A BOMB disposal team helped police with a house search.
The unit from Colchester Garrison helped Essex Police officers at a property in Temple Road, Colchester, on Tuesday.
Police were still at the scene on Wednesday morning.
An Army spokesman said: “A bomb disposal team from Colchester Garrison supported Essex Police officers searching a house in Temple Road, Colchester on Tuesday.
"All further enquiries should be referred to Essex Police.”
Essex Police have been approached for comment.
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