By Craig Butt
A section of Dromana Beach on the Mornington Peninsula that was closed off this afternoon after explosives equipment was found near a bathing box has been given the all-clear by the Bomb Squad.
A Victoria Police spokesman said a family had found some detonators – devices used to trigger explosives – near a bathing box just after 1pm on Sunday afternoon, which led part of the foreshore being cordoned off while crews investigated.
Following a scan of the area, the Bomb Squad gave the area the all-clear, and beachgoers have since returned to the area.
Police say the explosives equipment was found near one of the beach's bathing boxes.Credit: Nine News
Upon finding the equipment buried in the sand, the family immediately handed it in at Rosebud police station, which was also cordoned off as a precaution until the bomb squad gives the all-clear.
The police spokesman said investigators believed the detonators were about 30 years old.
A large area of the beach was evacuated while police investigated the discovery.Credit: Nine News
Police are urging anyone with information about the equipment to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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