Essex Police executed warrants in Thurrock and Southend in connection with the theft of a number of vehicles.
Witnesses reported armed police in Lancaster Gardens and about ten police vehicles.
A 37 year-old man was arrested in Chadwell St Mary, a 26 year-old man was arrested in Tilbury, and 26 year-old man was arrested in Southend all on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.
All three are currently in custody.
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