PSPA declared, Karara (near Warwick)

Police have declared an emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act following an incident in Karara this morning.

Just before 10am police attended a residence on Meiklejohn Road to speak to a man. The man made threats towards police and police withdrew from the scene and established a cordon in the immediate area and are attempting to negotiate with him.

The man is on his own and no other people are at risk.

The declaration was made at 11.46am for an area of 1 square kilometre from the residence on Meiklejohn Road with the road currently closed in both directions.

Police are asking people to avoid the area.

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.

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