{"id":306660,"date":"2025-11-25T00:48:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T00:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/306660\/"},"modified":"2025-11-25T00:48:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T00:48:12","slug":"schools-locked-down-while-police-conduct-large-scale-operation-in-sydneys-beaumont-hills-for-toy-guns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/306660\/","title":{"rendered":"Schools locked down while police conduct large-scale operation in Sydney\u2019s Beaumont Hills for toy guns"},"content":{"rendered":"

Students at several schools have been forced into lockdown during a police operation.<\/p>\n

NSW Police announced there was a \u201clarge police presence\u201d in Beaumont Hills, in Sydney\u2019s northwest, after a person was seen walking along Guardian Avenue \u201ccarrying firearms\u201d about 11am on Monday.<\/p>\n

\u201cSeveral nearby schools were placed into lockdown as a precaution,\u201d NSW Police said.<\/p>\n

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\"SchoolSchool forced into lockdown during police operation. Credit: 7NEWS<\/p>\n

Footage from the scene shows dozens of officers, including the dog squad, had descended on the suburb while nearby schools appeared motionless.<\/p>\n

Police announced at midday the operation had concluded and the \u201clockdowns have since been lifted\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cPolice commenced a large search of the area and, following inquiries, were able to speak to the person and established the firearms seen were toys that had been picked up from a local cleanup,\u201d NSW Police said.<\/p>\n

\u201cPolice treat all reports seriously and thank the community for their assistance.\u201d<\/p>\n

There have been no arrests or charges in relation to the matter.<\/p>\n

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