At 13:16 Hours today, South Wales Police were alerted to the presence of a suspect device at Heol Tai Mawr, Merthyr Tydfil.
Explosive ordnance disposal officers viewed an image of the item and confirmed it was potentially a viable device. As a precaution to ensure public safety, the road was closed and a cordon implemented.
Bomb disposal officers were been called to the scene and made the device safe.
Approximately 50 residential premises were evacuated and displaced residents were accommodated at Aberfan Leisure Centre.
South Wales Police are appealing for anyone with information to
contact them directly on 101 or anonymously on crimestoppers 0800 555111.
