An exclusion zone is declared at Nerang on the Gold Coast as police negotiate with two men on 'return to prison' warrants. It is not known if the pair are armed.
An emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act has been made amid a police siege at Nerang on Queensland's Gold Coast.
A spokesperson for Queensland police said officers were negotiating with two men on "return to prison" warrants.It is understood one of the men had cut off a GPS ankle-tracking bracelet and been on the run prior to being confronted by police today. Police sources said the man was understood to be considered a high-risk violent offender but was not a member of an outlaw motorcycle gang.An exclusion zone was set up about 5pm, encompassing Riverpark Drive, McLaren Road, Kopwhai Place and Inverness Street.They said people should avoid the area and those within the exclusion zone have been asked to remain indoors until further notice.
Police earlier notified staff at St Brigid's Catholic Primary School, and following the school's protocols, it was put into lockdown.
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