Bomb squad storm Qld home after explosive materials found
Police have declared an emergent situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) following an unrelated enquiry at a home in Burpengary.
The PSPA was declared at 11.30am, after police located suspicious chemicals at a Sophia Street residence.
The declared area includes Sophia Street between Station and Henderson Roads, and Merewyn and Jill Streets.
Police including specialist officers are on-scene.
There is no further information available at this time.
A Burpengary street is in lockdown as police search a house for explosives. Updates to come. #9News pic.twitter.com/8KOejTaQTG
— Nine News Brisbane (@9NewsBrisbane) September 16, 2015
Emergency situation declared on Sophia St, #Burpengary where police have located suspicious chemicals #7News https://t.co/uSfheiJgON
— 7 News Queensland (@7NewsQueensland) September 16, 2015