Terror threat in Brisbane
From: News Interactive
November 14, 2005
BUSES, trains and railway stations in Brisbane were evacuated today because of an apparent terrorist threat.
Police are not releasing any details but confirmed that an anonymous caller had made threats against the Brisbane public transport system today.
They were investigating as a precautionary measure.
Police told Queensland Rail and the Brisbane City Council bus service about the threats.
"As a result, these agencies have implemented their own emergency management plans as a precaution," a police spokeswoman said Bus and train services were stopped but have since resumed.
After an undisclosed threat, passengers were moved at least 100m away from buses and train stations, and all luggage was removed.
Police received a "general threat" about Brisbane-bound train and bus services, leading to services being suspended from 11.45am (AEST) today, a police spokeswoman said.
An anonymous caller tipped police off about the threat, ABC radio said.
The police spokeswoman said all inbound and outbound services from Southbank, Roma Street, Central and Fortitude Valley stations had been affected.
Many services have since resumed.
Queensland Rail and Brisbane City Council, which runs bus and ferry services, were not available for comment.
Premier Peter Beattie was expected to make a statement shortly.
Police said anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
More to come as information becomes available.