Several Nelson homes have been evacuated after police were notified of a suspicious item at a Waimea Rd property late this afternoon.
Police were called at 5.20pm and told about a suspicious item found in Nelson and an alleged threat being made.
A cordon was set up and a New Zealand Defence Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal team called to assess the item.
Police said a number of homes in the area, including a section of Waimea Rd and Renwick Place, had been evacuated as a precaution.
Anyone who is affected can go to Victory Community Centre at 2 Totara St in Nelson South which has been set up as a temporary evacuation centre.
