Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) due to an incident at Surfers Paradise.

The declaration was made at approximately 6:16pm with boundaries encompassing Cavill Avenue, Elkhorn Ave, The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise Boulevard.

Members of the public are advised to avoid the area and those within the exclusion zone are asked to remain indoors until further notice.

PSPA Surfers Paradise

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.