Emergency declaration, Booval

Police have declared an emergency situation in Booval after a suspicious device was located at a fast food restaurant.

The emergency declaration made under the Public Safety Preservation Act was declared at 6.47pm tonight and includes the grounds of the restaurant, which are bounded by Brisbane Road and Stafford Road.

The device was found sitting on top of a bollard in the car park of the restaurant, which has now been evacuated.

Police cordons are in place around the restaurant and specialist police will be attending.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

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