Bomb squad unit investigate device found on Vary St, Morwell

The bomb response unit had to be called to a Latrobe Valley home after reports of an unidentified device.

Authorities cordoned off a property on Vary St in Morwell after an unidentified device was located about 9.45am on Thursday. Picture: LVI&CA

The bomb response unit was called to a home in the state’s east after an unidentified device was found.

Police and other authorities cordoned off a property on Vary St in Morwell after the device was found about 9.45am on Thursday.

The bomb response unit were called to a home on Vary St in Morwell. Picture: Facebook

Authorities gathering around the Vary St home. Picture: LVI&CA

“The bomb response unit attended, making the device safe and clearing the area around 7pm,” a police spokesperson said.

“Police continue to investigate the circumstances.”

A police spokesperson said the unidentified device was made safe and the scene was being cleared about 7pm. Picture: LVI&CA

Images show police dressed in bomb suits near the Morwell address.

Anyone with more information or witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000 or the Morwell police station on [phone].