Update: PSPA revoked, Sandgate

Police have revoked an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) following the discovery of a suspicious device in Sandgate this afternoon.

Specialist police attended the scene and deemed the device as inactive and not harmful to the community.

The PSPA was revoked at 8.10pm.

Police would like to thank the community for their assistance and understanding.

Previous media release: 

Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act due to a
suspicious device located in the vicinity of Arthur Davis Park in Sandgate.

The exclusion zone is bounded by Flinders Parade between Eighth Avenue and Seventh Avenue and including the foreshore.

Residents within the exclusion zone are urged to follow the advice of emergency services on the ground.

Members of the public are advised to avoid the area.

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 or call 131 444.

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