Police are investigating after an improvised explosive device was detonated in Echucha.
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The device exploded at about 5am in Murrumbidgee Park, Echuca.
Residents streets away heard a loud explosion early on Sunday morning.
The explosion destroyed a Campaspe Shire Council rubbish bin.
Police say the homemade IED had the potential to cause significant injury or death to those involved in its manufacture and detonation, as well as to the general public.
Police have asked anyone with information to contact the Echuca Station on 5483 1500 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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