Homes and businesses in Luton have been evacuated and roads closed after a suspicious device was found in a car.
An explosives disposal team is at the scene in Dunstable Road and people are advised to avoid the area.
Bedfordshire Police said one man was arrested at the scene and a second man was arrested shortly afterwards in Brook Street.
Roads have been closed in the Bury Park area between Nadeem Plaza and Francis Street. Brook Street is also closed.
One local shop owner, who wanted to remain anonymous, said he had been ordered not to open his grocer business.
“It’s a big shock,” he said.
“You don’t expect to come out in the morning and not open your business.”
A Bedfordshire Police spokesman said: “We are currently attending an incident in Dunstable Road, Luton, where a suspicious device has been found in a car.
“Dunstable Road has been closed between Nadeem Plaza and Francis Street, and an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team are in attendance.
“One man was arrested at the scene and a second man was arrested shortly afterwards in Brook Street, Luton, in connection with the same incident.
“Brook Street has also been closed as a precaution.
“People are advised to avoid both Brook Street and Dunstable Road and seek alternative routes.”
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