Update 3: Suspicious device, Heatley
Detectives from the Townsville Criminal Investigation Branch investigating a suspicious device found at Heatley yesterday afternoon are appealing for public assistance to help determine the origins of the device.
Police were called to a park located in Fullham Road after a suspicious device was found in a rubbish bin around 11.30am.
An emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act was made and following examination by specialist police a decision was made to conduct a controlled detonation of the device, which was box shaped.
As part of the on-going investigation, which will include further analysis of the remains of the device, police wish to speak to anyone who may have left a box in the bin (located near the swimming pool on Fullham Road) to help determine if the box had been disposed of as part of normal rubbish.
Police are requesting anyone that may have information to contact their local station or police link on 131 444.
Investigations are continuing.
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.
