Police Lay Charges After Suspicious Device, Brendale

Police have charged a man following the discovery of a suspicious device, yesterday, May 14, in Brendale.

It is alleged around 10.30am, police executed a search warrant at a Leitchs Road business where they located the device.

A crime scene was declared, and the suspicious material was destroyed by police.

Following further investigations, police located and charged a 35-year-old West End man with three counts of unlawful dealing with explosives or noxious substances.

He is due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today, May 15.

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 or call 131 444.

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

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