{"id":190588,"date":"2025-12-18T20:47:04","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T20:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/190588\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T20:47:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T20:47:04","slug":"armed-tactical-police-detain-multiple-men-in-sydneys-southwest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/190588\/","title":{"rendered":"Armed tactical police detain multiple men in Sydney\u2019s southwest"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is unclear whether the group of men arrested posed any danger to the public, and unclear why they were headed for Bondi. <\/p>\n

A witness said it was \u201cfrightening to see so many police with huge weapons in the area\u201d especially after what had happened in Bondi.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is not something you see every day but it\u2019s even more chilling right now. When will it end.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"PolicePolice and a tow truck pictured at the intersection of George and Campbell Sts in Liverpool following the arrests. Photo \/ Monique Harmer, NewsWire<\/p>\n

In a chaotic chain of events, a police Land Cruiser was used to ram a white Hyundai carrying the men.<\/p>\n

Tactical officers wearing camouflage and protective gear and carrying rifles were then seen jumping out of a vehicle, detaining the men on a sidewalk.<\/p>\n

In a statement on Thursday night, NSW Police said the operation had concluded. \u201cTactical Operations police responded to information received that a violent act was possibly being planned,\u201d a spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

\"HeavilyHeavily armed police with the detained men in Liverpool in Sydney’s southwest.<\/p>\n

\u201cPolice subsequently intercepted two cars as part of the investigation.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs investigations continue, seven men are assisting police with their inquiries.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt this point in time, police have not identified any connection to the current police investigation of the Bondi terror attack.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"HeavilyHeavily armed police with the detained men.<\/p>\n

The incident took place on George St, near a primary school and a medical centre which was reportedly sent into lockdown with surrounding businesses.<\/p>\n

Police have not confirmed the reason for the operation, however, NewsWire understands the tactical police were acting on intelligence from Asio.<\/p>\n

Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Krissy Barrett said on Thursday morning that more raids were to come after the Bondi terror attack.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe heavily damaged Hyudai with shattered windows could be seen getting towed away following the operation. Photo \/ Monique Harmer, NewsWire <\/p>\n

\u201cIn the coming days, the New South Wales Joint Counter Terrorism Team will execute further search warrants to support our investigation. There is a lot of material to be examined, and the AFP continues to work with both domestic and international partners to build a more complete picture of the movements and who the alleged offenders had contact with, both in Australia and offshore.\u201d<\/p>\n

NSW Police have said there is no threat to the community.<\/p>\n

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