PSPA declared, Ayr

Police have declared an emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act in Ayr this afternoon.

Initial information suggests that police were executing a search warrant at an address on Brisbane Street when they located a quantity of unknown chemicals.

A declaration was made at 2.45pm and the area affected is bordered by Adelaide Street, Norham Road, Michael Street and Edward Street.

Specialist officers are attending the scene and police are asking that everyone 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.

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