Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) after a suspicious device was located on Peregian Beach today, 22 August.
The PSPA was declared at 12.30pm after the suspicious device was discovered on the beach.
An exclusion zone has been set up encompassing David Low Way from Podargus Parade to Woodland Drive, and including Martin St, Avocet St, Peregian Esp, Parakeet Cres, Egrer St, Teal St, Currawong Cres, Osprey Ave, Tern St, Garnet St, Ibis St, Pelican St, and Kingfisher Drive.
Specialist police are in attendance.
Residents are advised to stay indoors unless notified by police.
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.
