Police have declared an emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act in Brisbane City.

Around 2pm, a suspected suspicious device was located near Queensland Police Service Headquarters.

The declaration is in place for Makerston, Roma, Garrick and May streets, as well as North Quay and all the area within.

Specialist police are in attendance.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.