Australia: Police operation in Margate, Queensland, Dec. 4

Event

A police operation is underway in Margate, Queensland, Dec. 4. Officials have declared an emergency and exclusion zone between Bank Street, Disraeli Street, Wighton Street, and Oxley Avenue. Persons are advised to avoid the area and those within the zone to remain indoors. Authorities say they are responding to a public safety threat.

Officials will almost certainly maintain a heightened security presence in the impact area in the coming hours. Emergency response operations will likely result in localized ground travel and business disruptions. Disruptions to public transport in the area are also likely if officials re-route scheduled services away from the incident site.

Advice

Consider avoiding the incident site until the authorities give the all-clear. Plan for localized ground travel and business disruptions in the impacted area in the coming hours. Liaise with trusted contacts and monitor local media for updated directives from the authorities. Heed all instructions from security personnel. Remain calm and nonconfrontational, and comply with authorities' directions.