PSPA declared, Surfers Paradise

Police have declared an emergency situation following an incident early this morning in Surfers Paradise.

A declaration was made under the Public Safety Preservation Act at 2.20am due to a man in an apartment on Ferny Avenue making threats.

Police have blocked the area surrounded by Elkhorn Avenue, Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Cavil Avenue.

People are being asked to avoid the area if they can.

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.