Brisbane Bunnings evacuated as bomb squad called and exclusion zone ordered in Virginia
A suspicious device has been found inside a busy Brisbane business which was immediately evacuated as specialist police were called in on Friday.
The suspicious item was found inside Bunnings hardware on Sandgate Rd in Virginia, with police called just after 12.30pm and an exclusion zone established.
“Specialist officers are en route to assess the item,” a police spokesperson said.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“As a precaution, a 100m exclusion zone has been set up and the business has been partially evacuated.
“There is no further information at this time.”
The bomb scare comes only hours after a suspicious package was found inside a Victorian business in North Geelong about 9.40am on Friday.
A bomb squad robot and a HAZMAT team from Fire Rescue Victoria assisted police officers at the scene.
It is unknown if there is any connection between the two incidents.
Australian Federal Police have been contacted for comment.
Originally published on 7NEWS
