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Breaking: Two people arrested after fake gun incident in Sydney's east

Breaking: Two people arrested after fake gun incident in Sydney's east
ABC Australia Monday 03 August 2026, 08:33 UTC By Digby Werthmuller 1 min read
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Two people arrested after incident involving fake gun at Sydney's Entertainment Quarter Posted Mon 3 Aug 2026 at 6:33pm , updatedMon 3 Aug 2026 at 6:36pm Two people are in custody following an incident involving a fake gun at Sydney's Moore Park on Monday evening. The police operation unfolded at the Entertainment Quarter, with officers swarming the area following reports a person had a firearm. NSW Police said two people had been taken into custody and there was no ongoing threat to public...

Two people arrested after incident involving fake gun at Sydney's Entertainment Quarter Posted Mon 3 Aug 2026 at 6:33pm , updatedMon 3 Aug 2026 at 6:36pm Two people are in custody following an incident involving a fake gun at Sydney's Moore Park on Monday evening. The police operation unfolded at the Entertainment Quarter, with officers swarming the area following reports a person had a firearm. NSW Police said two people had been taken into custody and there was no ongoing threat to public safety. Officers also confirmed the gun involved was fake. The public has been urged to avoid the area during the ongoing operation. Loading
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