Sussex Police and a bomb disposal team were called to Burgess Hill this afternoon (Thursday) after receiving reports of a suspicious package in the area.
Adjacent roads are likely to remain closed for some time as police make sure the area is safe.
A spokesperson for Sussex Police said:
"On Thursday (July 28) police have responded to a report of a suspicious package in The Brow, Burgess Hill at 1.48pm.
"The Explosive Ordnance Disposal team have attended and put in a 100m cordon.
"Some of the roads in the surrounding area are likely to be closed for some time and there is a heightened police presence in the area.
"The public are urged to avoid the location while the incident is being dealt with."
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