The Queensland Police bomb squad was called to the home. The bomb squad utilised a remote-controlled robot to remove the item and examine it remotely prior to conducting further tests and X-Rays. The bomb squad dismantled the suspected pipe bomb. Photos from scene show the bomb squad using an array of detection and protective equipment supplied by EPE including EOD9 Bomb Suit and
Helmet ensemble, Revision Viper Helmet, Digital Vanguard robot, and X-Ray equipment.