police have said 'there is not believed to be a wider risk to the public'.
Officers remain in the area as they carry out investigation.
"Specialist officers executed a warrant at an address on Fernley Avenue, Denton, yesterday evening (Thursday 9 December)," a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police has said.
"Several items of interest have been recovered from the property - including suspected firearms - and have been taken to a safe space to be forensically examined.
"A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and explosives and remains in custody for questioning.
"Enquiries are ongoing although at this stage, there is not believed to be a wider risk to the public. Local officers will remain in the area should anyone have any concerns."
