An explosives officer from the Department of Natural Resources and Mines is currently in Bundaberg assisting Police with the safe disposal of detonators.
The officer believes that as a result of the flood, there may be a large quantity of explosive type material including flares and ammunition that may be water affected and rendered unsafe.
Anyone who believes they may have in their possession, or know the whereabouts of material that may be unsafe, is requested to contact a 24 hour response number at 1300 739 868.
Explosives and other materials that may pose a dangerous situation should be referred immediately to 000.
Date: 05-02-2013