POLICE in Albuquerque searched a government building after reports emerged of a possible hostage situation.

After searching the building, which houses city agencies and divisions of Bernalillo County, they found no sign of any threat reported Reuters.

Police used a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team to search the building.

Early reports suggested there was even an active shooter at the location but police were quick to downplay this.

One individual was detained and questioned.

“It looks like one individual riled up some employees,” Albuquerque police spokesman Tanner Tixier said by telephone as reported by Reuters.

Albuquerque police had earlier set up a perimeter in the areas around Civic Plaza and City Hall in response to the situation.

NOW: Officers armed and waiting outside of city hall in #Albuquerque. #KOAT pic.twitter.com/Ser8DNfNUQ — Kirsten Swanson (@KirstenKOAT) June 14, 2016

Albuquerque police were tweeting throughout the situation.

SWAT officers continue their systematic search. One individual has been detained and is being questioned. No info yet on his role. — Albuquerque Police (@ABQPOLICE) June 14, 2016

At this point in time, there is no evidence of an active shooter. Trying to confirm if there's an active hostage situation. SWAT searching — Albuquerque Police (@ABQPOLICE) June 14, 2016

Originally published as ‘One individual riled up some employees’