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Be in the know.We use ads to keep our content free. Police have been searching a car at the airport and in the Gold Coast and possessions taken from him while in custody.But officers stressed that no explosive materials were found.Authorities have confirmed all staff and members of the public were evacuated when the incident first unfolded, while flight and train services currently remain suspended.Queensland police said: "We can confirm members of the public and workforce evacuated from the affected area (Departures Terminal - International Airport) when the incident first unfolded. Browse this month’s top 20 new release book titles, or shop for puzzle and quiz books for in-flight entertainment. We were just grabbing some coffee when they asked us to leave soon. It will help solidify Brisbane’s role as a key gateway to and from Australia.The airport is currently Australia’s third-largest when measured by passenger numbers. ... More from ABC News. "We couldn’t see what they were running from but they were all fleeing in the same direction. Brisbane Airport has just opened its second runway. Please Support us by turning off your adblocker.Brisbane Airport’s second runway is set to open in mid-2020 as the eight-year construction project enters its final phase. Together, the existing and new runways will be able to accommodate a maximum of 108 aircraft movements an hour—on par with Singapore Changi Airport. A spokesperson for Brisbane Airportsays; “The exact date of the opening is still not set, but the project remains on track for mid-2020. I feel safe. "A man has been transported to a police station where he is to be interviewed", police said.Police went on to thank the public "for their ongoing cooperation and patience", adding specialist officers will continue to carry out clearance searches at the international terminal.Detective Superintendent Tony Fleming, of Queensland Police, said the man's 'demeanour and presentation of a device' had caused them concern.He said: "What he said is being worked through. "She added: "We have been told nothing other than that our flight will be delayed and that the airport is in lockdown. We had some concern that it might well have been an explosive device.