Heavily-armed specialist police officers barred access to part of a suburb following an alleged armed break-and-enter.
A SWAT team, Dog Squad, PolAir, specialist paramedics and armoured BearCat vehicle were spotted on Andrew’s Rd in Varroville, southwest Sydney, early Tuesday morning following the alleged incident.
New South Wales Police alleged two men had tried to break into a home on Calaria Close, Edensor Park, before leaving in a Hyundai sedan.
They were allegedly armed with a firearm.
Officers successfully stopped the Hyundai on St Andrews Road, Varroville, using road spikes at about 1.50am.
‘The driver of the vehicle – a 20-year-old man – was arrested at the scene and was taken to Campbelltown Police Station where inquiries are ongoing,’ NSW Police said in a statement.
‘The passenger fled the scene on foot.’
Photos at the scene showed officers closed Andrews Rd and covered the surrounding area.
The operation has since been concluded.
Tactical police officers flooded Varroville on Tuesday morning, reportedly in response to a firearm incident
Police reportedly arrested one person after deploying tyre spikes on an alleged getaway car
Photos at the scene showed officers closed Andrews Rd and covered the surrounding area
A SWAT team, Dog Squad, PolAir, specialist paramedics and armoured BearCat vehicle were spotted in Varroville
Nearby residents vented their frustration online after being left in the dark on the reason for the large police presence for several hours.
One reminded parents to keep their children inside during the operation.
Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
More to come.
