Several schools in Sydney went into lockdown as a response to a firearms scare that led to a major police operation. New South Wales Police officers were alerted to Beaumont Hills following reports from concerned citizens on Monday, November 24. This prompted a precautionary lockdown of nearby schools.
The police presence was significant as officers conducted a thorough search of the area, urging locals to avoid the vicinity during their investigation. Subsequently, it was determined that the firearms in question were actually toy replicas and posed no danger to the public. By midday, the police operation concluded, and the school lockdowns were lifted.
A spokesperson for New South Wales Police confirmed the incident, stating that officers responded to reports of an individual carrying firearms along Guardian Avenue. After verifying that the firearms were harmless toys collected during a local cleanup, the lockdown measures at the nearby schools were removed.
The police expressed gratitude to the community for their cooperation and emphasized the importance of taking all reports seriously.