Emergency situation declared, Eastern Heights

Police have declared an emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act a short time ago in Eastern Heights.

The declaration was made at 2pm after a suspicious device was discovered in a residence near Cemetery Road, and motorists are being asked to avoid the area.

Police have cordons in place near the intersections of Chermside Rd, Jackes Street and Whitehill Road, and there is no further information available at this stage.

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.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.