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A BUSY road in Glasgow has been closed after "suspicious items" have been found in a property.
Officers say Broomhill Drive between Dumbarton Road and Broomhill Avenue has been shut.
It comes after "suspicious items" were found during a pre-planned search.
Several homes have been evacuated and a cordon has been put in place.
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Locals are being urged to avoid the area.
Glasgow City Council has set up an emergency rest centre for evacuated residents.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "As a precaution, Broomhill Drive between Dumbarton Road and Broomhill Avenue in Glasgow is closed after suspicious items were found within a property following a pre-planned search.
"Several homes have been evacuated and a cordon put in place. Please avoid the area at this time."
The fire service also confirmed their attendance at the scene.
A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called to assist emergency service partner at 12.27pm on Thursday, 15 February, at an incident on Broomhill Drive, Glasgow.
“Operations Control mobilised two fire appliances and specialist resources to the scene.”
A Glasgow City Council spokesperson added: "We have set-up an emergency rest centre at Partick Burgh Hall for anyone evacuated from their home as a result of this incident.
“We will continue to liaise with Police and the Fire Service and will respond to any developments appropriately.”
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