It was a shocking start to the weekend for some Ararat residents with specialised police officers called out to a Barclay Street address.
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A suspicious package was found in front of the Saint Mary's Catholic Church at about 11.40am, prompting calls to the police.
A spokesperson said police conducted a safety check and the area was later cleared, deemed safe and no offence was detected.
Investigations into the matter are ongoing.
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