A 21-year-old man who allegedly threatened police with a rifle was forcibly taken into custody, just before 5pm on Monday.
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Police arrested the man in Pioneer at 4.53pm – about four hours after they declared an emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act.
Mount Isa police inspector Trevor Kidd said nobody was injured.
“No shots were fired, which is great,” he said.
He said it was unclear at this stage the circumstances behind the man’s actions or whether drugs played a part.
The Mount Isa Criminal Investigation Branch still has to list what the man’s charges will be.
The main area cordoned off was Short Street between Simpson Street and Tadman Avenue.
Inspector Kidd said the situation began when police were investigating a matter relating to threatening behaviour.
“He physically threatened police,” Inspector Kidd said.
During negotiations police spoke with family, and had to evacuate people from the area.
“We thank the community for their patience and support, which is excellent,” he said.
