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Sydney TAFE Lockdown: Authorities Confiscate Water Pistol in Security Incident

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Authorities have confiscated a water pistol and engaged with a 16-year-old girl following a lockdown at a TAFE campus triggered by reports of unusual activity.

Security personnel at Campbelltown TAFE contacted the police around 4:30 PM, reporting two individuals behaving suspiciously. This led officers to conduct a thorough search, inspecting each classroom and building on the premises.

NSW Police stated, “Upon arrival, officers accessed CCTV footage and initiated a search to locate the two individuals.”

“After a comprehensive sweep of the campus, no items of concern were discovered,” police added.

Later, around 7 PM, officers visited a residence in Campbelltown, where they spoke with a 16-year-old girl in connection to the incident.

About 7pm, officers went to a Campbelltown home where police said they spoke with a 16-year-old girl.

“As part of those inquiries, police seized a water pistol,” police said.

“Investigations continue.”

The campus remains in lockdown.
The campus was put into lockdown. (Nine)

Earlier there were reports that someone had been spotted holding what was believed to be a firearm.

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