Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) in relation to an armed man in Southport.
A declaration was made at 8.36pm after the man entered a service station on Nerang Street and produced a firearm.
Police were notified and immediately attended the scene, establishing a cordon of the area.
There is no one else currently inside the business with the man.
The PSPA encompasses the area surrounding Eugaree Street to Nerang Street, Falconer Street and Tweed Street.
Residents within the cordon are advised to stay indoors and members of the public are advised to avoid the area.
Specialist police and negotiators are currently on scene.
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