PSPA declared, Helensvale

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

Around 7am police were called to the Helensvale Railway station in relation to a man making threats.
The man was taken into custody a short time later.

An emergency situation was declared just before 7.30am with specialist police responding to the incident.

The PSPA declaration covers the area within the Town Centre Drive, North to the entrance of the Helensvale Train Station and south of the entrance to the Railway Station, Town Centre Drive.

Police request members of the public to avoid the area if possible.

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.