Suspicious Powder Prompts Emergency Response in Denham Street

Emergency services conducted three controlled detonations in Denham Street on Friday afternoon after discovering suspicious powder at a vacant residential property.

The Queensland Police bomb squad, supported by Queensland Fire Department officers, carried out the explosions at 4pm, 4.11pm and 4.20pm as part of an operation that had been underway since Thursday.

Local residents received advance warning about the detonations, with authorities informing neighbours they would hear loud noises that could shake nearby homes. Sirens sounded before each controlled explosion to alert the community.

Police confirmed they had located suspicious powder inside the residence, which necessitated the controlled disposal through detonation. Following the operation, authorities assured residents that no further detonations were planned and there was no ongoing threat to public safety.

According to a local resident who spoke to media, the property has been vacant for approximately 18 months since the owner relocated to a retirement home. The resident noted that family members had been gradually clearing belongings from the property over the past year.

“The bomb squad were here yesterday afternoon with the robot, but they didn’t tell us they were going to detonate until about 3pm today,” the neighbour said.

The nature of the suspicious powder and the circumstances of its discovery have not been disclosed by police. No injuries were reported during the operation.

Residents in the immediate area were able to return to their normal routines following confirmation from authorities that the situation had been resolved safely.

Published 12-December-2025

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