PSPA declared, Mount Isa

Police have declared an emergent situation under the Public Safety and Preservation Act in Mount Isa this afternoon.

Police were called to an address on Short Street around midday and when police arrived, the man claimed to be armed and made threats to police.

Police declared the situation under the PSPA around 12.45pm, and they have cordons in place around a residence, and specialist police are on the scene.

Police have a cordons in place that include the area inside the boundaries of Short Street, Simpson Street, George Street and Abel Smith Parade.

Police are asking anyone who is planning on travelling in the area to avoid it if possible, and anyone who is in the area to stay inside until advised by police.

The situation is ongoing, there is no further information available at this time.

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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