A police bomb squad unit attended an address in Melrose St, Benalla this morning.
Parts of Melrose St and Samaria Rd were closed for several hours whilst police investigated.
The Ensign has received reports from the public that a loud explosion was heard in the area this morning prior to police arriving.
It has also been suggested by a member of the public that an explosion occurred when the bomb squad were in attendance, however this is unconfirmed.
Benalla Police Acting Sergeant Marty Nichols confirmed there had been an incident
"I can confirm that the bomb squad attended an incident this morning and that investigations are still ongoing," Sergeant Nichols said.
More to follow.