2 arrested following afternoon search in East Oakland

OAKLAND, Calif. (BCN) - Police said they arrested two men wanted in connection with an unspecified felon crime, following a search in East Oakland Friday afternoon.

According to a statement posted online around 3:15 p.m., the search was happening in the area of Interstate Highway 580, Seminary Avenue and Calaveras Avenue.

Police said they'd been in the area since before 12:30 p.m. Friday afternoon. Police didn't elaborate on the crime, but said it was committed in Oakland and that it remains an active investigation.

Just before 4 p.m., police said eastbound Highway 580 was open.