BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 18 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release:

Update 1 - The declaration made under the provisions of the public safety preservation act in Birkdale has now been revoked and a male person has been taken into custody as a result of the incident. Police would like to thank members of the public for their patience.

Earlier - Police are on scene and dealing with an incident in Birkdale this morning, January 18.

As a result a declaration has been made under the provisions of the public safety preservation act which sets out an exclusion zone.

Residents are encouraged to stay inside their dwellings and will be notified when the incident resolves.

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