Pictures from the scene show the extent of the disruption.
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1. Fareham town centre
Royal Navy bomb disposal are in Fareham town centre on July 22 after a suspicious package was found. Picture: Stuart Vaizey Photo: Stuart Vaizey
2. Fareham town centre
Royal Navy bomb disposal are in Fareham town centre on July 22 after a suspicious package was found. Picture: Stuart Vaizey Photo: Stuart Vaizey
3. Fareham town centre
Royal Navy bomb disposal are in Fareham town centre on July 22 after a suspicious package was found. Picture: Stuart Vaizey Photo: Stuart Vaizey
4. Fareham town centre
Royal Navy bomb disposal are in Fareham town centre on July 22 after a suspicious package was found. Picture: Stuart Vaizey Photo: Stuart Vaizey