Campbelltown TAFE, NSW: Police end major operation following reports of ‘suspicious’ individuals

Police have concluded the operation Campbelltown TAFE following reports of ‘suspicious’ individuals.

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A police operation is underway at TAFE facility in Campbelltown, with police urging the public to steer clear of the area.
A police operation is underway at TAFE facility in Campbelltown, with police urging the public to steer clear of the area. Credit: AAP

The major police operation has concluded at an education facility in Campbelltown, a suburb 53 kilometres south-west of Sydney CBD.

NSW Police were alerted that two people were acting “suspiciously” at Campbelltown TAFE just before 4.30pm AEDT on Tuesday.

“As a precaution, the facility was placed into lockdown by security at the campus prior to the arrival of police,” NSW Police said in a statement.

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“Police attended the campus and reviewed CCTV holdings and commenced inquiries into the whereabouts of the two people.”

Police completed a sweep of all classrooms and buildings on the campus, with no items of interest found.

Families were allowed to pick students up from the roundabout on William Downes Avenue near the campus.

Police spoke with a 16-year-old girl in Campbelltown following inquiries, and a water pistol was seized.

Campbelltown TAFE was placed into lockdown.
Campbelltown TAFE was placed into lockdown. Credit: 7NEWS

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