UPDATE 2: Suspicious device, Heatley

The emergent situation declared at Heatley has been revoked at 1.28am following the controlled detonation of the suspicious item early this morning.

Specialist police from the Explosive Ordinance Response Team conducted the controlled detonation of the item at 12:50am.

The declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act had been made yesterday afternoon at 5.45pm after the suspicious item had been located in a car park on Fulham Road at 11.30am.

Residents within the exclusion zone were evacuated around 8pm.

Evacuated residents are now able to return to their homes. Police would like to thank those affected for their cooperation and their patience.

Investigations are continuing with police asking for anyone who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area to contact Crimestoppers.

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.