PSPA declared, Gladstone

Police have declared an emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act following the discovery of a suspicious device in Gladstone this afternoon.

At 1pm, a device was located in a lane way behind an address on Auckland Street.

The declaration was made at 6.35pm for a small section of Auckland Street to enable officers to examine the device.

Investigations are continuing.

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.