Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) in relation to an incident taking place in Kangaroo Point.
Around 8.30pm today (Monday October 10) police attended a River Terrace property in relation to a welfare check on a man.
Upon arrival, police began negotiations with the man, who is in the home alone, and believed to be in possession of a firearm.
An emergency situation was declared at 10.15pm, the area declared includes: River Terrace, Llewellyn Street, Main Street and Bell Street.
Specialist police are in attendance and police continue to negotiate with the man.
Residents within the declared areas must remain indoors until further notice.
Motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the area.
Traffic diversions are in place.
There is no further information available at this time.
