Emergent situation declared, Cracow

An emergent situation has been declared under the Public Safety Preservation Act at Cracow this afternoon following the discovery of what is believed to be an illicit drug laboratory.

Around 11.45am police were advised of the discovery made by contractors attending an address at Third Avenue.  The contractors were exposed to fumes and required treatment at the Theodore Medical Centre.

The declaration was made and a 200 metre exclusion zone around the address.  Roads affected include the intersection of Third and Fourth avenues with the Eidsvold Theodore Road.

At this time three houses have been evacuated.

Specialist police are travelling from Brisbane to the scene.  Emergency services are in attendance.